- Manufacturer (registry)
- LYCOMING
- Model
- O-360-C2A
- Registry code
- 42285
- Installed in
- 19 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 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Engine · Lycoming O-360-C2A
AD 2026-04-11Engine (Reciprocating)AD 2020-25-12Reciprocating 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 ('42285'))
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 ('42285'))
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-C2A
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 ('42285'))
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 ('42285'))
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Registered aircraft · 19
N137DBMichel Daniel T · Sterling, AKN13NVShepherd Howard M · Auke Bay, AKN2129PRehak Nathan A · Wasilla, AK
See all 19 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 ('42285')
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 ('42285')
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 · 8
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 7 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 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ANC24LA001Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNathan A Rehak CAW-12 · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s loss of control after failing to determine wind direction during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR23LA336Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Compton, CAAn overstress fracture of the pilot’s seat, which resulted in the loss of control during takeoff and the pilot’s inadvertent movement of the fuel selector and subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L21 · Imnaha, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off from a soft, rough field, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB GAA18CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · El Dorado, ARThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA16CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportG Elwin Halvorsen PA18WB/L21-180 · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a nose over.NTSB WPR13LA392Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Rancho Palos Verdes, CAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC13LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoward M. Shepherd Supercub · Hoonah, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site and his subsequent landing at too high of an airspeed, which resulted in his excessive use of brakes during the landing roll and resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ATL01LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-A-150 · Sun City, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, a factor was weather conditions favorable for carburetor icing
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 ('42285')
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 ('42285')
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FAA incident reports · 14
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20231007015059ANathan A Rehak CAW-12 · Beluga, AKOn Saturday, October 7th 2023, at 0100Z, a single engine CAW-12 airplane (similar to a Piper PA-12), flipped over on its back during landing at an off-airport location approximately 25 miles northwest of baluga, AK. The pilot and passenger, the only occupants…Accident 20230903015629APiper PA-18-135 · Compton, CAOn September 3, 2023, [privacy data omitted] took off from Compton on runway 25L, and turned around to pick up a banner. During climb out the pilot seat shearing off caused the pilot to tumble backwards and pull back on the control yoke leading to an increase…Accident 20190621007689APiper L-21B · Imnaha, ORPilot landed at Lord Flat, Oregon and shutdown. On takeoff, the wheels contacted a rut on the grass runway and the aircraft started to move from side to side until the left wing and aileron contacted the ground. The pilot aborted the takeoff and shutdown…Accident 20180727018169ABellanca 8GCBC · El Dorado, AROn July 27, 2017 at approximately 1245 CDT, N391KM a Bellanca 8GCBC (scout) airplane, registered to blues air, LLC and operated by a two commercial pilots, performing aerial survey (pipe line patrol). The commercial pilot in command reported a total loss of…Incident 20160910017101IPiper PA-18A 150 · Woodbine, NJPIC temporarily disembarked PA-18A-150, s/n 18-5497, N6971D (restricted category for aerial advertising) while engine was running at idle on a grass section of the parking ramp at Woodbine Municipal Airport (obi), prior to performing banner tow operations.…Accident 20160530017879AG Elwin Halvorsen PA18WB/L21-180 · Gerlach, NVThe pilot departed reno at about 10:35AM for the black rock desert. The pilot performed one successful landing on the playa and then tookoff and flew to the black rock hot springs. After making a pass to assess the landing spot the pilot made the final…Accident 20130830020259APiper PA-18-105 Special · Rancho Palos Ve, CAThe engine quit during cruise. Attempts to restart by switching fuel tanks were unsuccessful. The pilot dropped the banner and made an emergency landing on the beach. The aircraft flipped over on touchdown.Accident 20130722018169AShepherd Howard M Supercub · Freshwater Bay, AKThe pilot accepted a light (4-5 mph) tail-wind due to the visibility being obscured by the sun if landing into the wind. The pilot stated that upon landing touch-down he may have applied excessive braking causing the aircraft to pitch down and over onto its…Incident 20110604010009IPiper PA-18-105 Special · Pacoima, CAPilot performed improper banner pick-up causing the banner attachment to become entangled on the tailwheel assembly. The aircraft returned for landing with the banner attached, at which point, the pilot lost control and nosed over, causing a prop strike. No…Incident 20090514006609IPiper PA18A150 · Midland, TX(-23) On may 14, 2009, at 7:30 CDT, the pilot was cleared to taxi 17R via taxiway charlie from the tie-down ramp at abilene aero. While still on taxiway charlie, a parallel taxiway to 17R, and approaching charlie - 4, he unexpectedly came upon a hold short…Incident 20060906019119IPiper PA18135 · Malibu, CA(-23) The aircraft while towing a banner developed an oil leak in the engine area. The pilot decided to make a precautionary landing in an open area, just north of the pacific coast highway. The aircraft propeller bent when it contacted the ground while…Incident 20040807016729IPiper PA18135 · Long Beach, CA(-23) N7199K, Piper PA18, ground looped after landing Long Beach, CA, airport runway 25R. Minor aircraft damage reported-tail wheel broke off and propeller damage. Two occupants not injured.Accident 20010115002209APiper PA18A150 · Palmetto, FL(-23) On January 15, 2001, at 1605 localtime,a Piper 18A, N69710, registered to skyway aircraft, crashed into mangroves in tampa bay approximately 1.5 miles n/nw of Manatee county airport (48X) while in climb after takeoff from that airport. Visual…Incident 19850629033499IPiper PA16 · Wilburton, OKLost control of conventional gear airplane during downwind rollout. Ground looped at low speed. Tailwind a factor.
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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 ('42285')
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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 ('42285')
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Service difficulty reports · 18
SDR 2026FA0000405Mount · brokenENGINE MOUNT COMPLETE BROKEN IN TWO PARTS.SDR CA150817023Switch · failed(CAN) DURING THE 100 HR INSPECTION THE MAINTENANCE PERSONAL WENT TO TEST THE ELT FOR PROPER FUNCTION. THE REMOTE ELT SWITCH WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE ACTIVATED AND FOUND TO BE EXTREMELY STIFF. AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF PRESSURE WAS APPLIED AND THE SWITCH FINALLY MOVEDSDR CA130117013Camshaft · making metal(CAN) DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION, METAL FILINGS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE OIL FILTER. CYLINDER 2 AND CYL NR 4 WERE REMOVED AND THE CAMSHAFT INSPECTED. MISSING METAL WAS DISCOVERED ON THE NR 2 CYL EXHAUST LOBE. IN ADDITION WERE AND PITTING HAVE BEEN OBSERVED ON T
See all 18 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 = 'O360C2A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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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 = 'O360C2A' 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 · 37
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 37 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 ('42285')
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 ('42285')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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