# Superior IO-320 series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 59267
- Manufacturer (registry): SUPERIOR
- Model: IO-320 SERIES
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 160 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS 1E12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1E12) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Lycoming Engines
- Installed in: 6 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/superior-io-320-series

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

## 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 2022-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-16-03): Engine (RECIPROCATING) · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-F and 236 more. Effective Aug 15, 2022
- [AD 2017-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 93 more. Effective Aug 15, 2017
- [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 2012-03-06](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 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 2009-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-26-12): Cylinder assemblies · Engine Components Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies, AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B and 264 more. Effective Feb 4, 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 2007-04-19 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-04-19-R1): SAP cylinder assemblies · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 314 more. Effective May 7, 2007
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [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 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 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998
- [AD 98-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-02-08): Crankshaft · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 216 more. Effective Mar 30, 1998
- [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 96-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-23-03): High pressure fuel pumps · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 174 more. Effective Dec 23, 1996
- [AD 96-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-10): Oil pump · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2A and 334 more. Effective Jul 15, 1996
- [AD 95-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-02): Aviation Gasoline · Lycoming Engines IO-320-B1A, IO-320-B1B, IO-320-B1C and 182 more. Effective Jan 24, 1996
- [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 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991
- [AD 87-10-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-10-06-R1): Rocker Arm Assembly · Lycoming Engines IO-360-B4, IVO-360-A1A, O-340-A1A and 243 more. Effective Sep 1, 1989
- [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980
- [AD 79-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-04-05): Regulator Diaphragm Stem Assembly · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B and 215 more. Effective Sep 26, 1979
- [AD 78-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-10): Center Body Bellows Seal Assembly · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-E1A, AEIO-320-E1B and 218 more. Effective Nov 7, 1978
- [AD 75-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-08-09): Oil Pump Drive Shaft · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6, AEIO-360-A1C and 365 more. Effective Aug 18, 1977
- [AD 73-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-23-01): Piston Pin Assembly · Lycoming Engines AIO-360-A1A, AIO-360-A1B, AIO-360-A2A and 215 more. Effective Jan 13, 1977
- [AD 75-09-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-09-15): Fuel Starvation To The Engine · Lycoming Engines AIO-320-A1A, AIO-320-A1B, AIO-320-A2A and 130 more. Effective Apr 30, 1975
- [AD 73-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-10-02): Bendix Fuel Injectors · Bendix Fuel Injectors, AIO-320-A1A, AIO-320-A1B and 88 more. Effective May 16, 1973
- [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969
- [AD 67-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-22-06): Fuel Injectors · Lycoming Engines HIO-360-A1A, HIO-360-B1A, HIO-360-B1B and 28 more. Effective Aug 9, 1967
- [AD 65-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-03-03): Crankshaft Flange · Lycoming Engines IO-320-B1A. Effective Aug 5, 1967
- [AD 66-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-20-04): Oil Filter Adapter Gasket · Lycoming Engines IO-320-A1A, IO-320-A2A, IO-320-B1A and 121 more. Effective Aug 27, 1966
- [AD 64-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-16-05): AC Pumps · Lycoming Engines HIO-360-B1A, HIO-360-B1B, IO-320-B1A and 86 more. Effective Jul 10, 1964

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 2008-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-19-05) (historical): Parallel Valve'' reciprocating engines · Engine Components Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies, AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B and 262 more. Effective Oct 20, 2008
- [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 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 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
- [AD 81-18-04 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-18-04-R2) (historical): Engine Oil Pump Driven Impeller and Shaft · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 376 more. Effective Jun 7, 1982

## Information bulletins (advisory) (10)

- [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-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-06): Pushrod Shroud Spring Retainers, Engine Components Part No. AEL14995, for Lycoming Engines 320, 360, and 540 Series Engines. Issued Nov 21, 2012
- [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
- [SAIB NE-05-89](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-89): . Issued Sep 30, 2005
- [SAIB NE-05-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-40): . Issued Mar 18, 2005
- [SAIB NE-01-22](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-01-22): . Issued May 11, 2001

