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
Piper PA-28 Cherokee, Warrior, Archer and Arrow1,226Piper PA-24 Comanche1,162Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six, Lance and Saratoga641Cessna R182 Skylane RG613Cessna TR182 Turbo Skylane RG413Piper PA-25 Pawnee333Maule M-5148Robinson R44138Piper PA-23 Apache and Aztec138Maule M-759Cessna T182 Turbo Skylane53Britten-Norman BN-229
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
California548Texas467Florida359Arizona198Colorado181Ohio155Washington147Michigan131Georgia123North Carolina119
Kind of aircraft
Piston singles4,903 (93%)Piston twins198 (4%)Helicopters140 (3%)Turboprops3 (0.1%)
When the aircraft were built by decade
What the FAA has certified, ordered and been told about the Lycoming O-540 series the component layer
No FAA order in the current files names 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.
Failure reports 304 since · what operators and shops told the FAA
Parts most often reported as the reports name them
Magneto11Light10Carburetor8Line8Clamp7Pin7Valve7Boot6Bulkhead6Hose6
Latest reports
2026-05-09Thrust Button: faulty
2025-06-06Housing: failed
2024-09-25Magneto: making metal
2024-04-02Rod: scored
2023-06-27Solenoid: defective
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
- 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
Where they are
- California 548 of these aircraft
- Texas 467 of these aircraft
- Florida 359 of these aircraft
- Arizona 198 of these aircraft
- Colorado 181 of these aircraft
Biggest operators
- 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
Airworthiness
- Failure reports on the Lycoming O-540 series 304 reports since 1995
Analytics
These connections as data: /graph/engine/lycoming-o-540-series.json · about the eFlight graph.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 5,244
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Group | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N8127H | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2025-05-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9846P | Piper PA-25-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Kenmore Crew Leasing INC Trustee Bellingham, Washington |
Restricted | 2025-05-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N787PC | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Livingtofly1 LLC Ball Ground, Georgia |
Standard | 2025-05-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8531N | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner West Virginia |
Standard | 2025-05-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3493W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2025-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N58GS | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N728BL | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4315T | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Community Health Alliance Fairfield, Ohio |
Standard | 2025-05-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4763S | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Violet Hill LLC Washington, Utah |
Standard | 2025-05-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7355P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Go Fly Az LLC Gilbert, Arizona |
Standard | 2025-05-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1239P | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Pinellas Pilots Association INC Clearwater, Florida |
Standard | 2025-05-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2277S | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2025-05-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N46M | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2025-05-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N58SX | Huizenga Michael K SX-300 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Virginia |
Experimental | 2025-05-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5775P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-05-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8168P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2025-05-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3351W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2025-05-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8999W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Eagle Air LLC Red Bud, Illinois |
Standard | 2025-05-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38204 | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-05-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N395MA | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2025-05-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N635MM | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Hsp Holdings LLC Farmington, New Mexico |
Standard | 2025-05-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7010P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Juliett Tango LLC West Rutland, Vermont |
Standard | 2025-05-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N245DM | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2025-05-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3906W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2025-05-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N616HT | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2025-05-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8796W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2025-05-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1331L | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | First Response Anesthesia INC Washington, Utah |
Standard | 2025-05-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N235FS | Maule M-7-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-05-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3023D | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2025-05-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N332CV | Piper PA-32R-301 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-05-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N34DW | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Darvis Enterprises LLC Addison, Texas |
Standard | 2025-05-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N723M | Maule M-7-235B |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2025-05-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4364W | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2025-05-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6711Z | Piper PA-25-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Oklahoma |
Restricted | 2025-05-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N430DB | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Ikard James C Shelbyville, Tennessee |
Standard | 2025-05-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3680W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2025-05-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5674P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2025-05-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6552P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Syc Holdings LLC Missoula, Montana |
Standard | 2025-05-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9112W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Cherokee N9112W LLC Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2025-04-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9851C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Dodson International Parts INC Rantoul, Kansas |
Standard | 2025-04-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N333HA | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2025-04-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N789WM | Ragle Wesley R BEARHAWK 4-PLACE |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Withheld at owner's request | Experimental | 2025-04-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N717E | Maule M-7-235B |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2025-04-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3618C | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2025-04-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N82119 | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2025-04-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7207P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2025-04-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9430W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | 3Zero Whiskey LLC Newport Beach, California |
