# Lycoming O-320-A2B

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 42101
- Manufacturer (registry): LYCOMING
- Model: O-320-A2B
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 150 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Lycoming Engines
- Installed in: 180 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-a2b

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 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 2009-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-26-12): Cylinder assemblies · Engine Components Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies, AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B and 264 more. Effective Feb 4, 2010
- [AD 2007-04-19 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-04-19-R1): SAP cylinder assemblies · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 314 more. Effective May 7, 2007
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [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 98-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-02-08): Crankshaft · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 216 more. Effective Mar 30, 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 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 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 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 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 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 87-10-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-10-06-R1): Rocker Arm Assembly · Lycoming Engines IO-360-B4, IVO-360-A1A, O-340-A1A and 243 more. Effective Sep 1, 1989
- [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 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 73-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-23-01): Piston Pin Assembly · Lycoming Engines AIO-360-A1A, AIO-360-A1B, AIO-360-A2A and 215 more. Effective Jan 13, 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
- [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969
- [AD 63-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-23-02): Exhaust Valves · Lycoming Engines O-320-A1A, O-320-A1B, O-320-A2A and 25 more. Effective Aug 6, 1968
- [AD 67-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-01-04): Oil Filters · Full flow oil filter (Superior Flow STC SA401SW or 2 others). Effective Jan 2, 1967
- [AD 66-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-20-04): Oil Filter Adapter Gasket · Lycoming Engines IO-320-A1A, IO-320-A2A, IO-320-B1A and 121 more. Effective Aug 27, 1966
- [AD 64-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-16-05): AC Pumps · Lycoming Engines HIO-360-B1A, HIO-360-B1B, IO-320-B1A and 86 more. Effective Jul 10, 1964
- [AD 59-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-10-07): Cylinder Baffle Clamps · Lycoming Engines GO-480-A1A, GO-480-B, GO-480-B1A6 and 58 more

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 2008-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-19-05) (historical): Parallel Valve'' reciprocating engines · Engine Components Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies, AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B and 262 more. Effective Oct 20, 2008
- [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 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) (6)

- [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-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-06): Pushrod Shroud Spring Retainers, Engine Components Part No. AEL14995, for Lycoming Engines 320, 360, and 540 Series Engines. Issued Nov 21, 2012
- [SAIB NE-06-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-32R1): Reciprocating Engine - Crankshaft. Issued Sep 10, 2008
- [SAIB NE-08-32](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32) (historical): Propeller Governor Set Screw. Issued Jul 3, 2008

## Registered aircraft (180, first 50)

- [N103RJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103RJ): [Truaero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRUAERO%20LLC), [Hermosa, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Hermosa), built 2013, S/N 018
- [N1042A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1042A): [Petrie Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETRIE%20MICHAEL), [Chugiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Chugiak), built 1951, S/N 18-616
- [N1047V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1047V): [Poulter Thomas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POULTER%20THOMAS%20R), [Chelsea, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Chelsea), built 1954, S/N 18-3911
- [N105EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105EA): [Thomas Christopher B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20CHRISTOPHER%20B), [Palm Bay, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palm%20Bay), built 1991, S/N 1248
- [N105XP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105XP): [Tilleman Samuel P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TILLEMAN%20SAMUEL%20P), [Granbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Granbury), built 2021, S/N 105
- [N107DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107DM): [Cleveland Allan B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEVELAND%20ALLAN%20B), [Independence, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Independence), built 2017, S/N DM2017-1
- [N108MW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108MW): [Costa Wendy A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COSTA%20WENDY%20A), [Oxford, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Oxford), built 2025, S/N 3
- [N11050](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11050): [Roll With It LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROLL%20WITH%20IT%20LLC), [West Jordan, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/West%20Jordan), S/N 52
- [N11284](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11284): [Horton Rick S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORTON%20RICK%20S), [Plains, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Plains), built 1956, S/N 18-4737
- [N1148A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1148A): [Tyrrell Luke L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TYRRELL%20LUKE%20L), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1951, S/N 18-742
- [N123TP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123TP): [Knutson William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNUTSON%20WILLIAM%20A), [Wadena, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Wadena), S/N 5067
- [N128DV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128DV): [Aerial Sign North](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20SIGN%20NORTH), [Lakewood, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Lakewood), built 1955, S/N 18-4366
- [N1325X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1325X): [Baldwin Steven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALDWIN%20STEVEN), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 2024, S/N 0001
- [N1474C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1474C): [Sweeney Brett D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWEENEY%20BRETT%20D), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1953, S/N 18-2678
- [N149BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149BH): [Pylant Michael K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PYLANT%20MICHAEL%20K), [Huntsville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Huntsville), built 2014, S/N 1949
- [N159AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159AW): [Lutz Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUTZ%20ROBERT%20J), [Mount Victory, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Mount%20Victory), built 1978, S/N 18-7809035
- [N159DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159DB): [Johnson Justin T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20JUSTIN%20T), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 2019, S/N 001
- [N162AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162AW): [Schiller Gottfried](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHILLER%20GOTTFRIED), [Englewood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Englewood), S/N 18-8109082
- [N167Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N167Q): [Hanson John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSON%20JOHN%20W), [Stewartville, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stewartville), built 2009, S/N HC012
- [N1705Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1705Z): [Johnston Daryl T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSTON%20DARYL%20T), [Euless, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Euless), built 1973, S/N 474-73
- [N1738A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1738A): [Lyall Gregory S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYALL%20GREGORY%20S), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N 18-1311
- [N174CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N174CP): [Fryer Charles Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRYER%20CHARLES%20TRUSTEE), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 2013, S/N SSP-001
- [N17JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17JC): [High Wing Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20WING%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sardis, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Sardis), built 1969, S/N 164
- [N17TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17TT): [Thompson Thomas K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20THOMAS%20K), [Granville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Granville), built 2019, S/N 001
- [N181WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N181WA): [Sinor Delbert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SINOR%20DELBERT%20D), [Ozark, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Ozark), built 2018, S/N WA15066
- [N1896A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1896A): [Hudson Jared M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUDSON%20JARED%20M), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1952, S/N 18-1728
- [N18LP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18LP): [Low & Slow Aviation Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOW%20%26%20SLOW%20AVIATION%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Ft Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ft%20Myers), built 1957, S/N 18-5501
- [N2045N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2045N): [Christensen Tyler R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTENSEN%20TYLER%20R), [Red Bluff, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Red%20Bluff), built 1958, S/N 186771
- [N2191J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2191J): [Oefelein William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OEFELEIN%20WILLIAM%20A), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1960, S/N 18-7185
- [N225JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N225JB): [Bearden James T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEARDEN%20JAMES%20T), [Rolla, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Rolla), built 2018, S/N 63017
- [N2261A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2261A): [Flying Start LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20START%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1952, S/N 18-1887
- [N2262G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2262G): built 1946, S/N 12-1183
- [N233DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N233DW): [Wentzell David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WENTZELL%20DAVID%20M), [Anderson, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Anderson), built 2005, S/N 25361
- [N241TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N241TW): [Scotton Bradley D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTTON%20BRADLEY%20D), [Galena, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Galena), built 1996, S/N TW96-002
- [N245AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N245AK): [Oneil Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONEIL%20THOMAS%20E), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 2007, S/N 245-R
- [N2483M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2483M): [Lanners Thomas P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANNERS%20THOMAS%20P), [Chickaloon, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Chickaloon), built 1947, S/N 12-1684
- [N2522A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2522A): [Pierce Stephan L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERCE%20STEPHAN%20L), [Graham, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Graham), built 1953, S/N 22-830
- [N256PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N256PC): [Hall Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20ROBERT), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 1969, S/N 18 8537
- [N268CR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N268CR): [Maxcy Christopher L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAXCY%20CHRISTOPHER%20L), [Bozeman, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bozeman), built 2010, S/N 4
- [N269DA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269DA): [Cole Thomas Ed](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLE%20THOMAS%20ED), [White Settlement, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/White%20Settlement), built 1968, S/N 269
- [N27293](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27293): [Williams Steven C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20STEVEN%20C), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1954, S/N 18-3367
- [N2757M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2757M): [Haring Clay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARING%20CLAY), [Lincoln, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Lincoln), built 1946, S/N 121238
- [N282KZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N282KZ): [Shawver Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAWVER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Knoxville, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Knoxville), built 1978, S/N 18-7809091
- [N2907](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2907): [Cizek Joseph E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIZEK%20JOSEPH%20E), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 2017, S/N 2016
- [N293W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N293W): [Brooker John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROOKER%20JOHN%20M), [Sandersville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sandersville), built 2015, S/N 11441
- [N300TF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300TF): [Southern Cross Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20CROSS%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1978, S/N 1001
- [N3155Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3155Z): [Krejci Dwight D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KREJCI%20DWIGHT%20D), [Wheatland, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Wheatland), built 1959, S/N 22-7102
- [N318AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N318AW): [Weinberg Andrew B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEINBERG%20ANDREW%20B), [Meadow Vista, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Meadow%20Vista), built 2019, S/N 003
- [N3194P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3194P): [Galindo Don R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GALINDO%20DON%20R%20JR), [Walnut Grove, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Walnut%20Grove), built 1980, S/N 18-8009042
- [N320WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N320WS): [Lamb Phillip D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMB%20PHILLIP%20D), [Odessa, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Odessa), built 1995, S/N 1298

