# Lycoming O-235-L2C

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 42035
- Manufacturer (registry): LYCOMING
- Model: O-235-L2C
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Power: 118 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E-223](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-223) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Lycoming Engines
- Installed in: 84 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-235-l2c

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 2026-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-10): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section · Lycoming Engines O-235, O-235-A, O-235-AP and 159 more. Effective Sep 14, 2026
- [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 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 2012-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-07): Carburetor · Lycoming Engines GO-435, GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A and 389 more. Effective Mar 27, 2012
- [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 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998
- [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998
- [AD 96-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-10): Oil pump · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2A and 334 more. Effective Jul 15, 1996
- [AD 95-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-02): Aviation Gasoline · Lycoming Engines IO-320-B1A, IO-320-B1B, IO-320-B1C and 182 more. Effective Jan 24, 1996
- [AD 95-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-03-10): Push Rods · Lycoming Engines O-235, O-235-A, O-235-AP and 38 more. Effective Jan 24, 1996
- [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993
- [AD 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991
- [AD 88-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-02-04): Carburetors · Lycoming Engines O-235-C1C, O-235-H2C, O-235-L2A and 4 more. Effective Feb 1, 1988
- [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981
- [AD 80-25-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-25-02-R2): Pushrods · Lycoming Engines O-235, O-235-A, O-235-AP and 30 more. Effective Jan 13, 1981
- [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980
- [AD 78-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-25-01): Condensers · Lycoming Engines O-235-L2C. Effective Dec 8, 1978
- [AD 75-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-08-09): Oil Pump Drive Shaft · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6, AEIO-360-A1C and 365 more. Effective Aug 18, 1977
- [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969

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 81-18-04 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-18-04-R2) (historical): Engine Oil Pump Driven Impeller and Shaft · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 376 more. Effective Jun 7, 1982

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3)

- [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-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs. Issued Mar 24, 2014
- [SAIB NE-06-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-32R1): Reciprocating Engine - Crankshaft. Issued Sep 10, 2008

## Registered aircraft (84, first 50)

- [N114JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114JK): [Krueger Grant M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRUEGER%20GRANT%20M), [Fort Bragg, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fort%20Bragg), S/N 2006-1
- [N1170Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1170Y): [Macmullen Kenneth P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACMULLEN%20KENNETH%20P), [Quakertown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Quakertown), S/N 15059570
- [N124LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124LF): [Forsgren Lyle M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORSGREN%20LYLE%20M), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 2015, S/N 120465
- [N145T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N145T): [Newcomb Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWCOMB%20ROBERT%20E), [Greenfield, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Greenfield), built 2021, S/N 6-4971
- [N152BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N152BB): [Jensen Harold G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENSEN%20HAROLD%20G), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1979, S/N 15283831
- [N161GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161GB): [Eagle Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGLE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 2015, S/N MBL-002
- [N164NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N164NA): [Taylor Steven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20STEVEN), [Des Arc, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Des%20Arc), built 1978, S/N 3878A0403
- [N168HW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N168HW): [Clement Jim L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEMENT%20JIM%20L), [Baraboo, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Baraboo), built 2012, S/N JC 12
- [N16JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16JB): [Henney Daniel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENNEY%20DANIEL%20L), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), S/N 151
- [N1906L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1906L): [Mosher David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOSHER%20DAVID%20A), [Pacifica, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pacifica), built 2016, S/N 1906
- [N1WR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1WR): [Ryan William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RYAN%20WILLIAM%20R), [Jupiter, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jupiter), S/N 1845
- [N213MK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N213MK): [Kwiatkowski Matthew A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KWIATKOWSKI%20MATTHEW%20A), [Minooka, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Minooka), built 2008, S/N 213
- [N234WY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N234WY): [Edgeington Randall K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDGEINGTON%20RANDALL%20K), [Riverton, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Riverton), built 2013, S/N S9910-0221
- [N235BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N235BD): [Dondi Beda C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DONDI%20BEDA%20C), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale), built 2011, S/N 1686N
- [N235K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N235K): [Mckinney Steve R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKINNEY%20STEVE%20R), [Hamersville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hamersville), built 2005, S/N 2
- [N235TJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N235TJ): [Dickerson Timothy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DICKERSON%20TIMOTHY%20J), [Woodlake, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Woodlake), built 2013, S/N S95010090
- [N241HR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N241HR): [Hickey Timothy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HICKEY%20TIMOTHY%20J), [Montrose, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Montrose), built 2016, S/N 808R
- [N252SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N252SF): [Conlisk Christopher M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONLISK%20CHRISTOPHER%20M), [Hephzibah, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Hephzibah), built 2007, S/N 66285
- [N2552D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2552D): [Kindred Heather](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINDRED%20HEATHER), [Dania, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Dania), built 1978, S/N 38-79A0368
- [N26CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26CA): [Rogers Patricia A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROGERS%20PATRICIA%20A), [Albany, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Albany), built 1979, S/N 15283794
- [N275CW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N275CW): [Lunde Craig W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUNDE%20CRAIG%20W), [Fort Shaw, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Fort%20Shaw), built 1946, S/N 1744
- [N277LT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N277LT): [Beechnutz Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEECHNUTZ%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1981, S/N WA277
- [N2815T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2815T): [Norwest Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORWEST%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Sagle, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Sagle), built 1978, S/N 15282250
