# Lycoming LTIO-540-J2BD - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 41980 - Manufacturer (registry): LYCOMING - Model: LTIO-540-J2BD - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 350 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E14EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E14EA) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Lycoming Engines - Installed in: 5 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ltio-540-j2bd 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 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2017-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 93 more. Effective Aug 15, 2017 - [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 2010-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-07-08): Turbochargers · Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems HIO-360-E1AD, HIO-360-E1BD, HIO-360-F1AD and 137 more. Effective Apr 19, 2010 - [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 2008-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-08-17): Turbocharger turbine housing flange and the exhaust tube flange · Teledyne Continental Motors TSIOL-550-A 'Liquid-Cooled' engines (RAM Aircraft Limited Partnership STC SA7633SW or SA7633SW-D). Effective May 6, 2008 - [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 2004-05-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-24): Zinc-plated Crankshaft Gear Retaining Bolts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 161 more. Effective Mar 30, 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 2002-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-19-03): Crankshaft · Lycoming Engines IO-540-A1A5, IO-540-AA1A5, IO-540-AA1B5 and 81 more. Effective Sep 20, 2002 - [AD 2002-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-12-07): Oil Filter Converter Plate Gasket or the Converter Plate Kit · Lycoming Engines HIO-360-E1AD, HIO-360-E1BD, HIO-360-F1AD and 95 more. Effective Jul 3, 2002 - [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 97-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-04): Cylinder assemblies · Lycoming Engines IO-540-M1B5D, LTIO-540-F2BD, LTIO-540-J2B and 10 more. Effective Apr 22, 1997 - [AD 95-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-07-01): Connecting Rod Bolt · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1E, AEIO-360-B1G6, AEIO-360-H1A and 177 more. Effective Apr 12, 1995 - [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 91-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-08-07): Fuel Pump · Lycoming Engines TIO-360-A1A, TIO-360-A1B, TIO-360-A3B6 and 51 more. Effective May 6, 1991 - [AD 83-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-22-04): Injector Fuel Diaphragm Stem · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-L1B5D, IO-540-AA1A5, IO-540-G1B5 and 30 more. Effective Nov 4, 1983 - [AD 81-12-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-12-06-R1): Magnetos · Bendix Magnetos, LTIO-540-J2BD and TIO-540-J2BD. Effective Nov 12, 1981 - [AD 79-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-04-05): Regulator Diaphragm Stem Assembly · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B and 215 more. Effective Sep 26, 1979 - [AD 78-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-10): Center Body Bellows Seal Assembly · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B and 218 more. Effective Nov 7, 1978 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 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 2002-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-23-06) (historical): Crankshaft gear retaining bolts · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540, AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5 and 46 more. Effective Nov 19, 2002 - [AD 2002-20-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-51) (historical): Crankshaft gear retaining bolts · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540, IO-540 Series (all), LTIO-540-F2BD and 39 more - [AD 2002-17-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-17-53) (historical): Crankshaft · Lycoming Engines LTIO-540-F2BD, LTIO-540-J2B, LTIO-540-J2BD and 36 more - [AD 