# Lycoming IGO-480-A1A6

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 42187
- Manufacturer (registry): LYCOMING
- Model: IGO-480-A1A6
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 280 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E-275](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-275) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Lycoming Engines
- Installed in: 0 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-igo-480-a1a6

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

## 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 2022-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-16-03): Engine (RECIPROCATING) · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-F and 236 more. Effective Aug 15, 2022
- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009
- [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 97-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-11): Cylinder kits · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 538 more. Effective Aug 12, 1997
- [AD 92-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-12-05): Piston Pins · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 532 more. Effective Jul 10, 1992
- [AD 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991
- [AD 79-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-04-05): Regulator Diaphragm Stem Assembly · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B and 215 more. Effective Sep 26, 1979
- [AD 78-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-10): Center Body Bellows Seal Assembly · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B and 218 more. Effective Nov 7, 1978
- [AD 75-09-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-09-15): Fuel Starvation To The Engine · Lycoming Engines AIO-320-A1A, AIO-320-A1B, AIO-320-A2A and 130 more. Effective Apr 30, 1975
- [AD 73-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-10-02): Bendix Fuel Injectors · Bendix Fuel Injectors, AIO-320-A1A, AIO-320-A1B and 88 more. Effective May 16, 1973

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2011-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-10) (historical): Fuel servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 256 more. Effective Aug 16, 2011

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2)

- [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders. Issued May 2, 2019
- [SAIB NE-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs. Issued Mar 24, 2014

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this engine model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (14)

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 SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SE01954SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01954SE): Installation of engine crankcase seal. Ly-Con Rebuilding Company
- [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc
- [STC SE8628SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8628SW): Installation of oil nozzles for lubrication of cam and filters. Cygnet Aerospace Corp
- [STC SE4408SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4408SW): Miscellaneous engine cylinder replacement parts. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists IGO-480 Series
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists IGO-480 Series
- [STC SE7582SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7582SW): Grinding of high compression NITRIDED Cylinders to .010 oversize, as an alternative to chrome plating or rebarreling, and the installation of SL10207 P10 Piston, SL74241 P10 Top and second compression ring, and SL 73857 P10 oil control ring. Superior Air Parts, 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. Lists IGO-480 Series
- [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SE8023SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8023SW): Installation and usage of AEROSHELL. Shell Development Co. Lists IGO-480 Series
- [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp. Lists IGO-480 Series
- [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. Lists IGO-480 Series
- [STC SE128NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE128NE): Use of AMS/OIL 15W 50 synthetic piston aircraft oil in Avco engines. AMS/OIL. Lists IGO-480 Series

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (866, first 50)

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.

- [AB-160844](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID100141747720251216184413.0001): Spring & Brush Assembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-160844 · Nov 10, 2025
- [OC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID178549155320250923184433.0001): Oil Cooler Preheat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · Sep 12, 2025
- [SL6](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID151538433320250923185921.0001): Engine Preheat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · Aug 4, 2025
- [TXPL6](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID146504457020250923185923.0001): Engine Preheat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · Aug 4, 2025
- [HSS](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID104096221220250923185925.0001): Engine Preheat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · Aug 4, 2025
- [AB-382585](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID195988018720251216184453.0001): Ignition ContactAssembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-382585 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-157160](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID193485923720251216184437.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-157160 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-400623](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID193069304920251216184444.0001): Ball Bearing. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental… · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-51678](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192819677720251216184507.0001): Oil Deflector. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-51678 · Dec 8, 2023
- [ES10-35936-7](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191691087420251216184428.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-35936-7 · Dec 8, 2023
- [ES10-35937-8](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID181846469020251216184431.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-35937-8 · Dec 8, 2023
- [ES10-35935-6](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID180932652920251216184430.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-35935-6 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-50765](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID176916822920251216184507.0001): Clamp. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-50765 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-157158](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID173837306320251216184432.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental MotorsP/N: 10-157158 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-92815-37](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID165115893520251216184504.0001): Retaining Ring. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-92815-37 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-382584](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID164325700920251216184454.0001): Ignition ContactAssembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-382584 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-357173](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID163626963020251216184452.0001): Ignition ContactAssembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-357173 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-349263](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161733554320251216184505.0001): O-Ring. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-349263 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-357174](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152704886320251216184451.0001): Ignition ContactAssembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-357174 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-349652](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID146517788120251216184438.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-349652 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-391213](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID146344589820251216184434.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-391213 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-102083](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID138991042420251216184433.0001): Screw, Distr. Block. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-102083 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-90788-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID138975580920251216184500.0001): Woodruff Key. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-90788-5 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-163374](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID138652177520251216184458.0001): Felt Strip. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-163374 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-90751-18](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID138224109620251216184503.0001): Cotter Pin. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-90751-18 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-86527](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID136544385220251216184459.0001): Lubricant. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-86527 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-382789](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID131202563120251216184436.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-382789 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-349326](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID129994820320251216184456.0001): Fish Paper. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-349326 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-50752](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID125758886020251216184457.0001): Felt Washer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-50752 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-55501](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID122580157220251216184441.0001): Washer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-55501 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-391309](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID120647802220251216184443.0001): Washer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-391309 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-92815-62](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID118430918720251216184503.0001): Retainer Ring. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-92815-62 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-90751-19](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID111572971120251216184501.0001): Cotter Pin. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-90751-19 · Dec 8, 2023
- [AB-349511](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID103229167720251216184439.0001): Washer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-349511 · Dec 8, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189689408720240301172612.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Dec 1, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID170183424420240301172611.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Dec 1, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137841244720240301172609.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Dec 1, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128838889420240301172611.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Dec 1, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID190385102420240301172638.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Nov 9, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID185668804520240301172623.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Nov 9, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID179353732120240301172647.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Nov 9, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID178347165920240301172627.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Nov 9, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID174347872320240301172657.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Nov 9, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID164990865220240301172628.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Nov 9, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID164334711120240301172639.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Nov 9, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161105397620240301172623.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Nov 9, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID158146487720240301172627.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Nov 9, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID141187458420240301172637.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Nov 9, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID138978729920240301172640.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Nov 9, 2023
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID121074975320240301172649.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Nov 9, 2023

All of them: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-igo-480-a1a6/pma.md

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