- [N313KF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N313KF): [Grahl Nickolas W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAHL%20NICKOLAS%20W), [Appleton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Appleton), built 2012, S/N S97060216
- [N324VR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N324VR): [Brown Everett L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20EVERETT%20L), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 1985, S/N 861
- [N331GZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N331GZ): [N331gz LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N331GZ%20LLC), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 1980, S/N WA-116
- [N335E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N335E): [Runia Allan D Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUNIA%20ALLAN%20D%20TRUSTEE), [Gold Hill, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Gold%20Hill), built 1992, S/N 246
- [N357HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N357HA): [Wagner Rickey J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAGNER%20RICKEY%20J), [Stacy, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stacy), built 2008, S/N NEICO AVIATION #90
- [N3663](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3663): [Carter Jay M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARTER%20JAY%20M), [Mountain Home, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Mountain%20Home), built 2017, S/N C75-10112
- [N3915](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3915): [Crestair Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRESTAIR%20AIR%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 2006, S/N 2502B
- [N398JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N398JM): [Rohrs Jack L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROHRS%20JACK%20L), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), built 2012, S/N 398
- [N39ES](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39ES): [Howell Jeff D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWELL%20JEFF%20D), [Payette, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Payette), built 2010, S/N 0100
- [N401VF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N401VF): [Schoenberger Neil J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHOENBERGER%20NEIL%20J), [Saint Petersburg, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Petersburg), built 2013, S/N 91486
- [N409WM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N409WM): [Klink John A Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLINK%20JOHN%20A%20JR), [Farmington, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Farmington), built 2012, S/N 66870
- [N418K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N418K): [N418k LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N418K%20LLC), [Jupiter, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jupiter), built 2016, S/N 005
- [N419YB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N419YB): [Blum Bradley R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUM%20BRADLEY%20R), [Waukesha, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Waukesha), built 2011, S/N 4566
- [N4224H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4224H): [Wharton William R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHARTON%20WILLIAM%20R%20JR), [Dresden, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Dresden), built 1978, S/N 152-80324
- [N4417H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4417H): [Balunek Konrad K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALUNEK%20KONRAD%20K), [Avon, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Avon), built 1986, S/N F-1516
- [N44WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44WB): [Evans Jerry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVANS%20JERRY%20R), [York, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/York), built 1980, S/N A1520909
- [N476PW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N476PW): [Gorton Gregory A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GORTON%20GREGORY%20A), [Ballston Spa, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ballston%20Spa), built 2012, S/N 1432
- [N48167](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48167): [American Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AVIATION%20INC), [Brooksville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Brooksville), built 1979, S/N 15283293
- [N4818F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4818F): [Cragg Philip A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAGG%20PHILIP%20A), [Point Roberts, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Point%20Roberts), built 1981, S/N WA311
- [N48239](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48239): [Harrell Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRELL%20ROBERT%20L), [Brooksville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Brooksville), built 1979, S/N 15283307
- [N485PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N485PA): [Lapointe Arthur L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAPOINTE%20ARTHUR%20L), [Powder Springs, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Powder%20Springs), built 2017, S/N 048
- [N496UR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N496UR): [Rabins Jaime](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RABINS%20JAIME), [Chatham, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chatham), built 2015, S/N 65-8631
- [N49808](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49808): [Holloway James H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLLOWAY%20JAMES%20H), [Merritt Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Merritt%20Island), built 1979, S/N 15283519
- [N49SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49SM): [Maxwell Edward](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAXWELL%20EDWARD), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 2009, S/N 001
- [N5180B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5180B): [Roberts Toney K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERTS%20TONEY%20K), [Batesville, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Batesville), S/N 6-6833
- [N521QJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N521QJ): [Jacobi John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACOBI%20JOHN%20W), [Fort Collins, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fort%20Collins), built 2016, S/N 001
- [N52MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52MS): [Taylor Jerry D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20JERRY%20D), [Blair, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Blair), built 2011, S/N 050900074

All 84: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-235-l2c/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (16)

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 CEN24LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA183), May 11, 2024: Vans RV9 (N932JT), Linn Grove, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s approach resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA340), Sep 5, 2023: Rutan Long-EZ (N58JB), Bullhead City, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper flair resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA159), Mar 23, 2016: Cessna 152 (N918U), Valparaiso, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB ERA16LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA111), Feb 24, 2016: Cessna 152 (N6449P), Pembroke Pines, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power while on approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA15FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA175), Apr 1, 2015: Bedecorp BD-22 (N224BD), Fort Pierce, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive pitch control inputs to the airplane’s sidestick control, which resulted in an overstress of the airframe and its subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB WPR14CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA211), May 24, 2014: Fdr601 Zodiac 601XL (N601AB), Lewiston, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA053), Nov 13, 2013: Cessna 152 (N821EB), Livermore, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA279), Apr 13, 2012: Stanley B E Murphy Rebel (N24V), Falmouth, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA353), Jun 29, 2010: Lawwill Ted Zodiac 601XL (N601LP), Waddy, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA077), May 3, 1994: Cessna 152 (N5369H), Ellington, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMROPER LANDING FLARE, WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING.
