# Lycoming O-320-B2C

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 42139
- Manufacturer (registry): LYCOMING
- Model: O-320-B2C
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 160 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Lycoming Engines
- Installed in: 55 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-b2c

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 98-01-06](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

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 (55, first 50)

- [N103BJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103BJ): [Kempf Randall P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEMPF%20RANDALL%20P), [Crawford, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Crawford), built 1998, S/N 1
- [N106EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106EH): [Knueven Timothy P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNUEVEN%20TIMOTHY%20P), [Huntsville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Huntsville), S/N 1475
- [N11364](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11364): [Emerald City Aircraft Leasing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMERALD%20CITY%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20INC), [Port Orchard, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Orchard), built 1995, S/N 2508
- [N139AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139AG): [School Board Of Seminole Co Florida](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHOOL%20BOARD%20OF%20SEMINOLE%20CO%20FLORIDA), [Sanford, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sanford), built 1981, S/N 0131
- [N152AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N152AG): [Gill Audie E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILL%20AUDIE%20E), [Tuscola, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Tuscola), built 2018, S/N 1126
- [N209MK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N209MK): [Tampa Helicopter Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAMPA%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Dover, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Dover), built 2010, S/N S2175
- [N223HG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N223HG): [Higher Ground Helicopters Of Cincinnati LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGHER%20GROUND%20HELICOPTERS%20OF%20CINCINNATI%20LLC), [Miamisburg, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Miamisburg), built 1990, S/N 1600
- [N224HG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N224HG): [Higher Ground Helicopters Of Cincinnati LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGHER%20GROUND%20HELICOPTERS%20OF%20CINCINNATI%20LLC), [Miamisburg, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Miamisburg), built 1991, S/N 1719
- [N229MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N229MH): [Bwm Holding Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BWM%20HOLDING%20GROUP%20INC), [Greenwich, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Greenwich), S/N 1441
- [N22AQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22AQ): [Sky West Aviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20WEST%20AVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1993, S/N 2316M
- [N22AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22AZ): [Meyer Damon G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEYER%20DAMON%20G), [Saco, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Saco), built 1993, S/N 442
- [N231TM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N231TM): [Casablanca Helicopter LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASABLANCA%20HELICOPTER%20LLC), [Rehoboth Beach, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Rehoboth%20Beach), built 1993, S/N 2317M
- [N2340D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2340D): [Wojtowicz Tomasz](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOJTOWICZ%20TOMASZ), [Bronx, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Bronx), built 1992, S/N 2174
- [N254MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N254MM): [Meacham Bruce E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEACHAM%20BRUCE%20E), [Kansas City, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Kansas%20City), built 2008, S/N 2208
- [N26225](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26225): [Kilday Klayton D DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KILDAY%20KLAYTON%20D%20DBA), [Dexter, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Dexter), built 1989, S/N 1138
- [N269RV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269RV): [Hershey Lester E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERSHEY%20LESTER%20E), [Amelia Court House, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Amelia%20Court%20House), built 2007, S/N 90246
- [N26WH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26WH): [Hall Wendell W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20WENDELL%20W), [Cheraw, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Cheraw), built 1981, S/N 0176
- [N301BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N301BP): [Precision Aviators LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRECISION%20AVIATORS%20LLC), [Iuka, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Iuka), built 1991, S/N 1983
- [N32LK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32LK): [Morrow Gregory A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORROW%20GREGORY%20A), [Box Elder, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Box%20Elder), built 2007, S/N 91199
- [N334VH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N334VH): [Fly Fly Fly LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20FLY%20FLY%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1992, S/N 2177
- [N346VH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N346VH): [Allen Joseph Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20JOSEPH%20ANDREW), [Trumbauersville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Trumbauersville), built 1993, S/N 2261
- [N3636W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3636W): [Altitude Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALTITUDE%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Mountain Home, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Mountain%20Home), built 1990, S/N 1345
- [N367W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N367W): [Evans Chase C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVANS%20CHASE%20C), [Port Lavaca, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Port%20Lavaca), built 2026, S/N 92324
- [N36HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36HS): [Roy Daniel M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROY%20DANIEL%20M), [Battleboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Battleboro), built 2010, S/N 72382
