Lycoming O-540 series
5,244 aircraft on the U.S. register carry a Lycoming O-540 series engine, rated at about 250 horsepower. The Piper PA-28 Cherokee, Warrior, Archer and Arrow is the model most often fitted with it (1,226 aircraft). The aircraft carrying it were built between 1958 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-540 series (2 codes). FAA spellings: 0-540 SERIES · O-540 SERIES.
Fitted to model families
Model families, as a table
Piper PA-28 Cherokee, Warrior, Archer and Arrow · Piper PA-24 Comanche · Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six, Lance and Saratoga · Cessna R182 Skylane RG · Cessna TR182 Turbo Skylane RG · Piper PA-25 Pawnee · Maule M-5 · Robinson R44 · Piper PA-23 Apache and Aztec · Maule M-7
Where they are owner's state
Kind of aircraft
By kind, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Piston singles | 4,903 | 93% |
| Piston twins | 198 | 4% |
| Helicopters | 140 | 3% |
| Turboprops | 3 | 0.1% |
What the FAA has certified, ordered and been told about the Lycoming O-540 series the component layer
The design is held under 1 type certificate (E-295, held by Lycoming Engines). The FAA has issued 28 airworthiness directives (orders that owners must comply with) that name this engine series. Operators and repair shops have filed 304 failure reports with the FAA since 1995, 20 of them in the last ten years.
FAA orders 28 airworthiness directives · newest first
Failure reports 304 since · what operators and shops told the FAA
Failure reports by year, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| 95 | 14 |
| 96 | 26 |
| 97 | 5 |
| 98 | 11 |
| 99 | 2 |
| 00 | 15 |
| 01 | 20 |
| 02 | 61 |
| 03 | 18 |
| 04 | 25 |
| 05 | 13 |
| 06 | 18 |
| 07 | 12 |
| 08 | 3 |
| 09 | 4 |
| 10 | 11 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 5 |
| 13 | 6 |
| 14 | 3 |
| 15 | 7 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 3 |
| 19 | 4 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 3 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 2 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
Parts most often reported as the reports name them
Parts most reported, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| Magneto | 11 |
| Light | 10 |
| Carburetor | 8 |
| Line | 8 |
| Clamp | 7 |
| Pin | 7 |
| Valve | 7 |
| Boot | 6 |
| Bulkhead | 6 |
| Hose | 6 |
Latest reports
Certificates and bulletins
Safety bulletins 10 · 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
- Piper PA-28 Cherokee, Warrior, Archer and Arrow 1,226 with this engine series
- Piper PA-24 Comanche 1,162 with this engine series
- Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six, Lance and Saratoga 641 with this engine series
- Cessna R182 Skylane RG 613 with this engine series
- Cessna TR182 Turbo Skylane RG 413 with this engine series
- Piper PA-25 Pawnee 333 with this engine series
- Maule M-5 148 with this engine series
- Robinson R44 138 with this engine series
- California 549 of these aircraft
- Texas 467 of these aircraft
- Florida 358 of these aircraft
- Arizona 198 of these aircraft
- Colorado 182 of these aircraft
- Bas Part Sales LLC 21 of these aircraft
- International Air Services INC Trustee 13 of these aircraft
- Aerial Banners INC 13 of these aircraft
- Quality Aviation INC 9 of these aircraft
- Ttwn Media Networks LLC 7 of these aircraft
- FAA orders naming the Lycoming O-540 series 28 airworthiness directives
- Failure reports on the Lycoming O-540 series 304 reports since 1995
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/engine/lycoming-o-540-series.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 5,244
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Group | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N756FC | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Sunny Aviation Investments INC San Francisco, California |
Standard | 2024-03-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N56937 | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Qualitair LLC Trustee Michelstadt, |
Standard | 2024-03-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1857R | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Noetic Aviation LLC Seattle, Washington |
Standard | 2024-03-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9609P | Piper PA-25-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Merlin Aviation INC Moriarty, New Mexico |
Restricted | 2024-03-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4740S | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Jeg Air LLC Monroe, Georgia |
Standard | 2024-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8524E | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | N9278W LLC Orange, California |
Standard | 2024-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8955W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2024-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3589W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Cfi Aero LLC Riverside, California |
Standard | 2024-03-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5494T | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Arizona |
Standard | 2024-03-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8BB | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2024-03-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5539T | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Pattison Aero INC Henderson, Nevada |
Standard | 2024-03-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6805P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | 250 Aero LLC Wells, Michigan |
Standard | 2024-03-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2692C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2024-02-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8184X | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2024-02-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1048X | Maule M-7-235C |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Raven Aircraft LLC Waynesville, Ohio |
Standard | 2024-02-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N82616 | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2024-02-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8530N | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2024-02-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5539J | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2024-02-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6027P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Journey Over Destination Aviation LLC Golden, Colorado |
Standard | 2024-02-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9159W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Dodson International Parts INC Rantoul, Kansas |
Standard | 2024-02-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N61160 | Maule MX-7-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Hat Creek Holding Company LLC Bellville, Texas |
Standard | 2024-02-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6281P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Tomorrow Horizons LLC Urbana, Ohio |
Standard | 2024-02-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N715AG | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2024-02-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7750P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
None on file | 2024-02-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5670T | Maule M-6-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2024-02-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N92EE | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Gw Aero LLC Arnold, Maryland |
Standard | 2024-02-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4769T | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Bowsap LLC Manson, Washington |
Standard | 2024-02-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N998PW | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2024-02-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3876W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2024-02-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7707J | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2024-02-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9109W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-02-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9369R | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Colorado |
Standard | 2024-02-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N32452 | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-02-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3808W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Dodson International Parts INC Rantoul, Kansas |
Standard | 2024-02-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3613W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2024-02-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N822LM | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2024-02-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7442P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-02-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9168E | Maule M-5-235C |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Georgia |
