# Lycoming IO-360-A3B6 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 41827 - Manufacturer (registry): LYCOMING - Model: IO-360-A3B6 - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 200 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS 1E10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1E10) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Lycoming Engines - Installed in: 5 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-360-a3b6 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 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026 - [AD 2015-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-19-07): Fuel injector fuel lines · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 187 more. Effective Nov 3, 2015 - [AD 2012-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-19-01): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1A, AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6 and 321 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012 - [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 2006-06-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-06-16): Crankshaft · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1B6, AEIO-360-A1E6, IO-360-A1B6 and 18 more. Effective Apr 27, 2006 - [AD 2005-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-19-11): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1B6, AEIO-360-A1E6, AEIO-540-D4A5 and 59 more. Effective Oct 21, 2005 - [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 2003-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-14-03): Rotary fuel pumps · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 262 more. Effective Aug 14, 2003 - [AD 98-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-02-08): Crankshaft · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 216 more. Effective Mar 30, 1998 - [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 96-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-23-03): High pressure fuel pumps · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 174 more. Effective Dec 23, 1996 - [AD 96-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-10): Oil pump · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2A and 334 more. Effective Jul 15, 1996 - [AD 95-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-02): Aviation Gasoline · Lycoming Engines IO-320-B1A, IO-320-B1B, IO-320-B1C and 182 more. Effective Jan 24, 1996 - [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 75-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-08-09): Oil Pump Drive Shaft · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6, AEIO-360-A1C and 365 more. Effective Aug 18, 1977 - [AD 67-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-01-04): Oil Filters · Full flow oil filter (Superior Flow STC SA401SW or 2 others). Effective Jan 2, 1967 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2024-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-21-02) (historical): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 548 more. Effective Dec 5, 2024 - [AD 2011-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-26-04) (historical): Externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 186 more. Effective Jan 25, 2012 - [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 - [AD 2008-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-07) (historical): Externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 185 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008 - [AD 2008-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-08-14) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Superior Air Parts AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 242 more. Effective Apr 29, 2008 - [AD 2008-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-51) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 235 more - [AD 2006-20-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-20-09) (historical): Certain crankshafts replacing · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1B6, AEIO-360-A1E6, AEIO-540-D4A5 and 82 more. Effective Nov 3, 2006 - [AD 2005-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-10) (historical): ECi cylinder assemblies. · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 413 more. Effective Jan 31, 2006 - [AD 2002-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-26-01) (historical): Fuel injector fuel lines · Textron Lycoming, AVCO IGO-480-A1B6, IGO-540-B1A, IGO-540-B1C and 178 more. Effective Jan 31, 2003 - [AD 98-18-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-18-12) (historical): Fuel Pump · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 249 more. Effective Sep 28, 1998 - [AD 81-18-04 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-18-04-R2) (historical): Engine Oil Pump Driven Impeller and Shaft · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 