# Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 41999, 40999
- Manufacturer (registry): LYCOMING
- Model: TIO-540-AE2A
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 350 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E14EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E14EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Lycoming Engines
- Installed in: 488 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tio-540-ae2a

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023
- [AD 2015-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-19-07): Fuel injector fuel lines · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 187 more. Effective Nov 3, 2015
- [AD 2012-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-19-01): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1A, AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6 and 321 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012
- [AD 71-13-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-13-01-R1): Rescinding an airworthiness directive · Lycoming Engines TIO-540-A1A, TIO-540-A1B, TIO-540-A1C and 13 more. Effective Mar 8, 2012
- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2011-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-13-03): Turbocharger Turbine · Lycoming Engines LTO-360-E1A6D, O-540-L3C5D, TIGO-541-E1A and 20 more. Effective Jul 13, 2011
- [AD 2010-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-07-08): Turbochargers · Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems HIO-360-E1AD, HIO-360-E1BD, HIO-360-F1AD and 137 more. Effective Apr 19, 2010
- [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009
- [AD 2005-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-12-06): Riveted-impulse coupling assemblies and snap-ring coupling assemblies · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 154 more. Effective Jul 19, 2005
- [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 2004-05-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-24): Zinc-plated Crankshaft Gear Retaining Bolts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 161 more. Effective Mar 30, 2004
- [AD 2003-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-14-03): Rotary fuel pumps · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 262 more. Effective Aug 14, 2003
- [AD 2002-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-19-03): Crankshaft · Lycoming Engines IO-540-A1A5, IO-540-AA1A5, IO-540-AA1B5 and 81 more. Effective Sep 20, 2002
- [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 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 91-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-10-04): Exhaust Transition Flange Bolts · Lycoming Engines TIO-540-AE2A. Effective May 21, 1991
- [AD 91-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-08-07): Fuel Pump · Lycoming Engines TIO-360-A1A, TIO-360-A1B, TIO-360-A3B6 and 51 more. Effective May 6, 1991
- [AD 89-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-15-10): Nozzle Vent Manifold · Lycoming Engines TIO-540-AE2A. Effective Nov 30, 1989

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 2011-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-26-04) (historical): Externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 186 more. Effective Jan 25, 2012
- [AD 2011-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-10) (historical): Fuel servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 256 more. Effective Aug 16, 2011
- [AD 2008-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-07) (historical): Externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 185 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008
- [AD 2008-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-08-14) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Superior Air Parts AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 242 more. Effective Apr 29, 2008
- [AD 2008-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-51) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 235 more
- [AD 2006-20-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-20-09) (historical): Certain crankshafts replacing · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1B6, AEIO-360-A1E6, AEIO-540-D4A5 and 82 more. Effective Nov 3, 2006
- [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 2002-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-26-01) (historical): Fuel injector fuel lines · Textron Lycoming, AVCO IGO-480-A1B6, IGO-540-B1A, IGO-540-B1C and 178 more. Effective Jan 31, 2003
- [AD 2002-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-23-06) (historical): Crankshaft gear retaining bolts · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540, AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5 and 46 more. Effective Nov 19, 2002
- [AD 2002-20-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-51) (historical): Crankshaft gear retaining bolts · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540, IO-540 Series (all), LTIO-540-F2BD and 39 more
- [AD 2002-17-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-17-53) (historical): Crankshaft · Lycoming Engines LTIO-540-F2BD, LTIO-540-J2B, LTIO-540-J2BD and 36 more
- [AD 2002-04-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-04-51) (historical): Crankshaft · Lycoming Engines LTIO-540-F2BD, LTIO-540-J2B, LTIO-540-J2BD and 8 more
- [AD 98-18-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-18-12) (historical): Fuel Pump · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 249 more. Effective Sep 28, 1998

## 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-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-04): Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jan 10, 2009
- [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 (488, first 50)

- [N105DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105DG): [Fraser And Daughter LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRASER%20AND%20DAUGHTER%20LLC), [Saint Augustine, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Augustine), built 2024, S/N 4636857
- [N1064S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1064S): [Sterling Smkr3 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STERLING%20SMKR3%20LLC), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 2007, S/N 4636411
- [N1065D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1065D): [N1065d Mirage LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N1065D%20MIRAGE%20LLC), [Rockville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Rockville), built 2006, S/N 4636401
- [N1075N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1075N): [Blackstone Barry V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACKSTONE%20BARRY%20V), [Superior, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Superior), built 2007, S/N 4636421
- [N10767](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10767): [Kansa Development Corporation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KANSA%20DEVELOPMENT%20CORPORATION%20INC), [Junction City, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Junction%20City), built 2007, S/N 4636409
- [N107MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107MC): [Veratix Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERATIX%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Carlsbad, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Carlsbad), built 2013, S/N 4636609
- [N1087G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1087G): [Bulzan Gary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BULZAN%20GARY), [Chardon, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Chardon), built 1996, S/N 4636150
- [N10DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10DK): [Village Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VILLAGE%20AIR%20LLC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1999, S/N 4636223
- [N10DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10DL): [Moul Daniel P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUL%20DANIEL%20P), [Hanover, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hanover), built 2008, S/N 4692073
- [N111MW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111MW): [Saratoga 181 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SARATOGA%20181%20LLC), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 2023, S/N 4636822
- [N113EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113EC): [Carrasco Enrique](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARRASCO%20ENRIQUE), [Jupiter, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jupiter), built 2017, S/N 3RX112
- [N115DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115DW): [Mav LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAV%20LLC), [Erie, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Erie), built 2024, S/N 4636848
- [N119PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119PM): [Misunas Peter V Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MISUNAS%20PETER%20V%20TRUSTEE), [Redondo Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redondo%20Beach), built 2014, S/N 4692205
- [N1202H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1202H): [Adams Aviation Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMS%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2024, S/N 4636836
- [N120PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120PT): [Pi Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PI%20AIR%20LLC), [Malibu, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Malibu), built 2022, S/N 4636797
- [N121RE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121RE): [High Life Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20LIFE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [St George, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/St%20George), built 2017, S/N 4636718
- [N124ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124ED): [Second Wind Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SECOND%20WIND%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Chamblee, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Chamblee), built 2014, S/N 4636642
- [N127C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127C): [Bird Brian A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIRD%20BRIAN%20A), [Duluth, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Duluth), built 2013, S/N 4636604
- [N128ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128ED): [Simply Living LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMPLY%20LIVING%20LLC), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 2000, S/N 4636258
- [N131T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131T): [Premiere Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREMIERE%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 2009, S/N 4692103