- [N377BM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N377BM): [Quebec Helicopter LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUEBEC%20HELICOPTER%20LLC), [Rehoboth Beach, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Rehoboth%20Beach), built 1991, S/N 1691M
- [N377CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N377CP): [Hodgson Jeffrey R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODGSON%20JEFFREY%20R), [Watsonville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Watsonville), built 2010, S/N 70377
- [N384RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N384RC): [Cafaro Charles B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAFARO%20CHARLES%20B), [Hinsdale, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Hinsdale), built 1978, S/N 18-7809117
- [N40VZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40VZ): [Jump Jet LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JUMP%20JET%20LLC), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 2021, S/N 40
- [N43266](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43266): [Sky High Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20HIGH%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Camarillo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Camarillo), built 1990, S/N 1268
- [N441AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N441AP): [Sisk Jared](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SISK%20JARED), [Odessa, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Odessa), built 1991, S/N 1904
- [N4525G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4525G): [Mcdonald James O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDONALD%20JAMES%20O), [Hulett, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Hulett), built 2008, S/N WYOI
- [N452CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N452CT): [Main Rotor Enterprises Llp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAIN%20ROTOR%20ENTERPRISES%20LLP), [Scottsville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Scottsville), built 1990, S/N 1244
- [N452JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N452JP): [Brushpopper Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUSHPOPPER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Annona, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Annona), built 1991, S/N 2010
- [N46PN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46PN): [Nuss Paul E Sr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NUSS%20PAUL%20E%20SR), [Martinsburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Martinsburg), built 2013, S/N PN-001
- [N476JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N476JH): [Bills Helicopter Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILLS%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Woodlawn, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Woodlawn), built 1991, S/N 1932
- [N501HL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N501HL): [Aarow Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AAROW%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Mcminnville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Mcminnville), built 1995, S/N 2500
- [N504KC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N504KC): [Nordwald Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORDWALD%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Mexico, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Mexico), built 1990, S/N 1461
- [N525VD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N525VD): [Stefenelli Aviation N Tr Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEFENELLI%20AVIATION%20N%20TR%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Attersee, built 1992, S/N 2251
- [N542G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N542G): [Atlantic Helicopters International Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATLANTIC%20HELICOPTERS%20INTERNATIONAL%20INC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1994, S/N 2459M, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported
- [N627GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N627GS): [Thomas Martin G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20MARTIN%20G), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 2015, S/N 272
- [N643MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N643MD): [Lacey Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LACEY%20ROBERT%20E), [Yankton, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Yankton), built 2021, S/N MR928
- [N65SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65SA): [Akin & Son Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AKIN%20%26%20SON%20INC), [Texarkana, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Texarkana), built 1988, S/N 0907
- [N744ES](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N744ES): [Usaircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USAIRCRAFT%20INC), [Newark, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Newark), built 1993, S/N 2319
- [N767KL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N767KL): [Lowrance Kathleen C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOWRANCE%20KATHLEEN%20C), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), built 1978, S/N 18-7809079
- [N76BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N76BK): [Mohler Tucker A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOHLER%20TUCKER%20A), [Sautee Nacoochee, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sautee%20Nacoochee), built 2006, S/N MII-1987
- [N7754V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7754V): [Vos Jonathan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOS%20JONATHAN%20R), [Monee, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Monee), built 2018, S/N 002
- [N8042B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8042B): [Summerskyz Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUMMERSKYZ%20INC), [Saint Joseph, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Saint%20Joseph), built 1989, S/N 1110
- [N80645](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80645): [N80645 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N80645%20LLC), [Rehoboth Beach, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Rehoboth%20Beach), built 1993, S/N 2304M
- [N876CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N876CM): [Rybarczyk Mathias M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RYBARCZYK%20MATHIAS%20M), [Burlington, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Burlington), built 2020, S/N 018142001
- [N909BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N909BW): [Weckman Jim L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WECKMAN%20JIM%20L), [Big Stone City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Big%20Stone%20City), S/N 91441

