Engine model · Reciprocating · 160 hp · registry code 41913

Manufacturer (registry)
LYCOMING
Model
IO-320-C1A
Registry code
41913
Type
Reciprocating
Power
160 hp
Data sheet
TCDS1E12
Holder
Lycoming Engines

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

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 27

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

1966In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 37 ADs
19661
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19691
19731
19751
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19781
19791
19801
19821
19891
19911
19921
19963
19971
19982
20032
20041
20062
20083
20091
20102
20111
20122
20151
20241
20261
See all 38 ADs
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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 ('41913'))
  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 · 6

Historical bulletins · 1
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  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 ('41913'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 7

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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 ('41913')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations

No NTSB investigations matched to aircraft with this engine modelMatched through the registry by N-number, so foreign aircraft and some older cases aren’t counted.

FAA incident reports

No reports matched to aircraft with this engine modelMatched through the registry by N-number, so foreign aircraft and some older reports aren’t counted.

Service difficulty reports · 8

SDR 2015FA0000339Solenoid Valve · contaminatedINSUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW TO ENGINE FROM AUXILIARY AND TIP FUEL TANKS. DEBRIS IN SOLENOID VALVE, OBSTRUCTING, JAMMING OPERATION. THE PLUG IS IN A LOCATION PERMITTING WATER TO SETTLE AND PROPAGATE CORROSION. THE SOLENOID VALVE SHOULD BE MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION Jun 15, 2015 · N2235W · Piper PA30 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2005FA0000358Camshaft · brokenWHILE CLIMBING OUT OF 4,000 FT, RT ENGINE (2-23-05) SHUTTERED AND BEGAN VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY. RETURNED TO AIRPORT. INSPECTION REVEALED THE CAMSHAFT HAD BROKEN COMPLETELY INTO 2 PIECES, ENGINE REMOVED AND SENT TO REPAIR FACILITY FOR FURTHER EVALUATION. ENGIMar 7, 2005 · N8833Y · Piper PA30 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20021019Spar Cap · corroded(AUS) LH AND RH WING LOWER FORWARD SPAR CAPS CONTAINED SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN AREA LOCATED AT WS 62 DUE TO ENGINEEXHAUST GASSES. AT LEAST 10% OF THE SPAR CAP MATERIAL IS AFFECTED BUT CAN ONLY BE SEEN WITH THE FUEL TANK BAYS REMOVED.Sep 2, 2002 · Piper PA30 · Wing SparSDR 2002FA0000054Cylinder · cutENGINE WAS INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT AND RUN UP. AN OIL LEAK WAS NOTICED IN THE LOWER SPARK PLUG BOSS AREA OF NR 1 CYLINDER. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT SOME CUTS BETWEEN FINS ADJACENT TO THE SPARK PLUG HOLE NEARLY PENETRATED THE THREAD AREA OF THE SPJan 14, 2002 · N85664 · Bbavia 7AC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2002FA0000055Cylinder · leakingENGINE WAS INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT AND RUN UP. AN OIL LEAK WAS NOTICED IN THE LOWER SPARK PLUG BOSS AREA OF NR 1 CYLINDER. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT SOME CUTS BETWEEN FINS ADJACENT TO THE SPARK PLUG HOLE NEARLY PENETRATED THE THREAD AREA OF THE SPAJan 14, 2002 · N85664 · Bbavia 7AC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA000222003Wire · failed(CAN) PILOT REPORTED LOST GLIDESCOPE ON APPROACH AFTER LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. GEAR SWUNG, ELECTRICAL WIRING INSPECTED, BATTERY REPLACED, VOLTAGE REGULATOR ADJUSTED (MAIN). AIRCRAFT RELEASED AND TEST FLOWN - NO FAULTS FOUND. COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUFeb 10, 2000 · Piper PA30 · Electrical Power System WiringSDR AU960913Fuselage · corroded(AUS) AIRFRAME STRUCTURE CONTAINED NUMEROUS TYPES OF CORROSION IN ALL AREASJun 3, 1996 · Piper PA30 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR AU960499Drive Unit · malfunctioned(AUS) ENGINE STARTER MOTOR DRIVE LOCKED IN THE ENGAGED POSITIONApr 11, 1996 · Piper PA30 · Engine Starter
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'IO320C1A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 41

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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  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 ('41913')
    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"

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