- [N132LT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132LT): [Cobblestone Capital Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COBBLESTONE%20CAPITAL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sylacauga, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Sylacauga), built 2011, S/N 4636493
- [N134ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134ST): [Betancourt Ramses](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BETANCOURT%20RAMSES), [Key West, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Key%20West), built 2006, S/N 4692038
- [N135PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135PD): [Ferreira Mario M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERREIRA%20MARIO%20M), [New Bedford, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/New%20Bedford), S/N A-825
- [N139LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139LF): [Lgd Properties Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LGD%20PROPERTIES%20INC), [Wylie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wylie), built 2011, S/N 4636505
- [N1438T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1438T): [Freedom Flyers II LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREEDOM%20FLYERS%20II%20LLC), [Islip, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Islip), built 2014, S/N 4636615
- [N143GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143GB): [Docinator Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOCINATOR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Edmond, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Edmond), built 2012, S/N T20609047
- [N143LA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143LA): [Kenmore Crew Leasing Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENMORE%20CREW%20LEASING%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Bellingham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellingham), built 2009, S/N 4636459
- [N143PP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143PP): [Bolch James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOLCH%20JAMES%20R), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 2015, S/N 4636664
- [N144HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144HP): [Butler Christopher E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20CHRISTOPHER%20E), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale), built 2008, S/N 4692044
- [N146RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N146RF): [Valiair Limited Co Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LIMITED%20CO%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 2011, S/N 4636502
- [N149MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149MM): [Jsk Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JSK%20LEASING%20LLC), [Valparaiso, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Valparaiso), built 2008, S/N 4692046
- [N151TM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151TM): [Behel Bobby O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEHEL%20BOBBY%20O), [Tuscumbia, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Tuscumbia), built 2010, S/N 4636467
- [N155MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155MA): [One Zero Three Six Papa LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONE%20ZERO%20THREE%20SIX%20PAPA%20LLC), [Florence, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Florence), built 2019, S/N 4636743
- [N15EF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15EF): [Eastern Aviation Fuels Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20AVIATION%20FUELS%20INC), [New Bern, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/New%20Bern), built 1999, S/N 4636195
- [N15XJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15XJ): [St Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ST%20EXPRESS%20LLC), [El Segundo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Segundo), built 2022, S/N 4636796
- [N1630W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1630W): [N O Good LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N%20O%20GOOD%20LLC), [Wade, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Wade), built 2011, S/N 4636508
- [N163ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N163ST): [D&E Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/D%26E%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Newark, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Newark), built 2010, S/N 4692143
- [N166MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N166MA): [Bryant Kristy D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRYANT%20KRISTY%20D), [Mckinney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mckinney), built 2009, S/N 4692120
- [N168GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N168GF): [C2c LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/C2C%20LLC), [Christiansted, VI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VI/Christiansted), S/N 4636189
- [N171M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N171M): [Elevated Holdings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELEVATED%20HOLDINGS%20INC), [Newport Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Newport%20Beach), built 2024, S/N 4636841
- [N176HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N176HP): [Southern On Call Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20ON%20CALL%20SERVICES%20INC), [Andersonville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Andersonville), built 2008, S/N 4692076
- [N179BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N179BL): [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 2008, S/N 4692060
- [N179ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N179ST): [Axis Label Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AXIS%20LABEL%20INC), [Hilliard, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hilliard), built 2008, S/N 4692003
- [N17RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17RH): [Happenstance LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAPPENSTANCE%20LLC), [Cabot, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Cabot), built 1975, S/N SB-2
- [N181TR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N181TR): [Pk Financial Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PK%20FINANCIAL%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), built 2013, S/N 4636580
- [N183HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N183HP): [Sotereanos Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOTEREANOS%20LTD), [Mckeesport, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Mckeesport), built 2008, S/N 4692083
- [N186ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N186ST): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 2008, S/N 4692086
- [N188KC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N188KC): [Malibu Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MALIBU%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Ponte Vedra, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ponte%20Vedra), built 2013, S/N 4636588
- [N188LG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N188LG): [Myskinmedspa LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MYSKINMEDSPA%20LLC), [Rockledge, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Rockledge), built 1989, S/N 4622043
- [N18JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18JS): [Adelaar Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADELAAR%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 2016, S/N 4636702

All 488: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tio-540-ae2a/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (47)

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 CEN27FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27FA016), Oct 14, 2026: Piper PA 46-350P (N931TT), Reedsburg, WI, 5 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR26LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA025), Oct 20, 2025: Piper PA 46-350P (N699PG), Queen Creek, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper runway alignment and failure to maintain clearance from powerlines. Contributing to the accident was sun glare, which obscured the pilot’s view of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA25LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA172), Apr 10, 2025: Piper PA46R-350T (N179ST), Folkston, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR25LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA117), Mar 19, 2025: Piper PA 46-350P (N171M), Henderson, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN24FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA340), Sep 6, 2024: Piper PA 46-350P (N629AG), Anderson, IN, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate airspeed management during the missed approach which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and loss of control at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN24FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA160), Apr 16, 2024: Piper PA 46-350P (N451MA), Hartsburg, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s encounter with convective weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, the exceedance of the airplane’s never exceed speed, and the resulting overload failure of the…
- [NTSB GAA24WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA072), Jan 5, 2024: Piper PA 46-350P (N6074A), Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila,, Mexico, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB ERA24FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA078), Dec 31, 2023: Piper PA46R-350T (N539MA), Mooresville, NC, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A missing induction clamp, which allowed the induction hose to the left side intercooler to become disconnected, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to an overly rich fuel/air mixture.
- [NTSB WPR24LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA017), Oct 13, 2023: Piper PA 46-350P (N509Z), Eastsound, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's unstable approach and improper configuration of the flaps during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA084), Jan 17, 2023: Piper PA46 (N963MA), Yoakum, TX, substantial damage, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s spatial disorientation during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which led to an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic…
- [NTSB ERA22LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA121), Feb 1, 2022: Piper PA 46-350P (N35CM), Crystal River, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Collapse of the nose wheel landing gear assembly due to lateral loads encountered on the turf runway during rollout.
