Engine model · Reciprocating · 160 hp · registry code 42139

Manufacturer (registry)
LYCOMING
Model
O-320-B2C
Registry code
42139
Type
Reciprocating
Power
160 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE-274
Holder
Lycoming Engines

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

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 25

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
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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

Historical bulletins · 1
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Registered aircraft · 55

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NTSB investigations · 13

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 CEN26LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportVans RV4 · Harrisonville, MOOn September 13, 2026, about 0930 central daylight time, a Vans Aircraft Inc, RV-4, N254MM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Harrisonville, Missouri. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…Sep 13, 2026 · N254MM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Cotulla, TXThe pilot's failure to remove the right skid trailer tie-down before attempting to take off, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over.Feb 18, 2020 · N10786 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA170Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJames Experimental Cub · Stanley, IDOverstress failure of the right-wing spar due to an encounter with turbulence.Jun 13, 2019 · N9WU · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Homstead, FLThe pilot’s diverted attention to his phone while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in collision with terrain.Jan 28, 2018 · N127AG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA112Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Champaign, ILThe flight instructor’s failure to arrest the descent rate during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.Jan 18, 2017 · N8042B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Alexander City, ALThe pilot’s delayed decision to initiate an autorotation and her subsequent improper conduct of the autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing, after the helicopter started vibrating for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident…Nov 1, 2012 · N231TM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA392Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Palm Beach, FLSeparation of the auxiliary fuel tank cap, which entered the tail rotor system. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a fuel tank cap restraint.Jul 10, 2011 · N10786 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeers Tailwind 10 · Delta, COA loss of control on the ground due to a malfunction of the right brake caliper.Jul 26, 2010 · N375JX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA414Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWogenstahl Wallace L Wogenstahl 281 MR · Mount Cory, OHThe improper installation of the rivets at the aft fuselage bulkhead which resulted in the pilot not having full elevator control on landing.Jul 14, 2010 · N5281R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Buffalo, NDThe pilot's excessive descent rate and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the spray run entry.Aug 5, 2008 · N57UP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans RV-9A · Harvest, ALThe pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown.Sep 12, 2007 · N269RV · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Johnson City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trailer while landing.Nov 11, 1994 · N888CG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Austin, TXThe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in a situation where he was unable to maintain adequate rotor RPM. Factors related to the accident were: high temperature, tailwind, and trees.Jul 2, 1989 · N888CG · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 19

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

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Service difficulty reports · 171

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STCs that may be installed · 47

Approved for this engine model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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    WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42139')
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