All 180: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-a2b/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (71, newest 50)

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 ANC26LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA013), Feb 1, 2026: Piper PA-22-150 (N3263Z), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ANC25LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA100), Aug 31, 2025: Champion 7GCBC (N5267X), Sutton, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC25LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA106), Aug 6, 2025: Brian Turner Northern Explorer (N907BT), Delta Junction, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB ANC25LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA073), Jul 11, 2025: Piper PA-18-135 (N27293), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the landing after determining the landing area was…
- [NTSB ANC23LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA081), Sep 11, 2023: Piper/Gerbi Charles R PA 18-150 (N4900C), Juneau, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain altitude after the airplane encountered a downdraft while maneuvering over an area of hilly terrain.
- [NTSB ANC23LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA060), Aug 5, 2023: Piper PA-12S (N2262G), Igiugig, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN23LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA210), May 30, 2023: Piper PA-18-150 (N7343L), St. Anthony, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low attitude.
- [NTSB CEN22FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA013), Oct 12, 2021: New Glasair Glastar (N628RS), Waukesha, WI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart and continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ANC21LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA024), Mar 13, 2021: Piper PA-18A 150 (N9073D), Kasilof, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss on engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC21LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA008), Dec 3, 2020: Piper PA18 (N4900C), Juneau, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The solo student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi in strong crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB ANC20CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA081), Aug 12, 2020: Performer High Performer (N2907), Chandalar Shelf, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA255), May 10, 2019: Elmwood Christavia MK I (N107DM), Roseburg, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA184), Mar 31, 2019: Piper PA 16 (N676SC), Afton, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent impact with a snowbank and nose-over during an attempted…
- [NTSB GAA19CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA012), Oct 7, 2018: Bearden Biplane Sopwith Camel (N225JB), Bolivar, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN18CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA176), May 18, 2018: Piper PA 18 (N7265K), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control following an encounter with gusty crosswind during landing.
- [NTSB CEN18FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA126), Mar 21, 2018: Rans S-16 Shekari (N741WT), Pierce, NE, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the approach for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and the airplane's impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA511), Aug 26, 2017: Piper PA 12 (N3233M), Gulkana, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR17LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA080), Mar 22, 2017: Maxcy Christopher L Stol King (N268CR), Bozeman, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC16LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA068), Sep 16, 2016: Jeffery D Tuttle BDK Carbon Concepts (N8008Z), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The structural failure of both wings’ leading-edge slats, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ANC16CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA056), Aug 8, 2016: Brian Turner Northern Explorer (N907BT), Chickaloon, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB GAA15CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA254), Aug 21, 2015: Piper PA 18-150 (N18LP), LaBelle, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC14CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA043), Jun 19, 2014: Piper PA 18-135 (N27293), Beluga, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with brush and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA310), Jun 14, 2014: Jackson Fred M Clipper (N2754A), Altamont, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to serious icing at all power settings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR14CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA157), Apr 2, 2014: Robert A Miller Murphy Rebel Elite (N3552J), Roundup, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ANC13CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA044), May 7, 2013: Piper PA-18-150 (N8899Y), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to use continuous carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in the development of carburetor ice and a subsequent partial loss of…
- [NTSB ANC12CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA094), Aug 28, 2012: Piper PA-18-150 (N4316Z), Delta Junction, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to identify the appropriate touchdown point, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC10LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA012), Jan 14, 2010: Piper PA-12 (N3233M), Gulkana, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC10LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA007), Nov 3, 2009: Piper PA-18-160 (N1042A), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA051), Jun 6, 2009: Piper PA-18-150 (N7796Y), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC07LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA018), Feb 1, 2007: Piper PA-12 (N3233M), Glennallen, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB DEN06CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA073), May 7, 2006: Piper PA-18-150 (N6083A), Cody, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a parked vehicle during the approach to land on a dirt road. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to land near an unsuitable landing…
- [NTSB ANC03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA101), Aug 23, 2003: Cloud-Wag Aero Sportsmen (N35CL), Noatak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance and speed, which resulted in the airplane not attaining the proper landing touchdown point and overrunning the landing site.
- [NTSB ANC02LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA113), Sep 3, 2002: Piper PA-12 (N3233M), Chickaloon, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which precipitated a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA029), Jan 13, 2001: Piper PA-18 (N2191J), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. Factors in the accident were the presence of carburetor icing conditions, and snow-covered terrain that was unsuitable for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA118), Jul 14, 1999: Piper PA-18-150 (N4385Z), Opheim, MT, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs), resulting in a stall/mush into the terrain during a course reversal at the end of an aerial application run. Factors include hilly…
- [NTSB ANC97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA156), Sep 26, 1997: Piper PA-12 (N7667H), Gustavus, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper glidepath, and the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA128), Aug 18, 1996: Champion 7GCBC (N5267X), Kenai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's delayed in initiating a go-around, and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. The high/fast approach for landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA154), Aug 29, 1995: Piper PA-18 (N7786D), Sleetmute, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S ADEQUATE COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE CROSSWIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
- [NTSB ANC94LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA141), Sep 18, 1994: Artic S-1B2 (N74AT), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. A LACK OF TOTAL AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
- [NTSB CHI94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA109), Mar 15, 1994: Piper PA-22-150 (N3263Z), Benton, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND.
- [NTSB ANC92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA171), Sep 15, 1992: Piper PA-18-150 (N1148A), Totatlanika Rvr, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION IN EVALUATING AND SELECTING UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE LANDING AREA. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: SNOW COVERED TERRAIN, AND THE PILOT'S LACK…
- [NTSB ANC91LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA155), Sep 19, 1991: Piper PA-18-150 (N4894A), Eagle, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE DAMAGE SUSTAINED WHEN STRIKING A ROCK DURING THE PREVIOUS TAKEOFF ROLL WHICH RESULTED IN THE MAIN LANDING GEAR'S COLLAPSE DURING LANDING.
- [NTSB CHI91LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA150), May 12, 1991: Bellanca 7GCBC (N57386), Hillsbord, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A DRAINAGE DITCH.
- [NTSB ANC89LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA063), Apr 22, 1989: Piper PA-18 (N1738A), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND THE INADVERTANT STALL/MUSH OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ARE THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE, SELF-INDUCED PRESSURE,…
- [NTSB DEN88LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA154), Jul 12, 1988: Piper PA-18 (N6083A), Cody, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW88LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA013), Oct 25, 1987: Piper PA-12 (N4045M), Brownsville, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC87LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA058), Apr 5, 1987: Piper PA-18 (N9073D), Valdez, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC85FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA086), May 24, 1985: Piper PA-18-150 (N7786D), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC85LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA010), Oct 20, 1984: Piper PA-18 (N4313Y), Port Heiden, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN84LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA228), Jul 20, 1984: Piper PA-18-150 (N6083A), Meeteetse, WY, substantial damage

All 71: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-a2b/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (85, newest 50)