- [NTSB CEN21LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA163), Mar 14, 2021: Piper PA 46-350P (N6074A), Port Aransas, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach and his attempt to land on a wet runway with insufficient runway remaining, resulting in an overrun and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN21LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA137), Feb 22, 2021: Piper PA46R-350T (N560CA), Kansas City, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR21LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA111), Feb 14, 2021: Piper PA46R-350T (N40TS), Tehachapi, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s encounter with mountain wave activity with severe turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain a preflight…
- [NTSB ERA21LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA122), Feb 2, 2021: Piper PA46 (N221ST), Leicester, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum airspeed for flight in icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during approach due to ice accumulation.
- [NTSB CEN21WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA059), Oct 10, 2020: Piper PA46 (N369ST), Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN20LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA430), Sep 25, 2020: Piper PA46R-350T (N920X), Rogers, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent loss of aircraft control, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe during the spin recovery.
- [NTSB CEN20CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA396), Sep 16, 2020: Piper PA46 (N972DD), Jacksonville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack at low altitude resulting in an aerodynamic…
- [NTSB CEN20CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA394), Sep 15, 2020: Piper PA46 (N596ST), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN20LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA058), Jan 11, 2020: Piper PA46 (N350XL), Bandera, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The in-flight electrical fire, which resulted in smoke in the cabin and an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB CEN19TA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA321), Sep 15, 2019: Piper PA46 (N218MW), Gulf of Mexico, destroyed. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA19FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA188), Jun 7, 2019: Piper PA46 (N709CH), Castalia, NC, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to navigate around hazardous weather, resulting in the penetration of a thunderstorm, a loss of airplane control, and an inflight breakup. The air traffic controller’s failure to…
- [NTSB GAA19WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19WA248), May 1, 2019: Piper PA46 (N757NY), Rigolet, NL, Canada, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CEN18LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA383), Aug 31, 2018: Piper PA46 (N747DA), Santa Teresa, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to attempt to take off in an overweight airplane in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb, an aborted takeoff, and a subsequent…
- [NTSB CEN18LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA257), Jul 3, 2018: Piper PA46 (N689KC), Springhill, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an improper go-around procedure which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA350), Jun 18, 2017: Ward Christopher Barry RAI 6 (N251CW), Williston, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s pitch control during rotation and his subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17WA582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17WA582), May 12, 2017: Piper PA 46-350P (N3975C), Nyíregyháza, Hungary, substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA17CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA105), Dec 29, 2016: Piper PA 46 (N301BK), Nashville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during the aborted landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA505), Sep 9, 2016: Piper PA46R (N563WT), Reserve, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA16CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA378), Jul 14, 2016: Piper PA46R (N465BP), Denver, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper nose down pitch attitude during touchdown resulting in a propeller strike, hard bounced landing, and nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA16CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA155), Mar 20, 2016: Piper PA 46 (N975MA), Pflugerville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion, and nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA16CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA069), Dec 3, 2015: Piper PA 46-350P (N546C), Mammoth, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to takeoff in high crosswind conditions resulting in the inability to maintain an adequate crosswind correction, consequently failing to maintain directional control and…
- [NTSB CEN16WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA045), Nov 14, 2015: Piper PA 46 350P (N186CB), Taunton, United Kingdom, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB GAA16CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA012), Oct 11, 2015: Piper PA 46-350P (N945S), Kanab, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement on the ground while programming the GPS, which resulted in a collision with a pole.
- [NTSB ERA15WA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA119), Jan 26, 2015: New Piper PA46 350P (N369ST), Milan, Italy, substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA14CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA373), Aug 2, 2014: Piper PA-46-350P (N472ST), Statesville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a long landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN14LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA196), Apr 11, 2014: Piper PA 46-350P (N1972M), West Chicago, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the nose gear actuator attachment to the engine mount due to overstress, which resulted in the loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA380), Aug 25, 2013: Piper PA46R-350T (N720JF), Cat Cay, Bahamas, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s attempt to rotate the airplane before obtaining sufficient airspeed and his improper pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack…
- [NTSB CEN13LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA397), Jul 5, 2013: Piper PA 46-350P (N502EU), Nappanee, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the No. 6 piston due to detonation and the subsequent interruption of the engine oil flow that resulted from the piston fragments.
- [NTSB ERA13LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA159), Mar 9, 2013: 781569 FX 210 (N524VT), Punta Gorda, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR12LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA261), Jun 5, 2012: Piper PA46R-350T (N488EA), Cameron Park, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fatigue failure of the nose landing gear actuator attach foot during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the non-compliance with the manufacturer’s service bulletin.
- [NTSB ERA12CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA342), May 17, 2012: Piper PA46 (N630TG), Springfield, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA015), Oct 21, 2011: Piper PA46R (N422HP), Paso Robles, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA253), Mar 29, 2011: Piper PA46-350P (N619VH), Monroe, MI, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's demonstration of poor judgment by attempting a high-speed pass several feet above the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the runway.
- [NTSB WPR09FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA320), Jun 30, 2009: Piper PA-46-350P (N927GL), St  George, UT, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA066), Dec 22, 2008: Piper PA-46-350P (N379P), Idaho Falls, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the icy runway conditions and a snow bank.
- [NTSB MIA07LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA076), Apr 16, 2007: Piper PA-46-350P (N4946R), Fort Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate design of the engine mount by the manufacturer, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear.

