The U.S. aircraft register, updated daily
Engines · piston (reciprocating) · data as of October 8, 2026

Lycoming IO-360 series

8,560 aircraft on the U.S. register carry a Lycoming IO-360 series engine, rated at about 180 horsepower. The Mooney M-20 is the model most often fitted with it (2,663 aircraft). The aircraft carrying it were built between 1963 and 2026.

The FAA records engines by code, usually at the level of a series ("O-320 series") rather than the exact variant; this page gathers every FAA code that reads as Lycoming IO-360 series (4 codes). FAA spellings: I0360 SER A&C · I0360 SER · I0-360 SER · IO-360 SERIES.

When the aircraft were built by decade

By decade built, as a table
aircraft
19201
19303
194016
19508
19601,920
19702,797
1980600
19901,065
2000935
2010101
202053

What the FAA has certified, ordered and been told about the Lycoming IO-360 series the component layer

The design is held under 1 type certificate (1E10, held by Lycoming Engines). The FAA has issued 42 airworthiness directives (orders that owners must comply with) that name this engine series. Operators and repair shops have filed 39 failure reports with the FAA since 1995, 7 of them in the last ten years.

FAA orders 42 airworthiness directives · newest first

2026-04-082026-04-11 · Engine (Reciprocating) · engine
2024-12-052024-21-02 · Engine (Reciprocating) · engine
2022-08-152022-16-03 · Engine (RECIPROCATING) · engine
2021-01-152020-25-12 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section · engine
2015-11-032015-19-07 · Fuel injector fuel lines · engine
2012-10-242012-19-01 · Crankshafts · engine

All orders naming the Lycoming IO-360 series

Failure reports 39 since · what operators and shops told the FAA

0124596010716125
Failure reports by year, as a table
reports
961
972
981
992
001
015
021
032
044
052
072
083
093
112
141
161
171
221
232
241
251

Parts most often reported as the reports name them

Door3Actuator2Spinner2Alternator1Bellcrank1Buss Tie1Contactor1Cowling1Cylinder Head1Fuel Control1
Parts most reported, as a table
reports
Door3
Actuator2
Spinner2
Alternator1
Bellcrank1
Buss Tie1
Contactor1
Cowling1
Cylinder Head1
Fuel Control1

Latest reports

2025-04-11Impulse Coupling: failed
2024-06-18Mount: cracked
2023-10-11Powerpack: defective
2023-05-12Cowling: damaged
2022-01-21Actuator: used

Certificates and bulletins

1E10Type certificate held by Lycoming Engines · 89 models listed · revised May 4, 2020

Safety bulletins 12 · advice, not orders

2019-05-02NE-19-08 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders
2016-05-13NE-08-32R1 · Propeller Governor Idler Gear Shaft Set Screw
2014-03-24NE-14-13 · Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs
2012-11-21NE-13-06 · Pushrod Shroud Spring Retainers, Engine Components Part No. AEL14995, for Lycoming Engines 320,...
2011-03-31NE-08-26R3 · Magneto/Distributor

Sources: the FAA's type certificate data sheets, airworthiness directives, supplemental type certificates, special conditions and special airworthiness information bulletins (Dynamic Regulatory System), and the FAA's service difficulty reports. A failure report is what an operator or repair station chose to file; the counts show reporting as much as reliability, and larger and commercial fleets report more. How the systems are grouped.

Connections how this engine series links to the rest of the register

Fitted to
Where they are
Biggest operators
Airworthiness

The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/engine/lycoming-io-360-series.json.

