Lycoming O-320 series
27,315 aircraft on the U.S. register carry a Lycoming O-320 series engine, rated at about 180 horsepower. The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the model most often fitted with it (9,462 aircraft). The aircraft carrying it were built between 1949 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 O-320 series (2 codes). FAA spellings: 0-320 SERIES · O-320 SERIES.
Fitted to model families
Model families, as a table
Cessna 172 Skyhawk · Piper PA-28 Cherokee, Warrior, Archer and Arrow · Piper PA-18 Super Cub · Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer and Colt · Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5 Traveler, Cheetah and Tiger · Bellanca 7 Citabria · Cessna 177 Cardinal · Piper PA-23 Apache and Aztec · Robinson R22 · Champion 7 Citabria and Champ
Where they are owner's state
Kind of aircraft
By kind, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Piston singles | 26,597 | 97% |
| Piston twins | 414 | 2% |
| Helicopters | 303 | 1% |
| Gliders | 1 | 0.0% |
What the FAA has certified, ordered and been told about the Lycoming O-320 series the component layer
The design is held under 1 type certificate (E-274, held by Lycoming Engines). The FAA has issued 29 airworthiness directives (orders that owners must comply with) that name this engine series. Operators and repair shops have filed 349 failure reports with the FAA since 1995, 19 of them in the last ten years.
FAA orders 29 airworthiness directives · newest first
Failure reports 349 since · what operators and shops told the FAA
Failure reports by year, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| 95 | 2 |
| 96 | 1 |
| 97 | 2 |
| 98 | 6 |
| 00 | 7 |
| 01 | 39 |
| 02 | 24 |
| 03 | 39 |
| 04 | 30 |
| 05 | 41 |
| 06 | 23 |
| 07 | 32 |
| 08 | 18 |
| 09 | 15 |
| 10 | 13 |
| 11 | 7 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 4 |
| 14 | 6 |
| 15 | 2 |
| 16 | 9 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 6 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 23 | 2 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 4 |
Parts most often reported as the reports name them
Parts most reported, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| Spar | 18 |
| Tube | 17 |
| Cylinder | 15 |
| Bulkhead | 9 |
| Alternator | 8 |
| Control Cable | 8 |
| Bolt | 7 |
| Carburetor | 7 |
| Fitting | 6 |
| Float | 6 |
Latest reports
Certificates and bulletins
Safety bulletins 17 · advice, not orders
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
- Cessna 172 Skyhawk 9,462 with this engine series
- Piper PA-28 Cherokee, Warrior, Archer and Arrow 6,844 with this engine series
- Piper PA-18 Super Cub 2,393 with this engine series
- Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer and Colt 1,660 with this engine series
- Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5 Traveler, Cheetah and Tiger 566 with this engine series
- Bellanca 7 Citabria 563 with this engine series
- Cessna 177 Cardinal 398 with this engine series
- Piper PA-23 Apache and Aztec 347 with this engine series
- Texas 2,351 of these aircraft
- California 2,123 of these aircraft
- Florida 2,077 of these aircraft
- Alaska 1,796 of these aircraft
- Washington 1,004 of these aircraft
- Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC 107 of these aircraft
- American Patrols INC 61 of these aircraft
- Paris Air INC 33 of these aircraft
- Civil Air Patrol INC 33 of these aircraft
- International Air Services INC Trustee 30 of these aircraft
- FAA orders naming the Lycoming O-320 series 29 airworthiness directives
- Failure reports on the Lycoming O-320 series 349 reports since 1995
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/engine/lycoming-o-320-series.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 27,315
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Group | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N52AT | Interstate S-1B2 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2014-06-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N728KG | Cessna 172N |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Capsed LLC Mojave, California |
Standard | 2014-06-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N80333 | Cessna 172M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2014-06-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9825G | Cessna 172L |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Kanawha Aviators LLC Bancroft, West Virginia |
Standard | 2014-06-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2144W | Piper PA-28-161 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2014-06-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5232W | Piper PA-28 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2014-06-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20029 | Cessna 172M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2014-06-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N41785 | Piper PA-28-151 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | On the Ball Aviation LLC Sloughhouse, California |
Standard | 2014-06-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4238Q | Cessna 172L |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Illinois |
Standard | 2014-06-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N51RB | Baumert CHARGER MA-5 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Colorado |
Experimental | 2014-06-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N80342 | Cessna 172M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Spanaflight LLC Puyallup, Washington |
Standard | 2014-06-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1805J | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Zero Five J Company INC Orlando, Florida |
Standard | 2014-06-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5131X | Champion 7GCAA |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2014-06-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64079 | Cessna 172P |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Portneuf Holdings LLC Chubbuck, Idaho |
Standard | 2014-06-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N737LY | Cessna 172N |
Fixed-wing, single engine | N8074E LLC Jackson, New Jersey |
Standard | 2014-06-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9623W | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2014-06-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9946Q | Cessna 172M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Horizon Aviation LLC Sinclair, Maine |
Standard | 2014-06-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1748T | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Illinois |
