Engine model · Reciprocating · 180 hp · registry code 42290

Manufacturer (registry)
LYCOMING
Model
O-360-C4F
Registry code
42290
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 · 18

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1963In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 22 ADs
19631
19671
19691
19771
19801
19821
19891
19921
19961
19971
20041
20063
20071
20081
20101
20122
20171
20241
20261
See all 22 ADs
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42290'))
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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

Historical bulletins · 1
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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42290'))
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Registered aircraft · 9

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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42290')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 5

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 ERA25LA296Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MX-7-180A · Muskeget Island, MAThe pilot’s failure to obtain a proper touchdown point while attempting to land on a very short and rough turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with vegetation and terrain.Aug 10, 2025 · N1052T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a grass runway in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with a large bush.Oct 21, 2019 · N1052T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · Almyra, ARThe pilot’s improper touchdown point and delayed decision to execute a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.Oct 15, 2010 · N125HS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · Magnolia, ARThe mechanic's failure to properly install an oil drain line after he replaced a cylinder, which caused the engine to seize in flight due to a lack of lubrication.Oct 2, 2010 · N152HS · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · Perry, FLThe loss of control on landing due to the student's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the resulting nose over on the grass runway.Jan 7, 2001 · N40030 · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 8

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

Accident 20250810010939AMaule MX-7-180A · Muskeget Island, MAAt approximately 1056 EST the pilot attempted to land the aircraft on MA55. On first attempt the pilot stated that there were lumps or runts in the grass strip and the aircraft was bounced back int the air. The pilot aborted the first attempt and went around.…Aug 10, 2025 · N1052T · Substantial damageIncident 20220112000119IMaule MXT-7-180A · Arkadelphia, AROn January 12, 2022, on or about 1530 CST, a Maule MXT-7-180 encountered a runway excursion off of runway 22 at Dexter b Florence memorial airport (kadf). The student pilot was receiving instruction on his first flight back after a year break. On one of the…Jan 12, 2022 · N114HS · Minor damageAccident 20191020019469AMaule MX-7-180A · Muskeget Island, MAAircraft departed kack towards MA55. The purpose of the flight was to evaluate the condition of the airstrip at MA55. Pilot made 3 passes and attempted landing on final pass. Pilot stated on touchdown there was a slight bounce and aircraft started on track…Oct 20, 2019 · N1052T · Substantial damageIncident 20151019017759IMaule MXT-7-160 · Arkadelphia, AROn October 19, 2015 at 0930 CDT, a 1998 Maule MXT-7-160, N57HS, registered to henderson state university, experienced a collapsed nose gear upon a hard landing at dexter b. florence memorial field, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, while on a solo local training flight.…Oct 19, 2015 · N57HS · Minor damageIncident 20140926017069IMaule MXT-7-180A · Arkadelphia, AROn September 26, 2014 at 1530 CDT, a 2007 Maule MXT-7-180, N152HS, registered to henderson state university, experienced an engine failure while on climb out and made an emergency landing in a rice field near dexter b. florence memorial field, Arkadelphia,…Sep 26, 2014 · N152HS · Minor damageAccident 20101015050229AMaule MXT-7-180A · Almyra, AROn October 15, 2010, at 1730 CST, a Maule MXT-7-180A, N125HS, registered to henderson state university, contacted rice field south of Almyra airport, Arkansas (M73), while performing an aborted landing. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time…Oct 15, 2010 · N125HS · Substantial damageAccident 20101001047779AMaule MXT-7-180A · Magnolia, AROn October 1, 2010, at 2050 CST, a Maule, N152HS, registered to henderson state university, was forced to make an emergency landing approximately 5 miles south of Magnolia, AR (ago), while on a training flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at…Oct 1, 2010 · N152HS · Substantial damageAccident 20010107002229AMaule MXT7180A · Perry, FL(-23) On January 7, 2001, Mr. Rudolf blakely flew his newly purchased Maule, N40030 at his own private airstrip for approx. 9 touch and go landings. He stated "I had a good grasp of the airplane and was going to show it off at a friends airstrip". He flew…Jan 7, 2001 · N40030 · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 6

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STCs that may be installed · 33

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 ('42290')
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