Engine model · Reciprocating · 115 hp · registry code 42033

Manufacturer (registry)
LYCOMING
Model
O-235-C2C
Registry code
42033
Type
Reciprocating
Power
115 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE-223
Holder
Lycoming Engines

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

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 15

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

1969In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 17 ADs
19691
19771
19801
19812
19821
19911
19931
19962
19982
20041
20121
20241
20262
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42033'))
  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 · 3

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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42033'))
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Registered aircraft · 29

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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42033')
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NTSB investigations · 3

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 6

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20260204002809IWodack AJ Pober Super ACE · Pompano Beach, FLPart 91 phase I experimental test flight. During take off - departure roll, a variable gust caused the aircraft's tail to weathervane to the right, resulting in the aircraft's nose rotating left and thus, veering off the runway into the grass area. Right main…Feb 4, 2026 · N6900 · Minor damageIncident 20201121014969IAmerican AA-1A · Holt, FLPilot landed too fast on an unfamiliar grass runway resulting in a hard landing. As the pilot began to slow the aircraft down, it began to slide on the grass until it struck a fence at the end of the runway.Nov 21, 2020 · N9485L · Minor damageAccident 20170720009979ACanion Michael W Zodiac 601XL · Grady, AROn July 20, 2017, at approximately 1500 CDT, a zodiac 601 xl, registered as N577M, landed in a corn field near Grady, AR due to complete electrical system/engine failure. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a VFR flight plan was not…Jul 20, 2017 · N577M · Substantial damageAccident 20140916016809ARandall Murray Randall CUB · Berkley, MAPilot veered to the left while taking off. Aircraft hit trees at the edge of runway. Firewall damage. Pilot transported to hospital with minor injuries.Sep 16, 2014 · N235EC · Substantial damageAccident 20090624011139AAmtr Mustangii · West Union, OH(-23) On June 24, 2009 at approximately 2030 local (EDT), Mr. Anthony schendl was fatally injured when he crashed his mustang ii. June 25, 2009 the crash site was investigated, the aircraft was destroyed. Witness stated that Mr. Schendl had been performing…Jun 24, 2009 · N152AS · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20080929848739IMonroe Varieze · Phoenix, AZ(-23)Experimental aircraft landed and nose wheel came off the aircraft. There was minor damage. The shimmy damper as found to be defective. Aircraft was repaired for a minimal cost. No further action required.Sep 29, 2008 · N45VE · Minor damage
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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42033')
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Service difficulty reports · 9

SDR CA140318009Bracket · corroded(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION CORROSION WAS SEEN ON OUTER TOP OF RT LANDING GEAR BRACKET. UPON MORE DETAILED INSPECTION WITH LIGHT AND MIRROR INSIDE RADIUS AND WHERE PLATE SITS AGAINST SPAR WAS FOUND TO HAVE EXFOLIATED CORROSION. THE PART HAD TO BE REMOVED FRMar 10, 2014 · Amrgen AA1 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2007FA0000555Exhaust Valve · bentEXHAUST VALVE WAS FOUND STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION ON TEARDOWN OF THE ENGINE. VALVE STEM HAD A SLIGHT BEND. ENGINE TEARDOWN WAS DUE TO AN AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT.Jun 16, 2007 · N5651L · Amerac S1AAMERAC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2004FA0000178Seal · wornFOUND CRANKSHAFT SEAL PUSHED FREE FROM ITS MOUNTING AREA. SEAL APPEARED DRY ROTTED AND INSTALLED WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALANT. INSTALLED NEW SEAS IAW SRM. INSPECTED OIL SCREEN AND TOOK OIL SAMPLE. NO METAL FOUND SEAL SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER MOUNTING EJan 9, 2004 · N6291L · Amrgen AA1B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA020726019Butterfly Valve · separated(CAN) THE SEAL FOR THE BUTTERFLY VALVE IN THE CARBURETOR AIR BOX (FOR CARBURETOR HEAT) SEPARATED AND WAS SUCKED UP INTO THE CARBURETOR. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO LOSE PERFORMANCE WHICH MADE THE PILOT RETURN FOR A LANDING. TOWER REPORTED SMOKE (LIKELY FROM A RIJul 3, 2002 · Cessna 152 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2001FA0000401Gear · wornREMOVE VACUUM PUMP DRIVE SHAFT GEAR, OIL LEAKING INTO VACUUM PUMP, WORN SPOT ON SHAFT DAMAGED OIL SEAL CAUSING OIL LEAK.Jun 18, 2001 · N1409R · Amrgen AA1B · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 20000920SH011Gasket · leakingREPLACED VAC/PUMP OIL SEAL STD-208 AND GASKET SL-61183 (2 TIMES SL-61183). OIL WOULD LEAK OUT IN GREAT AMOUNT. SEAL/GASKET DOES NOT HOLD OIL PRESSURE. THE ALUM/BODY HAD A SHAFT AND GEAR DRIVING THE VAC/PUMP. THERE IS A BORED/HOLE TO FEED OIL UNDER PRESSUREJun 3, 2000 · N7C · Amrgen AA1A · Vacuum SystemSDR 98ZZZX1518Oil Pump · wrong gearsANNUAL INSPECTION RECORD CHECK FOUND AD 75-08-09 C/W NOV 1976. REPLACED GEARS 6-7-78. ENGINE OVERHAULED, NO DETAILS GIVEN. 6-30-79 - ENGINE REMOVED AND STORED. TT 697.4 HOURS. 6-30-84. ENGINE INSTALLED IN N 7255L. AD 81-18-04R2. SIGNED OFF ON AD LIST AMar 1, 1998 · N7255L · Gulstm AA1A · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 95ZZZX6760Carburetor · failedENGINE QUIT IN CRUISE FLIGHT. SMALL PARTICLES OF DIRT FOUND IN CARBURETOR PER OVERHAUL SHOP.Nov 17, 1995 · N9346L · Gulstm AA1A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 95ZZZX414Cylinder · separationAIRCRAFT ENGINE, WHILE IN-FLIGHT, SUFFERED BARREL-TO-HEAD SEPARATION. SUSPECT CAUSE SEVERE METAL FATIGUE FROM WELDING MULTIPLE TIMES AND POSSIBLE IMPROPER WELDING PRACTICES AND MULTIPLE HEAT CYCLES. LYCOMING DOES NOT MANUFACTURE NEW CYLINDERS FOR THIS ENGINEJan 2, 1995 · N9654L · Gulstm AA1B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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STCs that may be installed · 32

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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    WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42033')
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