Engine model · Reciprocating · 300 hp · registry code 41792

Manufacturer (registry)
LYCOMING
Model
AEIO-540-L1B5
Registry code
41792
Type
Reciprocating
Power
300 hp
Data sheet
TCDS1E4
Holder
Lycoming Engines

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 15

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1992In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 25 ADs
19921
19961
19971
19981
20021
20032
20042
20052
20062
20082
20091
20111
20123
20152
20171
20241
20261
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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

Historical bulletins · 1
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Registered aircraft · 56

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NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB CEN21LA091Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/L · Aledo, TXThe pilot’s loss of control during an intentional aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an upright spin into terrain.Dec 17, 2020 · N102JK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17FA241Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Winchester, NHThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete…Jul 13, 2017 · N210MX · DestroyedNTSB WPR15LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/L · Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the rudder cable due to tension overstress as a result of the cable’s strength being compromised by wear damage, which resulted in the flight instructor’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Oct 26, 2014 · N763DT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA073Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Tampa, FLThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with an object.Nov 28, 2008 · N505EX · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions-und EA 300/L · San Jose, CAThe pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from another airplane.Jul 20, 2008 · N981KM · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB SEA08CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA300/L · Great Falls, MTThe pilot's misjudged landing flare. A contributing factor was the glare from the sun.May 4, 2008 · N272X · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 8

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20250925019079IExtra Flugzeugproduktions EA 300/L · North Las Vegas, NV09/25/2025 Las Vegas, Nevada (kvgt), 1528 PDT. Extra Flugzeugproduktions ea 300/L, loss of directional control on landing rollout. 2 uninjured, minor damage. Flight control continuity ok. Pilot stated the following: upon engine start, I noticed the right…Sep 25, 2025 · N763DT · Minor damageAccident 20201217019179AExtra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/L · Aledo, TXOn December 17, 2020, about 1629 central standard time, an Extra EA300 airplane, N102JK, Was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Aledo, Texas. The airline Transport pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a title 14 code of…Dec 17, 2020 · N102JK · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20170713011549AExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Winchester, NHThe aircraft departed danielson, CT (lzd) en route to hartness state airport in springfield, VT (vsf). The aircraft did not file a VFR flight plan, and did not receive flight following from boston center (zbw). Weather conditions along the route were…Jul 13, 2017 · N210MX · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20141026021149AExtra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/L · Las Vegas, NVOn 10-26-2014 an Extra 300 aircraft, N763DT, conducting a commercial flight under 14 CFR part 91, experienced a loss of rudder control while recovering from an aerobatic spin maneuver. Examination of the flight controls revealed that the right rudder cable,…Oct 26, 2014 · N763DT · Substantial damageIncident 20090814048789IExtra Flugz EA 300/L · Medford, NJThe aircraft, N214EX an Extra 300, was arriving on runway 1 at N14 after a VFR flight from lwm. The pilot stated that during the flare the aircraft ballooned slightly and he eased off a bit, upon flaring again the tail wheel touched down followed by the main…Aug 14, 2009 · N214EX · Substantial damageAccident 20081128856799ARhnflu EA300L · Tampa, FL(-23) On November 28, 2008 at approximately 1114 EDT and extra model ea 300/L, N505EX, registered to Tampa aircraft holdings inc. stuck the mast of a passing sailboat while on final approach to runway 21 at Peter O Knight Airport in Tampa, FL. Visual…Nov 28, 2008 · N505EX · DestroyedAccident 20080720844081ARhnflu EA300L · San Jose, CA(-23) Causal pilot, [privacy data omitted], states that after he landed at Reid-Hillview airport on runway 31L in his tail wheeled EA300/L aircraft, he was instructed by FAA tower personnel to exit at taxiway "d" and hold short of runway 31R. [privacy data…Jul 20, 2008 · N981KM · Substantial damageAccident 20080504833459ARhnflu EA300L · Great Falls, MT(-23) On may 3, 2008, at 1950 mtn, an extra EA-300/L, N272X, registered to southeast aero sales inc., was flying from miles city, MT to Great Falls, MT when the aircraft sustained substantial damage due to a hard landing at Great Falls, international airport.…May 4, 2008 · N272X · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 12