Aircraft newest certificates first · 8,560

Tail no.Maker and modelGroupOwner and baseCertificateRegisteredStatus
N52CL Piper
PA-28R-200
Fixed-wing, single engine Dannebrog Air LLC
Grand Island, Nebraska
Standard 2020-10-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N18974 Beech
C24R
Fixed-wing, single engine Carbon County Oncology Management INC
Auburn, Pennsylvania
Standard 2020-10-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N917X Polson Steven
SPORTSMAN GS-2
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Colorado
Experimental 2020-10-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1140L Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2020-10-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1238X Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine Aljo Aircraft CORP
Arroyo Grande, California
Standard 2020-10-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N322TL Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Virginia
Standard 2020-10-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N38256 Piper
PA-28R-201
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
New York
Standard 2020-10-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4566H Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2020-10-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5674K Beech
D95A
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Cmt Properties LLC
Laurel, Mississippi
Standard 2020-10-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9146Q Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Emery J Chang MD LLC
Lakeview, Oregon
Standard 2020-10-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N20PW Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Wingnuts Aviation INC
Franklin, Indiana
Standard 2020-10-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3526X Mooney
M20F
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Washington
Standard 2020-10-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N62273 Hughes
269A
Rotorcraft Co-owned owner
Oklahoma
Standard 2020-10-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6669U Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Colorado
Standard 2020-10-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1250J Aero Commander
112
Fixed-wing, single engine Franchise Aviation LLC
Sparta, New Jersey
Standard 2020-10-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N531AA Piper
PA-28RT-201
Fixed-wing, single engine Airsmart Aviation Academy LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
Standard 2020-10-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N95KS Aviat Inc
A-1
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Idaho
Standard 2020-10-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N137DM Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Pennsylvania
Standard 2020-10-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N749JF John F Frazee
VANS ACFT RV-7
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
New York
Experimental 2020-10-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N642DG Mooney
M20F
Fixed-wing, single engine Tubular Products of Texas INC
Tomball, Texas
Standard 2020-10-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6899V Mooney
M20F
Fixed-wing, single engine Romo 2.0 LLC
Lander, Wyoming
Standard 2020-10-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N79835 Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
District of Columbia
Standard 2020-10-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8DU Lewis/Urmston
RV 4 200
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Experimental 2020-10-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N96EV Pickering John R
RV6-A
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Washington
Experimental 2020-10-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N987EG Piper
PA-28R-200
Fixed-wing, single engine Pensacola Navy Flying Club INC
Pensacola, Florida
Standard 2020-10-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75DF Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Tennessee
Standard 2020-10-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2014G Beech
C24R
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Wisconsin
Standard 2020-10-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N43474 Piper
PA-28R-200
Fixed-wing, single engine Mudhen Aviation LLC
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Standard 2020-10-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7431V Mooney
M20F
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2020-10-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N81898 Piper
PA-28RT-201
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Wyoming
Standard 2020-10-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N462SP Cessna
172S
Fixed-wing, single engine Gulf Coast Aviation LLC
New Orleans, Louisiana
Standard 2020-10-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N96827 Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Idaho
Standard 2020-10-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N612RT Carter Ted J
VANS RV-8
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
North Dakota
Experimental 2020-09-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6871J Piper
PA-28R-200
Fixed-wing, single engine Ryan Air Ventures LLC
Auburn, Georgia
Standard 2020-09-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N727JB Brandt J C
Q-2
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Oklahoma
Experimental 2020-09-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2796W Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
California
Standard 2020-09-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4905J Piper
PA-28R-180
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Nevada
Standard 2020-09-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7624J Piper
PA-28R-180
Fixed-wing, single engine Briggano LLC
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Standard 2020-09-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2145M Piper
PA-28R-201
Fixed-wing, single engine Hanscom Afb Aero Club
Hanscom Afb, Massachusetts
Standard 2020-09-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N201DB Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2020-09-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5510Q Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine N407Ml LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
Standard 2020-09-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6852F Piper
PA-28-181
Fixed-wing, single engine Blue Sky Flying Club LLC
Granger, Iowa
Standard 2020-09-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7429V Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Missouri
Standard 2020-09-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N150PT Diamond Aircraft
DA 40
Electric airplane Alchin Aviation LLC
Durand, Michigan
Standard 2020-09-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3327M Piper
PA-28R-201
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2020-09-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N33863 Piper
PA-28R-200
Fixed-wing, single engine N318Bm LLC
Monroe, Louisiana
Standard 2020-09-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3886H Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2020-09-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N617MZ Ziermann Marlin R
RV8
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Minnesota
Experimental 2020-09-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N862HL Mooney
M20F
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Texas
Standard 2020-09-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4184M Piper
PA-28R-201
Fixed-wing, single engine G&M Aircraft INC
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Standard 2020-09-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N595SP Cessna
172S
Fixed-wing, single engine School of Missionary Aviation Technology
Ionia, Michigan
Standard 2020-09-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5138M Beech
