Engine model · Reciprocating · 260 hp · registry code 42159

Manufacturer (registry)
LYCOMING
Model
GO-480-B1A6
Registry code
42159
Type
Reciprocating
Power
260 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE-275
Holder
Lycoming Engines

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

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 9

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

1969In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 9 ADs
19691
19701
19911
19921
19971
19981
20031
20041
20121
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42159'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42159'))
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Registered aircraft · 10

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42159')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 4

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

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('42159')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 9

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

Incident 20260603006319IMichael Foor/William Greenhaw Stolp SA300 Stardstr · Red Boiling Spr, TNAfter departure during enroute phase of flight, pilot experienced an engine malfunction that started as a rough running engine approximately 25 minutes after takeoff. Pilot attempted to return to departure airport but lost engine power/thrust after completion…Jun 3, 2026 · N565MF · Minor damageAccident 20211112019459AEric A Munzer Dornier D027-B2 · Martinsville, VALanding runway 30 aircraft veered left departed runway and continued through field to a 12' embankment. Left axle sheared at base with wheel and tire departure and right gear sheared at fuselage attach point causing substantial damage to supporting structure.Nov 12, 2021 · N27TQ · Substantial damageAccident 20210704012589AFocke-Wulf FWP 149D · Killeen, TXOn July 4, 2021, at 1730 CST, N9145,a Focke Wulf FWP-149D. Crashed in Killeen Texas, during a return flight from new braunfels Texas. No flight plan was filed. The aircraft was destroyed. The pilot sustained fatal injuries..Jul 4, 2021 · N9145 · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20140726011989IPiaggio P149E · Friday Harbor, WAImmediately after take-off from the Friday Harbor Airport the aircraft had a complete electrical failure affecting the entire aircraft, guages and radio's. the aircraft landed with the gear partially deployed. The aircraft had no damage, as it slid down the…Jul 26, 2014 · N149DF · No damageAccident 20131117024329AFocke-Wulf FWP 149D · Kenansville, NCOn November 19,2013 I traveled with inspector bernhardt to investigate a fatal crash of a Focke-Wulf model :FWP149D N132FW that was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain while on approach to (dpl) Duplin County Airport in Kenansville north carolina.…Nov 17, 2013 · N132FW · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20120722015019ADornier DO 27 B5 · Jackson Hole, WYOn 7/22/2012, approx. 1100MST, N780AX impacted terrain vic jac, WY. Sub damage, 2 POB no injuries.Jul 22, 2012 · N780AX · Substantial damageIncident 19940329008599IPiagio FWP149D · Staunton-Waynes, VASmoke and hot smell noted on final nose gear would not extend. Norse gear collapsed. Nose gear actuator failed.Mar 29, 1994 · N132FW · Minor damageIncident 19930620023439IPiagio FWP149D · Staunton-Waynes, VAUnable to lock nose gear down. Nose gear collapsed on rollout. Nose gear had not locked over center.Jun 20, 1993 · N132FW · Minor damageIncident 19900418021319IPiagio FWP149D · East Prairie, MOEngine quit. Forced landing in field. Left fuel tank was found to be full of fuel. Right tank was empty.Apr 18, 1990 · N53043 · Minor damage
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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42159')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 14

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.

STC SE01954SEInstallation of engine crankcase seal.Ly-Con Rebuilding CompanySTC SE03309CHInstallation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt applicationHartzell Propeller Inc.STC SE4494NMInstallation of oil filter adapter and oil filter.Airwolf Filter CorporationSTC SE4408SWMiscellaneous engine cylinder replacement parts.Continental Motors, Inc. · Lists GO-480 SeriesSTC SE7505SWInstallation of any or all parts listed on Airmotive Engineering Drawing List NO. 852-1, Rev. 1, dated10/4/88, or later FAA approved revision.Continental Motors, Inc. · Lists GO-480 SeriesSTC SE7666SWInstallation of parts listed on Airmotive List 8810-3, Rev 6.Continental Motors, Inc. · Lists GO-480 SeriesSTC SE02436ATInstallation of 200F series fuel pump assembly.Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLCSTC SE914NWInstallation of a propeller governor adapter with a combination adapter/valve to provide propeller reversing control.McHugh Aviation Inc · Lists GO-480 SeriesSTC SE1779NMInstallation of Precise Flight, Inc. Standby Vacuum System SVS IIIPrecise Flight IncSTC SE00350SEInstallation of sump mounted chip detector.Aviation Development CorporationSTC SE452NEInstallation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil.Mobil Research & Development Corp · Lists GO-480 SeriesSTC SE5879SWUse of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP.Phillips Petroleum Co · Lists GO-480 SeriesSTC SE5924SWInstallation of stainless steel replacement exhaust studs on AVCO engines.Perrigo & Steele Aircraft Engr Company · Lists GO-480 SeriesSTC SE128NEUse of AMS/OIL 15W 50 synthetic piston aircraft oil in Avco engines.AMS/OIL · Lists GO-480 Series
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  FROM (
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    WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42159')
    GROUP BY stc_number
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PMA parts · 728

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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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('E-275')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['GO-480-B1A6'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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