Aviation Week

The FAA has issued another AD on Textron Lycoming AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540 and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines

The FAA has issued another AD on Textron Lycoming AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540 and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines with crankshaft gear retaining bolts, P/N STD-2209 installed. The AD ...
Flying

This 2006 Seawind 3000 Is a Unique, Kit-Built ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

The article spotlights a 2006 Seawind 3000 amphibian aircraft as "Today's Top Pick" from Aircraft For Sale. The Seawind series is distinguished by its composite construction, kit-built nature, and a ...
Flying

Panthera Evolves as EASA Certification Nears

The Pipistrel Panthera's production version will feature a Lycoming IO-540 engine, replacing the IO-390 in the prototype, and an expanded cabin. Over 200 design changes have been implemented based on ...
Flightglobal

Lycoming crankshafts must be replaced

Three years after a costly engine recall to replace faulty crankshafts, Textron Lycoming has issued service bulletins requiring crankshaft replacement in another 1,000 lower-powered piston engines, ...
Aviation Week

Mahindra 5-Seat Aircraft in Flight Test

India's Mahindra Group is test flying a prototype aircraft. The C-NM5 is a five-seat, all-metal, fixed-gear aircraft, powered by a Lycoming IO-540 engine with a large cabin and large access doors. The ...