Fixed Wing Single Engine · LYCOMING IO-720 · as of Sep 21, 2026
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Distribution · currently registered
By state (top 10)
- SD 14.3% 3
- ND 14.3% 3
- FL 14.3% 3
- IA 14.3% 3
- MO 9.5% 2
- MI 4.8% 1
- TX 4.8% 1
- DE 4.8% 1
- NE 4.8% 1
- MN 4.8% 1
+2 more states
By decade of manufacture
- 1970s 42.9% 9
- 1980s 33.3% 7
- Unknown 23.8% 5
NTSB records
3 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 3.
- Jun 19, 2025 N6174A Huron, South Dakota NTSB docket ↗
- May 23, 1987 N2412X MULLICA HILL, New Jersey Minor NTSB docket ↗
- May 26, 1979 N3958E SABIN, Minnesota Minor NTSB docket ↗
Airworthiness directives
13 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 13.
- Jun 10, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 79-01-03, which applied to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA-36-285 airplanes, and AD 83-20-03, which applied to Piper Models PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 airplanes. AD 79-01-03 required repetitive inspections of the spar carry through assembly unt…
- Mar 23, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 79- 01-03, which applies to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA- 36-285 airplanes, and AD 83-20-03, which applies to Piper Models PA-36- 285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 airplanes. AD 79-01-03 requires repetitive inspections of the spar carry through as…
- Aug 12, 2011
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (L)O-360, (L)IO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, AEIO-540, (L)TIO-540, IO-580, and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines
We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to the products listed above. The existing AD currently requires replacing certain crankshafts. Since we issued that AD, Lycoming Engines discovered that the start date of affected engine models in Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 569A,…
- Sep 29, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (L)O-360, (L)IO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, AEIO-540, (L)TIO-540, IO-580, and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lycoming Engines (L)O-360, (L)IO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, AEIO-540, (L)TIO-540, IO-580, and IO-720 series reciprocating engines. This AD requires replacing certain crankshafts. This AD results from reports of 23 confirmed failures of similar crank…
- Feb 7, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) Vacuum Pumps
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This AD requires you to remove from service any affe…
- Jun 7, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual suppl…
- May 11, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) Vacuum Pumps
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This proposed AD would require you to…
- Mar 4, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposed AD would require you to replace the air…
- Dec 3, 2001
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GNS 430 Units
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain GARMIN International (GARMIN) GNS 430 units that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to modify the unit to incorporate circuitry changes to the GNS 430 unit's deviation and flag outputs. This AD is the result of reports of ina…
- Aug 6, 2001
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GNS 430 Units
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain GARMIN International (GARMIN) GNS 430 units that are installed on aircraft. The proposed AD would require you to modify the unit to incorporate circuitry changes to the GNS 430 unit's deviation and flag outputs. The proposed…
- Nov 30, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…
- Jul 7, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…
- Nov 3, 1997
Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-20, PA- 22, PA-23, PA-24, PA-25, PA-30, PA-31P, PA-36, PA-39, and PA-44 Series Airplanes
This document clarifies information in Airworthiness Directive (AD) 85-02-05, which applies to all The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) PA-20, PA-22, PA-23, PA-24, PA-25, PA-30, PA-31P, PA-36, PA-39, and PA-44 series airplanes. AD 85-02-05 currently requires installing on the pilot's instrument panel a Piper part numb…
Type certificate data sheets · 2 matches in the FAA catalog
- A10SO The New Piper Aircraft Inc. Current Rev 11 · 10/01/1997
Models: PA-36-375, PA-36-300, PA-36-285
- A9SO The New Piper Aircraft Inc. Current Rev 9 · 10/01/1997
Models: PA-36-300, PA-36-375, PA-36-285
Supplemental type certificates · 149 on file
- 04/01/2025 STC SA04046CH PAGE 2 Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500) Acron Aviation Inc. DRS ↗
- 04/01/2025 STC SA02738CH (PAGE 2) Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems Acron Aviation Inc. DRS ↗
- 03/19/2025 STC SA477GL Installation of hopper gate positive metering device. Texas Transland LLC DRS ↗
- 08/27/2024 STC SA04837NY Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights AeroLED's Holdings, LLC DRS ↗
- 08/27/2024 STC SA02386AK Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems AeroLED's Holding LLC DRS ↗
- 11/16/2023 STC SA02532AT Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft. Michelin North America Inc. DRS ↗
- 05/22/2023 STC SA01435LA Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft Centri-Lube Technologies LLC DRS ↗
- 12/12/2022 STC SA02738CH (PAGE 2) Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems L3Harris Aviation Products Inc. DRS ↗
- 12/12/2022 STC SA04046CH PAGE 2 Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500) L3Harris Aviation Products Inc. DRS ↗
- 09/01/2022 STC SA01967WI (2 OF3) Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas General Aviation Modifications Inc. DRS ↗
- 07/30/2021 STC SA1151NW Installation of the Flight Grip Model 135 Control Stick Grip Air Products & Parts LLC DRS ↗
- 03/30/2021 STC SA02386AK Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems Aero LEDs LLC DRS ↗
