# Lycoming IO-540-EXP

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 42167
- Manufacturer (registry): LYCOMING
- Model: IO-540-EXP
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 330 hp
- Installed in: 70 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-exp

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (70, first 50)

- [N1017H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1017H): [Huneycutt Tim S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUNEYCUTT%20TIM%20S), [Iron Station, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Iron%20Station), built 2019, S/N 145
- [N10YS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10YS): [Lupo Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUPO%20MICHAEL), [Gilford, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Gilford), built 2012, S/N 41023
- [N115WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115WW): [End State Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/END%20STATE%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [White Salmon, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/White%20Salmon), built 2009, S/N 3087
- [N120JR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120JR): [Auer William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUER%20WILLIAM), [Saint Petersburg, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Petersburg), built 2007, S/N 120
- [N123VS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123VS): [Hotaru Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOTARU%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), S/N DHM004
- [N135T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135T): [Willat Boyd J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLAT%20BOYD%20J), [Menifee, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Menifee), S/N 078
- [N14ZM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14ZM): [Melnik Danny](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MELNIK%20DANNY), [Melbourne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Melbourne), built 2008, S/N 025
- [N15JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15JB): [Magnix USA Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGNIX%20USA%20INC), [Everett, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Everett), built 2010, S/N 40482
- [N1953S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1953S): [Butler Terry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20TERRY%20L), [Juntura, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Juntura), built 2015, S/N 41369
- [N1YX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1YX): [Mac-V Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAC-V%20AVIATION%20INC), [Central Point, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Central%20Point), S/N 3131
- [N213RV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N213RV): [Giegler Bernard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIEGLER%20BERNARD%20L), [Cypress, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cypress), built 2011, S/N 40013
- [N223TK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N223TK): [Burke Timothy F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURKE%20TIMOTHY%20F), [Punta Gorda, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Punta%20Gorda), built 2005, S/N 022
- [N241LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N241LB): [Bikle Alan J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIKLE%20ALAN%20J), [Monterey, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Monterey), built 2009, S/N 40526
- [N24BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24BC): [N24bc LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N24BC%20LLC), [Douglas, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Douglas), built 2024, S/N BC40524B002
- [N263DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N263DL): [Stone Douglas C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STONE%20DOUGLAS%20C), [Bella Vista, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Bella%20Vista), built 2008, S/N 40263
- [N26EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26EE): [Russell Thomas B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSSELL%20THOMAS%20B), [Sacramento, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sacramento), built 2007, S/N 098
- [N291SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N291SD): [Counsell Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNSELL%20MICHAEL), [Moses Lake, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Moses%20Lake), built 2008, S/N 40535
- [N29GV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29GV): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 2008, S/N 001
- [N319PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N319PB): [Giordano David Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIORDANO%20DAVID%20JR), [Sugar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Sugar%20Grove), built 2022, S/N 7317
- [N325HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N325HP): [Kresmery Marc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRESMERY%20MARC), [Elgin, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Elgin), built 2005, S/N 40091
- [N327HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N327HS): [Schooler Harold L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHOOLER%20HAROLD%20L), [Chico, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chico), built 2012, S/N V4455-HR327-HS3
- [N336DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N336DW): [Bryant Jonathan E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRYANT%20JONATHAN%20E), [Mebane, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Mebane), built 2014, S/N 40822
- [N33DU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33DU): [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), built 2007, S/N 33, Registration pending
- [N33XR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33XR): [Berg Eric B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERG%20ERIC%20B), [Simi Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Simi%20Valley), built 2014, S/N 001
- [N36AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36AM): [Ruffatto Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUFFATTO%20MICHAEL%20J), [Plainfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Plainfield), built 2025, S/N 23B-44B/45B-1612B
- [N414DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N414DM): [Mcdonald Don A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDONALD%20DON%20A), [Granbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Granbury), built 2008, S/N 40636
- [N422MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N422MD): [Sterling Colleen M Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STERLING%20COLLEEN%20M%20TRUSTEE), [El Cajon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Cajon), built 2008, S/N L2K-162
- [N423KC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N423KC): [Knc #1 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNC%20%231%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2009, S/N 0044
- [N44YH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44YH): [Horizon Flight Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORIZON%20FLIGHT%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Sheboygan, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Sheboygan), built 2009, S/N 40617
- [N451EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451EE): [Watson David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATSON%20DAVID%20A), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), S/N 10
- [N454CD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N454CD): built 2012, S/N 246 SR
- [N464RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N464RL): [Lussow Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUSSOW%20ROBERT%20J), [Sunman, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Sunman), built 2020, S/N 41320
- [N487MX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N487MX): [Blue Feather Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20FEATHER%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2008, S/N 9
- [N489NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N489NS): [Suburu Ronald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUBURU%20RONALD%20E), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), built 2015, S/N 0478
- [N49VM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49VM): [Mills Robert V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLS%20ROBERT%20V), [Georgetown, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Georgetown), built 1998, S/N 24853-1
- [N530JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N530JK): [Bab Aerosports LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAB%20AEROSPORTS%20LLC), [Bozeman, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bozeman), S/N 3
- [N53DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53DB): [Blaise Kenny S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLAISE%20KENNY%20S), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), built 2025, S/N 001
- [N5408](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5408): [Eldredge Kevin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELDREDGE%20KEVIN), [Deer Park, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Deer%20Park), built 2025, S/N 83271
- [N567JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N567JS): [Pisini Vijay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PISINI%20VIJAY), [Cedar Rapids, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Cedar%20Rapids), built 2023, S/N 021
- [N585V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N585V): [Central Security Systems Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20SECURITY%20SYSTEMS%20INC), [Southern Pines, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Southern%20Pines), built 2013, S/N 3FX013
- [N587MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N587MM): [Martin Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20MICHAEL), [Prescott, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Prescott), built 2012, S/N 310
- [N6408C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6408C): [Clement Jesse](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEMENT%20JESSE), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 2021, S/N 11B-24B/25B
- [N651DF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N651DF): [Frisbie James D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRISBIE%20JAMES%20D), [Canby, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Canby), built 2024, S/N 41633
- [N67XP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67XP): [Uhler Brian T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UHLER%20BRIAN%20T), [Zephyr Cove, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Zephyr%20Cove), built 2005, S/N 035
- [N69JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69JG): [Dolphin Saver LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOLPHIN%20SAVER%20LLC), [Portsmouth, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Portsmouth), built 2001, S/N 042
- [N702CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N702CL): [Aerotropicale Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROTROPICALE%20INC), [Tequesta, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tequesta), built 2015, S/N 40429
- [N703RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N703RD): [Coleman Racing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLEMAN%20RACING%20LLC), [Shreveport, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Shreveport), built 2011, S/N 0049V3
- [N73747](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73747): [Alentiev Timothy E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALENTIEV%20TIMOTHY%20E), [Kent, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kent), built 2009, S/N 40716
- [N75AJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75AJ): [Jordan Nathan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JORDAN%20NATHAN%20C), [Elbert, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Elbert), built 2011, S/N 40809
- [N776BE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N776BE): [Reddick John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REDDICK%20JOHN%20D), [Bellingham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellingham), built 2024, S/N 12B-22B/23B-1478B