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 20260131001129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260131001129A), Jan 31, 2026: Piper PA-22-150 (N3263Z), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Shortly after departure from runway 34 at Merrill Field subject aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. There was a momentary return of partial power…
- [Accident 20250905014489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250905014489A), Sep 5, 2025: Brian Turner NORTHERN EXPLORER (N907BT), Delta Junction, AK, Substantial damage. While attempting to land at an off-airport airstrip, the pilot struck a tree with the left wing of the aircraft on approach to the landing area
- [Accident 20250831018879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250831018879A), Aug 31, 2025: Champion 7GCBC (N5267X), Sutton, AK, Substantial damage. On August 31, 2025, at approximately 12:30 AKST, a citabria aircraft impacted mountainess terrain outside of Sutton Alaska. The aircraft experienced severe…
- [Accident 20250710008349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250710008349A), Jul 10, 2025: Piper PA-18-135 (N27293), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot performed a low flyby of the landing area at approx. 300 feet AGL to survey the landing area. On the flyby he determined that he could land there. Pilot…
- [Accident 20230910014769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230910014769A), Sep 10, 2023: Piper/Gerbi Charles R PA 18-150 (N4900C), Excursion Inlet, AK, Substantial damage. The airman stated he departed his cabin near gustavus and was enroute to endicott river wilderness area. He crashed into the mountainside approximately 10…
- [Accident 20230804017549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230804017549A), Aug 4, 2023: Piper PA-12S (N2262G), Igiugig, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot departed lake hood airport, AK for planned 231 NM flight to Igiugig airport, AK in PA-12S aircraft resulted in forced landing on tundra, 8 NM short of…
- [Accident 20230530007179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230530007179A), May 30, 2023: Piper PA-18-150 (N7343L), St. Anthony, ND, Substantial damage. The pilot in command (PIC) was conducting preditor control operations. The PIC and rear gunner spotted a target in the field below. The PIC entered a steep…
- [Accident 20211012017879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211012017879A), Oct 12, 2021: Randal C Reimer GLASTAR (N628RS), Waukesha, WI, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On October 12, 2021, at approximately 09:34 CDT an experimental amateur built Glastar aircraft was traveling from milwaukee, WI timmerman airport (mwc) to the…
- [Accident 20210312004489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210312004489A), Mar 12, 2021: Piper PA-18A 150 (N9073D), Kasilof, AK, Substantial damage. PA-18 engine failure in flight, landing in wooded area approx. [privacy data omitted]. Weather clear, 10 mile vis., winds var. 5 KTS
- [Accident 20201202017759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201202017759A), Dec 2, 2020: Piper/Gerbi Charles R PA 18-150 (N4900C), Juneau, AK, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Landed N4900C at jnu shortly after 4 pm in strong winds with no issue. During taxi, a strong crosswind lifted the aircraft's right wing…
- [Incident 20201106018879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201106018879I), Nov 6, 2020: Piper Aircraft Corp PA-18-150 (N282KZ), Knoxville, IA, Minor damage. Prior to landing on the water, pilot failed to perform landing checklist and did not retract the landing gear into the floats. The aircraft capsized when pilot…
- [Incident 20200928020049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200928020049I), Sep 28, 2020: Piper PA-18 105 (N7287K), Arlington, WA, Minor damage. PIC was performing short field take-off and landings at Arlington airport (awo) on runway 11. On the fourth attempted landing at approximately 50 ft. AGL over…
- [Accident 20200811015379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200811015379A), Aug 11, 2020: Joseph E Cizek HIGH PERFORMER (N2907), Chandalar Lake, AK, Substantial damage. Prior to take off, the operator was repositioning the aircraft and making a braking turn to the left. Operator stated that the ground speed was approximately…
- [Accident 20190510004329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190510004329A), May 10, 2019: David E Olson CHRISTAVIA MK I (N107DM), Roseburg, OR, Substantial damage. Pilot's statement: this was the third flight of the day. My landing flair was smooth and controlled, with a slight flair up as my tail stalled before the main…
- [Accident 20190331002249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190331002249A), Mar 31, 2019: Piper PA-16 (N676SC), Afton, WY, Substantial damage. Aircraft bounced on landing, pilot lost control and aircraft struck snowbank.
- [Accident 20181007016739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181007016739A), Oct 7, 2018: Bearden Biplane SOPWITH CAMEL (N225JB), Bolivar, MO, Substantial damage. While landing on runway 18, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and departed the paved surface of the runway. The aircraft subsequently entered…
- [Accident 20180517005479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180517005479A), May 17, 2018: Piper PA-18 (N7265K), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. On may 17, 2017, at 1847 MST, a Piper PA-18, N7265K, registered to framing systems inc, ran off the runway while landing on rwy 22 at Double Eagle (aeg)…
- [Accident 20180321009759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180321009759A), Mar 21, 2018: Nannarone David A S-16 SHEKARI (N741WT), Pierce, NE, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The above aircraft was returning to home base after taking on a full load of fuel (13.04 gallons) at norfolk regional airport (ofk). The aircraft was…
- [Accident 20170826013649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170826013649A), Aug 26, 2017: Piper PA-12 (N3233M), Gulkana, AK, Substantial damage. The pilot-in-charge (PIC) of aircraft N3233M flying part 135 operated by wrangell mountain air (WM9C) departed windy ridge air strip (nw of Mt. Sanford) for…
- [Incident 20170726015119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170726015119I), Jul 26, 2017: Champion 7GCBC (N469KL), Wisner, LA, Minor damage. During landing the right brake had a small amount of drag causing the aircraft to steer to the right into tall grass. The aircraft ground speed slowed down and…
- [Incident 20170602005179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170602005179I), Jun 2, 2017: Piper PA-18-150 (N3781Y), Crystal Falls, MI, Minor damage. On June 2, 2017 at approximately 10:50 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150 aircraft, N3781Y, registered to and operated by a private pilot, received minor…
- [Accident 20170322002159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170322002159A), Mar 22, 2017: Maxcy Christopher L STOL KING (N268CR), Bozeman, MT, Substantial damage. On landing at the Bozeman international airport in Bozeman Montana N268CR veered to the left and ground looped. On inspection of the aircraft the right main…
- [Accident 20160916021729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160916021729A), Sep 16, 2016: Jeffrey D Tuttle BDK CARBON CONCEPTS (N8008Z), Wasilla, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot took off to the west from Anderson Lake strip north of Wasilla. On climbout the left wing slat separated from the wing at the middle attach point causing…
- [Accident 20160807023979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160807023979A), Aug 7, 2016: 2015 Brian Turner NORTHERN EXPLORER (N907BT), Chickaloon, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot stated while "buzzing" a potential landing strip, on the second go-around aircraft experienced caburator ice and he made a forced landing on a…