- 06/04/2020 STC SA02268CH (PAGE 5) Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator Airwolf Filter Corporation DRS ↗
- 03/07/2020 STC SA00079NY Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines … Airwolf Filter Corporation DRS ↗
- 07/11/2019 STC SA03286CH Install an electronic engine ignition system Electroair Acquisition Corporation DRS ↗
- 07/11/2019 STC SA04032CH Install rocker switch assemblies Electroair Acquisition Corporation DRS ↗
- 06/19/2019 STC SA00344BO PAGE 2 Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies DRS ↗
- 11/27/2018 STC SA04362CH Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out uAvionix Corporation DRS ↗
- 09/13/2018 STC SA04165NY (Page 1) Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed Latitude Technologies Corporation DRS ↗
- 09/07/2018 STC SA01435SE Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System J. P. Instruments DRS ↗
- 08/20/2018 STC SA01435SE Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System J. P. Instruments DRS ↗
- 08/13/2018 STC SA01435SE Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System J. P. Instruments DRS ↗
- 06/04/2018 STC SA04424AT Installation of Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Shower-of-Sparks Starting Vibrator Booster Systems Continental Motors, Inc. DRS ↗
- 01/22/2018 STC SA01435SE Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System J. P. Instruments DRS ↗
- 12/20/2017 STC SA02268CH (PAGE 5) Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator Airwolf Filter Corporation DRS ↗
- 12/20/2017 STC SA00024NY Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsep… Airwolf Filter Corporation DRS ↗
- 12/20/2017 STC SA00079NY Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines … Airwolf Filter Corporation DRS ↗
- 05/11/2017 STC SA04046CH PAGE 2 Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500) L-3 Communications Avionics Systems Inc. DRS ↗
- 03/09/2017 STC SA02428SE (Page 1) Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft Henry F Rogers/David E Polley DRS ↗
- 02/24/2017 STC SA02444AK (PAGE 2) Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed ADS-B Technologies LLC DRS ↗
+ 119 more STCs on file
PMA replacement parts · 60+ on file
- 92076-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4CD72C141B419C848625845F0062D5C4.0001## Air Filter Scoop Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92080-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8D401C61236E65978625845F0062D5A6.0001## Fireshield Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92079-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CC1893160316E1EA8625845F0062D5B4.0001## FWD Cowling Ring Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92086-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C44491821EA98CAB8625845F0062D534.0001## AFT Upper Cowling Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Piper P/N(s) 98244 and 39004
- 92090-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D2C5895DB6173CA38625845F0062D577.0001## AFT Lower Cowling Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Piper P/N(s) 98244 and 39004
- 92087-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FFB735B8100F1C238625845F0062D547.0001## LH Cowling CNT Panel Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Piper P/N(s) 98244 and 39004
- 92089-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/94FE2BBF978AB50A8625845F0062D569.0001## FWD Lower Cowling Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Piper P/N(s) 98244 and 39004
- 92088-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3F24C51C48E473F48625845F0062D55A.0001## RH Cowling CNT Panel Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Piper P/N(s) 98244 and 39004
- 92085-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3BC77B55447708078625845F0062D521.0001## FWD AFT Cowling Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Piper P/N(s) 98244 and 39004
- 92077-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D3BBD323CFC5488486257C3F006762A0.0001## Engine Mount Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Piper P/N(S) 97960-23, 39040-00, 76927-02
- 90145-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/25B905094CF9A66486257C3F00676295.0001## Primary Prop Gov Bracket Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92059-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C90AAF5D8D4BA68786257C3F00676296.0001## Battery and Starter Electrical System Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92060-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0AB8A8E91BD1266B86257C3F00676297.0001## Engine Indicating System Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92073-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B44F980919F153E986257C3F006762AA.0001## Placards Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92083-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/38D133BE81A73AAB86257C3F006762A1.0001## Exit Air Scoop Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92094-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/80B7703AE36D4D4986257C3F006762A5.0001## Firewall Mod Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92098-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/921AF1D8B071C29286257C3F006762A8.0001## Forward Fire Shield Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92097-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7CBBF73D3BA7AE5D86257C3F006762A7.0001## Flap Switch Mod Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 88163-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0CFFF4A330F39A4086257C3F006762A9.0001## Placards Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92066-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0F3F3FA6FC31CE1586257C3F0067629C.0001## Electrical Panel and Battery Installation Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92093-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/767E1A3570F40EDD86257C3F006762A4.0001## Oil Cooler Scoop Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92063-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7D111B37A86FD53386257C3F0067629A.0001## Oil Cooler Installation Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Piper P/N(S) 98288, 98414-00