- [NTSB MIA94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA087), Mar 7, 1994: Cessna 152 (N48239), Panama City, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING BY THE PILOT-IN- COMMAND.
- [NTSB LAX93LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA253), Jun 13, 1993: Cessna 152 (N6457L), Tracy, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF DUAL STUDENT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE GO AROUND INITIATION, AND, THE INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT BY THE INSTRUCTOR.
- [NTSB FTW88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA027), Nov 12, 1987: Cessna 152 (N65584), Lawton, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW85LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA147), Mar 4, 1985: Cessna 152 (N6457L), Andrews, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FGM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGM14), Mar 21, 1981: Piper PA-38 (N2552D), Beaver Falls, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80DYP21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYP21), May 17, 1980: Cessna 152 (N757SC), Buena, WA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (36)

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 20240511008969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240511008969A), May 11, 2024: Mount William L VANS RV-9A (N932JT), Linn Grove, IA, Substantial damage. Accident involved the PIC and one passenger in an RV-9A aircraft. The aircraft was on a westerly heading for approach to final to a grass strip runway. The…
- [Accident 20230905013639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230905013639A), Sep 5, 2023: Meyer John D LONG EZ (N58JB), Bullhead City, AZ, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Here is the information you requested regarding [privacy data omitted] at kifp. My narrative of the event: Approaching Bullhead…
- [Incident 20210110012789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210110012789I), Jan 10, 2021: Blackwell John D LANCAIR 235 (N16JB), Oxnard, CA, No damage. N16JB departed koxr for a 19 hour flight to hilo Hawaii. When the a/c was approximately 11 NM west off shore from Oxnard the PIC noticed his engine running…
- [Incident 20200605007689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200605007689I), Jun 5, 2020: Blackwell John D LANCAIR 235 (N16JB), Tucson, AZ, Minor damage. Aircraft departed ak-chin regional airport (A39), after raising the landing gear the pilot noticed that the gear transition light turned on and off…
- [Incident 20180603007019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180603007019I), Jun 3, 2018: Stephen G Teate KR-2S (N813ST), Decatur, TX, Minor damage. On June 3, 2018 at 1230 CDT, an experimental aircraft, Stephen G Teate, KR-2S, [privacy data omitted] had an incident while landing on runway 35 at Decatur…
- [Accident 20160323002639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160323002639A), Mar 23, 2016: Cessna 152 (N918U), Valparaiso, IN, Substantial damage. The student pilot was on his third landing of his first solo, when upon touchdown the aircraft bounced and the student miscorrected, landed on the nose wheel,…
- [Accident 20160224001609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160224001609A), Feb 24, 2016: Cessna 152 (N6449P), Pembroke Pines, FL, Substantial damage. While on approach for landing to 19L at North Perry Airport (hwo) the pilot experienced a power loss, he then checked oil temp and pressure and after finding…
- [Accident 20150401004679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150401004679A), Apr 1, 2015: Bedecorp LLC BD-22 (N224BD), Fort Pierce, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. 04/01/2015 N224BD model BD-22 departed Fort Pierce (fpr) airport on rwy 28L at approximately 1100 EST and entered traffic pattern on left turn. Aircraft…
- [Incident 20140916016149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140916016149I), Sep 16, 2014: Fdr601 LLC ZODIAC 601XL (N601AB), Lewistion, ID, Minor damage. The pilot lost control of the experimental aircraft landing on runway 12 at lewiston, Idaho (lws). Witnesses stated that the aircraft landed hard on the main…
- [Accident 20140524007989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140524007989A), May 24, 2014: Fdr601 LLC ZODIAC 601XL (N601AB), Lewiston, ID, Substantial damage. The aircraft bounced on landing and subsequently landed again hard on the nose wheel. The nose gear collapsed and the aircraft came to a stop on the runway 12.…
- [Accident 20131112026019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131112026019A), Nov 12, 2013: Cessna 152 (N821EB), Livermoore, CA, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Was on his first solo flight as a student pilot. He accomplished three touch and goes at the Livermoore airport. After the third…