- [Accident 20150821014929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150821014929A), Aug 21, 2015: Piper PA-18-150 (N18LP), Labelle, FL, Substantial damage. The following is a pilot statement as received from[privacy data omitted] August 21, 2015 PA-18, supercub, N18LP departed page field, ft. myers, FL at about…
- [Incident 20150603008869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150603008869I), Jun 3, 2015: Champion 7ECA (N11050), Marlette, MI, Minor damage. In a written statement, the pilot stated: "at approximately 8:30 local I decided to make some practice landings at Marlette airport. I checked the winds which…
- [Incident 20150414011429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150414011429I), Apr 14, 2015: Piper PA-18-150 (N4894A), Fairbanks, AK, Minor damage. Returning flight to fai I obtained current ATIS, called approach for tersa tracking, was transferred to tower and received clearance to land on runway 20L.…
- [Accident 20140618010019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140618010019A), Jun 18, 2014: Piper PA-18-135 (N27293), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Accident location starr lake, 58NM west of Anchorage, AK. N27293 a Piper PA-18-135 on floats, clipped a tree on takeoff/climbout due to a sudden, severe…
- [Accident 20140614012189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140614012189A), Jun 14, 2014: Jackson Fred M JACKSON CLIPPER (N2754A), Altamont, NY, Substantial damage. On June 21, 2014 N2754A Jackson Clipper experimental amateur built aircraft was found hanging in the trees at 167 gray rd in the town of Altamont NY, by the…
- [Accident 20140402003289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140402003289A), Apr 2, 2014: Robert A Miller MURPHY REBEL ELITE (N3552J), Roundup, MT, Substantial damage. On April 2, 2014, at 1700 MDT, a Murphy Rebel Elite, N3552J, registered to an individual, lost control on rollout after landing at Roundup Airport, Roundup,…
- [Accident 20130507008789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130507008789A), May 7, 2013: Piper PA-18-150 (N8899Y), Willow, AK, Substantial damage. The pilot reported he was flying north of Willow Alaska when his engine lost power. He turned into the wind and made a forced landing. When the aircraft…
- [Accident 20120828020289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120828020289A), Aug 28, 2012: Piper PA-18-150 (N4316Z), Delta Junction, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot undershot the runway and when the aircraft contacted the ground the right main wheel went into a depression in the ground, then the right wheel contacted…
- [Incident 20100710038519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100710038519I), Jul 10, 2010: Hanson Jw/H HATZ CLASSI (N167Q), Rochester, MN, Minor damage. Upon landing aircraft scraped left wing tip and nosed over bending propeller and spinner.
- [Accident 20100114025939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100114025939A), Jan 14, 2010: Piper PA-12 (N3233M), Glenallen, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed on frozen lake, during taxi the right landing gear struck a unforseen snow covered snow bank damaging the right gear attachment point.
- [Accident 20091103051279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091103051279A), Nov 3, 2009: Piper PA-18-125 (N1042A), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. According to the pilot, the aircraft hit a rock on take off which subsequently collapsed the aircrafts main landing gear causing substantial damage. The…
- [Incident 20091001049889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091001049889I), Oct 1, 2009: Snyder Dona WINDRIDER S (N85SD), Ann Arbor, MI, Minor damage. On October 1, 2009 at Ann Arbor Municipal Airport pilot of aircraft N85SD performed a normal preflight and pulled aircraft out of hangar N-10. At approximately…
- [Accident 20090606047249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090606047249A), Jun 6, 2009: Piper PA-18-150 (N7796Y), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot stated he was landing at an off airport landing site when his aircraft began to stall. The right tire impacted the ground collapsing the gear (no safety…
- [Incident 20090402004679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090402004679I), Apr 2, 2009: Piper PA18150 (N18LP), Fort Myers, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On 02 April, 2009, at 10/421 EDT, a Piper PA-18-150, N18LP, serial number 18-5501, operated by [privacy data omitted] was giving flight instruction to…
- [Accident 20070201001599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070201001599A), Feb 1, 2007: Piper PA12 (N3233M), Glennallen, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated while maneuvering for landing on a remote lake, the aircraft controls became ineffective and the left wing dropped and contacted the…
- [Accident 20060507005509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060507005509A), May 7, 2006: Piper PA18150 (N6083A), Cody, WY, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot lost control of the aircraft while attempting an unplanned landing on a dirt road.
- [Accident 20030822035149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030822035149A), Aug 22, 2003: Amtr WAGARO2+2 (N35CL), Noatak, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that he was landing on a 500 to 600 foot long landing area about 10 miles north of the village of Noatak, AK. It was about 2200 local time…
- [Incident 20030603018419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030603018419I), Jun 3, 2003: Bbavia 7ECA (N8554V), Buckland, AK. (-23) While enroute from fairbanks to kotzebue, the engine lost oil pressure 8 miles from Buckland and the pilot landed on a gravel bar with no damage to…
- [Accident 20020902024249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020902024249A), Sep 2, 2002: Piper PA12 (N3233M), Chickaloon, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated the airplane was empty and the c.g was at the most forward edge of the envelope. He was too slow on the approach to landing and when the…
- [Accident 20010113039709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010113039709A), Jan 13, 2001: Piper PA18A150 (N2191J), Eagle River, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) On January 13th 2001 the pilot of super cub N2191J was conducting a pleasure flight in the olsen creek area. In preparation for losing some altitude the…
- [Incident 20000304002379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000304002379I), Mar 4, 2000: Piper PA18135 (N8180C), Tomball, TX. (-23) After take off, engine started running rough. Pilot released banner and made a precautionary landing in a field 8 miles south of the airport. The…
- [Accident 19990714008969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990714008969A), Jul 14, 1999: Piper PA18150 (N4385Z), Opheim, MT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Acft crashed under unknown circumstances during aerial application, the pilot/sole ocupant suffered fatal injuries, the acft was destroyed. (-23) 1) a/c…
- [Accident 19970926029169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970926029169A), Sep 26, 1997: Piper PA12 (N7667H), Gustavus, AK, Substantial damage. Landed in brush and rough terrain on attempted short field landing on remote short strip.
- [Incident 19960929041199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960929041199I), Sep 29, 1996: Piper PA18150 (N6083A), Cody, WY, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot herding cattle when aircraft struck powerline guide anchor. He made a forced landing, damaging propeller, cowling, and tearing fabric on…
- [Accident 19960817023139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960817023139A), Aug 17, 1996: Bbavia 7GCBC (N5267X), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. Too high and fast to land on remote strip. Began belated go around. Struck trees on climbout. Strip only 800FT long
- [Incident 19960722035579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960722035579I), Jul 22, 1996: Piper PA12 (N7667H), Juneau, AK, Substantial damage. Narrative: on July 22, 1996, at 6:30 pm, adt, a Piper PA-12, N7667H, registered to paul krogstad collided with a garbage can during taxi to the airport…