## Registered aircraft (6)

- [N131PF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131PF): [Fontaine Peter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FONTAINE%20PETER), [Fletcher, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Fletcher), built 2023, S/N 106
- [N200TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N200TB): [S&U Property Investments LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/S%26U%20PROPERTY%20INVESTMENTS%20LLC), [Wellington, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Wellington), built 2023, S/N 200TB
- [N515AJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N515AJ): [Dantonio Alfred](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANTONIO%20ALFRED), [Tallahassee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tallahassee), built 2025, S/N 04200096
- [N677AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N677AT): [Argentieri Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARGENTIERI%20THOMAS), [Yardley, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Yardley), built 2023, S/N 91986
- [N787DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N787DH): [Hodge Stephen E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODGE%20STEPHEN%20E), [Tipp City, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Tipp%20City), built 2017, S/N 91514
- [N787SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N787SD): [Dornberger Eric A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORNBERGER%20ERIC%20A), [Aurora, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Aurora), built 2016, S/N 91472

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## Service difficulty reports (39)

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

- [SDR 2026FA0000200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000200), Jun 30, 2025: IMPULSE COUPLING. DESTROYED. PILOT REPORT OF HEARING A BANG AT STARTUP. WHILE BRINGING THE PLANE TO THE MAINTENANCE SHOP ACROSS THE AIRFIELD, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FR
- [SDR 2024FA0000231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000231), Dec 9, 2023: HOSE CONNECTOR. DISCONNECTED. BRASS 1/4" HOSE COUPLING CAME DISCONNECTED INSIDE THE COCKPIT WHERE THE PITOT LINE ENTERS THE CABIN. THIS RESULTED IN A LOSS OF INDICATED AIRSPEED DURING CRUISE
- [SDR 2022FA0000663](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000663), Nov 2, 2022: BEARING. WORN. CROSSMEMBER ON P/N M3819 COMES LOOSE CAUSING BRUSH WEAR THAT BREAKS TAB ON P/N K3975 TAN.
- [SDR 2022FA0000631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000631), Feb 24, 2022: CARBURETOR. LEAKING. MARVEL-SCHEBLER CARBURATOR WAS REMOVED DO TO SIGNS OF FUEL LEAKING AROUND CARB BOWL HALFS AND THROTTLE BODY. COMPLIED WITH SB 366C TOTAL TIME OF CARB. SINCE OVE
- [SDR 2016FA0000467](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000467), Oct 3, 2016: CARBURETOR. LOOSE. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION NOTICED DARK STAIN BETWEEN FLOAT BOWL AND TOP OF CARB (BUT NO FUEL STAIN). WIGGLED AIR BOX AND DISCOVERED THE FLOAT BOWL WAS LOOSE EVEN
- [SDR 2016FA0000023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000023), Jan 18, 2016: RECEIVER. MALFUNCTIONED. AIRCRAFT IS CONFIGURED WITH AN IFR CERTIFIED GTN-750 GPS COUPLED TO AN E2000 PFD/MFD AS THE PRIMARY FLIGHT INSTRUMENTATION DISPLAYS. THE PILOT WAS ALSO UTILIZIN
- [SDR 2011FA0000228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000228), Apr 6, 2011: SPAR. CORRODED. CORROSION LOCATED ON RT WING SPAR AFT SIDE, WS 59-61, AT FUEL TANK FLEXIBLE ACCESS.
- [SDR 2010FA0001125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001125), Oct 6, 2010: DIODE. BROKEN. MASTER SWITCH TURNED ON TO START ENGINE FOR FLT RESULTING IN VISIBLE SMOKE & ODOR IN CABIN. RETURNED TO HANGAR & FOUND IMPROPER RESPONSE & FUNCTION OF MASTER SW
