Engine model · Reciprocating · 150 hp · registry code 42098

Manufacturer (registry)
LYCOMING
Model
O-320-A1A
Registry code
42098
Type
Reciprocating
Power
150 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE-274
Holder
Lycoming Engines

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

On this page

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 27

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

1964In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 29 ADs
19641
19661
19671
19681
19692
19772
19801
19821
19891
19911
19921
19931
19962
19971
19983
20041
20062
20071
20081
20101
20121
20241
20261
See all 31 ADs
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  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 ('42098'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

Information bulletins that may apply · 5

Historical bulletins · 1
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42098'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

Registered aircraft · 21

See all 21 registered aircraft
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42098')
  ORDER BY n_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB investigations · 7

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 3 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 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR24LA269Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportProtech PT2 · Lodi, CAA reported loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.Aug 3, 2024 · N657MJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA249Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRusk Smith Super Cub · Heron, MTThe floatplane's collision with a submerged object during a water landing.Jun 3, 2011 · N316BR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA504Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRauch RV-3 · Newark, OHThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in an undershoot.Aug 29, 2010 · N50NJ · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Greensboro, NCThe improper flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing and ground loop of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the crosswind at the time of the landing.Dec 18, 1992 · N8714D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88DER01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Mcgrath, MNDuring a solo cross-country flight, the aircraft sustained a power loss due to failure of the #3 connecting rod. Subsequently, the student pilot made an emergency landing in a swamp and the aircraft was damaged.Nov 13, 1987 · N77PL · Substantial damageNTSB FTW72DRD27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Boothville, LAMay 9, 1972 · N3666M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA69D0011Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Troy, SCJun 1, 1968 · N8714D · Destroyed
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  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 ('42098')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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.

Accident 20110603009799ARusk Billy W Smith Super CUB · Noxon, MTPilot attempted touch and go on the clark fork river. During touch down aircraft flipped over immediately causing substantial damage to aircraft. Aircraft floated down river and stopped at the cabinet gorge dam where it subsequently either sank to the bottom…Jun 3, 2011 · N316BR · Substantial damageAccident 20100829044839ARauch Kenny RV-3 · Newark, OHOn attempt to land at mr. Rauch's personal grass strip, he landed at the extreme edge of the beginning of the runway causing the aircraft to yaw and flip.Aug 29, 2010 · N50NJ · Substantial damageIncident 20030514020229IPiper PA22160 · Detroit, MI(-23) Cleared for landing on rwy 23R at yip. Landing was normal at rwy centerline, slight wind from 240/250 degrees, plane was slowing down (no braking action used or intended) on the rwy after a normal 3-point landing. The plane suddenly veered hard right,…May 14, 2003 · N8714D · Minor damageIncident 19970119022369IPiper PA22160 · Hibbing, MNLanded designated ski area. Right ski broke through hard pack. Sunk in and broke ski off.Jan 19, 1997 · N77PL · Minor damageAccident 19921218050959APiper PA22160 · Greensboro, NCBounced on hard landing. Reported shimmy began. Lost control and ground looped. No defects reported.Dec 18, 1992 · N8714D · Substantial damageAccident 19871113069819APiper PA22160 · Mcgrath, MNEngine failed at cruise altitude. Forced landing in a swamp. Connecting rod bolt had broken main gear torn off.Nov 13, 1987 · N77PL · Substantial damage
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42098')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

Service difficulty reports · 5

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'O320A1A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

STCs that may be installed · 51

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.

See all 51 STCs
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  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 ('42098')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.