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Continental 0-300-A

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Engine model · Reciprocating · 145 hp · registry code 17173

Manufacturer (registry)
CONT MOTOR
Model
0-300-A
Registry code
17173
Installed in
15 registered aircraft
Type
Reciprocating
Power
145 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE-253
Holder
Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 9

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1980In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 2
AD 2002-13-04Magneto impulse coupling stop pinHistoricalEffective Jul 12, 2002 · Replaced by AD 2011-26-07AD 2000-11-51MagnetosHistoricalReplaced by AD 2002-13-04
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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

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Registered aircraft · 15

N1073YGoedicke Walter H Jr · Bay Head, NJBuilt 1956 · S/N 28277N1242DPrice John C · Bennington, KSBuilt 1949 · S/N 18734N1455Lenbom Mark A · Cameron, WIBuilt 1967 · S/N 5N170KTHughes Michael D · Erie, COBuilt 1955 · S/N 26758N188CRempfer David Dwayne · Chandler, AZS/N 27104N2322DMacvey Troy R · Milan, INBuilt 1952 · S/N 20474N2512VNichol Nathan P · Anchorage, AKS/N 18020N2992DArnold Scott M · Peachtree City, GAS/N 26935N4584CEco Resources Inc · Millersport, OHBuilt 1953 · S/N 25528N7201ACarleson Jesse R · Wasilla, AKBuilt 1956 · S/N 29301N796WTTaildragger LLC · Blackfoot, IDBuilt 1955 · S/N 26813N884WHPr Aeronautics LLC · Buffalo, SDS/N 001N9277Lynn William S · Jackson, MSBuilt 1953 · S/N 25964N9322CWaters David J · Phelps, NYBuilt 1959 · S/N 46402N94GVSky West Aviation Inc Trustee · Albuquerque, NMBuilt 1954 · S/N 26528
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NTSB investigations · 5

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

NTSB ERA25LA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Knoxville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent ground loop.Aug 25, 2025 · N4584C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA424Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportW.H. Hunnicutt Hobo · Fletcher, NCA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select an adequate forced landing site.Aug 10, 2010 · N884WH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170-B · White Bear Lake, MNThe flight instructor's inadequate attempted recovery from a bounced landing and the student pilot's abrupt use of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Apr 25, 2010 · N3201A · Substantial damageNTSB OAK71DJZ06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Iwakuni Mcs, JADec 27, 1970 · N9277 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW71FRA22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Beaumont, TXOct 1, 1970 · N3201A · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 6

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20250825014769ACessna 170B · Monticello, KYDuring landing touchdown and rollout the aircraft veered to the left and departed the runway surface. The right wing, right aileron, nose cowling, and propeller received damage due to contacting the dirt after running off the left edge of the runway. The…Aug 25, 2025 · N4584C · Substantial damageIncident 20140709011299IShetler Eldon Lewis Shetler Mustang MII · Harvard, NEOn July 9, 2014 at approximately 1200 CDT, N1239E, a Shetler mustang ii attempted to takeoff from runway 17 of the Harvard State Airport in Harvard, NE. During the departure roll, the aircraft left the runway and entered a cornfield located approximately 100…Jul 9, 2014 · N1239E · Minor damageAccident 20100810046379AHunnicutt W Hobo · Fletcher, NCPilot states that he departed Cane Creek airstrip, 4NC6, @ 1100 on 08/10/2010. Upon takeoff pilot reported he lost engine power. Aircraft crashed in woods approximately 100 yds from end of rwy 4. Pilot did not report accident because he did not believe it to…Aug 10, 2010 · N884WH · Substantial damageAccident 20100425032789ACessna 170B · White Bear Lake, MNThe pilot in command was providing crosswind instruction with a student pilot. Upon landing with a right quartering, gusty crosswind the aircraft experienced a downdraft over a tree line on the upwind side of the runway. The aircraft hit very hard and bounced…Apr 25, 2010 · N3201A · Substantial damageIncident 20050506007209ICessna 170B · Sheridan, WY(-23) During this incident the private pilot was receiving training for a tailwheel airplane endorsement, the instructor took control of the aircraft because the student over corrected when the aircraft was about to go off the left side of the runway causing…May 6, 2005 · N170KT · Minor damageIncident 19790611015109ICessna 421 · Austin, TXEngine burst into flames. Landed safely. Flex hose, PNS5027 6 0164 had ruptured.Jun 11, 1979 · N4584C · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 39

SDR 2023FA0000321Piston · failedINSTALLED NEW CYLINDER KIT WITH VALVES AND PISTON. PISTON MELTED AT UPPER RING, SCORED THE CYLINDER WALL, AND BLEW A HOLE THROUGH ONE SIDE. CYLINDER LOST ALL COMPRESSION AND OVERHEATED. METAL DEBRIS ENTERED THE ENGINE CASE AND ATTACHED TO THE HYDRAULIC LIFMay 26, 2023 · N4189F · Cessna 172 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR 2010FA0001259Carburetor · contaminatedENGINE LOST POWER CAUSING ACFT TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A SOFT FIELD RESULTING IN THE ACFT FLIPPING OVER AND CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. UPON INVESTIGATION THE FAA FOUND MICROBIOLOGICAL GROWTH IN THE CARBURETOR'S FUEL BOWL AT THE DRAIN PLUG AREA CAUSINNov 16, 2010 · N8306B · Cessna 172 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2009FA0000745Magneto · failedLT MAGNETO SEVERE MISS AND INTERMITTENT, INOPERATIVE IN FLIGHT. SB'S 02-08A AND 03-08A C/W THROUGH INSP. LT MAGNETO, SLICK MODEL 6364, SN 06121363 WITH 356 TOTAL HOURS. FUNCTIONAL CHECK ON GROUND CHECK GOOD BEFORE AND AFTER FLIGHT. INSP REVEALED CAPACITOR, CAug 17, 2009 · N8508B · Cessna 172 · Magneto/Distributor
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STCs that may be installed · 35

Approved for this engine model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SE04651CHTo allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22Swift Fuels LLCSTC SE2932SWInstall carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive.Alcor LLC · Lists O-300 SeriesSTC SE208SOInstallation of ice indicator in the carburetor.LegacySTC.com · Lists O-300 Series
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