- [SDR 2010FA0000195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000195), Mar 2, 2010: CAPACITOR. LEAKING. NAVIGATION RECEIVER BECAME INOPERATIVE AFTER THE BELOW LISTED COMPONENT LEAKED ELECTROLYTE ON TO THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD.
- [SDR 2007FA0000989](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000989), Nov 6, 2007: LANDING GEAR. WORN. PART (A) OF AD 77-13-21 REQUIRES INSPECTION OF LANDING GEAR EVERY 1000 HRS IAW SL 782. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A COLLAPSED RT MLG FOLLOWING A SCENARIO THAT IS IDEN
- [SDR 2006FA0000146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000146), Jan 19, 2006: SKIN. BENT. DURING INSP OF HORIZ STAB, FWD SPAR AND CTR SECTION SKIN WAS FOUND BENT, DISTORTED AT CENTER LIGHTENING HOLE. SKIN AND SPAR BOTH SHOWED SIGNS OF WRINKLING AND D
- [SDR 2005FA0001519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001519), Nov 1, 2005: COMMUTATOR. DESTROYED. A SEGMENT OF THE COMMUTATOR CAME OFF DURING STARTING, COMPLETELY DISTROYING THE BRUSES AND THE INSIDE OF THE STARTER. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0001437](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001437), Oct 17, 2005: STUD. COLLAPSED. THE STUD SPRINGS ARE COLLAPSING UPON INSTALLATION. SUSPECT POOR HEAT-TREATING OF THE SPRINGS. NOTICED EXCESSIVE CHAFFING (SMOKING) FROM THE ENGINE COWLING SINCE
- [SDR 2005FA0001260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001260), Aug 22, 2005: B-NUT. LOOSE. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LINE B-NUT AT GEAR CASE LOST TORQUE AND THE ENGINE LOST ALL OIL. LACK OF LUBRICATION CAUSED FAILURE OF THE NR2 CONNECTING ROD BEARING. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000038), Nov 2, 2004: BOLT. IMPROPER PART. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT ONE OF THE NAS BOLTS HOLDING THE IB END OF THE LANDING GEAR WAS TOO SHORT AND DID NOT GO ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE NAS
- [SDR 2004FA0000614](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000614), Mar 26, 2004: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 2004FA0000395](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000395), Mar 18, 2004: SERVO. INOPERATIVE. FUEL MIXTURE CONTROL ARM WILL NOT ROTATE TO (IDLE CUT-OFF) POSITION.
- [SDR 2004FA0000287](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000287), Feb 19, 2004: CONTROL WHEEL. CRACKED. A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE CO-PILOT CONTROL WHEEL WHEN IT WAS REMOVED. THE BOTTOM OF THE WHEEL FROM FRONT TO REAR THROUGH THE PIN HOLE. THIS CRACK IS NOT VISABLE 
- [SDR BAQA091185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091185), Nov 18, 2003: BLADE. INOPERATIVE. FAN BLADES CAME OFF. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR 2003FA0000965](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000965), Aug 23, 2003: SEAT FRAME. BROKEN. 2 SEAT BACK SUPPORT STRAPS BROKE ON HARD LANDING (G-METER REUD 9G) UPPER STRAP WAS A NEW BREAK AT WELD CENTER STRAP BROKE AT REPAIR WELD FROM PREVIOUS BREAK. CF
- [SDR 2004FA0000613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000613), Jun 30, 2003: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON THE PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TO
- [SDR 2004FA0000616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000616), Jun 30, 2003: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 2003FA0000523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000523), May 21, 2003: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. CYLINDER HEAD FOUND CRACKED FROM UPPER TO LOWER SPARK PLUG HOLES. BEING FOWARDED FOR MECHANIC AS FAX NUMBER DOES NOT WORK AT AFS-640. POC J. SHAPIRO 201-556-660