Standard | 2024-02-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1693R | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Leap Aviation INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2024-02-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6460P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Alpha Romeo Kilo Holdings INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2024-02-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N777VJ | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2024-02-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7145P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Astraeus Lc Evanston, Wyoming |
Standard | 2024-02-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9426W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Titan Aero LLC Little Rock, Arkansas |
Standard | 2024-02-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6824P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Atlas Equipment LLC Casper, Wyoming |
Standard | 2024-02-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N144CD | Robinson Helicopter R44 |
Helicopter | Little Gator Aviation INC Fairfield, North Carolina |
Standard | 2024-02-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N125KC | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Otto Pilot Aviation LLC Midland City, Alabama |
Standard | 2024-01-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5856P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-01-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N15646 | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2024-01-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3937W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2024-01-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1711T | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Leadturn LLC San Diego, California |
Standard | 2024-01-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N40SA | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Semper Fi Aviation LLC Brooksville, Florida |
Standard | 2024-01-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7094P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | S & M Aviation LLC South Boston, Virginia |
Standard | 2024-01-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N825TJ | Robinson Helicopter R44 II |
Helicopter | Takeflight LLC American Fort, Utah |
Standard | 2024-01-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8983P | Piper PA-24-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2024-01-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N51DS | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2024-01-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N737WN | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2024-01-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N33H | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-01-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4511V | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Oraz Aviation LLC Oregon City, Oregon |
Standard | 2024-01-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N235JT | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Wings and Prop LLC Montgomery, Texas |
Standard | 2024-01-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4928Y | Piper PA-25-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Spragues Aerial Spraying INC Courtenay, North Dakota |
Restricted | 2024-01-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5492P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-01-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6126M | Maule M-5-235C |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Bishop Aeronautics LLC Helena, Montana |
Standard | 2024-01-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738EQ | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-01-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9276W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2024-01-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7736P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Jmj Aviation LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2024-01-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3860W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2024-01-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5652C | Maule M-6-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2024-01-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2834C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-01-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3249W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Mountain West Aviation LLC Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 2024-01-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3514W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2024-01-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4881R | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2024-01-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8316P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2024-01-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9088U | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Vermont |
Standard | 2024-01-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N514CH | Robinson Helicopter R44 |
Helicopter | Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2024-01-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9090W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Ryeco INC Lewes, Delaware |
Standard | 2024-01-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9838C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2024-01-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4654T | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2024-01-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6542P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2024-01-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6SG | Robinson Helicopter R44 |
Helicopter | Cedar Ridge Aviation LLC Knox City, Texas |
Standard | 2024-01-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8215P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Ame LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Experimental | 2024-01-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8287Y | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Locust Hill Aviation LLC Lewes, Delaware |
Standard | 2024-01-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9315R | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-01-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N43DN | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2024-01-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N92078 | Maule M-7-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Goat Mountain Air LLC Girdwood, Alaska |
Standard | 2024-01-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3476W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-01-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5896P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2023-12-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8738W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2023-12-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N874WV | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2023-12-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7118P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2023-12-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7322P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2023-12-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4683S | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-12-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N857AK | Robinson Helicopter R44 |
Helicopter | Old City Helicopter Sales LLC St Augustine, Florida |
Standard | 2023-12-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8756W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2023-12-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2656C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Hgta Partners LLC Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Standard | 2023-12-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9254E | Maule M-5-235C |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2023-12-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N789GT | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Jj Hughes Logistics LLC Canyon, Texas |
Standard | 2023-12-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9191W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Transonic Management INC Plattsmouth, Nebraska |
Standard | 2023-12-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8217P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2023-12-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N959BW | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Standard | 2023-12-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N3571L | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2023-12-21 | 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 8, 2026. Horsepower and thrust are the FAA's figures for the series, not for a particular aircraft.