- [Incident 20130218003139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130218003139I), Feb 18, 2013: Rohrs Jack L LONG EZ (N398JM), Jean, NV, Minor damage. On February 18, 2013 about 1410 local at Jean Airport NV, aircraft N398JM landed on 2L at about 80 mph. At contact the with the runway 2L the nose wheel fork…
- [Accident 20120413004459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413004459A), Apr 13, 2012: Stanley B E MURPHY REBEL (N24V), E. Falmouth, MA, Destroyed. On 4/13/2012 recieved call from comm center advising of aircraft down in the trees in the vicinity of the Falmouth Airpark (5B6). Was advised that the pilot,…
- [Accident 20100629036709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100629036709A), Jun 29, 2010: Lawwill Ted ZODIAC 601X (N601LP), Waddy, KY, Substantial damage. According to the instructor pilot, aircraft N601LP departed 3KY9 Miles Field with both fuel tanks 1/2 full. Instructor was giving a proficiency ride. After…
- [Incident 20070516013529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070516013529I), May 16, 2007: Amtr CH601XL (N601BA), Santa Rosa, CA, Minor damage. (-23) This incident occurred during flight training under the supervison of a CFI. Student lost control on landing causing the nose gear to break.
- [Incident 20060716014879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060716014879I), Jul 16, 2006: Amtr LONGEZ (N592BJ), Bellflower, MO, Minor damage. (-23) On July 16, 2006 at approximately 12:45 local time, the pilot [privacy data omitted] made an emergency landing on montgomery county road, route dd just…
- [Incident 20040211013069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040211013069I), Feb 11, 2004: Amtr LONGEZE (N617LE), Brooksville, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On February 11, 2004, at 1330 EST, an experimental longez, N617LE, registered to edgar f. flaig, sustained minor damage on landing at Hernando County…
- [Incident 20001106017429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001106017429I), Nov 6, 2000: Piper PA38112 (N2552D), Beaver Falls, PA, Minor damage. (-23) Instructor-pilot stated that student was performing touch and go landings. On takeoff, a deer ran in front of the a/c and was struck by left wing and…
- [Accident 19940504010009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940504010009A), May 4, 1994: Cessna 152 (N5369H), Ellington, CT, Substantial damage. Bounced ballooned. Came down hard. Lost control. Veered off runway and nosed over.
- [Accident 19940306007219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940306007219A), Mar 6, 1994: Cessna 152 (N48239), Panama City, FL, Substantial damage. Fast on final. Bounced. Came down hard nose first. Nose gear collapsed. Veered off runway.
- [Accident 19930613018019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930613018019A), Jun 13, 1993: Cessna 152 (N6457L), Tracy, CA, Substantial damage. Gave primary student go around. CFI added power and began raising flaps. Allowed student pull nose up and stall.
- [Incident 19910614021939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910614021939I), Jun 14, 1991: Piper PA38112 (N2552D), Mount Vernon, OH, Minor damage. Directional control problem on approach. Attempted go-around but had to land in field. Wing hit trees.
- [Incident 19910331008009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910331008009I), Mar 31, 1991: Cessna 152 (N714XJ), Seward, AK, Minor damage. Pilot stated aircraft caught by gust prior to touchdown. Unable to recover and ground looped.
- [Incident 19901201063669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901201063669I), Dec 1, 1990: Cessna 152 (N5369H), Providence, RI. Student pilot became lost on a crosscountry flight. Contacted fss for assistance. Landed safely at Providence.
- [Incident 19900527025959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900527025959I), May 27, 1990: Cessna 152 (N757SC), Lawrence, MA, Minor damage. Student made a hard landing. Aircraft porpoised. Nose gear collapsed. Stopped with left wing tip on ground.
- [Accident 19871112067609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871112067609A), Nov 12, 1987: Cessna 152 (N65584), Lawton, OK, Substantial damage. Bounced on a fast landing. Came down hard and collapsed the nose gear. Lacked recent dual and practice.
- [Incident 19860916054369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860916054369I), Sep 16, 1986: Piper PA38112 (N2552D), Millhaven, GA, Minor damage. Fuel was exhausted short of the destination. Landed in a field.
- [Incident 19860619062699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860619062699I), Jun 19, 1986: Cessna 152 (N5369H), Plymouth, MA. Student pilot made successful forced landing after engine quit from fuel exhaustion.
- [Incident 19851010060369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851010060369I), Oct 10, 1985: Cessna 152 (N48239), Knightdale, NC, Substantial damage. After 3 hours of flight time and on final approach engine quit due to fuel exhaustion. Landed short of runway.