All 85: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-a2b/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (71, newest 50)

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

- [SDR 2026FA0000342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000342), May 9, 2026: THRUST BUTTON. MELTED. INSPECTION PERFORMED SHORTLY AFTER MAJOR ENGINE OVERHAUL DUE TO SUSPECTED DEFECTIVE SUPERIOR ROCKER SHAFT THRUST BUTTONS INSTALLED AT MAJOR OVERHAUL. THRUST BUT
- [SDR 2022FA0000551](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000551), Sep 23, 2022: CARBURETOR. MISOVERHAULED. DURING DESCENT AND THROTTLE REDUCTION INTO KBZN, THIS AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS DUE TO A HYDRAULIC LOCKING OF THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IN THE CARBURETOR. TH
- [SDR CA190619001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190619001), May 13, 2019: CABLE. SEPARATED. (CAN) THROTTLE REPORTED LOOSE. INSPECTED AND FOUND THROTTLE CABLE SEPARATED WHERE SLEEVE CRIMPS ON THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT. (TC# 20190619001)
- [SDR CA190304019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190304019), Mar 1, 2019: SUPPORT. CRACKED. (CAN) WHILE INSPECTING AT ANNUAL ONE OF THE AMES NOTICED AN ODD LINE THAT LOOKED LIKE A CRACK ON THE STARTER RING GEAR SUPPORT. HAD COMPANY PERFORM NDT AND A 4 
- [SDR 2016FA0000289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000289), Jun 10, 2016: FASTENER. LOOSE. UPON PERFORMING INSPECTION, FOUND 1 RIB NAIL MISSING AND 1 RIB NAIL LOOSE IN RT OTBD WING, 2 BAYS OTBD OF WING LIFT STRUT. INSPECTION DID NOT INDICATE A CRACK, 
- [SDR CA150916003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150916003), Sep 5, 2015: CYLINDER. LOOSE. (CAN) THE LT MLG OLEO ASSY DETACHED FROM THE AXLE STRUT ASSY. THE OLEO CYLINDER HAD UNTHREADED FROM THE CAP ON THE AXLE STRUT, THE LOCK NUT WAS STILL ATTACHED T
- [SDR CA150527009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150527009), May 14, 2015: CARBURETOR. DEFECTIVE. (CAN) AIRCRAFT TOOK OFF FOR ONE OF THE INITIAL FLIGHTS WITH THE NEWLY OVERHAULED FACTORY ENG. THE ACFT IS A PA22-160 BUSHMASTER & IS EQUIPPED WITH FLOATS. THE F
- [SDR CA141020007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141020007), Oct 20, 2014: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION FOR FERRY FLIGHT DEFECT IN BUTT END OF SPAR AT ATTACH FITTING NOTICED A/C GROUND FOR REPAIRS AND FURTHER EVALUATION.
- [SDR 2014FA0000451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000451), Jul 25, 2014: MAGNETO. FAILED. AFTER GROUND RUN, DISCOVERED THAT THE LT MAGNETO HAD FAILED IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR 2014FA0000042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000042), Jan 21, 2014: CRANKSHAFT. FAILED. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED AN ENGINE STOPPAGE, WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY AN EMERGENCY LANDING. A POST ENGINE TEARDOWN INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE CRA
- [SDR 2013FA0000419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000419), Jul 24, 2013: CHIP DETECTOR. FRACTURED. DURING 500 HOUR TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX FLUSH PRODEDURE, FOUND PLASTIC FALLING OUT OF CHIP DETECTOR/DRAIN WHEN REMOVED FROM GEARBOX. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES CHIP DETECTO
- [SDR CA100813006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100813006), Aug 11, 2010: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) DURING ROUTINE (50 HR) INSP OF THE ENGINE - METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND WHEN THE OIL SCREEN WAS CHECKED. METAL SHAVINGS WERE CONFIRMED BY A MAGNET TO BE STE
- [SDR CA091105002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091105002), Nov 2, 2009: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) DURING AN INSP WHICH INCLUDED REMOVING THE FLOOR, THE AME NOTICED A SHINY SPOT ON THE RT AILERON CABLE WHERE IT PASSES A PULLY AND MEETS THE FUSELAGE. UPO
- [SDR 2009FA0000976](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000976), Oct 5, 2009: CYLINDER. WORN. THIS ENG WAS O/H IN MAR 2007 AND CURRENTLY HAS 237.3 HRS SINCE O/H. THE MATERIAL AT LWR END OF THE INTAKE VALVE KEYS WORE AWAY ALLOWING THE UPPER VALVE SPRING S
- [SDR CA090612004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090612004), Jun 12, 2009: HOUSING. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING GROUND RUN AFTER ANNUAL INSP OIL APPEARED ON THE WINDSHIELD SHORTLY AFTER STARTING. ENG WAS SHUTDOWN WITH NO FURTHER DAMAGE AND THE UPPER LT FLANGE