Standard | 2014-06-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N62660 | Cessna 172P |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2014-06-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N271J | Greene Jay R LONG EZ |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2014-06-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4214Q | Cessna 172L |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Mms Aircraft Leasing LLC Williamsburg, Virginia |
Standard | 2014-06-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5995U | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Sharp Aircraft LLC Mcminnville, Tennessee |
Standard | 2014-06-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N118PB | Scott A Markie JUNK YARD DOG |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Maine |
Experimental | 2014-05-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20940 | Cessna 172M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Cirrus Flight Operations INC Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Standard | 2014-05-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2849Z | Piper PA-22-160 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2014-05-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N63483 | Cessna 172P |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Eagle Sky Patrol INC Deadwood, South Dakota |
Standard | 2014-05-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7051Q | Cessna 172L |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Bright Flight Aviation INC Jacksonville, Florida |
Standard | 2014-05-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75093 | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2014-05-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7566R | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Illinois |
Standard | 2014-05-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N241KC | Piper PA-22-150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2014-05-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N40SP | Cessna 172P |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2014-05-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N158PT | Piper PA-28-161 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Pilot Training Center LLC Miami, Florida |
Standard | 2014-05-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1739J | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2014-05-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2299P | Piper PA-23 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2014-05-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2619P | Piper PA-22-150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2014-05-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3147Z | Piper PA-22-150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2014-05-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N32177 | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Ace Aircraft Leasing INC Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2014-05-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4682D | Cessna 172N |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2014-05-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5914V | Piper PA-28-161 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Luvsflying Flight Training LLC Staten Island, New York |
Standard | 2014-05-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8653Y | Piper PA-18-150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Morris Equipment LLC Yuma, Arizona |
Standard | 2014-05-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N95423 | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2014-05-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2271E | Cessna 172N |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner U.S. Virgin Islands |
Standard | 2014-05-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N54TL | Long Tony KELLY-D BI PLANE |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Oregon |
Experimental | 2014-05-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5787B | Acorn David S VANS RV-9A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Florida |
Experimental | 2014-05-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N13465 | Cessna 172M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Mach III Flying INC Platte City, Missouri |
Standard | 2014-05-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N141KR | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2014-05-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N397LJ | Piper PA-18-150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2014-05-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5285K | Cessna 172P |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2014-05-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N630TC | Cessna 172M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | N630Tc LLC Nashville, Tennessee |
Standard | 2014-05-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3670Z | Piper PA-22-160 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2014-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5452K | Cessna 172P |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Aviation Club LLC Sussex, New Jersey |
Standard | 2014-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8697V | Bellanca 7GCBC |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2014-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1134P | Piper PA-23 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC Palmer, Alaska |
Standard | 2014-05-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3366 | Piper PA-23-160 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC Palmer, Alaska |
Standard | 2014-05-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N725GA | Grumman American Avn. Corp. GA-7 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Co-owned owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2014-05-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8519Y | Piper PA-18-150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Aerial Sign North INC Lakewood, New Jersey |
Standard | 2014-05-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9411D | Piper PA-22-160 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner California |
Experimental | 2014-05-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20465 | Cessna 172M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | C Flyers INC Dyersville, Iowa |
Standard | 2014-05-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3696Z | Piper PA-18 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Maine |