- [Incident 19850705050909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850705050909I), Jul 5, 1985: Piper PA38112 (N2552D), Beaver Falls, PA, Minor damage. CFI called for right rudder on rollout. Student applied left rudder and aircraft went off runway into wet ground.
- [Accident 19850304063639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850304063639A), Mar 4, 1985: Cessna 152 (N6457L), Andrews, TX, Substantial damage. Nosed over after forced landing on dirt road when engine lost power at cruise. Failure of number 4 exhaust valve.
- [Incident 19830615033349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830615033349I), Jun 15, 1983: Cessna 152 (N48239), Wendell, NC, Minor damage. Bounced on landing. Came down hard on the nose wheel. Cracked the nose wheel and bent the engine mount.
- [Incident 19810517035459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810517035459I), May 17, 1981: Cessna 152 (N6457L), Lubbock, TX, Minor damage. Pilot attempted night landing on unlighted runway due to wind shift and touched down 300 ft to the side of airport.
- [Accident 19810321012709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810321012709A), Mar 21, 1981: Piper PA38112 (N2552D), Beaver Falls, PA, Substantial damage. Engine quit. Landing on a golf tree, struck a tree. Found fuel selector on empty tank.
- [Accident 19800517015569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800517015569A), May 17, 1980: Cessna 152 (N757SC), Buena, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot delayed go-around and aircraft struck poles at end of field causing crash.
- [Incident 19790725021859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790725021859I), Jul 25, 1979: Cessna 152 (N48692), Broomfield, CO, Minor damage. Student pilot ran out of fuel on cross country solo.

## Service difficulty reports (521, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 8HBR20261010088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20261010088), Sep 30, 2026: CYLINDER HEAD. ROTATED. DURING A ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION CYLINDER #3 HAD OIL LEAKING AND A DAMAGED SEAL ON THE EXHAUST PUSH ROD TUBE. WHILE PERFORMING THE WORK TO REPLACE THE SEAL, T
- [SDR 8HBR20260426083](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20260426083), Apr 26, 2026: TAPPET. SEPARATED. WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE NR 3 CYLINDER ONE OF THE VALVE TAPPET BODIES SEPARATED.
- [SDR 8HBR20260426081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20260426081), Apr 23, 2026: PLUG. WORN. WHILE COMPLYING WITH LYCOMING SB667A, ONE WRIST PIN PLUG ON CYLINDER #2 WAS FOUND EXCESSIVELY WORN WITH A HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE PLUG
- [SDR 8HBR20260215076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20260215076), Jan 15, 2026: IGNITION LEAD. DAMAGED. DURING A GROUND RUN A BAD MAGNETO DROP WAS EXPERIENCED ON THE RH MAGNETO. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RH IGNITION HARNESS #3 LOWER LEAD WAS DEAD.
- [SDR 8HBR20260215073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20260215073), Sep 26, 2025: MAGNETO. MISMANUFACTURED. PILOT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RH MAGNETO WAS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR BRUSH TO ARC 
- [SDR 8HBR20260215074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20260215074), Sep 26, 2025: MAGNETO. MECHANIC ERROR. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER RESULTING IN AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING. AFTER THE RH MAGNETO WAS CHANGED IN THE FIELD THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO HO
- [SDR 8HBR20240909068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20240909068), Aug 27, 2024: GEAR. DAMAGED. CAM GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED/SEATED DURING MANUFACTURE, WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR AND DAMAGE TO THE CAM GEAR DURING ROTATION AGAINST THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR
- [SDR 8HBR20240909066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20240909066), Jun 5, 2024: COIL. DEFECTIVE. DURING 500HR INTERNAL INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, COIL TAB WAS FOUND TO HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND NOT SYMETRICAL. IT APPEARS THE COIL TAB WAS MACHINE PUNCHED D
- [SDR 8HBR20231216054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216054), Dec 14, 2023: PLUG. WORN. ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF ALL PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON ALL OF THE CYLINDERS AND
- [SDR 8HBR20231216055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216055), Dec 11, 2023: PLUG. WORN. ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF ALL PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON ALL OF THE CYLINDERS AND
- [SDR 8HBR20231216059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216059), Dec 7, 2023: PLUG. WORN. ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 CYLINDER AND THE CYL
- [SDR 8HBR20231216058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216058), Dec 5, 2023: PLUG. WORN. ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 CYLINDER AND THE CYL
- [SDR 8HBR20231216061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216061), Nov 14, 2023: PLUG. WORN. ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 CYLINDER AND THE CYL
- [SDR 8HBR20231216056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216056), Oct 31, 2023: PLUG. WORN. ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 CYLINDER AND THE CYL
- [SDR 8HBR20231216057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216057), Oct 25, 2023: PLUG. WORN. ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 CYLINDER AND THE CYL
- [SDR 8HBR20231216060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20231216060), Sep 6, 2023: PLUG. WORN. ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 AND #4 CYLINDERS AND
- [SDR 2022FA0000501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000501), Sep 13, 2022: ENGINE. VAPOR LOCK. OVER LAST 8-10 YEARS, THREE 152'S IN A FLEET OF FOUR, EXPERIENCED PARTIAL POWER LOSS ABOVE 5,000', 27 MINUTES AFTER TAKE-OFF, IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMP CONDITIONS, W
- [SDR 8HBR20211108036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20211108036), Nov 5, 2021: PISTON. BURNED OUT. PILOT EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF AND LANDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. UPON REMOVAL OF SPARK PLUGS THERE WAS UNUSUAL FOULING ON CYLINDER #1 BOTTOM 
- [SDR 2020FA0000050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000050), Jan 15, 2020: MAGNETO. OUT OF ALIGNMENT. MAGNETO`S OUT OF TIME. POSSIBLY CAUSING PRE-DETONATION OF FIRING.