- [SDR MWP2009F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWP2009F00000), Mar 31, 2009: HOUSING. BROKEN. ENGINE LOST ALL OIL WHILE IN FLIGHT. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS PERFORMED. UPON INSP IT WAS NOTED THAT NO OIL APPEARED ON DIP STICK. ACFT WAS DISASSEMBLED AND HAU
- [SDR CA090327006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090327006), Feb 18, 2009: PISTON. CRACKED. (CAN) ENGINE TORN DOWN DUE TO PROPELLER STRIKE, CUSTOMER DECIDED TO OVERHAUL ENGINE. PISTON REMOVED FROM CYLINDER AND 2 PISTONS WERE FOUND TO HAVE CRACKS IN PIS
- [SDR CA080416003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080416003), Apr 16, 2008: ELT. INOPERATIVE. (CAN) WHEN TESTING UNIT FOR ITS 12 MONTH CERTIFICATION IAW CAR 571 APPENDIX G, UNIT DID NOT HAVE ANY TRANSMIT POWER. ELT TRANSMITTER BOARD REPLACED AND UNIT TES
- [SDR CA080226001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080226001), Feb 22, 2008: THROTTLE BODY. LOOSE. (CAN) DURING GROUND RUN UP PRIOR TO ANNUAL INSPECTION, ENGINE OBTAINED A MAXIMUM RPM OF 1900. INSPECTION FOUND CARBURETOR THROTTLE BODY SCREWS LOOSE AND FUEL ST
- [SDR CA070917006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070917006), Sep 12, 2007: THROTTLE CABLE. FAILED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT ON FLOATS. PILOT DEPARTED RIVER AND WHEN THE PILOT PULLED THE ENGINE BACK THE RPM WOULD NOT RETARD. PILOT TURNED ONE MAG OFF AND HELD THE AIRCRAF
- [SDR 2007FA0000631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000631), Jun 28, 2007: SPAR. CRACKED. (2) LONGITUDINAL CRACKS AT SPAR HINGE FITTING. SHAKING AND EXPANDING OF WOOD FIBERS DUE TO MOISTURE OR LACK OF. RECOMMEND USING ALUMINUM SPARS OF SUFFICIENT SIZ
- [SDR 2007FA0000623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000623), Jun 16, 2007: FUEL. CONTAMINATED. WATER IN FUEL. (K)
- [SDR CA061002005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061002005), Aug 31, 2006: CABLE. DAMAGED. (CAN) IAW AD 2005-24-10 AND MFG SERVICE LETTER NR 427, THE FLIGHT CONTROL CABLE INCLUDED IN THE WING RETROFIT KIT WAS INSPECTED FOR PROPER SWAGING. AILERON CABL
- [SDR CA060905002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060905002), Aug 30, 2006: BOLT. SHEARED. (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FORWARD LT LANDING GEAR ATTACH BOLT WAS LOOSENED IN THE FUSELAGE ATTACH FITTING. C
- [SDR CA060227015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060227015), Feb 23, 2006: MOUNT. FAILED. FLAP PULLEY MOUNT INSTALLED IN AFT FUSELAGE CABIN AS PER STC SA578AL AT UNKNOWN TIME, FAILED IN FLIGHT. MOUNT WAS WELDED TO FUSELAGE BRACE TUBE 5/8".035 WALL. T
- [SDR CA051221002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051221002), Dec 8, 2005: ATTACH BRACKET. CORRODED. REINFORCEMENT STRAP AT REAR SPREADER BAR ATTACHMENT LUG; INTERGRANULAR CORROSION DESTROYED PART FROM INSIDE OUT RESULTING IN LOOSE FASTENER.
- [SDR CA051221003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051221003), Dec 2, 2005: LONGERON. ROTTED. UPPER RT LONGERON AT TAIL WAS ROTTED. TUBING WAS REPLACED AS REQUIRED.
- [SDR CA050831001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050831001), Aug 29, 2005: CAPACITOR. FAILED. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED IGNITION PROBLEMS WHEN OPERATING ENGINE ON RIGHT HAND MAGNETO. ALL IGNITION COMPONENTS INSPECTED AND TESTED INCLUDING CAPACITOR. CAPACITOR 
- [SDR CA050805003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050805003), Aug 3, 2005: BAFFLE. WARPED. (CAN) EXCESSIVE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE - MUFFLER 2 INCH STACK HOLE IN CAN 1.5 INCH DIAMETER LEFT A HIGH RESTRICTION CAUSING HIGH HEAT PROGRESSIVELY COLLAPSING TH
- [SDR 2005FA0000797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000797), Apr 29, 2005: MASTER CYLINDER. LEAKING. NORTH RIVER BRAKE BOOSTERS INSTALLED WITH STC SA2318NM. BRAKE PLUNGER HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY WHICH CAUSED FLUID TO BYPASS INTERNALLY. PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
- [SDR 2004FA0000686](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000686), Jul 8, 2004: OIL COOLER. FAILED. INSTALLED OVERHAULED OIL COOLER, TO AIRCRAFT ON 4/30/04, TACH 2028.5. NO LEAKS AT RUN UP. AFTER INSTALL AND NO LEAKS NOTICED AFTER TAXI TO HANGER. AIRCRAFT WAS 
- [SDR 2004F00121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00121), Mar 26, 2004: LEG ASSY. BROKEN. UPON LANDING, GEAR RT MLG, BROKE FLUSH AT FUSELAGE. AIRCRAFT HAD SADDLE BLOCKS INSTALLED BY STC437SWP. THE LANDING GEAR BREAK, SHOW SIGNS OF INTERGRANULAR CORRO
- [SDR AUS20040138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040138), Feb 22, 2004: LONGERON. CRACKED. (AUS) UPPER LT LONGERON TUBE CRACKED IN AREA BETWEEN FORWARD WELD OF LT REAR STABILIZER SUPPORT AND FORWARD WELD OF CROSS BRACE TUBE.