SDR 2016FA0000500Line · failedDURING PRELANDING CHECK, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR INDICATOR LIGHT WAS OUT AND HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WAS AT ZERO. ATTEMPTED TO RETRACT RIGHT MAIN GEAR OR TO LOWER LEFT MAIN GEAR WITH BACKUP HYDRAULIC PUMP WITHOUT SUCCESS. TRIED ABRUPT MANEUVERS TO FORCE LEFT GEOct 3, 2016 · N57TJ · Amtr SEAWIND3000 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2007FA0001042Fuel Control · malfunctionedTHE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN INFLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING ON THE BEACH. THE CAUSE OF THE INFLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN WAS THE INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FUEL SERVO. THE FUEL SERVO WAS EVALUATED . THE FAILED UNIT WAS SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER Nov 15, 2007 · N51E · Rhnflu EA300L · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA041116004Hinge Bracket · loose(CAN) DURING COMPLETION OF SGB 55-02R1 STABILIZER ATTACHMENT HINGE BRACKET BOLTS FOUND LOOSE (TURN BY FINGERS).Sep 24, 2004 · Found FBA2C · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 03IN170035Cylinder Head · departedA/C EXPERIENCED ENG PROBLEMS APPROX 2 MINUTES AFTER INITIATING DESCENT FROM 11,500. PILOT NOTICED VIBRATION, OBSERVED RT ENG FUEL FLOW FLUCTUATING. ENRICHED FUEL MIXTURES AND TURNED ON FUEL PUMPS. VIBR CONTINUED, PILOT MOVED RT THROTTLE BACK, THEN UP TO COJun 21, 2003 · N507JP · Gulstm 500S · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2002FA0001224Setscrew · backed outPROPELLER GOVERNOR SET SCREW INSIDE CASE HALVES, BACKED OUT CAUSING A CHAIN REACTION OF ENGINE DAMAGE. ALL MAJOR ENGINE COMPONENTS BROKEN (NON-REPAIRABLE), RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FAILURE AND A FORCED LANDING.Oct 9, 2002 · N162FC · Rhnflu EA300L · Propeller GovernorSDR 2002FA0000575Skin · delaminatedWING SKIN DELAMINATION OCCURRED IN FLIGHT. CRACKS IN PAINT AND FUEL SEEPAGE FROM AREA WAS REASON FOR DISCOVERY. DELAMINATION AREA IS 72 INCHES OUTBOARD ON TOP SIDE OF RIGHT WING AND EXTENDS APPROXIMATELY 30 INCHES FURTHER OUTBOARD. DELAMINATION AREA STARTS May 6, 2002 · N161FC · Rhnflu EA300L · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR CA000801022Firewall · loose(CAN) FIRE WALL NEEDS TO BE STIFFENED.May 31, 2000 · Rhnflu EA300L · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/FirewallSDR CA000801023Cowling · elongated(CAN) SAME PROBLEM AS WITH C-GAKN. COWLING IS FALLING OFF DUE TO STRUCTURALLY INADEQUATE FIREWALL.May 31, 2000 · Rhnflu EA300L · Engine Cowling SystemSDR CA000614046Fuel Tank · cracked(CAN) FUEL TANK CRACKED ALONG SIDE WHERE WELDED. AUTOMATIC FUEL CATCH SHIELD DID NOT WORK AND GAS DRIPPED INTO CABIN NOT OVERBOARD AS SUPPOSED TO.May 26, 2000 · Rhnflu EA300L · Fuel StorageSDR CA000801021Blade · loose(CAN) LOOSE PROPELLER BLADES.Apr 5, 2000 · Rhnflu EA300L · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA000801020Propeller · loose(CAN) LOOSE PROPELLER BLADES.Oct 1, 1998 · Rhnflu EA300L · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA000801019Propeller · loose(CAN) LOOSE PROPELLER BLADES.Jan 22, 1998 · Rhnflu EA300L · Propeller Blade Section
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STCs that may be installed · 20

Approved for this engine model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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PMA parts · 1,000+

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this engine model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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