- Manufacturer (registry)
- LYCOMING
- Model
- IGO-540-B1A
- Registry code
- 41538
- Installed in
- 9 registered aircraft
- Type
- Reciprocating
- Power
- 350 hp
- Data sheet
- TCDS1E11
- Holder
- Lycoming Engines
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 16
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
Engine · Lycoming IGO-540-B1A
AD 2015-19-07Fuel injector fuel linesAD 2012-03-06Fuel servo diaphragmAD 2009-02-03Fuel injection servosQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
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 ('41538'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
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 ('41538'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 2
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41538'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41538'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Registered aircraft · 9
N104BABemidji Aviation Services Inc · Bemidji, MNN14FFK & L Agri Farms Inc · Adams, NEN222WLAirborne Solutions Group · Dayton, OHN235PLTree Top Flyers LLC · Cookeville, TNN303HAirborne Solutions Group · Dayton, OHN4177VWages Charles Braden · Dallas, TXN41KVRockberry LLC · Wilmington, DEN53264Van De Wall Allan · Oro Valley, AZN6226DNielsen James R · Carson City, NV
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41538')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41538')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 13
Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ANC97LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-6-350 · Palmer, AKAn underspeed of the propeller system.NTSB NYC87DNC03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 680 · Barre, VTWitness observed the acft touchdown about 2000 feet down 5001 foot rwy. The rwy was reported wet and icy in spots at the north end only. The acft overran the rwys end and went down into a ravine about 25 ft below rwy level. There was no indication of…NTSB ATL84LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 560F · Hilton, SCThe acft was landed with the gear retracted. The nose gear light indicating down remained'on' at all itmes but had no bearing on the landing gear extension/retraction system. The plt did not report using a checklist or lowering the landing gear. The landing…NTSB FTW81DRD12Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 560C · Brownsville, TXNTSB MIA81DKT10Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 560F · Naples, FLNTSB DEN79FTE12Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comm 680F · Lajunta, CONTSB MIA78FLD38Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 560 · Holopaw, FLNTSB LAX77FUM14Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 560F · San Diego, CANTSB ANC71FAG84Accident · No injuriesClosedPilatus PC-6 · Iliamna, AKNTSB ANC69A0057Accident · No injuriesClosedPilatus PC-6 · Dead Horse, AKNTSB MIA69A0058Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 560-F · Greenwood, MSNTSB OAK68D0173Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 560-F · Hernandz Lk, CANTSB LAX67F0037Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 560F · Van Nuys, CA
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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 ('41538')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
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 ('41538')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 13
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20210501009689IMaule MX-7-235 · Sparta, TN[privacy data omitted]Pilot in command stated he was practicing landings and just flying for pleasure. He obtained a weather report (patwas) before takeoff and thought the winds would be manageable. After checking weather before approach and to his surprise…Accident 19970929039599APilats PC6350 · Palmer, AKFailed become airborne during takeoff on remote strip. Struck trees off end runway. (.4)the pilot stated that while departing an 800-foot off-airport landing area, the airplane did not become airborne and collided with trees at the departure end. The airplane…Incident 19930421017459IGulstm 560F · Stockton, CANose gear collapsed on landing rollout. Appears nose gear doors failed to open completely to allow gear to extend.Incident 19891212063159IGulstm 560F · Lake Charles, LAPilot had radio problems and inadvertently entered traffic area without authorization.Incident 19870816051099IGulstm 560F · Albuquerque, NMDiverted after a vibration developed on left engine. Left propeller spinner bracket was broken.Accident 19861203064029AGulstm 680FL · Barre Montpelie, VTThe aircraft ran off the end of the runway after a long, fast touchdown. Ice patches reported on end of runway.Accident 19840406012479AGulstm 560F · Hilton Head Isl, SCLanded gear up. No gear defects. Gear doors undamaged.Incident 19821210066099IGulstm 680FL · Gorman, CA#3 Left engine cylinder hold down studs broke. Feathered propeller and landed at destination.Accident 19810123002749ARkwell 560F · Brownsville, TXReported being lost on local test flight at sea due to thunderstorms. Ditched. Rescued. License had been revoked.Accident 19801118071269ARkwell 560F · Naples, FLTakeoff from road was being attempted. Aircraft hit trees & burned. Illegal drug flight probable.Accident 19781212039919ARkwell 680FLP · Lajunta, CODuring low pass to look at antelope,left wing struck an unknown ot.Accident 19780422010679ARkwell 560F · Holopaw, FLAcft under surveillance for drug trafficking. Accident date & injundex presumed.Accident 19770129001419ARkwell 560F · San Diego, CARt eng caught fire on start. Rt eng fuel line disconnected. Acft not released from maint.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41538')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41538')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 2
SDR 2008FA0000240Bolt · failedNR 1 ENGINE SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. SUSPECTED NR 7 CONNECTING ROD BOLT FAILURE. CAUSING CYL SEPARATION FROM CASE AND CRANK CASE CRACK. AC LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT OTHER DAMAGE. (K)SDR 96ZZZX1955Switch Wire · chafedAIRCRAFT WAS EXPERIENCING PERIODIC UNCOMMANDED LT BOOST PUMP OPERATION WITH LT BOOST PUMP AND LT FUEL LOW PRESSURE ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS COMING ON. PROBLEM FOUND TO BE CAUSED BY THE LT ENGINE FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH WIRES HAD CHAFED THROUGH AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE O
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'IGO540B1A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'IGO540B1A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
STCs that may be installed · 16
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 SE04349CHInstallation of SureFly electronic ignitionSTC SE01954SEInstallation of engine crankcase seal.STC SE03309CHInstallation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application
See all 16 STCsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41538')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41538')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.