376 more. Effective Jun 7, 1982 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (7) - [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-08-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32R1): Propeller Governor Idler Gear Shaft Set Screw. Issued May 13, 2016 - [SAIB NE-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs. Issued Mar 24, 2014 - [SAIB NE-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-06): Pushrod Shroud Spring Retainers, Engine Components Part No. AEL14995, for Lycoming Engines 320, 360, and 540 Series Engines. Issued Nov 21, 2012 - [SAIB NE-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-04): Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jan 10, 2009 - [SAIB NE-06-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-32R1): Reciprocating Engine - Crankshaft. Issued Sep 10, 2008 - [SAIB NE-08-32](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32) (historical): Propeller Governor Set Screw. Issued Jul 3, 2008 ## Registered aircraft (5) - [N1169N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1169N): [69 November LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/69%20NOVEMBER%20LLC), [Driftwood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Driftwood), built 1982, S/N 24-1309 - [N368KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N368KA): [Snader Kirk W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNADER%20KIRK%20W), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 2022, S/N 70714 - [N4722P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4722P): [Eac Property Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAC%20PROPERTY%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), S/N 240245 - [N5272K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5272K): [Garmin International Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARMIN%20INTERNATIONAL%20INC), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 1988, S/N 24-1670 - [N69LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69LN): [Valiair Limited Co Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LIMITED%20CO%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1979, S/N 24-0764 ## 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 CEN22LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA118), Feb 12, 2022: Mooney M20J (N201VZ), Katy, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on the final approach segment of the traffic pattern in dark night conditions. ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) 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. - [Incident 20260815012219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260815012219I), Aug 15, 2026: Mooney M20J (N1169N), Lampasas, TX, Minor damage. The pilot and CFI were conducting a flight review at the time of the incident. They were performing pattern work and had already completed two touch and go… - [Incident 20220612017919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220612017919I), Jun 12, 2022: Mooney M20J (N1169N), Kyle, TX, Minor damage. After practice missed approach at khyi, applied power to climb. Leveled breifly at 3000' then cleared by ATC to 4000'. Pilots noticed rate of climb less than… - [Accident 20220211006499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220211006499A), Feb 11, 2022: Mooney M20J (N201VZ), Houston, TX, Destroyed. On 02/11/2022, pilot departed from castroville, (cvb), TX for destination to West Houston Airport (iws), Texas. While on short final airplane was lined up with… - [Incident 20050812017719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050812017719I), Aug 12, 2005: Mooney M20J (N1169N), New Braunfels, TX, Minor damage. (-23) While landing into New Braunfels Municipal Airport, pilot stated while retracting flaps, that he inadvertently hit the landing gear lever and retracted… ## Service difficulty reports (67, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2026FA0000799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000799), Aug 24, 2026: DOOR. BROKEN. AIRCRAFT WAS IN CRUISE AT 6000' WHEN ALL 4 CYLINDERS EXPERIENCED ABNORMAL EGT RISE, SLIGHT REDUCTION IN CHT, AND ENGINE SURGING. DIVERTED TO NEAREST AIRPORT. RE - [SDR 2026FA0000279](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000279), Apr 20, 2026: INTAKE VALVE. BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED DURING CRUISE OPERATION A SUDDEN ENGINE ROUGHNESS WITH A LOSS OF POWER. EMERGENCY LANDING REQUESTED AND COMPLETED AT KOXR. INSPECTION OF ENGINE F - [SDR 2026FA0000302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000302), Mar 10, 2026: COIL. ARCED. ENGINE CYLINDER NR 4 WAS EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT MISFIRING. FOUND L/H COIL WAS GROUNDING TO ITS MOUNT THROUGH A SMALL PINHOLE IN BOTTOM OF THE COIL CASE.THE C - [SDR 2024FA0000629](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000629), Aug 1, 2024: FUEL LINE. BROKEN. #1 FUEL INJECTION LINE CAME APART AT SOLDER JOINT BY INJECTOR B-NUT. CYLINDER SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT AND CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. AIRCRAFT MADE EMERGENCY LANDING AT MIL - [SDR 2015FA0000378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000378), Aug 12, 2015: ACTUATOR. BROKEN. PILOT TRIED TO LAND, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOWER LANDING GEAR. PILOT FLEW BACK TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT AND TRIED MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO LOWER GEAR BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. - [SDR BQVD201506090001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BQVD201506090001), Jun 5, 2015: RING. SEIZED. NR 4 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND DISCOVERED THE FOLLOWING: OIL CONTROL RING WAS SEIZED IN PISTON. PISTON, PISTON BORES WORN IN AREA WHERE PIN RESIDES ON BOTH SIDES - [SDR 9PRR2014FA0000444](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9PRR2014FA0000444), Jun 26, 2014: BELLCRANK. WORN. DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, ELEVATOR AFT BELLCRANK WAS NOTICED TO HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THE PIVOTING POINT AND BETWEEN THE TWO BRACKETS THAT MAKE UP THE ASSY - [SDR 2011FA0000451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000451), May 12, 2011: MAGNETO. INTERMITTENT. OWNER REPORTED ENGINE WOULD START RUNNING ROUGH AFTER 15 TO 20 MINUTES OF FLIGHT, WITH CHECK OF RT MAGNETO GIVING LARGE RPM DROP. REPLACED MAGNETO AND ENGINE OP - [SDR 2006FA0000675](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000675), Jul 3, 2006: BUSHING. SPUN. FOUND DURING ANNUAL INSP, AN ALUMINUM BUSHING THAT IS LOCATED IN ACCESSORY CASE, WHERE MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR IS LOCATED HAD BECOME LOOSE IN CASE AND SPUN. FOUND TH - [SDR 2050506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2050506), Jun 21, 2006: BUSHING. LACK OF LUBE. CRANKCASE WAS FIELD REPAIRED BY INSTALLING A BUSHING IN THE MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR BOSS. IT APPEARS THE OIL SUPPLY HOLE WAS NOT DRILLED IN THE BUSHING. THE BUSHING - [SDR 1622304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1622304), Jan 28, 2005: BOLT. FAILED. DURING ENGINE OVERHAUL, THE PMA CRANKGEAR BOLT P/N: AELSTD2213 MANUFACTURED BY ENGINE COMPONENTS INC FAILED BEFORE REACHING RECOMMENDED TORQUE VALUE. THE AREA J - [SDR 2005FA0000123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000123), Nov 16, 2004: CYLINDER. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED THAT ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH. READINGS FORM THE ENGINE MONITOR SHOWED THAT NR 2 CYLINDER FAILED. PILOT ELECTED TO LAND. INVESTIGATION SHOWED T - [SDR 2003FA0001168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001168), Nov 1, 2003: CONNECTING ROD. BROKEN. IT APPEARED NR 3 CONNECTING ROD FAILED DUE TO OIL STARVATION, CAUSING ROD TO BREAK AT CAP. THE ROD THEN HIT CRANKCASE CAUSING A HOLE IN CRANKCASE AND CAUSED THE - [SDR 2003FA0001167](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001167), Oct 28, 2003: OIL RING. BROKEN. AIRCRAFT WAS IN FLIGHT WHEN THE PILOT NOTICED HIGH CHT TEMPS AND LOW EGT TEMPS ON NR 3 CYLINDER ON HIS JPI ENGINE ANALYZER. HE THEN NOTICED HIS OIL TEMP GO UP A - [SDR AUS20030932](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030932), Sep 10, 2003: BEARING. DISINTEGRATED. (AUS) ALTERNATOR SLIP RING END ROLLER BEARING DISINTEGRATED. ROTORPOLED. - [SDR 2003FA0000838](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000838), Aug 13, 2003: CAMSHAFT. SPALLED. FOUND EVIDENCE OF SEVERE SPALLING ON SEVERAL CAM LOBES. ENGINE HAS 998.37 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. CAM WAS REGROUND AT OVERHAUL. - [SDR AUS20030811](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030811), Aug 8, 2003: SPARK PLUG. CRACKED. (AUS) LOWER SPARK PLUG CENTER ELECTRODE INSULATOR CRACKED. - [SDR AUS20030809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030809), Aug 7, 2003: SPARK PLUG. CRACKED. (AUS) NR 1 CYLINDER UPPER SPARK PLUG FAILED DUE TO CRACKED CERAMIC INSULATOR. NR 1 CYLINDER LOWER SPARK PLUG CONTAMINATED WITH DEBRIS FROM FAILED UPPER SPARK PL - [SDR AUS20030600](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030600), May 26, 2003: ADAPTER. SHEARED. (AUS) OIL DRAIN VALVE BROKEN OFF FLUSH WITH SURFACE OF OIL SUMP. THREADED PORTION OF DRAIN VALVE ADAPTER STILL LOCATED IN SUMP. DRAIN VALVE AND REST OF ADAPTER - [SDR 2003FA0000349](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000349), Apr 1, 2003: MAGNETO. LOOSE. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKE-OFF, PILOT LANDED AIRCRAFT WITH MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACTED. AIRCRAFT RECIEVED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE FROM LANDING. - [SDR 2003FA0000301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000301), Mar 5, 2003: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. (STC SA4529NM 3 BLADE HARTZELL) AT 777 TSO OF THE ENGINE, THE CRANKCASE WAS FOUND CRACKED THROUGH THE NR 2 CYLINDER MOUNTING PAD AREA AND LEAKING OIL. THE CASE - [SDR 2003FA0000302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000302), Mar 5, 2003: CASE. CRACKED. AT 689 HOUR TSO OF ENGINE AND 689 HOURS SINCE REMOVAL OF 2 BLADE PROPELLER AND INSTALLATION OF 3 BLADE PROPELLER IAW STC. CASE CRACKED CAUSING AN OIL LEAK. THE - [SDR I8P2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I8P2003F00000), Jan 7, 2003: ROD BEARING. DELAMINATED. DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE METAL FOUND IN OIL FILTER. METAL FOUND TO BE BEARING MATERIAL COMING FROM CONNECTING ROD BEARING PREMATURE FAILURE. BEARING MATERIAL I - [SDR AUS20021407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021407), Dec 3, 2002: CABLE. FAULTY. (AUS) ALTERNATOR MAIN POWER CABLE FAULTY. CABLE WAS SPLICED CAUSING HIGH RESISTANCE. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR 2002FA0001193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001193), Oct 1, 2002: DISTRIBUTOR BLK. CRACKED. DISTRIBUTOR GEAR TOOTH DAMAGE. SEVERAL GEAR TEETH BROKEN ON BOTH GEARS. NEW GEARS WERE FOUND TO BIND ON ROTOR PINION GEAR EVERY 90 DEGREES. NO ROTOR TO HOUSING - [SDR AUS20020790](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020790), Jul 10, 2002: CABLE. WORN. (AUS) ENGINE THROTTLE CABLE WORN. CABLE WAS STIFF TO OPERATE AND JAMMED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. - [SDR AUS20020559](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020559), Jun 11, 2002: WIRE. CHAFED. (AUS) BURNING SMELL IN AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO CAUSE OF THE SMELL BUT FOUND THE AUDIO PANEL CIRCUIT BREAKER (3A) POPPED AND TWO WIRES LOCATED BEHI - [SDR CA020104019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020104019), Jan 4, 2002: TUBE. MISINSTALLED. (CAN) WHEN INTERIOR OF THE A/C WAS REMOVED IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE TUBULAR STRUCTURE WELDED JOINT ON THE LT SIDE JUST FWD OF SPAR ON DIAGONAL BRACE BELOW THE FR - [SDR AUS20011168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011168), Nov 5, 2001: CAPACITOR. BURNED OUT. (AUS) NAVCOM CAPACITOR C491 BURNT. - [SDR 20010411CW013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010411CW013), Feb 27, 2001: CIRCUIT BREAKER. INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND AND AIRCRAFT LANDED GEAR UP. DURING REMOVAL OF AIRCRAFT FROM RUNWAY, IT WAS NOTED, LANDING GEAR CONTROL CIRCUIT BREAKER W - [SDR 20001129SH028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001129SH028), Nov 3, 2000: CIRCUIT BREAKER. SHORTED. WHILE INSTALLING NEW J. P. INSTRUMENT, REMOVAL OF CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL REVEALED THE BATTERY BREAKER LINE LEAD WAS CONTACTING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT STRUC - [SDR 20001013SH021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001013SH021), Sep 7, 2000: DRIVE GEAR. FAILED. REVELANT MAG PARTICLE INDICATION IN TEETH AREA. (X) - [SDR 20001013SH022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001013SH022), Sep 7, 2000: GOVERNOR. CRACKED. RELEVANT EDDY CURRENT AND PENETRANT TESTING INDICATION AROUND HEAD OF GOVERNOR BODY. (X) - [SDR AU001044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001044), Jul 31, 2000: PUMP. WRONG PART. (AUS) INCORRECT FUEL PUMP FITTED. PUMP DEVELOPS ONLY 6 PSI WHEN THE REQUIREMENT IS FOR 14 PSI. PUMP SERIAL NUMBER ALSO INCORRECTLY RECORDED. UNAPPROVED PART. (X - [SDR 20000328SH020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000328SH020), Feb 8, 2000: RETAINER SEAL. DAMAGED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSH ROD TUBE SEAL AREA AT CASE HALF RETAINER PROTRUDING AT AN ANGLE. REMOVED NR 1 EXHAUST PUSH ROD, - [SDR 99ZZZX2402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2402), May 27, 1999: MAGNETO. LOOSE. FOUND MAGNETO SEPARATED FROM ENGINE. HOLD DOWN BLOCKS WORE FLANGE DOWN. NEW LOCKING HARDWARE WAS INSTALLED PREVIOUSLY. SUBMITTER STATED THIS HAS BEEN FOUND ON 3 - [SDR 99ZZZX592](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX592), Nov 24, 1998: MAGNETO. WORN. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FORCED TO MAKE AN OFF-AIRPORT GEAR UP LANDING IN A FIELD DUE TO A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ENGINE MAGNETO HA - [SDR 98ZZZX4231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4231), Oct 1, 1998: EXHAUST VALVE. FAILED. CYLINDER NR 4 EXHAUST VALVE STUCK OPEN ON TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND MADE A SAFE LANDING. UPON INSPECTION, THE CYLINDER'S NR 4 EXHAUST ROTATER CA - [SDR 98ZZZX3888](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3888), Sep 1, 1998: EXHAUST VALVE. STUCK. CYLINDER NR 4 EXHAUST VALVE STUCK OPEN ON TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT, MADE SAFE LANDING. UPON INSPECTION, CYLINDER NR 4 EXHAUST ROTATER CAP WAS FOUND - [SDR AU981116](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981116), Aug 13, 1998: SUPPRESSOR. FAILED. (AUS) ALTERNATOR NOISE SUPPRESSOR RFI (RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE) UNIT FAULTY. - [SDR 98ZZZX2028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2028), May 3, 1998: PISTON PIN. FAILED. WHILE C/W DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSION CHECK FOUND BLOW-BY ON THE NR 4 CYLINDER PRESSURIZING THE CRANKCASE, AIR COMING OUT OF THE OIL FILLER TUBE. UPON NR 4 CYLINDE - [SDR 98ZZZX1590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1590), Apr 1, 1998: TUBE ASSY. BROKEN. THE PILOT REPORTED A ROUGH ENGINE AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE NR 1 CYLINDER FUEL INJECTOR LINE WAS BROKEN AT THE CYLINDER END. RAW FUEL WAS BEING SPRA - [SDR 99ZZZX636](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX636), Jan 27, 1998: LINE. BROKEN. THE PILOT REPORTED A ROUGH ENGINE THAT RESULTED IN A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE INITIAL INSPECTION REVEALED THE NR 1 CYLINDER FUEL INJECTOR LINE WAS BROKEN IN T - [SDR 98ZZZX1001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1001), Dec 20, 1997: SERVO. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND INSIDE FUEL INJECTOR SERVO DIAPHRAGM SECTION WAS IMPEDING MOVEMENT OF DIAPHRAGM RESTRICTING FUEL FLOW. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED WATER LAYING IN THIS - [SDR 98ZZZX2118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2118), Nov 1, 1997: PISTON PIN. FAILED. PISTON PIN BROKE IN-FLIGHT CAUSING MASSIVE DAMAGE INTERNALLY IN ENGINE. THE CRACKSHAFT AND ONE CYLINDER WERE THE ONLY ITEMS SALVAGEABLE. PILOT NOTICED ENGINE RO - [SDR 97ZZZX2941](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2941), Apr 28, 1997: VALVE. DEFORMED. AT 308 HRS SMOH, ANNUAL INSPECTION REVEALED NR 2 CYLINDER HAD NO COMPRESSION. CYLINDERS WERE ECI CERMINIL CYLINDERS. UPON REMOVAL, FOUND EXHAUST VALVE AND SEAT - [SDR AU970281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970281), Mar 21, 1997: VALVE. FAILED. (AUS) NO3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE HEAD FAILED - [SDR 97ZZZX436](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX436), Jan 3, 1997: O-RING. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A PRESSURE TEST OF THE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM REVEALED A LEAK AT THE MIXTURE CONTROL SHAFT WHICH DRIPPED ON THE MUFFLER BELOW . REPLACEMEN - [SDR 97ZZZX437](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX437), Jan 3, 1997: O-RING. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A PRESSURE TEST OF THE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM REVEALED A LEAK AT THE MIXTURE CONTROL SHAFT WHICH DRIPPED ON THE MUFFLER BELOW . REPLACEMEN - [SDR 97ZZZX823](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX823), Dec 20, 1996: CRANKSHAFT. BROKEN. ENGINE SEIZED IN-FLIGHT WITH NO WARNING (APPROX 5 SECONDS OF ROUGH OPERATION). PILOT MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING IN THE FIELD. ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED. All 67: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-360-a3b6/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (39) 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 SE00825WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00825WI): Installation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines. B & C Specialty Products Inc - [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 SE02352CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02352CH): Installation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assembly. Challenger Aviation Products Inc - [STC SE00939WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00939WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products Model BC 315-( ) Starter on Lycoming engines. B & C Specialty Products Inc - [STC SE2389CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2389CE): Installation of B&C Speciality Products lightweight (10.2) pounds) engine starter, part number BC-315-100-1 (12 volts) or part number BC-315-100-3 (24 volts). B & C Specialty Products Inc - [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [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 SE8628SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8628SW): Installation of oil nozzles for lubrication of cam and filters. Cygnet Aerospace Corp - [STC SE09445SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09445SC): Installation of fuel injector nozzles. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE4408SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4408SW): Miscellaneous engine cylinder replacement parts. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE7508SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7508SW): Installation of any or all parts listed on Airmotive Engineering Drawing List No. 852-1, Rev. 1, dated 10/4/88, or later, FAA approved revision. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE7661SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7661SW): Installation of parts listed on Airmotive Drawing No. 8810-3. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE00218NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00218NY): Replacement of Lycoming starter with SKY-TEC 12 volt starter installed. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE00226NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00226NY): Replacement of Lycoming starter with SKY-TEC 24-volt starter Models 149-24HT and 122-24HT. Approval limited to 24-volt DC source available to the starter. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SE00357NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00357NY): Replacement of Lycoming starter with SKY-TEC 24-volt starter installed. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE2901NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2901NM): Lycoming valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee - [STC SE2902NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2902NM): Lycoming valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee - [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 SE02409AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02409AK): Installation of the Superior Air Parts Cold Air Induction System (CAIS). Wattum Aircraft Services - [STC SE01524CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01524CH): Replace Slick 6000, 6100, 6200, 6300, 4000, 4100, 4200, and 4300 series magnetos and TCM/Bendix S6-20, S6-200, S6-1200, S-20, S-200, and S-1200 series magnetos with Champion Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASAR ) Model 4755 and 6755 bush kit ignition systems. Champion Aerospace LLC. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE524CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE524CH): Replace Slick 4000, 4100, 4200, and 4300 series magnetos and TCM/Bendix S-20, S-200, and S-1200 series magnetos with the Champion Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASAR ). Champion Aerospace LLC - [STC SE459GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE459GL): Incorporation of a fuel flow transducer. Shadin Company Inc - [STC SE01930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01930NY): Installation of Casper Labs 90 degree oil filter housing adapter. Casper Labs Inc - [STC SE2741NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2741NM): Installation of high compressoin pistonsd, connecting rods, bearings and associated hardware. Firewall Forward Inc - [STC SE1779NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1779NM): Installation of Precise Flight, Inc. Standby Vacuum System SVS III. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SE5743NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5743NM): Intallation of adapter for externally mounted oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation - [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 IO-360 Series - [STC SE01643AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01643AT): Installation of a Roto-Master turbocharger P/N 600573-00, Roto-Master scavenge pump, AC diaphragm fuel pump, and TCM fixed wastegate. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [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 IO-360 Series - [STC SE2389SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2389SE): Installation of B & C Specialty Products. Bainbridge William C III. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE5924SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5924SW): Installation of stainless steel replacement exhaust studs on AVCO engines. Perrigo & Steele Aircraft Engr Company. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE244NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE244NE): Installation of Mattituck plasma flame sprayed cylinder barrels in Teledyne reciprocating engines. Mattituck Airbase, Inc. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE80NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE80NE): Installation and usage of Bel-Ray synthetic aviation oil, Bel-Ray Aero 1, (nonsupercharged), horizontally opposed direct drive, aircraft engines of 350 hp. or less. Bel-Ray Company, Inc. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines. ProTec. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE128NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE128NE): Use of AMS/OIL 15W 50 synthetic piston aircraft oil in Avco engines. AMS/OIL. 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