## FAA accident and incident reports (67, newest 50)

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 20251121021519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251121021519I), Nov 21, 2025: Piper PA 46-350P (N773WA), Farmington, MO, Minor damage. On November 21, 2025, at approximately 18:49, the pilot in command (PIC) had an incident while operating under instrument flight rules (IFR) from C65 to kokc.…
- [Incident 20251106015989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251106015989I), Nov 6, 2025: Ca 6.2 LLC COMP AIR 6.2 (N602SU), Titusville, FL, No damage. Aircraft departed space coast airport ktix runway 09. Aircraft experienced loss of power and engine siezed. Aircraft made an emergency landing on sr 407.…
- [Accident 20251019016079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251019016079A), Oct 19, 2025: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N699PG), Queen Creek, AZ, Substantial damage. At 1753 local time the pilot in command of a Piper malibu mirage attempted landing at Pegasus Airpark (5AZ3) runway 26 from a straight in approach with poor…
- [Incident 20250726021179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250726021179I), Jul 26, 2025: Piper Aircraft Inc PA46R-350T (N6085Z), Tampa, FL, Minor damage. The aircraft departed orl airport with 4 people onboard. The aircraft was landing at vdf approximately 1430L on runway 36, the aircraft struck the runway, the…
- [Incident 20250529018419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250529018419I), May 29, 2025: Piper Aircraft Inc PA46R-350T (N3134F), Shelbyville, IL, Minor damage. 5-29-25 PIC along with one passenger filed IFR flight plan from kcou to kphl departure time was 0945 am CDT. Planned altitude was 17,000 feet. At altitude in…
- [Accident 20250410019589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250410019589A), Apr 10, 2025: Piper Aircraft Inc PA46R-350T (N179ST), Folkston, GA, Substantial damage. The landing for runway 01 was aborted, and “full” throttle was applied for a go-around. A pilot rated witness stated that upon hearing the engine rev to full…
- [Accident 20250319004449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250319004449A), Mar 19, 2025: Piper PA 46-350P (N171M), Henderson, NV, Substantial damage. On 03/19/2025 at approxiamatley 1013 local time, a 2024 Piper pa 46-350P being piloted by [privacy data omitted] under 14 CFR part 91 rules, experienced a…
- [Accident 20240906013079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240906013079A), Sep 6, 2024: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N629AG), Anderson, IN, Destroyed, 4 fatal. On 09/06/2024 at approximately 0946 EDT, a PA46-350P was 4 miles west-northwest of Anderson muni-Darlington field airport (kaid), Indiana at 3,600 ft MSL when…
- [Incident 20240622006909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240622006909I), Jun 22, 2024: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N614ST), Groveland, CA, Minor damage. On June 22, 2024, 1225 PDT, a pa 46-350 was involved in an incident while landing on runway 27 at the Pine Mountain airport (E45). The pilot reported that…
- [Accident 20240416018499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240416018499A), Apr 16, 2024: Piper PA-46-350P (N451MA), Destroyed, 1 fatal. During cruise flight, the pilot flew to close to a thunderstorm and the aircraft broke apart inflight due to flying to close to an airmass near a thunderstorm…
- [Incident 20240313006669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240313006669I), Mar 13, 2024: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N1202H), Prescott, AZ, No damage. [privacy data omitted] Landed on runway 21L, and made a right turn off the runway into the sod near taxiway C5. The aircraft taxiied to the ramp under its own…
- [Accident 20231231021259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231231021259A), Dec 31, 2023: Piper Aircraft Inc PA46R-350T (N539MA), Mooresville, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On December 31, 2023, at 1213 eastern standard time (EST), a Piper PA-46R-350T airplane, [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when it was involved…
- [Accident 20231013017209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231013017209A), Oct 13, 2023: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N509Z), Orcas Island, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot started approach into Orcas Island Airport. Realized the pilot was higher and faster than what he should have been upon reaching runway. Pilot decided to…
- [Incident 20230624012452I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230624012452I), Jun 24, 2023: Piper PA 46-350P (N464JF), Durango, CO, Minor damage. On June 24, 2023 a Piper malibu, was taxiing to takoff at Animas airpark, between rows of parked aircraft. Pilot noticed a running helicopter at the end of one…
- [Incident 20230318021049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230318021049I), Mar 18, 2023: Piper PA 46-350P (N530DC), Frederick, MD, Minor damage. According to the pilot report the aircraft initially landed normally but turned hard to the right, uncontrollably, when the nosewheel touched down. The…
- [Accident 20230117005439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230117005439A), Jan 17, 2023: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N963MA), Yoakum, TX, Substantial damage, 4 fatal. On January 17, 2023, about 1039 central standard time, a Piper PA-46-350P jetprop dlx airplane, [privacy data omitted], airplane destroyed when it was involved…
- [Incident 20221226020092I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221226020092I), Dec 26, 2022: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N1065D), Gaithersburg, MD, Minor damage. PIC of aircraft #2 called pct chpfd line to report his aircraft touched wings with [privacy data omitted] while on taxiway at the gai airport. Aircraft #2 was…
- [Incident 20220620022139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220620022139I), Jun 20, 2022: White Bowyer M SUPER STALLION (N622DE), Venus, TX, Minor damage. At 1531Z, June 20, 2022, pilot reported that he experienced loss of power, as a consequence of this, the pilot was forced to perform an emergency landing on…
- [Accident 20220201002859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220201002859A), Feb 1, 2022: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N35CM), Crystal River, FL, Substantial damage. N35CM landed on grass runway at kcgc, during landing roll out the nose landing gear collapsed, rolled another 20 ft and came to a stop. The only person on…
- [Accident 20210314005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210314005679A), Mar 14, 2021: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N6074A), Port Aransas, TT, Substantial damage. On March 14, 2021, at approximately 1400 hours, a Piper PA-46-350P [privacy data omitted], crashed at Mustang Beach Airport after running off runway 12. VFR…
- [Accident 20210222003909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210222003909A), Feb 22, 2021: Piper Aircraft Inc PA46R-350T (N560CA), Kansas City, MO, Substantial damage. Aircraft was enroute from des moines international airport (kdsm) when during landing on runway 19, the aircraft veered to the right and exited the runway…
- [Accident 20210214003879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210214003879A), Feb 14, 2021: Piper Aircraft Inc PA46R-350T (N40TS), Tehachapi, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On February 13, 2021 at 1555 PDT, N40TS, departed camarillo, CA, (cma), with the intended destination of Tehachapi, CA (tsp). Per FAA ATC, FAA form 8020-9, la…
- [Accident 20210202002569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210202002569A), Feb 2, 2021: Piper PA 46-350P (N221ST), Worcester, MA, Destroyed. Flight kmvy to korh : Pilot received a weather briefing from [privacy data omitted], prior to the flight. Icing was forecast during hours of the scheduled…
- [Accident 20201231021589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201231021589A), Dec 31, 2020: Piper PA 46-350P (N350PU), Minor damage. Aircraft accident on 12/31/20 in Granada spain. Pilot attempted and aborted two take offs after perception of insufficient power due to ice. Hard landing on…
- [Incident 20201214017659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201214017659I), Dec 14, 2020: White Bowyer M SUPER STALLION (N622DE), Meachum, TX, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] PIC of N622DE departed kftw. N622DE experience loss of engine power at approximately 1,500 feet MSL. [privacy data omitted] Attempted to…