- [SDR 2004FA0000611](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000611), Jan 17, 2003: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 2004FA0000624](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000624), Jan 17, 2003: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 2004FA0000609](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000609), Nov 15, 2002: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA 30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR
- [SDR 2004FA0000615](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000615), Sep 19, 2002: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30/39 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR 
- [SDR 2002FA0001093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001093), Jul 1, 2002: POINTS. BURNED. DURING ENGINE RUN AND MAGNETO CHECK, MAGNETO WOULD RUN. FOUND POINTS BURNED, PITTED AND WORN. TOTAL HOURS ON ITEM: 195.0, REPLACED BREAKER POINTS. (SW1520021091
- [SDR 2002FA0001094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001094), Jul 1, 2002: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE 
- [SDR 2002FA0001095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001095), Jul 1, 2002: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE 
- [SDR 2002FA0001096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001096), Mar 25, 2002: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION STABILATOR WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THIS IS DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS ON OTHER PA24 AND PA30 AIRCRAFT WITH STABILATOR TORQUE 
- [SDR 2002FA0000235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000235), Sep 25, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. WING MAIN SPAR, TOP OF SPAR OUTBOARD OF STRUT FITTING.
- [SDR 2001FA0000225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000225), Jul 17, 2001: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. UPON A POSTFLIGHT INSPECTION, THE PROPELLER SPINNER BULKHEAD AND SPINNER ASSEMBLY WERE DISCOVERED CRACKED. THE CORNER PORTION OF THE BULKHEAD WAS COMPLETELY RIP
- [SDR 2002FA0000245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000245), Jun 30, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. AIRFRAME TOTAL TIME 3161 DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD INSTRUCTIONS. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT WING REAR SPAR HAD AN 8 INCHES 
- [SDR 2001FA0000123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000123), Jun 29, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION OF RIGHT WING, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE AFT SIDE OF THE FORWARD WOOD SPAR, 79 INCHES OUTBOARD FROM THE BUTT RIB. THE 5 INCH LONG, HORIZONTAL C
- [SDR 2001FA0000112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000112), Jun 27, 2001: BOLT. BROKEN. THE AN3-10A BOLT, HOLDING THE MAIN GEAR SPRING ATTACH BRACKET ON TO THE STRUT HOUSING, BROKE. IT CAUSED THE BRACKET TO JAM AGAINST THE GEAR FORWARD ATTACH FITTI
- [SDR 2002FA0000250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000250), Jan 25, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. WOODEN SPARS, NAILS OUT OF LEADING EDGE RIBS, WOODEN SPACERS WERE LEFT OUT OF FIRST FOUR INBOARD LEADING EDGE RIBS. LEADING EDGE LOOSE, NAILS LOOSE. HAD BEEN PA
- [SDR 20010222CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010222CW006), Jan 10, 2001: TUBE. BROKEN. FLAP ROD BROKE JUST BELOW UPPER BALL JOINT CAUSING FLAP TO RETRACT ON LANDING. THIS PART IS .3125 X .058 6061 T6 ALUMINUM TUBING AND APPEARS TO BE WEAK AFTER TH
- [SDR AU000237](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000237), Apr 2, 2000: PIPE. LEAKING. (AUS) RIGHT FUEL FLOW LINE LOCATED AT BACK OF INSTRUMENT INADEQUATELY FLARED. FUEL LEAKING.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (44)