All 55: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-b2c/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (13)

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 CEN26LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA318), Sep 13, 2026: Vans RV4 (N254MM), Harrisonville, MO, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN20CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA090), Feb 18, 2020: Robinson R22 (N10786), Cotulla, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to remove the right skid trailer tie-down before attempting to take off, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over.
- [NTSB WPR19LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA170), Jun 13, 2019: James Experimental Cub (N9WU), Stanley, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: Overstress failure of the right-wing spar due to an encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA113), Jan 28, 2018: Robinson Helicopter R22 (N127AG), Homstead, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s diverted attention to his phone while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA112), Jan 18, 2017: Robinson Helicopter R22 (N8042B), Champaign, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to arrest the descent rate during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA045), Nov 1, 2012: Robinson Helicopter R22 (N231TM), Alexander City, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB ERA11LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA392), Jul 10, 2011: Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta (N10786), West Palm Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Separation 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.
- [NTSB CEN10CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA439), Jul 26, 2010: Beers Tailwind 10 (N375JX), Delta, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of control on the ground due to a malfunction of the right brake caliper.
- [NTSB CEN10LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA414), Jul 14, 2010: Wogenstahl Wallace L Wogenstahl 281 MR (N5281R), Mount Cory, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper installation of the rivets at the aft fuselage bulkhead which resulted in the pilot not having full elevator control on landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA238), Aug 5, 2008: Robinson R22 Beta (N57UP), Buffalo, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive descent rate and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the spray run entry.
- [NTSB ATL07CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA126), Sep 12, 2007: Rans RV-9A (N269RV), Harvest, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA041), Nov 11, 1994: Robinson R-22B (N888CG), Johnson City, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE TRAILER WHILE LANDING.
- [NTSB FTW89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA120), Jul 2, 1989: Robinson R22 (N888CG), Austin, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: THE 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,…

## FAA accident and incident reports (19)

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.

- [Incident 20211207020639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211207020639I), Dec 7, 2021: Dubois Robin COZY (N22AZ), Lancaster, FL, Minor damage. Nose landing gear did not extend during landing approach. Aircraft landed with NLG in the up position. Minor damage sustained to nose skid pad.
- [Incident 20201001017849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201001017849I), Oct 1, 2020: Dubois Robin COZY (N22AZ), Sanford, ME, Minor damage. Pilot flew a practice approach in VMC to rwy 07 at which time he performed his "gumps" check to include lowering the nose gear. At the missed approach point…
- [Accident 20200218002439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200218002439A), Feb 18, 2020: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (N10786), Cotulla, TX, Destroyed. Pilot was about to fly a ranch survey. Aircraft engine was started and pilot was lifting off trailer for the intended flight, when aircraft entered a dynamic…
- [Accident 20190613006839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190613006839A), Jun 13, 2019: James Timothy H EXPERIMENTAL CUB (N9WU), Stanley, ID, Substantial damage. On June 13, 2019 at approximately 1320 local time, an Experimental Cub in level flight encountered turbulence multiple times and the PIC lost control of the…