- [Accident 20200925009639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200925009639A), Sep 25, 2020: Piper Aircraft Inc PA46R-350T (N920X), Rogers, AR, Substantial damage. On September 25, 2020 at 1730 CST, a Piper PA46R, N920X, departed Rogers executive airport (krog). The aircraft climbed to 5,500? MSL, configured for slow…
- [Accident 20200916012369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200916012369A), Sep 16, 2020: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N972DD), Jacksonville, TX, Substantial damage. The pilot-receiving-instruction stated that they departed runway 32 at jso, making left traffic, with the intention to practice a power-off emergency landing…
- [Accident 20200915018439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200915018439A), Sep 15, 2020: Piper PA 46-350P (N596ST), Englewood, CO, Substantial damage. On September 15th, 2020 at 1336 MDT, a PA-46 aircraft, N596ST, with [privacy data omitted] as the pilot in command incurred an accident while landing on runway…
- [Incident 20200115003569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200115003569I), Jan 15, 2020: Piper Aircraft Inc PA46R-350T (N242PM), Crestview, FL, Minor damage. Airman was conducting an VFR approach to active runway 17. While on final, a Beechcraft baron reported final to opposite runway 35. Airman elected to break off…
- [Accident 20200111004049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200111004049A), Jan 11, 2020: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N350XL), Pipe Creek, TX, Substantial damage. On January 11, 2020, at approximately 17:30 hours, a Piper PA-46-350 owned by mission flight charters services LLC and operated by islam hindash, crashed on…
- [Accident 20190915023929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190915023929A), Sep 15, 2019: Piper PA 46-350P (N218MW), Galliano, LA, Destroyed. Aircraft departed ktix (titusville, FL.) Enroute to ksee (san diego, CA.). Aircraft descended from 10,500 ft MSL to 1500 ft MSL. When power was applied to…
- [Accident 20190607006059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190607006059A), Jun 7, 2019: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N709CH), Castalia, NC, Destroyed, 4 fatal. A Piper PA-46 (N709CH) lost contact with radar and radio communication at FL 270 approximately 40 miles NE of rdu. Washington ARTCC issued alnot. Heavy rain…
- [Accident 20180831016129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180831016129A), Aug 31, 2018: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N747DA), Santa Teresa, NM, Substantial damage. On August 31, 2018, at 1700 MST, a Piper, aircraft N747DA, registered to indel food products, inc., ran off the runway at Santa Teresa, NM during an aborted…
- [Accident 20180703009269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180703009269A), Jul 3, 2018: Piper PA 46-350P (N689KC), Springhill, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot was executing a VFR landing and bounced on the main landing gear. Once airborne again, he attempted a go-around maneuver. Pilot stated the engine would…
- [Incident 20180322012159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180322012159I), Mar 22, 2018: Piper PA 46-350P (N10DK), Santa Ana, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft N10DK landed on runway 20R and when nose wheel touched down, aircraft began veering left. Aircraft continued to the left and exited the runway and…
- [Accident 20170618008519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170618008519A), Jun 18, 2017: Ward Christopher Barry RAI 6 (N251CW), Williston, FL, Substantial damage. On June 18, 2017, at 0936 EDT, an amateur built revolution rai 6, N251CW, built by and registered to [privacy data omitted], veered off the runway after…
- [Incident 20170502004029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170502004029I), May 2, 2017: Piper PA-46R-350T (N825A), Charleston, SC, Minor damage. On 05/02/17 at 2303 hours z/ 1903 hrs EST aircraft N825A landed at chs from myam. After landing roll-out on runway 33 and exiting taxiway alpha, the pilot…
- [Incident 20170305001199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170305001199I), Mar 5, 2017: New Piper PA46-350P (N3131M), Alexander City, AL, No damage. Pilot reported engine problem in flight and diverted to alx and landed safely without incident. Onsite mechanic removed left inoperative turbocharger and…
- [Accident 20161229023449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161229023449A), Dec 29, 2016: Piper PA 46-350P (N301BK), Nashville, TN, Substantial damage. PIC was preparing to land on runway 20. Attempted a go around due to strong crosswinds. Crashed east of taxiway a.
- [Incident 20161119023489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161119023489I), Nov 19, 2016: Piper 46-350P (N757NY), Norfolk, VA, Minor damage. After engine start the pilot did not turn on the alternators. Just after takeoff the aircraft started experiencing electrical problems caused by the battery…
- [Incident 20161014017729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161014017729I), Oct 14, 2016: Piper Aircraft Inc PA 46-350P (N77TP), Kiln, MS, Minor damage. Airman (PIC) admitted to configuring aircraft for landing but forgetting to lower landing gear prior to touch down. Aircraft slid to a stop on the runway…
- [Accident 20160908015089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160908015089A), Sep 8, 2016: Piper Aircraft Inc PA46R-350T (N563WT), Reserve, NM, Substantial damage. On 8 September 2016, ^giuseppe nirta,^ the PIC, departed socorro, NM (konm) airport at approximately 1930 MDT in N563WT, a PA46-350T. The weather was VMC and…
- [Accident 20160714011009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160714011009A), Jul 14, 2016: Piper Aircraft Inc PA46R-350T (N465BP), Watkins, CO, Substantial damage. On 07/14/2016 at approximately 1154 MDT, N465BP a Piper malibu matrix PA-46 airplane was damaged after the nose gear collapsed on runway 26 at Front Range…
- [Incident 20160505007719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160505007719I), May 5, 2016: Piper PA 46-350P (N218MW), Imperial, CA, No damage. On Thursday may 5, 2016 departing gillespie at approximately 10:15 am for a flight to kedc (austin executive). With 3 passengers on board. The flight had been…
- [Accident 20160320009639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160320009639A), Mar 20, 2016: Piper PA 46-350P (N975MA), Pflugerville, TX, Substantial damage. On 03/20/2016, aircraft N975MA, Piper pa 46-350P lost control while on approach touchdown at Pflugerville, TX (kedc). Pilot was 20 miles out and announced his…
- [Incident 20160225002109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160225002109I), Feb 25, 2016: Piper PA 46-350P (N747TH), Manassas, VA, Substantial damage. This Piper PA46 landed on runway 34R. At the point of touchdown, the aircraft imediately pulled to the left, off of the runway into the grass. In the process…
- [Accident 20151203019399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151203019399A), Dec 3, 2015: Piper PA 46-350P (N546C), Mammoth, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot stated during a phone interview that during take-off roll runway 27 he experienced a gust of wind and lost directional control and crashed into the…
- [Accident 20151011017369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151011017369A), Oct 11, 2015: Piper PA 46-350P (N945S), Kanab, UT, Substantial damage. Pilot was making changes to pre-loaded flight plan in GPS while taxiing for departure and was not aware that he departed the taxiway where he struck a pole…
- [Incident 20141022018899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141022018899I), Oct 22, 2014: Glaze Roy J GLASAIR III (N376PG), Winter Haven, FL, Minor damage. PIC stated that on departure rollout, he noticed when he hit 40 knots on the ASI. That his nose was dipping, so he throttled back to idle and aborted the take…
- [Accident 20140801012599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140801012599A), Aug 1, 2014: Piper PA 46-350P (N472ST), Statesville, NC, Destroyed. Aircraft attempted landing in reported IFR conditions. First evidence of aircraft tire marks were approximately 750 feet from end of runway 28R. Aircraft…

All 67: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tio-540-ae2a/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (109, newest 50)

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

- [SDR 2026FA0000805](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000805), Oct 1, 2026: BOLT. BACKED OUT. AFTER THE AIRPLANE WAS PUT AWAY, NOTICED THE LEFT ELEVATOR HINGE BOLT HAS BACKED OUT AND THE ELEVATOR WAS HANGING, DISCONNECTED FROM THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. 
