# Lycoming GSO-580 series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 41537
- Manufacturer (registry): LYCOMING
- Model: GSO-580 SER
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 400 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E-256](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-256) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Textron Lycoming AVCO Corporation
- Installed in: 2 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-gso-580-series

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2012-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-07): Carburetor · Lycoming Engines GO-435, GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A and 389 more. Effective Mar 27, 2012
- [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004
- [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N100LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100LS): [Ag Flyers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AG%20FLYERS%20INC), [Torrington, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Torrington), built 1969, S/N P-116
- [N776](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N776): [Thomas Albuzat Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20ALBUZAT%20INC), [Westpoint, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Westpoint), built 1969, S/N P-111, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MKC78FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA055), Jul 12, 1978: Beech 60 (N777HH), Faribault, MN, substantial damage, 6 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19780712041209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780712041209A), Jul 12, 1978: Beech A60 (N777HH), Faribault, MN, Destroyed, 5 fatal. Wx radar inop. General disintegration.
- [Incident 19780429014589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780429014589I), Apr 29, 1978: Rkwell 680 (N1006S), Philadelphia, PA, Minor damage. While taxiing on ramp left wing tip struck rudder of parked N4954F.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (7)

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

- [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SE1779NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1779NM): Installation of Precise Flight, Inc. Standby Vacuum System SVS III. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SE09492SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09492SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA
- [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp
- [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use 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
- [STC SE128NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE128NE): Use of AMS/OIL 15W 50 synthetic piston aircraft oil in Avco engines. AMS/OIL
- [STC SE44WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE44WE): Use of Kling Aviation Oil, Specifications KL-100, KL-200 and KL-300 in Continental and Lycoming engines. Kling Oil Company

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (2)

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.

- [LS03-01010](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1F241C59A0084868862571C4004F0D32.0001): Magneto Filter. Lone Star Aviation Corp · PMA PQ0771SW · Modification part · Jul 19, 2005
- [LS03-01010](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/29BAEFDA3D04CAE285257046005993BB.0001): Magneto Filter. Lone Star Aviation Corp · Modification part · Oct 27, 2004

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