- Manufacturer (registry)
- LYCOMING
- Model
- O-360-A3A
- Registry code
- 42267
- Installed in
- 50 registered aircraft
- Type
- Reciprocating
- Power
- 180 hp
- Data sheet
- TCDSE-286
- Holder
- Lycoming Engines
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 27
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1963 | 1 |
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| 1964 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Engine · Lycoming O-360-A3A
AD 2026-04-11Engine (Reciprocating)AD 2017-16-11Reciprocating Engine Power SectionAD 2012-19-01CrankshaftsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42267'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42267'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 5
Engine · Lycoming O-360-A3A
SAIB NE-19-08Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve CylindersSAIB NE-08-32R1Propeller Governor Idler Gear Shaft Set ScrewSAIB NE-14-13Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting StudsSAIB NE-13-06Pushrod Shroud Spring Retainers, Engine Components Part No. AEL14995, for Lycoming Engines 320, 360, and 540 Series EnginesSAIB NE-06-32R1Reciprocating Engine - CrankshaftHistorical bulletins · 1
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42267'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42267'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Registered aircraft · 50
N1104CSmith Emmet Q · Portola, CAN14309Metz Daniel J · Brighton, CON151SAKennedy Jon P · Gillette, WY
See all 50 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42267')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42267')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 10
Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB GAA18CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStone James R Daytona Cubs Replica · Orlando, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during landing in crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN18LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportS.O.C.A.T.A. MS893E · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB FTW02LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Santa Teresa, NMthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions resulting in a loss of control of the airplane during the landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB MIA01LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArthur P. Matthews Acro Sport II · Huntersville, NCthe pilot's misjudgment of the distance/speed and failure to attain the proper touchdown point or affect a timely go-around which resulted in the aircraft overrunning the runway and incurring substantial damage when it ran into a streambed.NTSB SEA98LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Battle Ground, WAThe owner/pilot's failure to properly install the fuel selector valve after removal, subsequently leading to a false indication on the valve selector handle. This led to the pilot unintentionally closing the valve and starving the engine of fuel during the…NTSB CHI77DEP15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Pewaukee, WINTSB MKC76DCA34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Fenton, MONTSB MIA69F0133Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Crestview, FLNTSB DEN68D0210Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Buffalo, WYNTSB OAK65D0063Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hayward, CA
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('42267')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('42267')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 11
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20250613006389IBen J Oliver Bushwagon 2 · Battle Mountain, NVOn our return home from flying/camping for the week in the Idaho backcountry, my [privacy data omitted] and I departed Battle Mountain Airport, NV early on the morning of Friday, June 13th, 2025, headed towards lone pine airport, CA (and then from there home…Incident 20220201001379IBen J Oliver Bushwagon 2 · Borrego Springs, CAOn 02/01/20222 N2988B touched down a 3 point landing at L08 Borrego Valley Airport runway 8. Upon touchdown the aircraft began to swerve both left and right. The aircraft eventually began tipping up and to the right and the right wing tip struck the ground.…Accident 20180417003789AStone James R Daytona Cubs Replica · Orlando, FLPilot stated the flight was from lakeland, FL. (Lal) to Orlando Executive Airport (orl) in Orlando, FL. Pilot was having radio and transponder issues but did contact the tower 3 miles out and got clearance for runway 7 and another aircraft did acknowledge his…Accident 20180111000679AS.O.C.A.T.A. MS893E · Wadsworth, OHPilot departed 67D en-route to 3G3. While on final approach engine lost power. Pilot made emergency landing in the back yard of a residence just short of the runway, hitting the tops of some evergreen trees before coming to rest. No casualties on ground and…Incident 20100621006149IPiper PA-25 · Detroit, MIBanner tow aircraft picked up banner off runway. Crew asked pilot to return. Upon decent of aircraft for banner drop, it appeared banner did not release from the aircraft causing it to touch down north of runway 25, sending the arcraft skidding asross runway…Incident 20090723012109IAmtr Cozy · Baton Rouge, LA(-23) Pilot explained that on approach to the btr airport, he was ratchiting down the nose gear in his Cozy, pilot got caught up in a conversation with ATC, and thought he had completed the ratchiting of the nose gear. Upon landing, the nose gear rolled back…Accident 20020502008129APiper PA28180 · Santa Teresa, NM(-23) En route to deming, NM pilot determined need for unscheduled fuel stop due to strong headwinds. Pilot informed abq ARTCC and was given dona ana county airport as nearest. El paso approach gave abq ARTCC incorrect UNICOM frequency for dona ana county…Accident 20001014015369AN86AM · Huntersville, NC(-23) Pilot arrived at Bradford fld(NC05), north carolina at approx 1630 hours. He was landing rwy 24. He had excess altitude on approach so he entered a slip. He continued to float on landing and landed long. Pilot was unable to stop the a/c on rwy. He lost…Accident 19971115032999APiper PA18150 · Battle Ground, WAEngine lost power on climbout. Struck trees landing. Fuel on board. High wind for a PA18. (.19) on November 15, 1997, about 1435 pacific standard time, N1668P, a Piper PA-18-150, operated by the owner/pilot, collided with trees during a forced landing and was…Accident 19770130002099APiper PA28180 · Pewaukee, WIWind gust 25K.Accident 19760713018619ACessna 177 · Fenton, MOAcft ground looped off rwy.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42267')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42267')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 39
SDR 2023FA0000841Cowling · failedUPPER COWLING BROKE AWAY FROM AIRCRAFT DURING FLIGHT. AFTER INSPECTING THE AIRCRAFT, IT SEEMS THE FRONT PIN BROKE OFF THE COWLING POSSIBLY THE ADESSIVE FAILED AND CAUSED THE PIN TO BREAK AWAY AND THE UPPER COWLING TO ALLOW AIRFLOW TO ENTER THE COWL AND PUT TOOSDR CA151212003Transponder · failed(CAN) TRANSPONDER FAILED TEST DURING BIANNUAL TEST. UNIT FAILED FREQUENCY TEST UPON CORRELATION CHECK, UNIT WAS REPAIRED JUL 16, 2014 AND FREQUENCY WAS RECORDED LOW AT 1087 MHZ. SHOULD BE 1090 +- 1 MHZ.SDR CA150513007Stud · missing(CAN) COWL STUDS KEEP DISAPPEARING FROM THE ACFT IN FLIGHT DUE TO VIBRATION, SEEMS LIKE A BAD DESIGN.
See all 39 difficulty reportsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'O360A3A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'O360A3A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
STCs that may be installed · 39
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.
STC SE04651CHTo allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22STC SE00825WIInstallation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines.STC SE208SOInstallation of ice indicator in the carburetor.
See all 39 STCsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42267')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42267')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.