- [Incident 20190607006149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190607006149I), Jun 7, 2019: Dubois Robin COZY (N22AZ), Trenton, NJ, Minor damage. On June 7, 2019, an experimental amateur built aircraft, N22AZ, departed ksfm, destination kttn. The flight enroute was uneventful. Upon landing, the pilot…
- [Accident 20180128001669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180128001669A), Jan 28, 2018: Robinson R-22 BETA (N127AG), Homestead, FL, Destroyed. Pilot was operating part 91 for agricultural bird mitigation and on his downwind leg caught the left skid on the ground causing the aircraft to crash and…
- [Accident 20170118003779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170118003779A), Jan 18, 2017: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (N8042B), Champaign, IL, Substantial damage. On January 18, 2017 at approximately 19:35 uct or 13:35 CST, a Robinson R-22 (beta) helicopter touched down in a hard landing after executing a 180 degree…
- [Incident 20151123023249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151123023249I), Nov 23, 2015: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (N346VH), Van Nuys, CA, Minor damage. On November 23, 2015, Robinson Helicopter N346VH was flying at 2000 feet and approximately 3 miles southwest of Van Nuys Airport when an object struck the…
- [Incident 20130928019909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130928019909I), Sep 28, 2013: Dubois Robin COZY (N22AZ), Amarillo, TX, Minor damage. On September 28, 2013, at approximately 1745 CDT, N22AZ, a Dubois Robin, model Cozy, impacted the runway at Amarillo international airport (ama) located in…
- [Accident 20121101024929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121101024929A), Nov 1, 2012: Robinson Helicopter Company R22 (N231TM), Alexander City, AL, Substantial damage. On November 1, 2012, at 1645, central daylight time a Robinson helicopter, R22, registered to casablanca helicopter, LLC., departed alx on runway 36 heading…
- [Accident 20110710013199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110710013199A), Jul 10, 2011: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA (N10786), West Palm Beach, FL, Substantial damage. Instructor pilot & student conducted preflight on R-22 helicopter prior to flight that started at 0840 using rotor-craft flight manual (rfm). After practicing…
- [Accident 20100726040479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100726040479A), Jul 26, 2010: Beers Richa TAILWIND 10 (N375JX), Delta, CO, Substantial damage. Transcribed from written statement received from pilot on 07/27/2010:pilot departed runway 3 at Delta airport(ajz) at approximately 1230 Mt. Upon reaching 40…
- [Accident 20100714038539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100714038539A), Jul 14, 2010: Wogenstahl WOGENSTAHL (N5281R), Mt.Cory, OH, Substantial damage. On July 14,2010 aircraft,N5281R ,experimental murphy rebel enroute from mwo to 1GO cruising at 3000 ft. the pilot experienced a loud bang inside of the…
- [Accident 20080805846269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080805846269A), Aug 5, 2008: Robsin R22BETA (N57UP), Buffalo, ND, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 5, 2008, at 11:17 hrs CST, a Robinson R22 helicopter, N57UP, registered to venture air LLC contacted terrain while performing an aerial…
- [Accident 20070912022379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070912022379A), Sep 12, 2007: Amtr RV9A (N269RV), Harvest, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) On September 13, 2007 the pilot made a firm three point landing damaging the nose gear then sensed a problem and pulled up and tried to land again when…
- [Incident 19960330011189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960330011189I), Mar 30, 1996: Robsin R22BETA (N334VH), Ft Lauderdale, FL. Narrative: on 03-30-96 at 9:00 am N334VH departed fxe. At 10:15 am the pilot felt engine vibration and noted partial power. Pilot made a precautionary landing…
- [Accident 19941111038289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941111038289A), Nov 11, 1994: Robsin R22BETA (N888CG), Johnson City, TX, Substantial damage. Landing next to a trailer entered hover. Skid caught on trailer. Helicopter rolled over. Trailer had begun to roll.
- [Incident 19930528021689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930528021689I), May 28, 1993: Robsin R22BETA (N334VH), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. Pilot made a hard landing.
- [Accident 19890702019189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890702019189A), Jul 2, 1989: Robsin R22 (N888CG), Austin, TX, Destroyed. Slowed to 30 knots at 300 feet with a gusty tailwind. Helicopter then descended with power into trees.

