Engine model · Reciprocating · 130 hp · registry code 42089

Manufacturer (registry)
LYCOMING
Model
O-290-D
Registry code
42089
Type
Reciprocating
Power
130 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE-229
Holder
Lycoming Division AVCO Corporation

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

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 8

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: 9 ADs
19691
19771
19821
19911
19931
19981
20041
20121
20261
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42089'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 45

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42089')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 9

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

NTSB CEN25LA190Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNelson Special · Hope, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.May 29, 2025 · N873YD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA050Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Zodiac CH-650 · Willow Springs, MOImproper maintenance practices on the fuel system causing fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Dec 8, 2019 · N914AR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA271Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGerald Nelson Nelson Woody · Hope, ARThe loss of control upon landing for reasons that could not be determined.Jul 18, 2016 · N525AG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA268Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHook Zodiac CH-650 · Gainesville, MOThe pilot misjudged the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane hitting a tree.May 2, 2013 · N914AR · Substantial damageNTSB ANC77FAD10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedVolmer UJ-22 · Hump Island, AKJul 2, 1977 · N4600 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76FER74Accident · No injuriesClosedVolmer VJ-22 · Fairmont, MNJul 1, 1976 · N4600 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA69F0064Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Redmond, ORJun 8, 1968 · N7725K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX68D0084Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-20 · Upland, CAAug 9, 1967 · N7754K · Substantial damageNTSB UNK65X0181Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA20 · Yakima, WAOct 7, 1964 · N7754K · Substantial damage
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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
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('42089')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 5

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

Accident 20250529007679AGerald Nelson Nelson Special · Hope, ARThe pilot completed a three-point landing at the intersection of ryws 4/22 and 16/34 while landing on rwy 16. Just after landing and at the beginning of the landing rollout, the aircraft’s left wing dipped and struck the ground causing the aircraft to flip…May 29, 2025 · N873YD · Substantial damageIncident 20200216000329IRaffaele Signorile CH650B · Allentown, PAWhile taxing via taxiway "a" pilot reported a snapped rudder cable. Upon investigation we found the pilot"s left rudder pedal mount broke off the torque tube.Feb 16, 2020 · N64VS · No damageAccident 20191208017069AHook Ronald G Zodiac CH-650 · Willow Springs, MOThe pilot completed an oil change after completing 3.5 hours of engine run for the replacement of the engine cylinders. The ground adjustable propeller was set to 17 degrees, and a preflight was accomplished. The magneto checks were conducted at 1700 RPM with…Dec 8, 2019 · N914AR · Substantial damageAccident 20160718012429AGerald Nelson Nelson Woody · Hope, AROn July 18, 2016, at approximately 09:30 CDT, N525AG a Gerald Nelson Woody homebuilt experimental aircraft, operated by a private pilot, was performing 'touch and go' landings and takeoffs at Hope Municipal Airport (M18) on runway 18. Upon landing, the…Jul 18, 2016 · N525AG · Substantial damageAccident 20130502007649AHook Ronald G Zodiac CH-650 · Gainesville, MOThe aircraft was approaching to land at the owner's private runway in a wooded area, when it struck a tree to the left side of the landing strip and came to rest inverted in the tree. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was uninjured. The aircraft sustained…May 2, 2013 · N914AR · Substantial damage
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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42089')
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Service difficulty reports · 3

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  WHERE engine_model_key = 'O290D'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 25

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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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42089')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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