Engine model · Reciprocating · 200 hp · registry code 42712

Manufacturer (registry)
LYCOMING
Model
IO-360A
Registry code
42712
Type
Reciprocating
Power
200 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE1CE
Holder
Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.

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

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 17

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

1972In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 19 ADs
19721
19742
19812
19881
19911
19932
19982
20001
20021
20101
20122
20233
See all 22 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 ('42712'))
  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 · 4

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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 ('42712'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 1

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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 ('42712')
  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 · 12

SDR 2013FA0000164Cam Follower · inoperativeAFTER ONLY 26 HOURS OF OPERATION FROM NEW PARTS INSTALLED, MAGNETO QUIT PRODUCING SPARK. TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND THE POINT TIMING HAD DRIFTED OFF AND WAS UNABLE TO RESET WITHIN MANUAL LIMITS. PLASTIC CAM FOLLOWER WAS FOUND WORN OR MELTED. NEW PARTS INSTALLED ANMar 12, 2013 · N4604T · Maule M4210 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2007FA0000661Fuel · contaminatedWHILE PERFORMING BI-ANNUAL REVIEW. ON LAST TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAILED AND INSTALLED A FRESHLY OVERHAULED PUMP. ATTEMPTED A RUN UP WITH THE SECOND PUMP AND FOUND THE COVER PLATE AT THE MIXTURE CONTROL LEVER TO BE LJul 1, 2007 · N62045 · Maule M5210C · Fuel ServicingSDR 2007FA0000590Contactor · meltedAIRCRAFT HAD DEPARTED FOR A SIGHT SEEING TRIP. ON THE RETURN, ALL ENGINE POWER WAS LOST, THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED IN A MEADOW WITH MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE, FOUND THAT THE MFG DUAL MAGNETO D4LN-2021 WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL ON EMay 27, 2007 · N134DC · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2005FA0000314Hub · crackedPROPELLER SENT FOR REPAIR OF RED DYE OIL LEAK. AT DISASSEMBLY HUB WAS FOUND CRACKED IN BLADE RETENTION SOCKET THREADS.Feb 24, 2005 · N3860U · Cessna 336 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 20000331SH019Shock Mount · failedDIFFICULT TO INSPECT. PILOT HEARD AND NOTICED COWL RUBBING PROPELER SPINNER DURING SHUT DOWN AT FUEL PIT AT MADERA AIRPORT. (X)Mar 3, 2000 · N3856U · Cessna 336 · Engine Mount SectionSDR AU000091Plunger · deteriorated(AUS) FIREWALL MOUNTED FUEL STRAINER PLUNGER RUBBER NOT COMPATIBLE WITH FUEL PREVENTING FUEL FROM BEING DRAINED FROM STRAINER. PLUNGER WAS PURCHASED AND FITTED IN SEPTEMBER 1999.Feb 1, 2000 · Maule M4210 · Fuel StorageSDR 99ZZZX2151Crankshaft · failedBROKEN CRANKSHAFT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. ENGINE SEIZED. LANDED ON ROAD WITHOUT COMPLICATIONS. NO OTHER DAMAGE.Apr 24, 1999 · N527RL · Amtr RV6 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX2709Impulse Coupling · failedAIRCRAFT ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION ON RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE WITH A START MODE, SO DID NOT REALIZE THE IMPULSE ON LEFT SIDE. SLICK MAG WAS GOING BAD UNTIL THE MAGNETO TOTALLY DID NOT WORK. IMPULSE COUPLING SPRING LOST TENSION UNTIL MAG FAILURJul 13, 1998 · N988BB · Amtr RV4 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 98ZZZX2231Gear · failedVACUUM PUMP FAILED. NEW PUMP WOULD NOT WORK. FOUND GEAR TEETH (ALL) MISSING FROM DRIVE GEAR.Jun 5, 1998 · N37BJ · Cessna 337G · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR 97ZZZX2926Alternator · crackedFOUND ALTERNATOR HOUSING CRACKED AT THE FRONT MOUNTING ARM. AFTER INSPECTING LIKE AIRCRAFT, FOUND A SECOND ALTERNATOR CRACKED IN THE SAME LOCATION. THE SUSPECT CAUSE FOR THE CRACK IS INCORRECT SHIMMING OF THE ALTERNATOR TO THE MOUNT. SUBMITTER STATED CLOSE May 20, 1997 · N658FT · Mooney M20J · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 96ZZZX4421Pump · failedAIRCRAFT FORCED LANDING DUE TO FUEL STARVATION TO ENGINE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT NO FUEL COULD BE PUMPED THROUGH THE ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP. APPEARED TO BE BLOCKED INTERNALLY. NO OTHER DEFECTS WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. ALL SCREENS WERE FOUND TO BE CLJun 16, 1996 · N5774J · Mooney M20J · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA960610001Firewall · corroded(CAN) DURING AN ENGINE CHANGE, FIREWALL WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED EXCESSIVELY. FIREWALL WAS REPLACED AS PER MAINTENANCE MANUAL. SUBMITTER NOTES THAT THE MATERIAL OF THE FIREWALL IS GALVANIZED STEEL.May 16, 1996 · Maule M4210C · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'IO360A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 27

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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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 ('42712')
    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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