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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N3261W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2018-09-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3389W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2018-09-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3855W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Rcr Aviation LLC Punta Gorda, Florida |
Standard | 2018-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N695RD | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2018-09-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N963AY | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Stark Truss CO INC Canton, Ohio |
Standard | 2018-09-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8750W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2018-09-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6081C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2018-09-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6800P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Brown Farms INC Central City, Nebraska |
Standard | 2018-09-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9457W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-09-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6891P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2018-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6952P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Bretts Flying Service LLC Mount Pleasant, Michigan |
Standard | 2018-09-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7907P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-09-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8269P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2018-09-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4860Y | Piper PA-25-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Aerial Banners INC Pembroke Pines, Florida |
Restricted | 2018-09-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N29376 | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2018-09-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5548S | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2018-09-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7349P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2018-09-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N75CJ | Murphy Aircraft Mfg Ltd SR2500 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Angels Ten LLC Norfolk, Virginia |
Experimental | 2018-09-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8011P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Precision Fab INC Greenville, Ohio |
Special flight permit | 2018-08-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8257P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2018-08-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3414W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2018-08-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N419CC | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Indiana |
Standard | 2018-08-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N726BB | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2018-08-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N341JC | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2018-08-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9050W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2018-08-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3258W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2018-08-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N782RG | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | L-Bird LLC Hood River, Oregon |
Standard | 2018-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8382Z | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2018-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N873AR | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2018-08-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8863W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2018-08-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N33JM | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Kingdom Air Corps Sutton, Alaska |
Standard | 2018-08-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6403P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Ohio |
Standard | 2018-08-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3951W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2018-08-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6495P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 2018-08-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5151P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2018-08-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9466W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2018-08-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8041P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-08-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9007W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Florida |
Standard | 2018-08-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N55PB | Piper PA-23-250 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Horizon Dreams LLC Homer, Georgia |
Multiple | 2018-08-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N32394 | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Cherokee Wings LLC Indialantic, Florida |
Standard | 2018-08-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5087S | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2018-08-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9313W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Djb Aviation LLC Pompano Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2018-08-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4928S | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2018-07-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8884W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Nevada |
Standard | 2018-07-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6071P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2018-07-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9383W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2018-07-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7032P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Fast Twin LLC Angola, Indiana |
Standard | 2018-07-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738QV | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2018-07-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3620C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Snohomish Flying Service INC Snohomish, Washington |
Standard | 2018-07-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N65061 | Cessna Ector 305A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2018-07-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7049R | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-07-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6511P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2018-07-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7439P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2018-07-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8977W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner South Dakota |
Standard | 2018-07-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3390W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Clear Blue Skies LLC Saint Paul Park, Minnesota |
Standard | 2018-07-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7516P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2018-07-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N54474 | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Westerfield Aviation LLC Hopkinsville, Kentucky |
Standard | 2018-07-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5964P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-07-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N236JN | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2018-07-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N949P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2018-06-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5822P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Jstream Lc Sheridan, Wyoming |
Standard | 2018-06-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7217P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 2018-06-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7175P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2018-06-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N405FD | Agusta Spa F.260D |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Qualitair LLC Trustee Michelstadt, |
Standard | 2018-06-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4693Y | Piper PA-25-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner North Dakota |
Restricted | 2018-06-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8629L | Piper PA-25-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner North Dakota |
Restricted | 2018-06-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9133W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2018-06-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9155C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | N9155C LLC Palm Harbor, Florida |
Standard | 2018-06-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3355W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Bland Joseph G Gainesville, Texas |
Standard | 2018-06-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5481P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Arizona |
Standard | 2018-06-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N44697 | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2018-06-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4912S | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2018-06-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6122X | Maule M-5-235C |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2018-06-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7212V | Intermountain CALLAIR A-9 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Air Dakota Flite INC Hettinger, North Dakota |
Restricted | 2018-06-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8264H | Callair A-9 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Air Dakota Flite INC Hettinger, North Dakota |
Restricted | 2018-06-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9320W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner West Virginia |
Standard | 2018-06-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9316W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Maryland |
Standard | 2018-06-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6306V | Helio H-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2018-06-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2373C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Ds Flight Services LLC Battle Ground, Washington |
Standard | 2018-06-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N936BW | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Triple J Aviation LLC Mcconnelsville, Ohio |
Standard | 2018-06-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N235ED | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2018-06-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2298T | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | T C Rocket LLC Traverse City, Michigan |
Standard | 2018-06-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3396W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2018-06-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6839P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-05-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9089 | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | K&M Land Surveying INC Lincoln, Nebraska |
Standard | 2018-05-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8566N | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | N8566N LLC Briarwood, New York |
Standard | 2018-05-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9144W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2018-05-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N330JG | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Cultra LLC Naples, Florida |
Standard | 2018-05-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6432P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2018-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9450W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Airwide LLC Deerwood, Minnesota |
Standard | 2018-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N54881 | Piper PA-25-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Huntsville Soaring Club Brownsboro, Alabama |
Restricted | 2018-05-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N738LS | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Kingfisher Assurance LLC Fort Worth, Texas |
Standard | 2018-05-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2213M | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Weels Up INC Pasadena, California |
Standard | 2018-05-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4318S | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Flite Solutions LLC Beavercreek, Ohio |
Standard | 2018-05-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9157E | Maule M-5-235C |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2018-05-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9852C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Ryco LLC Lusk, Wyoming |
Standard | 2018-05-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6079P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner South Dakota |
Standard | 2018-05-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5985P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Davis Marc e Hillsboro, Oregon |
Standard | 2018-05-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N551AJ | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | So Fine Air LLC Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |
Standard | 2018-05-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N288AB | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Syrasoft Aviation LLC Baldwinsville, New York |
Standard | 2018-05-08 | 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.