- [SDR FE6R202507220001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FE6R202507220001), Jun 24, 2025: MOUNT. CHAFED. DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION CHAFING ON THE LOWER LEFT PORTION OF THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS DISCOVERED. THE CHAFING APPEARED TO BE CAUSED BY THE DRAIN TUBE MOUNTED O
- [SDR 2022FA0000532](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000532), Sep 20, 2022: PIPE. DEFORMED. A 12 MONTH / 250 HOUR INSPECTION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIP JOINTS AND MARMON CLAMPS, IS WAS NOTED THAT THE CROSSOVER EXHAUST TUBES COULD NOT BE SEPARATED. THE 
- [SDR 2022FA0000291](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000291), Jun 15, 2022: MAGNETO. WORN. OPERATOR REPORTED DIFFICULTY STARTING THE AIRCRAFT. UPON CHECKING THE MAGNETO TO ENGINE TIMING, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RETARD BREAKER POINTS WERE OPENING VERY LA
- [SDR 2022FA0000266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000266), May 22, 2022: IGNITION SYS. DEFECTIVE. INSTALLED ELECTROAIR ELECTRONIC IGNITION 61000-5M TO REPLACE LH MAGNETO ON PIPER MIRAGE WITH LYCOMING TIO-540-AE2A ENGINE IN NOV 2018 PER STC FOR TURBOCHARGED L
- [SDR 2022FA0000250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000250), Feb 1, 2022: BOLT. BROKEN. AIRCRAFT N35CM LANDED AT CRYSTAL RIVER AIRPORT ON A GRASS RUNWAY. THE PILOT STATED THAT WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS ALMOST TO S STOP AT APPROXIMATELY 10 KNOTS THE NOS
- [SDR 2021FA0000276](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000276), Oct 2, 2021: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. A PERSISTENT ENGINE OIL LEAK WAS TRACED TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ENGINE CRANKCASE IN FRONT AND BELOW THE VALVE ROCKER BOX COVER AN DRAIN FITTING.
- [SDR FE6R20201009001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FE6R20201009001), Sep 25, 2020: TRANSDUCER. MALFUNCTIONED. THE OPERATOR OF THE THIS AIRCRAFT HAS REPORTED LOW MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND ASKED US TO LOOK INTO IT. WHILE PERFORMING THE BASIC AND DETAILED FUNCTION TESTS OF THE
- [SDR LF1RAUG26580MM](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LF1RAUG26580MM), Aug 26, 2020: TURBOCHARGER. WORN. DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RT TURBOCHARGER HAD A LOOSE TURBINE HOUSING. THE TURBINE HOUSING EXHIBITED SIGNIFICANT PLAY WHERE IT MEETS T
- [SDR V94R20200309001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/V94R20200309001), Mar 2, 2020: TIRE. DEFECTIVE. TIRE LOST AIR PRESSURE IN RUN-UP AREA, FOUND TIRE INTERIOR TO HAVE A DEFECT THAT CONTINUED TO CAUSE INNER TUBES TO SLOW LEAK. REPLACED TIER AND TUBE.
- [SDR 2019FA0000173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000173), Jun 4, 2019: GASKET. IMPROPER PART. DISCOVERED DURING MAINTENANCE, TCM CONTINENTAL TURBO FLANGE GASKETS, P/N: 636465, INSTALLED ON THIS LYCOMING ENGINE. THE GASKETS WERE NOT IN FULL CONTACT WITH T
- [SDR 2018FA0000204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000204), Jul 22, 2018: SCREW. FAILED. 10 HOURS AFTER ENGINE OVERHAUL THE SET SCREW FAILED TO HOLD THE PROP GOVERNOR IDLER GEAR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT ITSELF TO TURN. THE ALUMINUM THREADING OF THE E
- [SDR HPFR2016FA0000281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HPFR2016FA0000281), May 5, 2016: TURBOCHARGER. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF POWER, FOLLOWED BY PRESSURIZATION LOSS. DURING CLIMB, ENGINE KEPT RUNNING WELL, BUT POWER WAS LIMITED TO 19" HG INSTEAD OF 35" HG- PRIOR 
- [SDR 2015FA0000644](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000644), Dec 11, 2015: MOUNT. CRACKED. ENGINE MOUNT WAS AT A NEAR FAILURE STATE WHEN INSPECTED DURING NORMAL ANNUAL.