## Service difficulty reports (171, newest 50)

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

- [SDR YV3R2022111700546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2022111700546), Oct 18, 2022: WARNING UNIT. INOPERATIVE. CUSTOMER REPORTED WARNING UNIT ASSEMBLY P/N: A569-5 WAS INOPERATIVE OUT OF THE BOX.
- [SDR YV3R2022050400527](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2022050400527), Apr 22, 2022: NONE. DEFECTIVE. CUSTOMER REPORTED WARNING UNIT ASSEMBLY (RPM) P/N: A569-5 WAS INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR YV3R2021062200465](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2021062200465), May 27, 2021: SHEAVE. CORRODED. CUSTOMER RETURNED LOWER SHEAVE P/N: A493-1. AFTER ENGINEERING EVALUATION, CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED UNDER PLATING.
- [SDR YV3R2021090100489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2021090100489), May 27, 2021: SHEAVE. DEFECTIVE. CUSTOMER SHEAVE, LOWER P/N: A493-1 RECEIVED FOR WARRANTY. AFTER EVALUATION, BASE MATERIAL (ALUMINUM) HAD CORROSION, WHICH CAUSED BUBBLING BETWEEN ALUMINUM AND M
- [SDR YV3R2020121500405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2020121500405), Dec 9, 2020: MOTOR. FAILED. CUSTOMER REPORTED GEARMOTOR ASSEMBLY P/N: A051-2 BLOWS CIRCUIT PROTECTION FUSE.
- [SDR YV3R2020072400303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2020072400303), Jul 14, 2020: TACHOMETER. DEFECTIVE. CUSTOMER REPORTED DUAL TACHOMETER P/N: A792-4 ENGINE RPM IS UNDER READING (LOW).
- [SDR 2020FA0000329](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000329), Jun 26, 2020: OIL FILTER. DEFECTIVE. PILOT REPORTED LOW OIL PRESSURE DURING THE FLIGHT. WE ADJUSTED THE OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. THE OIL PRESSURE WAS NORMAL AT THE BEGINNING OF THE NEXT FLIGHT TH
- [SDR 2020FA0000328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000328), Jun 11, 2020: OIL FILTER. DEFECTIVE. PILOT REPORTED LOW OIL PRESSURE ON THE SECOND FLIGHT AFTER THE 100 HOURS INSPECTION. OIL FILTER WAS REMOVED, CUT AND INSPECTED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED TH
- [SDR YV3R201911220215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R201911220215), Nov 12, 2019: TACHOMETER. DEFECTIVE. CUSTOMER REPORTED DUAL TACHOMETER P/N: A792-4 ROTOR NEEDLE IS NOT FUNCTIONING.
- [SDR CA190725013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190725013), Jul 24, 2019: WIRE. BROKEN. (CAN) MIXTURE CABLE INNER WIRE BROKE OFF ABOUT 1 FOOT AHEAD OF MIXTURE LEVER ON CARBURETOR. (TC# 20190725013)
- [SDR CA190725010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190725010), Jul 23, 2019: CABLE. DAMAGED. (CAN) MIXTURE CABLE INNER WIRE BROKE OFF ABOUT 1 FOOT AHEAD OF MIXTURE LEVER ON CARBURETOR (TC# 20190725010)
- [SDR YV3R2019080220152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2019080220152), Jul 17, 2019: TACHOMETER. INOPERATIVE. CUSTOMER REPORTED DUAL TACHOMETER P/N: A792-4 ROTOR RPM NEEDLE GOES OFF SCALE WHEN POWER IS APPLIED.
- [SDR YV3R2019062120129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2019062120129), Jun 13, 2019: TACHOMETER. INOPERATIVE. CUSTOMER REPORTED DUAL TACHOMETER MAIN ROTOR NEEDLE IS INOPERATIVE ON GROUND RUN.
- [SDR YV3R2019012200124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2019012200124), Jun 10, 2019: RISER. CRACKED. CUSTOMER REPORTED CYLINDER #3 RISER CRACKED AND BROKE.
- [SDR YV3R2019012200081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2019012200081), May 10, 2019: GOVERNOR. FAILED. CUSTOMER REPORTED GOVERNOR CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY P/N: B286-2 FAILED.
- [SDR YV3R2019012200064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2019012200064), Apr 3, 2019: CLUTCH ACTUATOR. INOPERATIVE. CUSTOMER REPORTED COLUMN SPRINGS NOT ENGAGING OR DISENGAGING SIMULTANEOUSLY.
- [SDR YV3R2019021300022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2019021300022), Feb 11, 2019: CLUTCH ACTUATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. CUSTOMER REPORTED CLUTCH ACTUATOR MOTOR IS SURGING AND RUNNING VERY SLOW.
- [SDR 8HBR20190118020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8HBR20190118020), Jan 18, 2019: BREAKER POINTS. MISMANUFACTURED. COATING ON POINT'S ARMS FROM FACTORY PREVENTING CONTINUITY WHEN POINTS CLOSED.
- [SDR CA141128004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141128004), Nov 27, 2014: GASKET. FAILED. (CAN) RE-USEABLE AIR FILTER, PN B771-1, REV C, REMOVED FROM ENGINE DURING INSPECTION. FELT GASKET FOUND UNATTACHED TO FRAME OF FILTER. AVGAS HAS EATEN AWAY AT A
- [SDR CA140130006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140130006), Jan 24, 2014: BLOCK. CRACKED. (CAN) BLOCK FOUND WITH 2 OF THE HOLD DOWN SCREW HOLES WITH CRACKS.