C24R
Fixed-wing, single engine Dl Squared LLC
Fulton, Missouri
Standard 2020-09-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N212MZ Mooney
M20F
Fixed-wing, single engine International Air Services INC Trustee
Carson City, Nevada
Standard 2020-09-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N520CA Rockwell International
112TCA
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Oregon
Standard 2020-09-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N212SC Mooney
M20F
Fixed-wing, single engine Davies Charles C
Lovettsville, Virginia
Standard 2020-09-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6686R Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Nebraska
Standard 2020-09-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9253V Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Georgia
Standard 2020-09-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N67LG Mooney
M20F
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2020-09-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9560M Mooney
M20F
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
California
Standard 2020-09-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7000X Piper
PA-28R-200
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Massachusetts
Standard 2020-09-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N101GL Great Lakes
2T-1A-2
Fixed-wing, single engine Associated Aircraft LLC
San Diego, California
Standard 2020-09-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1278J Rockwell International
112A
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Puerto Rico
Standard 2020-09-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1337W Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine Triple Tree Aerodrome INC
Woodruff, South Carolina
Standard 2020-09-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2064T Piper
PA-28R-200
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Washington
Standard 2020-09-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N835SK Kohler Sigurd
KOHLER MUSTANG M-II
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
California
Experimental 2020-09-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9208M Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
California
Standard 2020-09-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5763Q Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine Mach 1 Air Services LLC
Los Angeles, California
Standard 2020-09-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4984S Piper
PA-28R-200
Fixed-wing, single engine Linair LLC
Lewes, Delaware
Standard 2020-09-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N89HR Cirrus Design Corp
SR20
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
New York
Standard 2020-09-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9968F Cessna
172R
Fixed-wing, single engine Southeast Aircraft Leasing LLC
Jacksonville, Florida
Standard 2020-09-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N201HY Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Massachusetts
Standard 2020-08-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N201ZY Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Flight Associates INC
Malabar, Florida
Standard 2020-08-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N205PL Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Maryland
Standard 2020-08-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N47498 Piper
PA-28R-201
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Maryland
Standard 2020-08-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5325U Piper
PA-28R-201
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
New York
Standard 2020-08-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N55677 Piper
PA-28R-200
Fixed-wing, single engine Arrow II Aviation LLC
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Standard 2020-08-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N201WN Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2020-08-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3547F Cessna
172S
Fixed-wing, single engine Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
Standard 2020-08-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N402PE Cessna
172R
Fixed-wing, single engine Diegos Pet Rescue LLC
Orlando, Florida
Standard 2020-08-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N41912 Cessna
172R
Fixed-wing, single engine Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
Standard 2020-08-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N92LC Cessna
172R
Fixed-wing, single engine Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
Standard 2020-08-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9516J Cessna
172R
Fixed-wing, single engine Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
Standard 2020-08-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N201PQ Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Blue Steel Ventures LLC
Wilmington, North Carolina
Standard 2020-08-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4951T Piper
PA-28R-200
Fixed-wing, single engine Volaero Aviation LLC
Valdosta, Georgia
Standard 2020-08-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N826SP Cessna
172S
Fixed-wing, single engine Galaxy Aviation LLC
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Standard 2020-08-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N29SD Piper
PA-28R-180
Fixed-wing, single engine Withheld at owner's request
Standard 2020-08-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N79363 Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2020-08-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N49BC Caravas Robert Myron
STP STRSTR TOO SA300
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Idaho
Experimental 2020-08-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1089J Aero Commander
112
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
California
Standard 2020-08-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4422X Piper
PA-28R-200
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Alabama
Standard 2020-08-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3PS Consolidated Aeronautics Inc.
LAKE LA-4-200
Fixed-wing, single engine Aom Aircraft LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
Standard 2020-08-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N40004 Piper
PA-28R-201
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Wisconsin
Standard 2020-08-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1108J Aero Commander
112
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Massachusetts
Standard 2020-08-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N22JF Sicheneder Frank J
PITTS S1S
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Virginia
Experimental 2020-08-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N434RJ Piper
PA-28R-200
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Massachusetts
Standard 2020-08-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3201L Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Florida
Standard 2020-08-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3247F Mooney
M20E
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Ohio
Standard 2020-08-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1101G Mooney
M20J
Fixed-wing, single engine Withheld at owner's request
Standard 2020-08-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N113WY Piper
PA-28R-200
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Georgia
Standard 2020-08-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N123TV Diamond Aircraft
DA 40
Electric airplane In Flight Aircraft LLC
Howell, Michigan
Standard 2020-08-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
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Source: FAA Civil Aviation Registry, Releasable Aircraft Database (the engine reference table and each aircraft's engine code), October 8, 2026. Horsepower and thrust are the FAA's figures for the series, not for a particular aircraft.