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Lycoming O-540-J3C5D

Lycoming O-540-J3C5D is the 235 hp carbureted engine listed for the Cessna 182RG retractable Skylane. Lycoming current engine listing provides exact model, application, and new/rebuilt/overhauled pathways; this record uses active for current support and availability.

Identity

Aliases
O-540-J3C5D
Domains
aviation
Identity Level
variant
Kind
piston-engine
Name
Lycoming O-540-J3C5D
Status
active

Details

Description
Lycoming O-540-J3C5D is the 235 hp carbureted engine listed for the Cessna 182RG retractable Skylane. Lycoming current engine listing provides exact model, application, and new/rebuilt/overhauled pathways; this record uses active for current support and availability.
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Family
Manufacturers
Piston Specs
Max Power Kw
175.2

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Creation Time
July 30, 2026 at 20:43:05 UTC
Updated Time
August 20, 2026 at 23:41:50 UTC

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  • Accessed Date
    2026-07-30
    Note
    Validates FAA Type Certificate 3A13 and maps 182 series model groups to O-470-L/R/S/U, O-540-J3C5D, O-540-L3C5D, IO-540-AB1A5, and TIO-540-AK1A installations.
    Publisher
    Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
    Title
    Type Acceptance Report 1/21B/15 - Cessna 182 Series
  • Accessed Date
    2026-07-30
    Note
    Provides the official O-540/IO-540 family boundary and lists the exact Cessna-relevant model designations, including O-540-J3C5D, O-540-L3C5D, and IO-540-AB1A5.
    Publisher
    Lycoming Engines
    Title
    O-540 & IO-540 Operator's Manual
  • Accessed Date
    2026-08-20
    Note
    Current Lycoming listing identifies exact model O-540-J3C5D, part 10517, for the Cessna 182RG Skylane at 235 hp and provides new, rebuilt, and overhauled pathways; supports active current support and availability.
    Publisher
    Lycoming Engines
    Title
    O-540-J3C5D — Part #10517