- [SDR CA140130007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140130007), Jan 24, 2014: BLOCK. CRACKED. (CAN) BLOCK FOUND CRACKED WHERE THE BUSHING IS INSTALLED IN THE BLOCK.
- [SDR CA131025001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131025001), Oct 24, 2013: GEARBOX. MAKING METAL. (CAN) DURING GROUND RUN, PILOT REPORTED T/R CHIP LIGHT. T/R GEARBOX OIL DRAINED AND CHIP DETECTOR INSPECTED. FOUND LARGE QTY OF FERROUS METAL FLAKES ON DETECTOR
- [SDR CA121010007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121010007), Oct 10, 2012: SWASHPLATE. WORN. (CAN) TTAF 4149.5, ROD END PAL NUT WEARING INTO THE SWASH-PLATES EAR. AN ENGINEER HAD INDICATED THAT HE FOUND 2 SEPARATE HELICOPTERS WITH THE PAL NUT ON 1 OF TH
- [SDR CA121010003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121010003), Sep 12, 2012: OIL COOLER. LEAKING. (CAN) THE PILOT NOTICED OIL OVER THE BACK AND RT SIDE OF THE ENGINE AFTER FLYING FOR AN HOUR. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING OIL LEAK, WHICH COULD NOT BE FOUND WITH 
- [SDR CA110517004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110517004), May 16, 2011: YOKE. WORN. MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX YOKE FOUND LOOSE ON 100HR INSPECTION. FLEX PLATE WAS REMOVED TO REVEAL NUT AND COTTER PIN INTACT. WASHER UNDER NUT HAD A STEP WORN IN IT. BAC
- [SDR CA091106001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091106001), Nov 4, 2009: JACKSHAFT. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING FLIGHT, PILOT FOUND THE CONTROLS TO BECOME UNRESPONSIVE (LOSS OF FULL SENSE OF OPERATION). FAR MORE FWD CYCLIC WAS REQUIRED AND HIGHER COLLECTIVE P
- [SDR B8M2007F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B8M2007F00001), Dec 5, 2007: SUPPORT. BROKEN. TRAINING FLIGHT, CFI AND STUDENT ONBOARD. CONDUCTING HOVER AUTOROTATION TRAINING. ON THIRD HOVER AUTOROTATION, AS HELICOPTER SETTLED ON GROUND, STUDENT WAS INPU
- [SDR 2007FA0001081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001081), Sep 26, 2007: OIL COOLER. CRACKED. AT A 100 HR INSPECTION ON HELICOPTER, INSTALLED A NEW OIL COOLER REPLACING THE ORIGINAL OIL COOLER. (NOVEMBER 5, 2007, HOUR METER 1042) WHILE FLYING, NOTICED TH
- [SDR CA070704005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070704005), Jun 27, 2007: DOOR FRAME. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING VISUAL INSPECTION TO COMPLY WITH AWD 2005-16-05 LT DOOR ASSY WAS FOUND CRACKED. FUTHER INSPECTION OF THE TECH-TOOL DOOR AND FRAME REVEALED ADDITION
- [SDR CA070704006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070704006), Jun 27, 2007: FRAME. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING VISUAL INPECTION TO COMPLY WITH AWD 2005-16-05 RT DOOR ASSY WAS FOUND CRACKED. FUTHER INPECTION OF THE TECH-TOOL DOOR AND FRAME ASSY REVEALED ADDIT
- [SDR CA070515004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070515004), May 2, 2007: RETAINER. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING 25 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND (NR 2), (A) CYLINDERS IB LOWER BAFFLE RETAINER HEAD BROKEN AND ITS SPRING MISSING, THUS AFT BAFFLE IN CONTACT WITH NR 2 C
- [SDR 2006FA0000975](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000975), Oct 3, 2006: DISTRIBUTOR BLK. FAILED. DURING 500 H0UR INSPECTION AND SERVICE THE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK BRONZE BUSHING WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN AND FREE TO MOVE AROUND.
- [SDR 2006FA0000729](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000729), Jul 14, 2006: ADAPTER. BROKEN. WHILE CHANGING OIL FILTER DURING ROUTINE 100 HR INSPECTION, OIL FILTER ADAPTER CENTER THREADED SHAFT BROKE OFF LEAVING HALF SHAFT INSIDE ADAPTER AND OTHER HALF 
- [SDR CA060712004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060712004), Jul 6, 2006: RETAINER. BROKEN. (CAN) NR 2 AND NR 4 CYLINDER LOWER BAFFLE IB RETAINER BROKE CAUSING BAFFLE CONTACTING NR 2 CYLINDER`S OIL RETURN LINE THUS CHAFED OIL LINE AND OIL SEEPAGE EVIDE
- [SDR CA060224007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060224007), Feb 16, 2006: SWITCH. FAILED. WHEN THE PILOT ACTIVATE THE ELT REMOTE SWITCH IN THE CABIN, THE ELT FAIL TO ACTIVATE. REPLACED ELT.
- [SDR AU510001576](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001576), Dec 12, 2005: ARM. WORN. MAIN ROTOR UPPER SCISSOR ARM WORN IN AREA OF SWASHPLATE BEARING ATTACHMENT. BOLT ALSO WORN.
- [SDR AU510002172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002172), Nov 11, 2005: FILTER. MISMANUFACTURED. (AUS) ENGINE OIL FILTER ELEMENT INCORRECTLY BONDED. CARDBOARD FILTER SEAM WAS ONLY JUST HOLDING TOGETHER. (CASA NR 510002172)
