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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N18KN | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Aeroventures Flying Club INC Lilburn, Georgia |
Standard | 2021-12-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N565TP | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | N565Tp LLC Vermilion, Ohio |
Standard | 2021-12-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6369T | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2021-12-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7734J | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | B & B Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2021-12-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N68JB | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Otto Pilot LLC Everett, Washington |
Standard | 2021-12-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2785Q | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | A&R Aero LLC Sacramento, California |
Standard | 2021-12-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5442P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Mountain Air Restoration Bend, Oregon |
Standard | 2021-12-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8203P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2021-12-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9104W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2021-12-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3942W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2021-12-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2636C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2021-12-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6256P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2021-12-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7820P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 2021-12-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6141P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Rs Agricultural Operations LLC Dell City, Texas |
Standard | 2021-12-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7602P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2021-12-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4105C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2021-12-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2017E | Cessna T182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Plane Fun Flying Club Vancouver, Washington |
Standard | 2021-12-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3554W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2021-12-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N318ME | Siai-Marchetti SF260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | 1St Avenue Ttc LLC Los Angeles, California |
Standard | 2021-11-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4121A | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Airjohn LLC Cheyenne, Wyoming |
Standard | 2021-11-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4949P | Piper PA-23-235 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2021-11-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3957W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 2021-11-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3792W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2021-11-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9081W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2021-11-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9578E | Bellanca 17-31ATC |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2021-11-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N226M | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2021-11-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3924W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2021-11-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N235ML | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-11-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8149E | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Nalrah LLC Farmington Hills, Michigan |
Standard | 2021-11-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N777FM | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-11-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7050P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2021-11-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N222WA | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Wiseman Aviation INC Flagstaff, Arizona |
Standard | 2021-11-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3772W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Blue Horizons Flying Club INC Perrysburg, Ohio |
Standard | 2021-11-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3873W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Washington |
Standard | 2021-11-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7767P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2021-11-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8072Y | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-11-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8340P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2021-11-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7493P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2021-11-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4335M | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Condor Aero Club INC Zelienople, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2021-11-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6269M | Maule M-5-235C |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2021-11-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8838P | Piper PA-24-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Logan Flyers LLC Logan, Ohio |
Standard | 2021-11-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5257P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Aero Nautics INC Cheyenne, Wyoming |
Standard | 2021-11-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N717PZ | Robinson Helicopter R44 |
Helicopter | Thompson Helicopters LLC Uvalde, Texas |
Standard | 2021-11-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9064W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-10-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2798C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Stone Aviation LLC Sacramento, California |
Multiple | 2021-10-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3972W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2021-10-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4483C | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2021-10-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3833W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2021-10-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N827LB | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Capital Consulting LLC Newport Beach, California |
Standard | 2021-10-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N40RS | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Wyoming |
Standard | 2021-10-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8747W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Ancient Waters Entertainment Torrance, California |
Standard | 2021-10-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4522Y | Piper PA-25-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Aerial Messages Leasing CO Longwood, Florida |
Restricted | 2021-10-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8516W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Wings Level Flying Club Mechanicsville, Virginia |
Standard | 2021-10-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8284Y | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2021-10-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7498P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2021-10-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6327P | Piper PA-24 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Sunspot Investment CORP Marathon, Florida |
Standard | 2021-10-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N93225 | Siai-Marchetti F.260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Dr Carlton N Walker Dds LLC Roswell, New Mexico |
Standard | 2021-10-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8843L | Piper PA-25-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner North Dakota |
Restricted | 2021-10-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N482P | Piper PA-28-180 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Sinsaja Holdings LLC Sheridan, Wyoming |
Standard | 2021-10-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4873Y | Piper PA-25-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Cherry Hill Aviation INC Freetown, Indiana |
Restricted | 2021-10-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N611X | Robinson Helicopter R44 |
Helicopter | Bravo One LLC Saint Louis, Missouri |
Standard | 2021-10-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N144EZ | Piper PA-32RT-300 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Florida Aviation LLC Tallahassee, Florida |
Standard | 2021-10-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4826S | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 2021-10-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N619MW | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Mw Price CORP San Diego, California |
Standard | 2021-10-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N28235 | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2021-10-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7344Y | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Jeffrey P Mcauley Dmd INC Midland City, Alabama |
Standard | 2021-10-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N40801 | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Island View Flying Club Goleta, California |
Standard | 2021-10-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N625PB | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Forward Aviation LLC Statesville, North Carolina |
Standard | 2021-09-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N260MA | Siai-Marchetti SF260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 2021-09-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N269PB | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Hmw LLC La Grange, North Carolina |
Standard | 2021-09-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N757UG | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | 2Lyons Enterprises LLC Wellington, Florida |
Standard | 2021-09-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N244CC | Robinson Helicopter R44 |
Helicopter | Thompson Helicopters LLC Uvalde, Texas |
Standard | 2021-09-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2177F | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 2021-09-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6707Z | Piper PA-25-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Hood River Soaring INC Hood River, Oregon |
Standard | 2021-09-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6856P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2021-09-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3526W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | N3526W Holding LLC Harlem, Georgia |
Standard | 2021-09-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7923P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2021-09-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N757VY | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-09-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2955B | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2021-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N347JP | Piggott John H BEARHAWK |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Phantom Flyer LLC Yelm, Washington |
Experimental | 2021-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N43380 | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Vanderpool Aviation LLC Liverpool, New York |
Standard | 2021-09-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7561P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2021-09-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8544N | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2021-09-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N85CT | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Aerobsession LLC Erie, Colorado |
Standard | 2021-09-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N16497 | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Wyoming |
Standard | 2021-09-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2232Q | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2021-09-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N268JC | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2021-09-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5452P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2021-09-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N182AJ | Cessna T182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | N182Aj LLC Hamilton, Montana |
Standard | 2021-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N56765 | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Georgia |
Standard | 2021-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N767WD | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2021-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N407FD | Agusta Spa F.260D |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Special flight permit | 2021-09-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4705P | Piper PA-23-250 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2021-09-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6629F | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Cloud10 Aviators LLC Benton, Louisiana |
Standard | 2021-08-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N711TA | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | North Star Equipment LLC Simms, Montana |
Standard | 2021-08-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N737JL | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | N737Jl LLC Dimmitt, Texas |
Standard | 2021-08-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4906S | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2021-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7621E | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Grey Matter INC Valley Springs, California |
Standard | 2021-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3813W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2021-08-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9203E | Maule M-5-235C |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Wet Wings INC Coeur D Alene, Idaho |
Standard | 2021-08-24 | 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.