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 SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE00825WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00825WI): Installation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines. B & C Specialty Products Inc. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE01954SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01954SE): Installation of engine crankcase seal. Ly-Con Rebuilding Company. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE02352CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02352CH): Installation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assembly. Challenger Aviation Products Inc. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [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. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE2452CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2452CE): Installation of B&C Specialty Products lightweight (10.2 pounds) engine starter PN BC315-100-1(12 volt) or PN BC315-100-3(24 volt) on engines with ring gears having 122 teeth and PN BC315-100-2 (12 volt) or PN BC315-100-4 (24 volt) on engines with ring gears having 149 teeth. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE14WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE14WE): Installation of one Rajay Turbocharger P/N RJ 0325, RJ 0326, RJ 0326-1, or RJ 0326-2. TALCO Aviation. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [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. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE8628SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8628SW): Installation of oil nozzles for lubrication of cam and filters. Cygnet Aerospace Corp. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE09445SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09445SC): Installation of fuel injector nozzles. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SE03215CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03215CH): STC for the conversion of Lycoming O-320-A, B, C, D, E; IO-320-A, B, C, D, E, F; AIO-320-A, B; AEIO-320-D, E to increase engine displacement to 340 cubic inches by installation of a crankshaft with a longer stroke. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE1339SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1339SW): Modify pistons to Drawings 11007 and 11015; piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists IO-320-B1A
- [STC SE4408SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4408SW): Miscellaneous engine cylinder replacement parts. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE00218NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00218NY): Replacement of Lycoming starter with SKY-TEC 12 volt starter installed. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [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. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE00357NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00357NY): Replacement of Lycoming starter with SKY-TEC 24-volt starter installed. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SE2901NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2901NM): Lycoming valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE02409AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02409AK): Installation of the Superior Air Parts Cold Air Induction System (CAIS). Wattum Aircraft Services. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE910SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE910SO): Installation of fuel line filters into the individual fuel injector lines in accordance with Beryl D Shannon Aviation Specialties, Inc. Installation Instruction BI 2505, approved September 17, 1976 or later FAA approved revisions. D'Shannon Products Ltd. Lists IO-320-B1A
- [STC SE00590DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00590DE): Installation of modified Lubricated Camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC. Lists IO-320-B1A
- [STC SE02555AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02555AT): Consolidated Fuel Systems 201F series fuel pump assembly on various Textron Lycoming engine models. Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLC. Lists IO-320-C1A
- [STC SE01524CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01524CH): Replace Slick 6000, 6100, 6200, 6300, 4000, 4100, 4200, and 4300 series magnetos and TCM/Bendix S6-20, S6-200, S6-1200, S-20, S-200, and S-1200 series magnetos with Champion Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASAR ) Model 4755 and 6755 bush kit ignition systems. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [STC SE524CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE524CH): Replace Slick 4000, 4100, 4200, and 4300 series magnetos and TCM/Bendix S-20, S-200, and S-1200 series magnetos with the Champion Limited Authority Spark Advance Regulator (LASAR ). Champion Aerospace LLC. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE859GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE859GL): Replacement of Bendix S4LN-20, -21, -1209, or -1227 model magnetos with Slick Model 4250 or 4251 magnetos. Champion Aerospace LLC. Lists IO-320-B1A
- [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE01930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01930NY): Installation of Casper Labs 90 degree oil filter housing adapter. Casper Labs Inc. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE1779NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1779NM): Installation of Precise Flight, Inc. Standby Vacuum System SVS III. Precise Flight Inc. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE5743NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5743NM): Intallation of adapter for externally mounted oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [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
- [STC SE00590LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00590LA): Installation of Nickson's cylinder barrels on Lycoming reciprocating engine models. Nickson's Machine Shop Inc. Lists IO-320-B Series
- [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation. Lists IO-320-A1A
- [STC SE8023SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8023SW): Installation and usage of AEROSHELL. Shell Development Co
- [STC SE7CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7CE): Modification of oil sump in accordance with Champion Drawing No. 7-1312F. American Champion Aircraft. Lists IO-320-E1A
- [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp
- [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
- [STC SE5924SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5924SW): Installation of stainless steel replacement exhaust studs on AVCO engines. Perrigo & Steele Aircraft Engr Company
- [STC SE244NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE244NE): Installation of Mattituck plasma flame sprayed cylinder barrels in Teledyne reciprocating engines. Mattituck Airbase, Inc
- [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
- [STC SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines. ProTec
- [STC SE128NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE128NE): Use of AMS/OIL 15W 50 synthetic piston aircraft oil in Avco engines. AMS/OIL

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