- [SDR CA060306014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060306014), Oct 28, 2005: SWITCH. FAILED. (CAN) TRIM INTERMITTENT. REPLACED SWITCH. (TC NR 20060306014)
- [SDR AU510001906](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001906), Oct 9, 2005: BLADE. DISTORTED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR BLADE BENT. BEND LOCATED IN AREA APPROXIMATELY 200MM (7.8IN) OB OF THE BLADE DOUBLER AND RUNNING ALONG THE CHORDWISE AXIS. A STRINGLINE WAS RUN
- [SDR AU510001459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001459), Jul 6, 2005: DRIVE BELT. DISTORTED. (AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM `V` BELTS STRETCHED.(OTHER CAUSE: MATERIAL ) (CASA 510001459)
- [SDR CA050105002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050105002), Dec 21, 2004: DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. BROKEN. (CAN) UNABLE TO START ENGINE. FOUND TWO PLASTIC TEETH MISSING FROM DISTRIBUTOR GEAR.
- [SDR CA040706005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040706005), Jun 17, 2004: BLADE. CRACKED. CRACKED BLADE. REPLACED FAN WHEEL.
- [SDR CA040706004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040706004), Jun 16, 2004: CABLE. FAILED. (CAN) CARB HEAT CABLE BROKEN. REPLACED CARB HEAT CABLE.
- [SDR CA040706003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040706003), Jun 14, 2004: MAGNETO. FAILED. HIGH ENGINE RPM. REPLACED MAGNETO.
- [SDR AUS20040506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040506), Jun 12, 2004: BLADE. CORRODED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR BLADE CORRODED ON BLADE TIP.
- [SDR AUS20040277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040277), Apr 20, 2004: DRIVE BELT. DAMAGED. (AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTS STRETCHED AND WORN.
- [SDR AUS20040286](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040286), Apr 8, 2004: GASCOLATOR. CONTAMINATED. (AUS) ENGINE FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND WATER AND RUST IN THE AIRCRAFT FUEL FILTER GASCOLATOR AND CARBURETOR.
- [SDR AUS20040119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040119), Feb 24, 2004: DRIVE BELT. DISTORTED. (AUS) ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTS STRETCHED.
- [SDR AUS20031236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031236), Dec 2, 2003: GEARBOX. CONTAMINATED. (AUS) FOLLOWING STRANGE NOISES ON RUNDOWN THE MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX WAS INSPECTED. THE MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX AND CHIP DETECTOR WERE FOUND TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH META
- [SDR AUS20031203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031203), Nov 11, 2003: MAGNETO. UNSERVICEABLE. (AUS) RT MAGNETO HOUSING SEPARATING DUE TO LOOSE RETAINING SCREWS. INTERNAL INSPECTION ALSO FOUND THAT THE ROTATING MAGNET HAD CONTACTED THE HOUSING CAUSING DAM

All 171: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-b2c/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (47)

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-B 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 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 SE8193SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8193SW): Grind nitriden high compression cylinder barrles to plus .010 oversize and install SL75089 P10 piston, SL74242 P10 compression ring, and SL73857 P10 oil ring. Superior Air Parts 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 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 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-B Series
- [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SE8023SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8023SW): Installation and usage of AEROSHELL. Shell Development Co. Lists O-320 Series
- [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
- [STC SE128NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE128NE): Use of AMS/OIL 15W 50 synthetic piston aircraft oil in Avco engines. AMS/OIL. Lists O-320 Series
- [STC SE508AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE508AL): Addition of crankcase relief valve. Univair Aircraft Corp
- [STC SE2392SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2392SW): Conversion to fuel injection configuration equivalent IO-320-E2A. Swick Aircraft. Lists O-320 Series
- [STC SE2-7](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2-7): Carburetor air temperature bulb in Marvel-Schebler MA-4-5 carburetor. McElroy Lynn. Lists O-320 Series
- [STC SE5CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5CE): Prestolite ALK-5001 alternator. Larsen Industries. Lists O-320 Series

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