- [SDR CA031203005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031203005), Nov 19, 2003: LINE. LOOSE. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED LOW OIL PRESSURE AND SMOKE. LANDED OFF AIRPORT TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO ENGINE. NO LOSS OF POWER. INSPECTION REVEALED A LOOSE OIL PRE
- [SDR TAM1112200301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAM1112200301), Oct 31, 2003: PLATE. FAILED. SPINNER BACKPLATE BRACKETS SEEM TO FAIL OFTEN, PICTURE NR 1. THIS PARTICULAR BACKPLATE APPEARS VERY NEW, THE AIRCRAFT HAS FLOWN 35 HOURS SINCE ANNUAL INSPECTION
- [SDR 2003FA0000783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000783), Jul 1, 2003: BARREL. DAMAGED. UPON INSPECTION FOUND TURN BARREL THAT HAS GROOVE FOR CLIPS SPLIT LOCATION UPPER RT ALIRON TURNBUCKLE ONLY FOUND THESE STYLE TURN BARRELS THAT DONT REQUIRE SAFE
- [SDR CA030529003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030529003), May 23, 2003: STITCHING. BROKEN. (CAN) RIB STICHING BROKEN MOST RIBS RT WING RECORDS. ONLY GO BACK TO 1978 NO RECORD OF REPLACEMENT AT THAT TIME. FABRIC TESTED GOOD. (WING RESTITCHED.)
- [SDR 5906L](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/5906L), Apr 22, 2003: HOSE. SEPARATED. THE 111-6 HOSE ASSEMBLY ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURED IN 1996 BY MFG WAS OVERHAULED/REPAIRED BY UNKNOWN PERSONS ON 7-02 AS STATED IN OWNERS ENGINE LOG BOOK ENTRY AND 
- [SDR CA030409006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030409006), Apr 7, 2003: BOLT. SHEARED. (CAN) GROUND CREW WAS MOVING THE AIRCRAFT ON RAMP AND RAN TAILWHEEL OF AIRCRAFT OVER SMALL ICE RIDGE IN ORDER TO GAIN ACCESS TO POSITION FOR PARKING. JOLT FROM 
- [SDR CA030107011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030107011), Aug 1, 2002: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. (CAN) LT STABILIZER REAR TUBE WAS FOUND CRACKED INBOARD OF THE OUTBOARD ELEVATOR HINGE.
- [SDR 2002FA0000851](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000851), Jul 5, 2002: WIRE. SHORTED. ON APPROACH TO LANDING, PILOT REPORTED ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER INSTRUMENT PANEL. COCKPIT FILLED WITH SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE NOTED UNDER PANEL BEHIND GLOVE BOX. PIL
- [SDR AUS20020483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020483), Apr 11, 2002: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. (AUS) ENGINE REMOVED FOR INVESTIGATION INTO LOW OIL PRESSURE AND HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE.
- [SDR CA020313001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020313001), Mar 13, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) LT WING SPAR CRACKS WERE FOUND. THE FRONT SPAR WAS CRACKED FROM THE STRUT ATTACHMENT OUTBOARD. THE REAR SPAR HAD A SEVERE COMMPRESSION CRACK STARTING 3 FE
- [SDR CA020408006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020408006), Mar 11, 2002: AXLE. SHEARED. (CAN) DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN ON ICE THE AIRCRAFT CROSSED OVER SOME SMALL SNOWMOBILE TRACKS. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE THE RIGHT SKI SEPARATED. THE SKI, 
- [SDR CA011004016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011004016), Oct 4, 2001: MOUNT. BROKEN. (CAN) ENGINE MOUNT RIGHT DIAGNEL ARM FOUND BROKEN APPROX 2" FROM UPPER RIGHT FIREWALL ATTACH POINT. ENGINE MOUNT REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW
- [SDR CA010820014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010820014), Jul 27, 2001: SCREW. BROKEN. (CAN) STABILIZER TRIM FOUND NOT WORKING ON PILOT'S WALK AROUND. DISASSEMBLE AND FOUND SCREW BROKEN IN HALF, JAMMED IN THE YOKE HOUSING.
- [SDR 2002FA0000242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000242), Jun 15, 2001: SPAR. FAILED. CRACK IN REAR SPAR OF LEFT WING OUTBOARD OF DOUBLER AT SPAR ATTACH FITTING. WING HAS HIT GROUND BEFORE WHEN INBOARD LANDING GEAR BOLT FAILED. TIP OF FORWARD SPA
- [SDR CA010103005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010103005), Dec 2, 2000: BRACKET. BROKEN. (CAN) PILOT SEAT TILLED TO LEFT. FOUND FORWARD OUTBOARD ATTACH FLANGE BROKE AWAY FROM THE BRACKET.NEW BRACKET INSTALLED.
- [SDR 20001120SH062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH062), Oct 25, 2000: ROCKER BOSS. OUT OF POSITION. CYLINDER HAD LOW COMPRESSION. WHEN ROCKER BOSS COVER WAS REMOVED, THE EXHAUST SIDE OF ROCKER SHAFT BOSS WAS FOUND IN BOTTOM OF COMPARTMENT. CHROME CYLINDER WAS 
- [SDR AU001137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001137), Aug 2, 2000: PROPELLER. UNAPPROVED PART. (AUS) INCORRECT PROPELLER FITTED TO AIRCRAFT. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART.