- 92069-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6371AB647C32C61F86257C3F0067629D.0001## RH Instrument Panel Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92064-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AAB3934F2B80EA2F86257C3F0067629B.0001## Fuel System Installation Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92061-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8CA39AD5D463DC8A86257C3F00676299.0001## Power Plant Controls and Linkage Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92092-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4A275F7BF6B1DA9686257C3F006762A3.0001## Oil Cooler Exhaust Port Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92084-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E7D6447337DFA2E786257C3F006762A2.0001## Air Filter Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92075-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/578466F03124DCD186257C3F0067629F.0001## Upper Instruments Panel Mods Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 88160-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1EEA065F9BB3F99086257C3F00676291.0001## Exhaust Stub Mod Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92096-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3BF5670CCF4D1C5D86257C3F006762A6.0001## Overboard Drains Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 88156-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/336639FF98DC1CA386257C3F00676298.0001## Beta Switch Bracket Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- 92070-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/974DA50EB1753C1B86257C3F0067629E.0001## Upper Instrument Assy Souther Field Aviation, Inc. replaces Modification Part
- W/G-2709-RH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/20F13E5D289CC39086257BC100568EAD.0001## Piper PA-36 Rear Side Windows (Right Gray) Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 97406-01, 97406-001
- SC-W/XT-2709-RH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B535CBE11AD77A0B86257BC100568EB1.0001## Piper PA-36 Rear Side Windows (Right SC Any Tint) Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 97406-01, 97406-001
- SC-W/T-2709-RH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DAE1EEA297A0A02C86257BC100568EAF.0001## Piper PA-36 Rear Side Windows (Right SC Green) Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 97406-01, 97406-001
- SC-W/G-2709-LH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C8D62B85CF38DB9B86257BC100568EAA.0001## Piper PA-36 Rear Side Windows (Left SC Gray) Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 97406-00, 97406-000
- W/G-2709-LH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/00ECF767A33A5C6C86257BC100568EA6.0001## Piper PA-36 Rear Side Windows (Left Gray) Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 97406-00, 97406-000
- W/XT-2709-LH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1976926B69FC080786257BC100568EA7.0001## Piper PA-36 Rear Side Windows (Left Any Tint) Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 97406-00, 97406-000
- W/XT-2709-RH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BD3FFD60ECFD1F1D86257BC100568EAE.0001## Piper PA-36 Rear Side Windows (Right Any Tint) Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 97406-01, 97406-001
- W/T-2709-RH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B9C52599F329962986257BC100568EAC.0001## Piper PA-36 Rear Side Windows (Right Green) Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 97406-01, 97406-001
+ 20 more PMA parts on file
Advisory circulars & Federal Register
Advisory circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register · Parts 91 & 43
- 2026-09-14 Use of Certain Restricted Category Aircraft for the Transport of Firefighters for Wildfire Suppression FR ↗
- 2026-07-31 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
- 2026-07-02 Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight FR ↗
- 2026-07-01 Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements FR ↗
- 2026-06-30 Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; Extension of Comment Period FR ↗
Registered N-numbers · 21
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2315Y | MO | 1980 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2338X | SD | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2352X | ND | 1982 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2407V | FL | 1980 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2409V | FL | 1980 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2412X | MO | 1982 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N24410 | IA | 1982 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N2451V | MI | 1980 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3652E | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3801E | DE | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3833E | SD | 1978 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3945E | ND | 1978 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3957E | NE | 1978 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3958E | ND | 1978 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N3980E | MN | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3982E | CA | 1979 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3993E | IA | 1978 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4153E | IA | 1979 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4154E | FL | 1979 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6174A | SD | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N9957P | PA | 1975 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry
Sources
- FAA Aircraft Registry ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available
- NTSB CAROL ↗ Refreshed Jun 10, 2026 Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available