- [SDR CA190617026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190617026), Jun 15, 2019: DOWEL PIN. BROKEN. (CAN) AIRCRAFT SUFFERED ENGINE LOSS. THE DOWEL AT THE REAR OF THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE CAUSING THE CAMSHAFT AND MAGNETOS NOT TO TURN. PILOT DID FORCED LANDING. NO I
- [SDR CA190509011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190509011), May 8, 2019: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. (CAN) SOON AFTER TAKEOFF ENGINE STARTED VIBRATING ABNORMALLY, VIBRATIONS GOT WORST AND PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED SAFELY ON AIRPORT RUNWAY. PRIMARY 
- [SDR CA190503019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190503019), Apr 7, 2019: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) SHORT AFTER TAKE OFF PILOT REPORTED ENGINE VIBRATIONS. PILOT RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND LANDED SAFELY. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND SOME 
- [SDR CA190206018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190206018), Feb 4, 2019: EXHAUST VALVE. SEIZED. (CAN) AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, THE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING USED TO PRACTICE SLOW FLIGHT IN THE LOCAL TRAINING AREA WHEN THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR HAD EXPERIENCED A P
- [SDR CA190321002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190321002), Jan 15, 2019: RIB. CRACKED. (CAN) LOWER RIB PART NUMBER 043301015 WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2018FA0000220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000220), Jun 7, 2018: PISTON. CRACKED. NR 3 CYLINDER PISTON FAILURE RESULTING IN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE.
- [SDR CA180529019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180529019), May 23, 2018: STARTER. DAMAGED. (CAN) STARTER FWD BOLTS BECAME LOOSE AND DEPARTED FROM STARTER. STARTER FWD HOUSING CAME LOOSE FROM STARTER. (TC# 20180529019)
- [SDR CA180529017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180529017), May 22, 2018: STARTER. DAMAGED. (CAN) STARTER FWD BOLTS BECAME LOOSE AND DEPARTED FROM STARTER. STARTER FWD HOUSING DEPARTED FROM STARTER UNTIL DISCOVERED. (TC# 20180529017)
- [SDR CA180529018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180529018), May 22, 2018: STARTER. DAMAGED. (CAN) STARTER CENTER BODY HOUSING CAME LOOSE. (TC# 20180529018)
- [SDR CA180529016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180529016), May 2, 2018: STARTER. DAMAGED. (CAN) STARTER FWD BOLTS BECAME LOOSE AND DEPARTED FROM STARTER. STARTER FWD HOUSING CAME OFF CAUSING STARTER GEAR TO CONTACT FLYWHEEL RING GEAR. (TC# 2018052901
- [SDR 2017FA0000520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000520), Oct 18, 2017: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. ONE CYLINDER WAS CRACKED AT THE CROWN OF THE HEAD. CRACK WAS VISIBLE BETWEEN THE CYLINDER FINS WITH EXHAUST PRINTING VISIBLE.
- [SDR 2017FA0000420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000420), Aug 10, 2017: SPRING. FAILED. BROKEN PARKING BRAKE SPRING. AFTER PERFORMING ENGINE RUN UP, LEFT BRAKE STUCK DUE TO A BROKEN PARKING BRAKE SPRING THAT RETAINS PLATE LOCK.