All 71: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-a2b/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (56, first 50)

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-320 Series
- [STC SE208SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE208SO): Installation of ice indicator in the carburetor. LegacySTC.com. Lists O-320 Series
- [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 SE2391CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2391CE): 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) on engines with ring gears that have 122 teeth. B & C Specialty Products Inc. Lists O-320 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 SE4-1638](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4-1638): Installation of one Roto-Master Turbocharger Model No. 3DT5FF10J2, P/N 600572-00 (formerly Rajay Model No. 315F10, P/N RJ0080-100, -101, or -102). TALCO Aviation. Lists O-320-A Series
- [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 SE03215CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03215CH): STC for the conversion of Lycoming O-320-A, B, C, D, E; IO-320-A, B, C, D, E, F; AIO-320-A, B; AEIO-320-D, E to increase engine displacement to 340 cubic inches by installation of a crankshaft with a longer stroke. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE1051SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1051SW): Convert straight mount engine to dynafocal mount configuration. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE4408SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4408SW): Miscellaneous engine cylinder replacement parts. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists O-320 Series
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists O-320 Series
- [STC SE00218NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00218NY): Replacement of Lycoming starter with SKY-TEC 12 volt starter installed. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC. Lists O-320 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-320 Series
- [STC SE2901NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2901NM): Lycoming valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee
- [STC SE00590DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00590DE): Installation of modified Lubricated Camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC
- [STC SE01524CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01524CH): Replace Slick 6000, 6100, 6200, 6300, 4000, 4100, 4200, and 4300 series magnetos and TCM/Bendix S6-20, S6-200, S6-1200, S-20, S-200, and S-1200 series magnetos with Champion Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASAR ) Model 4755 and 6755 bush kit ignition systems. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [STC SE419CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE419CH): Replace Slick 4000, 4100, 4200, and 4300 series magnetos and TCM/Bendix S-20, S-200, and S-1200 series magnetos with the Champion Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASAR ) ignition system. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [STC SE524CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE524CH): Replace Slick 4000, 4100, 4200, and 4300 series magnetos and TCM/Bendix S-20, S-200, and S-1200 series magnetos with the Champion Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASAR ). Champion Aerospace LLC
- [STC SE862GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE862GL): Replacement of Bendix S4LN-20, -21, -1209, or -1227 model magnetos with Slick model4250 or 4251 magnetos. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [STC SE1931CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1931CE): Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index, (RON+MON)/2. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SE2587CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2587CE): Add unleaded and leaded automotive gasoline, 91 minimum antiknock index per ASTM specification D-439. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SE925GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE925GL): Installation of Shadin Co. fuel flow transducer. Shadin Company Inc
- [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 SE2315NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2315NM): Modification of Lycoming 0-320-A2B engine to 160 HP configuration. Aero Recip Alaska, LLC
- [STC SE1-201](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1-201): Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D)). MidContinent Instru Co Inc. Lists O-320 Series
- [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-320 Series
- [STC SE00590LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00590LA): Installation of Nickson's cylinder barrels on Lycoming reciprocating engine models. Nickson's Machine Shop Inc. Lists O-320-A Series
- [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SE1226CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1226CE): Modify engines for a 160 horsepower rating on 100/130 minimum grade fuel. Ly-Con Rebuilding Company
- [STC SE00252SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00252SE): Modification for a 160 hp rating on 100/100LL minimum grade fuel. Ly-Con Rebuilding Company
- [STC SE8023SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8023SW): Installation and usage of AEROSHELL. Shell Development Co. Lists O-320 Series
- [STC SE4634NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4634NM): Installation of oil filter adapter fabricated. Univ of Alaska Fairbanks
- [STC SE732NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE732NE): Installation of 'Auto-Vac-4' primary vacuum system. Raymond Ives
- [STC SE3647SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3647SW): Engine replacement parts. U.S. Technical. Lists O-320 Series
- [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp. Lists O-320 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-320 Series
- [STC SE5924SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5924SW): Installation of stainless steel replacement exhaust studs on AVCO engines. Perrigo & Steele Aircraft Engr Company. Lists O-320 Series
- [STC SE244NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE244NE): Installation of Mattituck plasma flame sprayed cylinder barrels in Teledyne reciprocating engines. Mattituck Airbase, Inc. Lists O-320 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 O-320 Series
- [STC SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines. ProTec. Lists O-320 Series

All 56: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-a2b/stcs.md

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