Standard | 2025-04-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7741J | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Piper Mac 3 LLC Dover, Delaware |
Standard | 2025-04-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N103AS | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Arizona |
Standard | 2025-04-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N932JM | Cessna T182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Tacos On Wheels LLC El Paso, Texas |
Standard | 2025-04-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N999VH | Maule M-7-235C |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Mike Charlie INC Lewes, Delaware |
Standard | 2025-04-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N739JH | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-04-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9201W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner West Virginia |
Standard | 2025-04-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N82631 | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2025-04-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N55SF | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2025-04-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N65268 | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2025-04-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6860P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2025-04-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8708W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Florida |
Multiple | 2025-04-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1643H | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-04-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N586JD | Dunn James W GLASAIR I |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Carlin Becker Enterprises LLC Seneca, Kansas |
Experimental | 2025-04-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N756RN | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Crossbrook LLC Willoughby, Ohio |
Standard | 2025-04-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5598J | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Makfly LLC Chardon, Ohio |
Standard | 2025-04-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7448P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-03-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N756SE | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Notus LLC Winfield, Kansas |
Standard | 2025-03-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7048P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2025-03-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8181H | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Lao Investments LLC Meeker, Colorado |
Standard | 2025-03-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6952H | Cessna T182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2025-03-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5076R | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Stable Approach Aviation LLC Vestavia, Alabama |
Standard | 2025-03-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5304S | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Windward Air LLC Janesville, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-03-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N131AB | Piper PA-25-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Plane and Simple Leasing LLC Delano, Minnesota |
Multiple | 2025-03-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N386AB | Piper PA-25-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Plane and Simple Leasing LLC Delano, Minnesota |
Standard | 2025-03-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3467W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Robinhood Aero LLC Southaven, Mississippi |
Standard | 2025-03-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8903L | Piper PA-25-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee Snellville, Georgia |
Restricted | 2025-03-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N563PR | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Pope County Aviation LLC Russellville, Arkansas |
Standard | 2025-03-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5865P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Ll Aviation LLC Saint Joseph, Missouri |
Standard | 2025-03-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N65194 | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Vliegen LLC Urbandale, Iowa |
Standard | 2025-03-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3635W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2025-03-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3675W | Piper PA-32-260 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Wilson AG Consulting LLC Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2025-03-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8551N | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Standard | 2025-03-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N8831W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Forbes Aviation LLC Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2025-03-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1672R | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2025-03-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2296T | Cessna R182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2025-03-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6799P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2025-03-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N737TA | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5264P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2025-03-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N55613 | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2025-03-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7052P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Flying Great Danes LLC Chesapeake, Virginia |
Standard | 2025-03-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9222W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8HC | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N30AG | Maule M-7-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Alaskan Outdoors LLC Soldotna, Alaska |
Multiple | 2025-03-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N79MR | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-03-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35659 | Piper PA-32-300 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Steele Aviation INC Walnut Cove, North Carolina |
Standard | 2025-03-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N775MS | Cessna TR182 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Skinner Leasing LLC Medford, Oregon |
Standard | 2025-03-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8389P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7577P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2025-03-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8527W | Piper PA-28-235 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2025-03-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5693P | Piper PA-24-250 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Bays Aviation LLC Boerne, Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N944BA | Robinson Helicopter R44 |
Helicopter | Latitude 18 Helicopters LLC Lewes, Delaware |
Standard | 2025-03-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38226 | Piper PA-32-300 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Martinex Aviation LLC Wentzville, Missouri |
Standard | 2025-03-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2843D | Piper PA-28-236 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2025-03-06 | 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 5, 2026. Horsepower and thrust are the FAA's figures for the series, not for a particular aircraft.