All 70: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-exp/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (5)

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 WPR25LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA024), Oct 19, 2024: Hayden ED RV10 (N929EH), Beaver Marsh, OR, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN23LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA273), Jul 1, 2023: Berkut 540 (N567JS), Cedar Rapids, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during the test flight due to multiple ignition system anomalies.
- [NTSB WPR21LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA019), Oct 21, 2020: Glasair III (N1YX), Hayward, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the fuel filter.
- [NTSB GAA19CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA337), May 25, 2019: Vans RV10 (N702CL), Fort Drum, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA075), Dec 8, 2017: Jones Kent C Vans RV-10 (N9738J), Limon, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around at night, which resulted in the airplane impacting a power line and a subsequent hard landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (10)

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.

- [Accident 20241019014969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241019014969A), Oct 19, 2024: Hayden Ed RV10 (N929EH), Beaver Marsh, OR, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Departed sunriver, OR (S21) to the south for klamath falls, OR (lmt). Weather was clear and was checked prior to departure using the…
- [Accident 20230701009649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230701009649A), Jul 1, 2023: John Robert Sapp BERKUT 540 (N567JS), Cedar Rapids, IA, Substantial damage. After reaching 3400 ft. pilot noticed aircraft descending due to insufficient engine power. Pilot reported activation of fuel pump caused engine shut-down.…
- [Incident 20230429004099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230429004099I), Apr 29, 2023: Williston Everett S GLASAIR III (N115WW), Goldendale, WA, Minor damage. Departed kdls straight over the ridge to S20. Started pulling power to 20" map for descent. Put the airport to the left, viewed wind sock indicating slight…
- [Incident 20230327003879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230327003879I), Mar 27, 2023: Richard E Harpster XLFG (N585V), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft landed safely, while taxiing the aircraft brakes overheated and the brake line ruptured causing brake fluid to leak on hot brakes. A small fire…
- [Accident 20201021019119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201021019119A), Oct 21, 2020: Blanchard Jim GLASAIR III (N1YX), Hayward, CA, Substantial damage. On 10/21/2020 aircraft N1YX, a glassair iii, armature-built aircraft experienced an accident. The pilot says he believes the aircraft had approximately 15…
- [Accident 20190525005159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190525005159A), May 25, 2019: Hukill Christopher J RV10 (N702CL), Okeechobee, FL, Substantial damage. The pilot reported initiating a normal visual approach. As he flew in the traffic pattern he said "something felt a little off. I stalled the airplane not too…
- [Accident 20171207022829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171207022829A), Dec 7, 2017: Jones Kent C VANS RV-10 (N9738J), Limon, CO, Substantial damage. On the evening of November 07, 2017 at approximately 2000 MST, N9738J came into contact with powerlines while executing a final approach into runway 34 at…
- [Incident 20160318002579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160318002579I), Mar 18, 2016: Terry Butler/Vans Aircraft RV-10 (N1953S), Medford, OR, Minor damage. Pilot side cabin entrance door opened at takeoff rotation. The doorwas ripped from the hinges and landed on the ground at the approach end of runway 14. Pilot…
- [Incident 20130623012049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130623012049I), Jun 23, 2013: Mxr Technologies Inc MXS (N530JK), Davenport, IA, Minor damage. Pilot was performing in an airshow when he heard a loud noise and started to notice decreased performance in the aircraft. Pilot immediately alerted air boss…
- [Incident 20110722017479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110722017479I), Jul 22, 2011: Ronneberg Dave B E D (N91DR), Santa Monica, CA, Minor damage. On July 20, 2011 at Santa Monica Airport (ksmo) a pilot and flight instructor were conducting a flight review in N91DR, a dave Ronneberg b.e.d aircraft. A…

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