- [SDR FQAR20170516024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FQAR20170516024), May 16, 2017: THROTTLE CABLE. TWISTED. PILOTS REPORTED THE ENGINE WOULD RANDOMLY LOSE 50 - 200 RPM DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. REPEATED INSPECTIONS COULD FIND NO MECHANICAL BASIS FOR THE REPORTED ISSUE. FI
- [SDR 2017FA0000391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000391), Feb 11, 2017: SHAFT. FAILED. AT 540 HRS OF OPERATION, THE THROTTLE SHAFT HAS WORN SO BADLY THAT REPLACEMENT WAS NECESSARY. THIS CARBURETOR REPLACED THE LAST ONE DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM AT 4
- [SDR 2016FA0000342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000342), Jul 19, 2016: CARBURETOR. DEFECTIVE. ON JULY 19, 2016, ON AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT, EXPERIENCED A MALFUNCTION, POWER TO THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE REDUCED BELOW 2000 RPM. THROTTLE WAS PULLED FULL OUT I
- [SDR 2016FA0000298](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000298), Jun 20, 2016: PISTON. BROKEN. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. NR 3 ROD BROKEN. CRANKCASE DESTROYED. CRANKSHAFT DESTROYED. NR 3 AND NR 4 CYLINDERS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. ENGINE WAS MODIFIED IAW STC SE7
- [SDR 5HAS2016FA0000302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/5HAS2016FA0000302), Jun 20, 2016: BYPASS VALVE. DEFECTIVE. OIL THERMAL BYPASS VALVE WAS FOUND TO NOT MAINTAIN SPECIFIC OPERATING TEMPERATURES, VALVE WAS REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES NOTED.
- [SDR 2016FA0000209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000209), Apr 28, 2016: CARBURETOR. MALFUNCTIONED. ENGINE QUIT AT 300 FT DURING TAKEOFF. ACFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT SAFELY. ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY ROUGH DURING RUN UP AFTER LANDING, TAXI TO RAMP DID FULL POWER RUN 
- [SDR CA160310006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160310006), Mar 10, 2016: CYLINDER. OIL CONSUMPTION. (CAN) ENGINE WAS O/H ON 2013-10- 29 WITH NEW CYLINDER KITS, PN : 051, 23037. ACFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE FOR OPERATION. ON 2015-0714, WITH A TOTAL OF 389.9 HRS
- [SDR 2016FA0000128](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000128), Feb 12, 2016: PRESSURE SWITCH. LEAKING. THIS IS A NORMALLY OPEN OIL PRESSURE SWITCH. CONTACTS CLOSE AT 4 PSI TO ACTIVATE THE ENGINE HR METER. THE SWITCH CONSTRUCTION IS METAL BODY, CRIMPED ON THE PLAS
- [SDR CA160211007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160211007), Feb 11, 2016: MUFFLER. BURNED. (CAN) WHILE AME WAS DOING MORNING SERVICING OF ACFT BEFORE BEING REMOVED FROM HANGAR NOTICED DISCOLORATION ON END OF TAIL PIPE. EXHAUST SOOT WAS CLEANED OFF. SM
- [SDR CA151126001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151126001), Nov 25, 2015: RIB. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING RT ELEVATOR REMOVAL MAINTENANCE NOTICED PLAY IN THE OTBD HINGE ASSY, PN 0432165-1. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION MAINTENANCE FOUND RIB, PN 0432001-53 CRA
- [SDR 2015FA0000656](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000656), Nov 11, 2015: LINE. CRACKED. A STUDENT PILOT DURING SOLO FLIGHT REPORTED FUEL LEAKING IN THE COCKPIT. LANDED ACFT AND MAINTENANCE DID AN INSPECTION TO FIND THAT THE PRIMER LINE FROM THE FIR
- [SDR CA151105005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151105005), Nov 5, 2015: RIB. CRACKED. (CAN) A SLIGHT BUCKLE IN THE STABILIZER TOP SKIN JUST AHEAD OF THE FORWARD SPAR WAS NOTICED AS ACFT WAS PUSHED INTO HANGAR. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS FO
- [SDR CA150727021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150727021), Jul 23, 2015: MOUNT. CRACKED. (CAN) UPON LANDING THE PILOT NOTICED A NOSE GEAR SHIMMY. UPON INVESTIGATING, THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT THE LOWER NOSE GEAR ATTACH. MOUNT WAS R
- [SDR CA150703004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150703004), Jun 27, 2015: DRIVE SHAFT. WORN. (CAN) LOSS OF POWER REPORTED AFTER TAKEOFF 150 RPM LOSS REPORTED ENGINE INSPECTED AND RT MAGNETO WAS NOTED THAT THE CAM WAS LOOSE IN THE DRIVE SHAFT. A NEW CAM 
- [SDR 2015FA0000240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000240), May 14, 2015: PISTON. BROKEN. REMOVED NR 3 CYLINDER DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION, 62/80 PSI, AND FOUND 1"X.5" PIECE MISSING FROM PISTON SKIRT.