2002-04-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-04-51) (historical): Crankshaft · Lycoming Engines LTIO-540-F2BD, LTIO-540-J2B, LTIO-540-J2BD and 8 more - [AD 2000-18-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-18-53) (historical): Oil Filter Converter Plate Gaskets · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540, IO-360-A1B6D, IO-360-A1D6D and 73 more - [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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (8) - [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-08-26R3](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-26R3): Magneto/Distributor. Issued Mar 31, 2011 - [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-08-26R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-26R1) (historical): Dual Magnetos. Issued Jul 8, 2008 - [SAIB NE-08-32](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32) (historical): Propeller Governor Set Screw. Issued Jul 3, 2008 ## Registered aircraft (5) - [N27800](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27800): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1978, S/N 31-7852156 - [N2XR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2XR): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1981, S/N 318152014 - [N834NQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N834NQ): [Alaska Door LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALASKA%20DOOR%20LLC), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1977, S/N 31-7752070 - [N849DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N849DW): [Csc Delaware Trust Co Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CSC%20DELAWARE%20TRUST%20CO%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1979, S/N 317952070 - [N9901](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9901): [Noiw Resources LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOIW%20RESOURCES%20LLC), [Belle Chasse, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Belle%20Chasse), built 1981, S/N 318152168 ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 DEN01LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA093), Apr 27, 2001: Piper PA-31-350 (N27367), St. George, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to sump all the fuel drains during preflight and the subsequent loss of power in the right engine during takeoff, the pilot feathering the wrong engine's propeller during the… - [NTSB FTW78FPA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPA24), May 17, 1978: Piper PA-31 (N27367), Dallas, TX, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 20010427007839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010427007839A), Apr 27, 2001: Piper PA31350 (N27367), St. George, UT, No damage. (.19)On April 27, 2001, at 1725 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-31-350, N27367, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while performing a… - [Accident 19780517013799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780517013799A), May 17, 1978: Piper PA31350 (N27367), Dallas,Tx, TX, Substantial damage. Landing gear selector valve improperly rigged. ## Service difficulty reports (442, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 1AZA123122001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1AZA123122001), Dec 31, 2022: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ENROUTE, THE PILOT NOTED A LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF RPM IN THE RT ENGINE. THE PILOT INITIATED AN ENGINE SHUTDOWN UPON NO - [SDR 2022F00373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022F00373), Sep 29, 2022: SLEEVE. SEIZED. 