Restricted | 2014-05-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4891J | Cessna 172N |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Harris Aircraft Leasing CO Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2014-05-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5YX | Cessna 172P |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Red Arrow Aviation LLC Santa Teresa, New Mexico |
Standard | 2014-05-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N269DB | Beifus Carl A RV-6A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Louisiana |
Experimental | 2014-05-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3201Z | Piper PA-22-150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2014-05-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N64056 | Cessna 172P |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Angel Aviation INC Peoria, Arizona |
Standard | 2014-05-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9448P | Piper PA-18-150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Mgh INC Aurora, Nebraska |
Restricted | 2014-05-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N95203 | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Neptune Aviation Services INC DBA Missoula, Montana |
Standard | 2014-05-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9728D | Piper PA-22-160 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Grizzly Skins of Alaska INC Wasilla, Alaska |
Standard | 2014-05-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N281CF | Piper PA-28-161 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Charlie Foxtrot CORP Colleyville, Texas |
Standard | 2014-05-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N781JB | Beech 19A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2014-05-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N83347 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Farrier Ken J Torrington, Wyoming |
Standard | 2014-05-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2865Q | Cessna 172L |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2014-05-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N73149 | Cessna 172M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Good Flight Aviation LLC Stockton, California |
Standard | 2014-05-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N733PY | Cessna 172N |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Rsa Flight Training LLC Morgantown, West Virginia |
Multiple | 2014-05-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7371D | Piper PA-18-150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2014-05-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N80238 | Cessna 172M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2014-05-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20405 | Cessna 172M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Buffalo Wings LLC Overland Park, Kansas |
Standard | 2014-05-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4007Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Missouri |
Restricted | 2014-05-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N46729 | Cessna 172K |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2014-05-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6732J | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | School of Missionary Aviation Technology Ionia, Michigan |
Standard | 2014-05-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N734VT | Cessna 172N |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Destination Aviation LLC Destin, Florida |
Standard | 2014-05-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N79546 | Cessna 172K |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2014-05-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8198N | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2014-05-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3015Z | Piper PA-22-150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2014-05-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N454BM | Cessna 172M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2014-05-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7199 | Thorp T-18 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Big Sky Flyers LLC Billings, Montana |
Experimental | 2014-05-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8204J | Piper PA-28-161 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Kusa Aviation LLC Beaumont, Texas |
Standard | 2014-05-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N62742 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Everingham Bros Bait CO National City, California |
Standard | 2014-05-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6551W | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2014-05-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2942R | Piper PA-28-161 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2014-05-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N666E | Powers James A GS-1 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner California |
Experimental | 2014-05-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6148J | Piper PA-28-151 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | North Texas Flight Ventures LLC Mckinney, Texas |
Standard | 2014-05-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7380D | Piper PA-18A 150 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Multiple | 2014-05-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8433L | Cessna 172I |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Maine |
Standard | 2014-05-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8788R | Richer Ned A RV9A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Arizona |
Experimental | 2014-05-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9732W | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Flying Elvis Jacksonville, Florida |
Standard | 2014-05-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8784N | Piper PA-28-140 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2014-05-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N16WL | Cessna 172I |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2014-05-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8914D | Piper PA-22-160 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2014-05-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N12366 | Cessna 172M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2014-05-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N24241 | Piper PA-38-112 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2014-05-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
Source: FAA Civil Aviation Registry, Releasable Aircraft Database (the engine reference table and each aircraft's engine code), October 9, 2026. Horsepower and thrust are the FAA's figures for the series, not for a particular aircraft.