- [SDR 5HAS2015FA0000199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/5HAS2015FA0000199), May 12, 2015: BOLT. SHEARED. AIRCRAFT WAS RECEIVED FOR IT'S SCHEDULED 100 HR INSPECTION, UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRELIMINARY INSPECTION THE FIN ATTACH BOLT AN4-6A THAT IS INSTALLED VERTICALL
- [SDR U9FS2015FA0000185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U9FS2015FA0000185), May 8, 2015: DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. LOOSE. DURING INSPECTION OF THE RT MAGNETO, AFTER FAILURE OF THE MAGNETO, FOUND THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR ARM TO BE LOOSE. INSPECTION OF THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR SHOWED THE MET
- [SDR 2015FA0000182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000182), May 7, 2015: DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. SEPARATED. DURING A ROUTINE TRAINING FLIGHT, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND, INTERMITTENTLY, STOP RUNNING. THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE CFI WAS FORCED TO LAND IN A SOF
- [SDR U9FS2015FA0000184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U9FS2015FA0000184), May 1, 2015: DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. LOOSE. DURING A ROUTINE TRAINING FLIGHT, ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND LOST POWER. ACFT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A PLOWED FIELD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE NOSE GEAR AND ENG

All 521: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-235-l2c/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (36)

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 SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SE00825WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00825WI): Installation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [STC SE2932SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2932SW): Install carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive. Alcor LLC. Lists O-235 Series
- [STC SE208SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE208SO): Installation of ice indicator in the carburetor. LegacySTC.com. Lists O-235 Series
- [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [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 SE2393CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2393CE): Installation of B&C Speciality Products lightweight (10.2 pounds) engine starter, part number BC-315-100-1 (12 volts) or part number BC-315-100-3 (24 volts). B & C Specialty Products Inc. Lists O-235 Series
- [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc
- [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 SE792NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE792NW): Modification of a Lycoming0-235-L2C, or 0-235-L2A engine to increase HP rating from 115-HP at 2700 rpm to a continuous125 HP at 2800 rpm. 4J's Aviation
- [STC SE00218NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00218NY): Replacement of Lycoming starter with SKY-TEC 12 volt starter installed. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC. Lists O-235 Series
- [STC SE00226NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00226NY): Replacement of Lycoming starter with SKY-TEC 24-volt starter Models 149-24HT and 122-24HT. Approval limited to 24-volt DC source available to the starter. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SE00357NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00357NY): Replacement of Lycoming starter with SKY-TEC 24-volt starter installed. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC. Lists O-235 Series
- [STC SE3877NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3877NM): Modification of a Lycoming O-235-L2C engine to increase the horsepower rating from 115 HP @ 2700 RPM to a continuous 125 HP @ 2800 RPM. Kai V. Nielsen
- [STC SE8707SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8707SW): Alteration of Lycoming O-235 engine to allow use of ethanol fuel. Shauck Dr Maxwell E Jr
- [STC SE01930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01930NY): Installation of Casper Labs 90 degree oil filter housing adapter. Casper Labs Inc
- [STC SE790GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE790GL): Superseded by STC SE01943CH. Replace Lycoming piston number LW-13623 with Lycoming piston number 73851. EAA Aviation Foundation
- [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 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 O-235 Series
- [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SE2203NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2203NM): Installation of high compression pistons. Godwin John B Jr
- [STC SE8023SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8023SW): Installation and usage of AEROSHELL. Shell Development Co. Lists O-235 Series
- [STC SE2606CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2606CE): Add unleaded and leaded automotive gasoline, 91 minimum antiknock index(RON+MON)/2 per ASTM Specification D-439. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp. Lists O-235 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 O-235 Series
- [STC SE5945SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5945SW): Grind mitrided choked engine cylinders .010-inch oversize and install .010-inch oversize pistons and rings. Superior Air Parts
- [STC SE5924SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5924SW): Installation of stainless steel replacement exhaust studs on AVCO engines. Perrigo & Steele Aircraft Engr Company. Lists O-235 Series
- [STC SE1976SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1976SW): Manufacture of new cylinder barrels and rebarreling with original cylinder head. Gary Aerospace Corp. Lists O-235 Series
- [STC SE5791SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5791SW): Installation of any or all engine components parts or modifications on Avco 0-235 series engines. Airmotive Engineering Corp. Lists O-235 Series
- [STC SE2364NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2364NM): Modification to lower horsepower rating from 118 H.P. at 2800 RPM to 115 H.P. at 2800 RPM for takeoff and 115 H.P. at 2700 RPM to 108 H.P. at 2600 RPM for maximum continuous. Snohomish Flying Svc Inc
- [STC SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines. ProTec. Lists O-235 Series
- [STC SE128NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE128NE): Use of AMS/OIL 15W 50 synthetic piston aircraft oil in Avco engines. AMS/OIL. Lists O-235 Series

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