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ERCO I-L 116

In late 1938, the Engineering and Research Corporation (ERCO) searched unsuccessfully for a suitable engine for its new “safe” airplane, the Ercoupe. ERCO hired Harold E. Morehouse, former engineer in charge of small engine design at Continental Motors, to design a new engine. He came up with the inverted, in-line I-L 116, which provided good pilot visibility and enhanced aircraft streamlining.

ERCO installed the I-L 116 in the prototype Ercoupe Model 310 in 1939. The engine performed well, but ERCO discontinued it when Continental introduced the A65 engine in 1940, which generated comparable horsepower at half the cost. ERCO manufactured parts for six I-L 116s but built only three. This one is believed to be the last remaining example.

Gift of Norman F. Carden III, Executive Director, Ercoupe Owner's Club

Type:reciprocating, inverted in-line, 4 cylinders, air cooled

Power rating:48.5 kW (65 hp) at 3,500 rpm

Displacement:1.9 L (116 cu in)

Weight:71.7 kg (158 lb)

Manufacturer:Engineering and Research Corp., Riverdale, Md.

A19860023000

 Display Status

This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

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Object Details
Date 1939 Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary Manufacturer Erco
 Designer Harold E. Morehouse
 Physical Description Type: Reciprocating, Inverted, in-line, 4 cylinders, air cooled Power rating: 48.5 kW (65 hp) at 3,500 rpm Displacement: 1.9 L (116 cu in) Bore and Stroke: 82.55 mm (3.250 in.) x 88.9 mm (3.500 in.) Weight: 71.7 kg (158 lb) Dimensions Length 88.6 cm (34.875 in.), Width 42.2 cm (16.625 in.), Height 51.3 cm (20.1875 in. )
 Inventory Number A19860023000 Credit Line Gift of Norman F. Carden III, Executive Director, Ercoupe Owner's Club. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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