Engine model · Reciprocating · 250 hp · registry code 42322

Manufacturer (registry)
LYCOMING
Model
O-540-A1C5
Registry code
42322
Type
Reciprocating
Power
250 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE-295
Holder
Lycoming Engines

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

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 28

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: 32 ADs
19632
19641
19661
19692
19772
19821
19892
19921
19951
19961
19971
20042
20052
20064
20071
20081
20101
20122
20171
20241
20262
See all 33 ADs
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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 ('42322'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

Historical bulletins · 1
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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 ('42322'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 4

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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 ('42322')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 2

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

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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 ('42322')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 2

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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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 ('42322')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 8

SDR CA080930002Propeller · vibration(CAN) PROPELLER REMOVED FOR EVALUATION DUE TO SMALL VIBRATION. NOT CONSIDERED SERIOUS.Sep 14, 2008 · Found FBA2C · Propeller AssemblySDR CA071010007Rheostat · malfunctioned(CAN) PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN AND DID NOT SEE THE GREEN LIGHT, FOR THE GEAR DOWN POSITION. PILOT THEN STARTED EMERGENCY GEAR DOWN PROCEDURES. IT JAMMED WITH THE GREAR IN NEUTRAL POSITION, BECAUSE THE ELECTRIC SWITCH WAS NOT IN NEUTRAL. THE PILOT LANDED WITH TSep 6, 2007 · Piper PA24250 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA031014003Plug · worn(CAN) END PLUG IN QUESTION WAS WORN AWAY TO NO MORE THAN .030 OF AN INCH. AT WHICH POINT THE STEEL WRIST PIN WOULD HAVE BEEN WEARING HARDON THE CYLINDER WALL, IF THE ALUMINUM PIN WORE ANYMORE. ALSO NOTED, THE WRIST PIN MOVED ALL THE WAY OVER TOTHE WORN SIDE. Sep 25, 2003 · Found FBA2C · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA031014004Exhaust Valve · cracked(CAN) EXHAUST VALVE IS BURNED, CRACKED IN TWO PLACES, RADIAL FROM CENTRE. SIDES OF VALVE ARE CHIPPED AND MISSING PIECES. FACE OF ROCKER ARM THAT CONTACTS TOP OF EXHAUST VALVE IS BADLY WORN AWAY. THE HARDENEDFACE IS COMPLETELY GONE AND ARM OF ROCKER ASSEMBLY WASep 25, 2003 · Found FBA2C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA020718010Spar · corroded(CAN) WING SPAR CENTRE SECTION LOWER FORWARD CAP ANGLE VERTICAL FLANGE LEG WHERE RIVETED TO SPAR WEB HAS 25 PERCENT LOSS OF THICKNESS IN SEVERAL AREAS PROBABLY DUE TO INTERGRANULAR STRESS CORROSION. NO STRUCTURES REPAIR MANUAL EXISTS FOR THICKNESS LIMITS. ANOTJun 28, 2002 · Found FBA2C · Wing SparSDR CA970904017Capacitor · failed(CAN) TWO CAPACITORS FAILED AFTER A SIMILAR SHORT OPERATION. WHEN TESTED ON A DIGITAL CAPACITANCE METER BOTH WOULD GIVE INTERMITTENT IRREGULAR READINGS. NYLON PUSHER BLOCK WAS MELTED ON THE BREAKER POINT SIDE INDICATING EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD UP, BUT THE CONTACTJun 17, 1997 · Found FBA2C · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX372Ring Gear · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, STARTER RING GEAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND CRACKED BETWEEN 2 BOLT HOLES, 1 INCH LONG. THIS CAN BE INSPECTED ONLY IF PROPELLER IS REMOVED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THIS AREA BE INSPECTED AT LEAST EVERY 1,000 HOURS.Dec 27, 1995 · N5252P · Piper PA24250 · Reciprocating Engine Front SectionSDR CA960311010Stud · cracked(CAN)WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 95-20-09, BOTH SIDE BRACE STUDS WERE FOUND CRACKED.Dec 18, 1995 · Piper PA24250 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'O540A1C5'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 45

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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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 ('42322')
    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"

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PMA parts · 1,000+

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this engine model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

See all 1,000+ PMA parts
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT drs_guid, part_number, part_name, holder, pma_number, replaces_part, supplement_date, tcds_models
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('E-295')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['O-540-A1C5'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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