- [SDR CA150525004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150525004), May 7, 2015: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) UNCONFIRMED REPORTS SUGGEST THE ACFT WAS ATTEMPTING AN EMERGENCY LANDING AFTER THE PILOT HAD REPORTED THE ACFT WAS SUFFERING ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE ACFT CAM
- [SDR LC1R20150414920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LC1R20150414920), Apr 14, 2015: CIRCUIT BOARD. DAMAGED. WHEN SETTING UP FOR A LANDING APPROACH, THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE LG CB HAD POPPED & FURTHER NOTED THAT THERE WERE NO GREEN DOWN LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE PILOT PE
- [SDR CA150508003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150508003), Mar 27, 2015: MOUNT. BROKEN. (CAN) IT WAS NOTED WHEN APPROACHING THE AIRCRAFT IN ITS HANGAR PARKING SPOT. THE NOSE LANDING GEAR TRUNNION AND STRUT ASSEMBLY HAD A AFT FACING RAKE ANGLE (LESS
- [SDR HX1R2015033100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HX1R2015033100001), Feb 17, 2015: EXHAUST PIPE. DAMAGED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CYLINDER NR 6 EXHAUST TRANSITION PIPE APPEARED TO BE STARTING TO BLISTER ON OUTSIDE, PHOTOS NR 3 & NR 4. TRANSITION PIPE WAS REMOVED T
- [SDR 6GTA2015FA0000002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/6GTA2015FA0000002), Dec 30, 2014: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. NR 2 CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM CRANKCASE AT THE MOUNTING BOLTS. ENGINE CONTINUED RUNNING AND SUBSEQUENT SHAKING BROKE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON LT SIDE BETWEEN CYLINDER
- [SDR C41R201407310001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C41R201407310001), Jul 31, 2014: ROD END. LOOSE. ACFT WAS UNDERGOING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. ON COMPLETING A FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM CHECK AND DISCOVERED THE RUDDER TRIM SYSTEM DID NOT FEEL AND FUNCTION AS NORMAL.
- [SDR C41R201405280001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C41R201405280001), May 27, 2014: CROSSOVER TUBE. CRACKED. FOUND PILOT'S RUDDER PEDAL CROSSOVER TUBE CRACKED AT WELD. MFG CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED OF SITUATION AND PROVIDED PHOTOS. POSSIBLE DUE TO INCORRECT WELD PROCESS. 
- [SDR 2014FA0000323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000323), Apr 11, 2014: MOUNT. BROKEN. THE NLG DID NOT FULLY EXTEND AND CENTER DURING DOWN EXTENSION. ENGINE MOUNT IS BROKEN IN THE AREA, TO BE INSPECTED.. THE ENGINE MOUNT HAS AN INITIAL INSPECTION 
- [SDR 2014FA0000241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000241), Apr 7, 2014: HORN. MISINSTALLED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED LATERAL PLAY IN THE ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN REMOVED AND FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE HO
- [SDR 2014FA0000242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000242), Apr 7, 2014: HORN. MISINSTALLED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED LATERAL PLAY IN THE ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN WAS REMOVED AND FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT TH
- [SDR K5SR201404042365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K5SR201404042365), Mar 25, 2014: MAGNETO. FAILED. AT CRUISE POWER, ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND MISSED. RETURN TO DEPARTURE AND FOUND RT MAGNETO TO BE THE PROBLEM. MAGNETO WAS INSTALLED NEW IN THE ACFT ON 01/28/2014. T
- [SDR C41R201402170001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C41R201402170001), Feb 24, 2014: COUPLING. LOOSE. AFTER FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED OIL DRIPPING FROM ENGINE ASSEMBLY. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, OIL PRESSURE SWITCH SENDING UNIT LINE WAS FOUND INSTALLED FINGER TIG
- [SDR 2014FA0000237](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000237), Nov 6, 2013: PISTON RING. BROKEN. DURING IFR FLIGHT, VMC ON TOP, IMC BELOW, NORMAL CRUISE, EXPERIENCED DECLINING AND FLUCTUATING OIL PRESSURE ABOUT TWO HOURS AFTER TAKEOFF. NORMAL CRUISE OP IS A
- [SDR C41R201307160001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C41R201307160001), Jul 12, 2013: TIMER. FAILED. OWNER REPORTED INOPERATIVE WING DE-ICE BOOTS. FOUND LOWER VACUUM PUMP COUPLING SHEARED AND BOTH DEICE SOLENOID VALVES SEIZED IN CLOSED POSITION. DURING RUN UP P
- [SDR CA130425003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130425003), Apr 25, 2013: MOUNT. CRACKED. (CAN) COMPLETING SB1103D, FOUND CRACK IN NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR MOUNT OF ENGINE MOUNT.
- [SDR CA130318026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130318026), Mar 18, 2013: DISPLAY. INTERMITTENT. (CAN) PILOT REPORTS ON APPROACH, MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY, MFD, FAILED WHEN PILOT CHANGED NAVIGATION MAP RANGE TO ZOOM IN ON ZONE. UNIT FROZE ON SCREEN AND REQUIR
- [SDR CA130425004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130425004), Mar 6, 2013: LANDING GEAR. MISINSTALLED. (CAN) - A/C LANDED WITH NOSE WHEEL STEERING HORN ASSY JAMMED IN ENGINE MOUNT TUBE CAUSING AIRCRAFT TO DEPART RUNWAY. IMPACT WITH SNOW BANK CAUSED FURTHER NOSE G
- [SDR 2012FA0000646](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000646), Sep 26, 2012: PROBE. SPLIT. WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING NO T.I.T. INDICATION, THE T.I.T. PROBE WAS FOUND SPLIT OPEN AT THE END. PROBE, WAS REPLACED 6 MONTHS AND 21 HOURS AGO TO COMPLY WITH AD 20
- [SDR 2012FA0000480](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000480), Jun 4, 2012: LANDING GEAR. FAILED. SB 1103D WAS 212 HOURS OVERDUE WHEN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AFTER LANDING CAUSING SUBSTAINTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 2012FA0000318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000318), Apr 17, 2012: PUMP. LEAKING. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING FUEL FROM THE RELIEF VALVE GASKET. FUEL WAS ALSO FOUND IN THE UPPER DECK PRESSU
- [SDR 2012FA0000119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000119), Feb 6, 2012: BEARING. FAILED. THE BEARINGS IN THE ALTERNATOR FAILED CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR TO BE EXCESSIVELY NOISY. THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE SENT BACK TO MFG FOR TEARDOWN AND FURTHER EVALUATIO
- [SDR 2011FA0000680](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000680), Aug 25, 2011: BAFFLE. DAMAGED. OIL BAFFLE HAD 1 RIVET HEAD MISSING, NOTED THAT AROUND 3 OF THE 6 ATTACHING HOLES THAT CIRCULAR CRACKS WERE EMINATING FROM UNDER WASHER.