1193 TSO ALUMINUM SLEEVE INSTALLED AT UNKNOWN TIME SEIZED ON MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR AND WAS SPINNING IN CASE BORE. - [SDR 2021FA0000368](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000368), Nov 23, 2021: EXHAUST DUCT. LEAKING. ELECTRICAL WIRES ON FORWARD SIDE OF FIREWALL WERE COMPROMISED DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK AT TURBO/DOWN PIPE INTERFACE, AND SHORTED OUT ON EACH OTHER. CAUSING A TEMPORA - [SDR 2019F00125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019F00125), Feb 18, 2019: BEARING. FAILED. NEW TURBOCHARGER INSTALLATION, POST INSTALL GROUND RUN UP NORMAL IN ALL RESPECTS. AIRCRAFT FLEW ONE SHORT FLIGHT WITH MINOR DISCREPANCY REQUIRING READJUSTMENT T - [SDR 1SMA201806100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1SMA201806100001), Jun 10, 2018: STARTER. FRACTURED. PILOT REPORTED ENGINE WOULD NOT START / STARTER WOULD NOT ENGAGE. A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE STARTER REVEALED THE HOUSING HAD COMPLETELY CRACKED AROUND THE FORW - [SDR APCA20180116001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/APCA20180116001), Jan 13, 2018: FUEL CONTROL. OBSTRUCTED. DURING NIGHT/IMC CONDITIONS, AND WHILE BEING VECTORED FOR THE ILS FINAL APPROACH, THE LEFT BOOST PUMP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONFIRMED BOTH BOOST PUMP SWITCHES WERE - [SDR T8VA20171121001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/T8VA20171121001), Oct 19, 2017: DRIVE GEAR. SHEARED. DURING SETUP FOR APPROACH TO LANDING STALL, RIGHT ENGINE FAILED AND WAS SECURED. EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE WITH NO FURTHER INCID - [SDR WVBA201710120001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WVBA201710120001), Oct 10, 2017: VALVE GUIDE. WORN. EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE LEAKING OIL. LOSS OF COMPRESSION. FOUND POOLING OF EXCESS OIL IN ROCKER BOX CAVITY AND SIGNS OF EXHAUST BLOW-BY ON EXHAUST VALVE SPRINGS. TH - [SDR 2017FA0000320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000320), Aug 3, 2017: PISTON RING. STUCK. WHILE ACFT WAS FLYING THE PILOT NOTICED OIL PRESSURE DROPPING INTO THE RED LINE, ON THE NR 2 ENGINE. HE SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE IN FLIGHT TO SAVE THE ENGINE FROM DA - [SDR 2017FA0000276](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000276), Apr 15, 2017: CRANKSHAFT. BROKEN. CRANKSHAFT BROKEN IN HALF AT COUNTERWEIGHT BLADE - [SDR 2016FA0000600](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000600), Dec 6, 2016: PUMP. FAILED. OVERHAULED ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAILED AFTER 23.2 HOUR TIS. FUEL PUMP FAILED TO MAINTAIN FUEL PRESSURE AT IDLE RPM. MAJOR PROBLEM INDUSTRY WIDE. - [SDR 2016FA0000601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000601), Dec 6, 2016: PUMP. FAILED. OVERHAULED ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAILED AFTER 23.2 HOUR TIS. FUEL PUMP FAILED TO MAINTAIN FUEL PRESSURE AT IDLE RPM. MAJOR PROBLEM INDUSTRY WIDE. - [SDR 3SVA201611090001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3SVA201611090001), Nov 9, 2016: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. DURING CRUISE THE RT ALTERNATOR FAILED AND THE PILOT RETURNED TO BASE. - [SDR 2016FA0000553](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000553), Nov 3, 2016: STUD. BROKEN. ENROUTE , CRUISING AT 13,000 FT, PILOT NOTICED RIGHT ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESSURE DECLINING AND POWER WAS REDUCING. REDUCED HIS ALTITUDE TO 7000 FT. NOTICED A VIBRA - [SDR 2016FA0000546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000546), Oct 27, 2016: SHAFT. BROKEN. THE OIL TEMPERATURE WAS HIGHER THAN NORMAL ON THE SECONDARY ENGINE MONITOR AND VERIFIED WITH THE OEM GAUGE. A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AND OIL COOLER DUC - [SDR 2016FA0000258](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000258), May 24, 2016: STARTER. FAILED. STARTER BENDIX WOULD NOT ENGAGE, BUT STARTER MOTOR WOULD SPIN. - [SDR ZH9R201605130001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZH9R201605130001), Apr 26, 2016: THERMAL BYPASS. LOOSE. LOOSE CRIMP NUT FOUND AS DESCRIBED IN MFG MANDATORY SB NR 518C. IAW SB 518C, THE THERMOSTATIC BYPASS VALVE FOUND FAULTY IS NOT ONE OF THE AFFECTED MODELS LISTED - [SDR 2016FA0000163](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000163), Apr 7, 2016: CAM. OSCILLATES. CHECKING THE MAGNETO TIMING, D6RN-2230 - DUAL MAGNETO, DISCOVERED THE TIMING TO BE 6 DEGREES DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. REMOVED THE MAGNETO AND RE - [SDR 2016FA0000149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000149), Mar 30, 2016: VERNATHERM. FRACTURED. AFTER 162.0 HOURS OF OPERATION SMOH THE RIGHT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE WAS REPORTED TO STILL BE 20 TO 30 DEGREES HIGHER THAN LEFT ENGINE AND IN WARMER AIR TEMPERA - [SDR FXTA2016033000150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXTA2016033000150), Mar 29, 2016: GASKET. LEAKING. OIL LEAKING FROM OIL FILTER ADAPTER. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL OF ENGINES IN THE PAST THAT HAS CAUSED ENGINE FIRES. THIS OIL LEAK WAS FOUND POST F - [SDR CA160209006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160209006), Feb 5, 2016: CAMSHAFT. GALLED. (CAN) DURING REGULAR OIL CHANGE ABNORMAL AMOUNTS OF FERROUS METAL NOTED IN OIL FILTER INSPECTION. CYLINDERS NR 4 & 6 REMOVED FOR INSPECTION & DISCOVERED GALLING - [SDR CA151130010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151130010), Nov 20, 2015: STUD. SHEARED. (CAN) NR 4 CYLINDER ON THE RT ENGINE SHEARED 6 OF THE 8 STUDS IN FLIGHT. ENGINE TIME SINCE O/H IS 1360 HRS. A 500 HRS CYCLINDER BASE NUT TORQUE CHECK WAS CARRIE - [SDR CA151026010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151026010), Oct 26, 2015: HUB. CRACKED. (CAN) AFTER LANDING, FLIGHT CREW INSPECTED AIRPLANE, CHECKED TIRES AND BRAKES, NOTICED SMALL CRACK ON LT WHEEL HUB ASSY. PIC CONTACTED MAINTENANCE AND SERVICEAB - [SDR 3SVA20151008002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3SVA20151008002), Oct 5, 2015: MAGNETO. FAULTY. DURING CLIMB OUT, PILOT NOTICED THE RT ENG RPM WAS SLIGHTLY FLUCTUATING. RETURNED TO BASE & NOTIFIED MX WHO RAN THE AFFECTED ENG & NOTICED THE LT MAGNETO HAD AN - [SDR CA151117025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151117025), Oct 1, 2015: MAGNETO. OVERHEATED. (CAN) ACFT DEPARTING, CREW REPORTED A SMALL BACKFIRE AT 400 FT AGL AND A COMPLETE POWER LOSS OF THE RT ENGINE CAUSING THE PROPELLER TO FEATHER. THE ENGINE WAS S - [SDR CA150921004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150921004), Sep 18, 2015: CONTROL CABLE. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING SCHEDULED EVENT NR 4 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE OPENED FUSELAGE AND INSPECTED CONTROL CABLES, PULLEYS AND DISCOVERED FRAYED ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE WITH F - [SDR T8VA2015FA0000319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/T8VA2015FA0000319), Jul 12, 2015: PITOT TUBE. BENT. AIRCRAFT HIT A BIRD ON APPROACH DURING FAR 61/91 TRAINING. CREW ABANDONED APPROACH AND RETURNED WITH NO PROBLEMS. FOUND BENT RIGHT PITOT TUBE AND 1 LANDING/TAXI - [SDR CA150617017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150617017), Jun 12, 2015: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. (CAN) ON CLIMB CREW NOTICED RT ENG NOT DEVELOPING FULL POWER. RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT, ENG RUN ON GND WAS ROUGH & LOSS OF RPM. ENG SENT DOWN, AME ON SITE TROUBL - [SDR CA150617015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150617015), Jun 8, 2015: TURBOCHARGER. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) CREW LANDED AT HOME BASE NOTIFIED AME OF RT ENGINE BURNING OIL AND NOT DEVELOPING FULL POWER. AME INSPECTED ENGINE, FOUND TURBO CHARGER SEIZED. TURBO CHAR - [SDR CA150526003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150526003), May 25, 2015: CANISTER. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING DESCENT THE GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN & DID NOT RESPOND. EMER EXTENSION WAS USED TO DEPLOY THE GEAR. THE LT HYD CANISTER THREADS WERE FOUND SHEARED. T - [SDR CA150508004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150508004), May 5, 2015: TUBE. DISPLACED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE MANIFOLD PRESS ON THE RT ENG & DURING TROUBLESHOOTING IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RT ENG NR 4 CYLINDER INTAKE TUBE I - [SDR CA150331011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150331011), Mar 27, 2015: LUG. BROKEN. (CAN) CASE LUG FOR ACCESSORY BELT IDLER ASSY FOUND BROKEN. CONTRACT AMO DISCOVERED DEFECT WHEN INSTALLING O/H PROPELLER. STARTER CASE NOT SERVICEABLE WITH LUG B - [SDR CA150311008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150311008), Mar 10, 2015: SKIN. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING EVENT 3 INSPECTIONS, AT THE AFT-SIDE LT FIREWALL, THE LT NACELLE BOTTOM INBD SKIN, IPC SEC VII POWER PLNT GRP ITEM 85-28, FOUND 2 RIVETS PULLED THR - [SDR CA150306015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150306015), Mar 5, 2015: CANISTER. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING CLIMB OUT THE GEAR WAS SELECTED UP & DID NOT RESPOND. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION THE LT UNDERSIDE WING & GEAR AREAS WERE COV - [SDR CA150220004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150220004), Feb 19, 2015: LINE. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING TAXI, THE LT BRAKE CALIPER WOULD NOT RELEASE CAUSING DRAGGING ON THE BRAKES. AFTER SOME INVESTIGATION, THE LH BRAKE LINE TO THE CALIPER WAS FOUND T - [SDR CA150220006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150220006), Feb 18, 2015: SWITCH. SHORTED. (CAN) SPARKS AND SMOKE SEEN COMING FROM OVERHEAD PANEL. EMERGENCY DECLARED. FOUND TAXI LIGHT SWITCH SHORTED. TAXI AND LANDING LIGHT SWITCHES REPLACED. NO FURTHE - [SDR CA150205009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150205009), Feb 4, 2015: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. (CAN) FLIGHT CREW NOTICED SMALL OIL PUDDLE ON RT ENGINE, WIPED & CLEANED. NO SOURCE OF LEAK NOTED. ENG HAD 2.7 HR SINCE INSPECTION EVENT NR 2, COMPLETED. ACFT F - [SDR BKE2014F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BKE2014F00000), Dec 12, 2014: LINE. FAILED. SMOKING OUT OF RT ENG. FOUND FAILED AIR CONDITIONING LINE & REFRIGERANT OIL OUT OF COWLING. RETURNED TO SERVICE. - [SDR CA141121005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141121005), Nov 21, 2014: ELBOW. CORRODED. (CAN) FOUND RUST AND DEBRIS FROM SERVO TO FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE. ALL FITTINGS FROM COCKPIT TO SERVO WERE BADLY CORRODED AND FULL OF DEBRIS DUE TO RUST. ALL FITTIN - [SDR CA141027013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141027013), Oct 23, 2014: BELT. WORN. (CAN) RT ENGINE ALTERNATOR CHARGING SYSTEM FAILED IN FLIGHT. THE FLIGHT WAS EXPERIENCING HEAVY RAIN. THE LOCATION OF THE RT ALTERNATOR PUTS IT DIRECTLY INTO THE - [SDR CA141029013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141029013), Oct 17, 2014: SHAFT. SHEARED. (CAN) DURING CLIMB OUT THE TRIM FELL OFF WHILE ADJUSTING TRIM. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TRIM WHEEL ATTACHMENT SHAFT HAD SHEARED OFF WHERE THE ROLL PIN ATTACHES THE - [SDR CA141017009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141017009), Oct 16, 2014: STUD. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING A 50 HR INSPECTION, THE RT ENGINE NR 2 CYLINDER LOWER STUD WAS FOUND BROKEN. - [SDR CA141027002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141027002), Oct 10, 2014: TURBOCHARGER. FAILED. (CAN) DURING CLIMBOUT AFTER TAKEOFF LT ENGINE LOST POWER. CREW RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND TURBOCHARGER HAD FAILED. TURBO - [SDR CA140904011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140904011), Sep 1, 2014: TURBOCHARGER. DAMAGED. (CAN) AFTER TAKE OFF AND ENTERING CRUISE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER ON LT ENGINE. ENGINE WAS NOT SHUTDOWN AT THAT TIME, SHORTLY THEREAFTER HEAVY - [SDR CA140902002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140902002), Aug 28, 2014: BOOT. MISSING. (CAN) ON PILOT PRE FLIGHT THE PILOT FOUND ON RT PROP TWO DEICER BOOTS MISSING. PROPELLER SHOP CALLED FOR REPLACEMENT. - [SDR CA140818012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140818012), Aug 15, 2014: SUPPORT. FRACTURED. (CAN) DURING SCHEDULED EVENT INSPECTION, THE R/H TURBOCHARGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH ON THE INBOARD LOWER SUPPORT LEG. TURBO SUP - [SDR CA140821008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140821008), Aug 11, 2014: CONNECTOR. BURNED. (CAN) FAN NOT WORKING, AIR CONTROL SYSTEM CONNECTOR E304 FOUND BURNED, MELTED, DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPECIFICALLY PIN 3 CONNECTING WIRES H73EE-H90EE. - [SDR CA140728019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140728019), Jul 22, 2014: CONNECTOR. OVERHEATED. (CAN) THE PILOT REPORTED, RE-CIRCULATION FANS ON HIGH DO NOT BLOW ON RIGHT SIDE. SYSTEM WAS TROUBLE SHOT AND FOUND EXCESSIVE OVERHEAT DAMAGE AT THE CONNECTOR E3 - [SDR CA140530007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140530007), May 29, 2014: RIB. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING EVENT 4 INSPECTIONS, FOUND IN THE LT WHEEL WELL AT WS 49 RIB, THE REINFORCEMENT RIBAND THE LANDING GEAR BUMPER ASSY ATTACH BRACKET, CRACKED. ON REM - [SDR CA140520001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140520001), May 12, 2014: STUD. BROKEN. (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING OTHER MAINTENANCE IT WAS NOTICED THE BOTTOM 2 SMALL CYLINDER BASE STUDS NR 2 CYLINDER WERE BROKEN. BROKEN STUDS REMOVED AND ALL STUDS FOR All 442: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ltio-540-j2bd/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (32) 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 SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [STC SE01436LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01436LA): Installation of Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft. Centri-lube Technologies LLC - [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp - [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 LTIO-540 Series - [STC SE4408SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4408SW): Miscellaneous engine cylinder replacement parts. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists LTIO-540 Series - [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists LTIO-540 Series - [STC SE02436AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02436AT): Installation of 200F series fuel pump assembly. Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLC - [STC SE02599CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02599CH): SERIAL NUMBERS L-9034-61A and L-1722-68A: Installation of AIR BP piston engine lubricating oil MDM100-QB2050AD-01 in Textron Lycoming model IO-540-J2BD horizontally opposed reciprocating engine. SERIAL NUMBERS serial numbers L-9034-61A and L-1722-68A. Air BP Atlanta - [STC SE445GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE445GL): Incorporation of a fuel flow transducer. Shadin Avionics - [STC SE01930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01930NY): Installation of Casper Labs 90 degree oil filter housing adapter. Casper Labs 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 SE00890LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00890LA): Installation of Nickson's cylinder barrels on Lycoming reciprocating engine models. Nickson's Machine Shop Inc. Lists LTIO-540 Series - [STC SE3177NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3177NM): Installation of Machin, Inc. intercooler & associated systems. American Aviation Inc - [STC SE978NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE978NW): Installation of a Garrett AiResearch Model T18A21 or T18A95 turbocharger with Machen Inc intercooler and associated systems. Machen Inc - [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 LTIO-540 Series - [STC SE7674SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7674SW): Grind nitrided cylinder barrels plus .010 over size pistons, to .010 and install SL10545P10 SL74241P10 compression rings and SL73857P10 Oil Control rings. Superior Air Parts, Inc - [STC SE8023SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8023SW): Installation and usage of AEROSHELL. Shell Development Co. Lists LTIO-540 Series - [STC SE3762NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3762NM): Installation of modified oil filter adapter. Enhance, Inc - [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp. Lists LTIO-540 Series - [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co. Lists LTIO-540 Series - [STC SE244NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE244NE): Installation of Mattituck plasma flame sprayed cylinder barrels in Teledyne reciprocating engines. Mattituck Airbase, Inc. Lists LTIO-540 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 LTIO-540 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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