# Lycoming L-540-T4B5

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 41563
- Manufacturer (registry): LYCOMING
- Model: L-540-T4B5
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 260 hp
- Installed in: 4 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-l-540-t4b5

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 (4)

- [N114DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114DT): [Barrett Brett A DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARRETT%20BRETT%20A%20DBA), [Indian Rocks Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Indian%20Rocks%20Beach), built 1993, S/N 14576
- [N56681](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56681): [Binggeli Mark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BINGGELI%20MARK), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1987, S/N 10048C
- [N8555L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8555L): [North Shore Aircraft Leasing Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20SHORE%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20CO%20LLC), [Waialua, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Waialua), built 1969, S/N 25-4976
- [N870M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N870M): [Hurn Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HURN%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Grand Beach, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grand%20Beach), S/N 31-151

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 GAA17CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA101), Dec 15, 2016: Maule MX 7 (N56681), Willow, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure that the runway was clear of any obstacles before departure, which resulted in the airplane impacting a snowdrift.
- [NTSB WPR14CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA389), Sep 24, 2014: Piper PA25 - 260 (N8555L), Mokuleia, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper preflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA02FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA098), May 22, 2002: Grob G120A (N866AF), Mobile, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW75DQG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DQG31), Oct 5, 1974: Piper PA-25 (N8555L), Roarng Sprngs, TX, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 20161215022579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161215022579A), Dec 15, 2016: Maule MX-7-235 (N56681), Willow, AK, Substantial damage. Operator landed at remote strip and dropped off passengers. During take off hit a snow drift that launched aircraft into the air with a loud bang. Operator…
- [Accident 20140924019799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140924019799A), Sep 24, 2014: Piper PA-25-260 (N8555L), Waialua, HI, Substantial damage. The pilot departed hdh airfield at 11:10 am on a glider tow to 3000 feet. During the descent at approximately 2000 feet the aircraft lost power. The pilot…
- [Accident 20020522013589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020522013589A), May 22, 2002: Grob G120A (N866AF), Mobile, AZ, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft shipped from german manufacturer. Acft. Reassembled following shipment. Acft sustained minor damage during shipment. Minor composite repair…
- [Incident 19990809024199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990809024199I), Aug 9, 1999: Maule MX7235 (N56681), John River, AK, Minor damage. After a visual inspection the airman setup for a landing on a remote gavel bar that he had landed on a fw days before. Prior to touchdown a light crosswind…
- [Accident 19741105037249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741105037249A), Nov 5, 1974: Piper PA25260 (N8555L), Roarng Sprngs, TX, Substantial damage. Plt claimed flat tire. Lnd on narrow dirt rd.

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