- [SDR CA110412005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110412005), Apr 5, 2011: HUB. CRACKED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR O/H. DURING LIQUID PENETRANT INSPECTION CRACK INDICATIONS WERE FOUND IN 2 OF THE HUB ARMS. THE HUB WAS SENT OUT FOR EDDY CURRENT IN
- [SDR 2011FA0000192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000192), Mar 22, 2011: TURBINE WHEEL. WORN. TURBOCHARGER WOULD NOT OBTAIN MANIFOLD PRESSURE AT CRITICAL ALTITUDE. TURBOCHARGER EXHIBITS NOTICEABLE RADIAL PLAY AND DRAGGING. THE COMPRESSOR OIL SEAL APPEARS
- [SDR 2011FA0000080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000080), Jan 25, 2011: PROBE. MISMANUFACTURED. NEW INSTALLATION OF EDM-930 DIGITAL ENGINE MONITOR AS PRIMARY REPLACEMENT OF ALL FACTORY INSTALLED ENGINE INSTRUMENTATION IAW STC SA01435SE. FOUND NEW PN 400509
- [SDR 2010FA0001267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001267), Dec 29, 2010: CLAMP. CRACKED. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE EXHAUST SYS, DURING THE ANNUAL INSP, IT WAS FOUND THE THE UPPER V-BAND CLAMP LOCATED ON THE TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE HAD CRACKED AND
- [SDR 2010FA0000233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000233), Mar 17, 2010: MAGNETO. SEIZED. DURING A POST MX RUNUP, THE ENG/ PROP CEASED TO ROTATE. THIS OCCURRED AT OR NEAR THE ENGINE IDLE SPEED SETTING (APPROX 850 RPM). INSPECTED ENG AND FOUND THE LT 
- [SDR 2010FA0000238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000238), Feb 19, 2010: TRANSDUCER. INTERMITTENT. STALL WARNING FAILS INTERMITTENT. UNIT WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR. UNIT WAS REINSTALLED AND FAILED ON FIRST FLIGHT. UNIT SHOWS SIGNS OF PREVIOUS REPAIR BUT
- [SDR 2010FA0000239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000239), Feb 19, 2010: COMPUTER. INTERMITTENT. STALL WARNING FAILS INTERMITTENT. UNIT WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR. UNIT WAS REINSTALLED AND FAILED ON FIRST FLIGHT. UNIT SHOWS SIGNS OF PREVIOUS REPAIR BUT
- [SDR 2010FA0000177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000177), Feb 5, 2010: BRACKET. BROKEN. DURING AN ANNUAL INSP, THE LT TURBO MOUNTING BRACKET (PN 07A19870) WAS FOUND BROKEN IN 2 PLACES. THE CAUSE WAS PROBABLY A COMBINATION OF HEAT AND VIBRATION.
- [SDR 2009FA0000627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000627), Jul 14, 2009: STARTER. FAILED. THE STARTER (P/N 149-NL) FAILED TO OPERATE. UPON INSPECTION FOUND THE MOTOR ASSY IS TWISTED ON THE FWD FRAME OF THE STARTER ASSY. THIS IS THE 4TH STARTER REPLAC
- [SDR 2009FA0000588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000588), Jun 29, 2009: STARTER. FAILED. A NEW STARTER WAS INSTALLED AND AFTER JUST A FEW FLIGHTS THE STARTER FAILED TO OPERATE. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE STARTER, FOUND THE REAR HSG OF THE STARTER (WHICH C
- [SDR CA080911001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080911001), Sep 8, 2008: SHROUD. LOOSE. (CAN) THE LWR AIRPUMP COOLING SHROUD ASSY, ALTHOUGH NOT LOOSE TO THE TOUCH, WAS ABLE TO ROTATE WITH A LIGHT TO MODERATE PUSH. THIS ROTATION ALLOWED THE AIR INLE
- [SDR 2008FA0000292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000292), Apr 23, 2008: CAM. WORN. BREAKER CAM WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS, 49.9 HOURS SINCE NEW. TIMING HAD CHANGED CONSIDERABLY AND AIRCRAFT DIFFICULT TO START.
- [SDR 2008FA0000293](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000293), Apr 23, 2008: CAM. WORN. BREAKER CAM WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS, 49.9 HOURS SINCE NEW. TIMING HAD CHANGED CONSIDERABLY AND AIRCRAFT DIFFICULT TO START.
- [SDR 2008FA0000294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000294), Apr 23, 2008: CAM. WORN. BREAKER CAM WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS, 49.9 HOURS SINCE NEW. TIMING HAD CHANGED CONSIDERABLY AND AIRCRAFT DIFFICULT TO START.

All 109: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tio-540-ae2a/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (29)

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 SE00825WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00825WI): Installation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [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 SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc
- [STC SE01436LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01436LA): Installation of Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft. Centri-lube Technologies LLC
- [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 SE04445AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04445AT): Installation of Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) S-1200 Series Magnetos (10-349290-1 and 10-349310-1) and associated hardware. Continental Motors Inc
- [STC SE09445SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09445SC): Installation of fuel injector nozzles. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists TIO-540 Series
- [STC SE7503SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7503SW): Installation of any or all parts listed on Airmotive Engineering Drawing List No. 852-1, Rev. 1, dated 10/4/88, or later FAA approved revision. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists TIO-540 Series
- [STC SE7668SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7668SW): Installation of parts listed on Drawing List 8810-3, Rev 6. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists TIO-540 Series
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists TIO-540 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 SE01211SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01211SE): Installation of the Merlyn Products Inc. turbocharger system. Merlyn Products Inc
- [STC SE02436AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02436AT): Installation of 200F series fuel pump assembly. Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLC
- [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 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 TIO-540 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 TIO-540 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 TIO-540 Series
- [STC SE244NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE244NE): Installation of Mattituck plasma flame sprayed cylinder barrels in Teledyne reciprocating engines. Mattituck Airbase, Inc. Lists TIO-540 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 TIO-540 Series
- [STC SE128NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE128NE): Use of AMS/OIL 15W 50 synthetic piston aircraft oil in Avco engines. AMS/OIL. Lists TIO-540 Series
- [STC SA01436DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01436DE) (historical): Installation of Firewall Forward Technologies, LLC modified camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC

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