- Manufacturer (registry)
- LYCOMING
- Model
- TIO-540-AH1A
- Registry code
- 42003
- Installed in
- 89 registered aircraft
- Type
- Reciprocating
- Power
- 300 hp
- Data sheet
- TCDSE14EA
- Holder
- Lycoming Engines
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 17
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1991 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
See all 31 ADs
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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 ('42003'))
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Information bulletins that may apply · 5
Engine · Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A
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-09-04Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSAIB NE-06-32R1Reciprocating Engine - CrankshaftHistorical 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 ('42003'))
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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 ('42003'))
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Registered aircraft · 89
N1063CJim Johnson Nissan Inc · Bowling Green, KYN1066BWexhler David R Trustee · Carlsbad, CAN1066SOmll Investments LLC · Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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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 ('42003')
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SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42003')
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NTSB investigations · 7
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 5 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 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ERA20FA026Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32R · Paducah, KYThe pilot’s failure to fully seat the fuel selector in the proper tank position during the descent for landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32R · Block Island, RIThe pilot's use of an incorrect airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA11LA457Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Graham, NCThe individual's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent engine failure. Contributing the accident was the individual’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the engine failure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR10LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Dolan Springs, AZThe fuel flow divider inlet line nut coming loose during cruise flight, resulting in a fuel leak and in-flight fire. The root cause of the loose B-nut fitting could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane…NTSB DEN08CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301XTC · Taos, NMThe pilot's excessive airspeed during the approach and loss of control during the landing. Contributing factors were the mountain turbulence and the snowbank.NTSB NYC07IA199Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Alton, ILThe component manufacturer's inadequate fabrication of the transient voltage suppressor.NTSB MIA06CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32-301 · Key West, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear.
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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 ('42003')
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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 ('42003')
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FAA incident reports · 13
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20191031017419ANew Piper PA-32R-301T · Paducah, KYAircraft was destroyed during a forced landing, resulting from complete loss of engine power. During landing, the aircraft impacted a tree, removing the outer portion of left wing. Aircraft came to rest in a wooded area next to railroad tracks. A substantial…Accident 20171001016599APiper PA-32R-301T · Block Island, RIOn October 1, 2017, about 1300 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-301T, N1054S, owned by ^richard faherty^ and operated by ^thomas pepe,^ sustained substantial damage upon impact with the ground following contact with fence while attempting a go-around for…Incident 20120412007319IPiper PA-32R-301T · Birmingham, ALOn April 12, 2012, N3092J, a Piper PA32R-301T, landed on runway 6 at kbhm at approximately 2000 local. After touchdown and landing rollout, the airman stated that as he was exiting the runway at H3 taxiway, the aircraft veered to the left and the landing gear…Incident 20111203027659IPiper PA-32R-301T · New Hudson, MIPIC set up for normal night landing on runway 26 at Y47, there was light drizzle at the time and the runway surface was damp. Due to power lines on final approach, final was flown slightly high. Aircraft touched down normally and normal braking was used. As…Accident 20110816022699APiper PA-32R-301T · Graham, NCAircraft was allegedly stolen and flown from horace williams airport (igx), chapel hill, NC. It was flown by a person with an expired student pilot certificate for approximately two hours and crashed in the woods near Graham, NC.Incident 20100919046299IPiper Aircr PA-32R-301T · Pottstown, PALanded on runway 28, turned on taxiway. Saw skunk and turn left to avoid skunk. Ran off taxiway to the left. Nose landing gear colapsed when it hit storm drain about 15 feet of taxiway.Incident 20100311036029IPiper Aircr PA-32R-301T · Houma, LAStudent pilot landed with gear up. Forgot to lower gear.Accident 20100204027479APiper Aircr PA-32R-301T · Kingman, AZPilot[privacy data omitted] of Piper PA-32R-301T, N1060X, was enroute from st. george, Utah to Kingman, Arizona. While cruising at 9,500 feet pilot detected strong fuel odor and made an emergency landing on a dry lake located 20 miles northwest of Kingman,…Incident 20080930855619IPiper PA32R301T · Charleston, SCAircraft was on runway 22/04 with all three landing gears in the up position. Examined the aircraft condition and noted that the landing gear selector was in the down position. A retract test on the landing gearsystem was performed and it operated normally,…Incident 20080407832679IPiper PA32R301T · Shabbona, IL(-23) On 04/07/2008 Piper N3129B was approximately 20 miles west of aurora airport in aurora, Illinois when the engine "coughed for about 4-5 seconds, then quit." The pilot tried a restart which was unsuccessful. He landed on cemetery road approximately one…Accident 20080117009739APiper PA32301XTC · Angel Fire, NM(-23) At approximately 1625 MST on January 24, 2008, the pilot of N819C, a Piper PA-32-301XTC, aborted the landing roll midway down runway 35 at Angel Fire Airport (axx), Angel Fire, NM. As the aircraft departed, both main landing gear legs impacted the piled…Accident 20070815018269APiper PA32R301T · East Alton, IL(-23) On August 15, 2007 a Piper PA-32R-301T N3120T enroute from aurora municipal airport (karr) to spirit of st. louis (ksus) the pilot noticed smoke coming out from under the pilot's side instrument panel. Simultaneously, the circuit breaker popped and the…Accident 20060326003279APiper PA32301XTC · Key West, FL(-23) During landing with a 13 knot crosswind, the aircraft departed the north side of runway 9 and skidded to a halt approximately 300 feet from the runway surface. The nose landing gear collapsed during the event causing damage to the aircraft firewall.
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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 ('42003')
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WHERE engine_model_code IN ('42003')
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Service difficulty reports · 28
SDR 2023FA0000794Intake Valve · brokenENGINE LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF ROLL AND TAKE OFF WAS SAFELY ABORTED. FOUND NO COMPRESSION ON CYLINDER #6 AND DETERMINED THE ENTIRE INTAKE VALVE WAS MISSING. FOUND VALVE IN THREE PIECES IN INTAKE PLENUM. VALVE STEM TIP HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VALVE STEM AT THE KSDR SMTR20190508001Oil System · defectiveOIL COOLER RUPTURED DURING COLD ENGINE START. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED OIL PRESSURE EXPERIENCED BY THE OIL COOLER AT INITIAL COLD ENGINE START REACHED 425 PSI. ON A CALIBRATED TEST GAUGE TEE'D INTO THE OIL COOLER INLET LINE. RESEARCH DISCOVERED THE OIL COOLER SDR 2017FA0000237Diffuser · damagedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN DROPPED THE OIL ON THE AIRCRAFT AND CLOSED THE SUMP DRAIN. LEFT FOR THE EVENING. UPON RETURN, NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE SUMP DRAIN. REMOVED THE QUICK DRAIN AND FOUND A PIECE OF BROKEN SAFETY FROM A BOLT HEAD STU
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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 = 'TIO540AH1A' 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 = 'TIO540AH1A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
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STCs that may be installed · 28
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 SE00825WIInstallation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines.STC SE04349CHInstallation of SureFly electronic ignitionSTC SE01954SEInstallation of engine crankcase seal.
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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 ('42003')
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 ('42003')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (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.
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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 ('E14EA')
AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['TIO-540-AH1A'])) > 0
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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 ('E14EA')
AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['TIO-540-AH1A'])) > 0
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