# Continental 0-300 series - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17022 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: 0-300 SER - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 145 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E-253](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-253) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 6,622 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-300-series The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2023-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-04): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · F & M Enterprises' Model C6LC, C6LC-S or C6LC-L oil filter… (Stratus Tool Technologies STC SE09356SC or 2 others). Effective Oct 26, 2023 - [AD 2011-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-26-07): Engine · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 48 more. Effective Jan 24, 2012 - [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998 - [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998 - [AD 94-05-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-05-05-R1): Cylinder Rocker · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 59 more. Effective Feb 13, 1996 - [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995 - [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993 - [AD 93-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-02): Missing Cylinder Valve Retainer Key · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 180 more. Effective Aug 12, 1993 - [AD 93-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-11-03): Incorrect Connecting Rod · Continental Motors O-200-A, O-300-A, O-300-C and 1 more. Effective Jul 13, 1993 - [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2022-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-04-04) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · F & M Enterprises' Model C6LC, C6LC-S or C6LC-L oil filter… (Stratus Tool Technologies STC SE09356SC or 2 others). Effective Mar 29, 2022 - [AD 2002-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-04) (historical): Magneto impulse coupling stop pin · Teledyne Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 48 more. Effective Jul 12, 2002 - [AD 2000-11-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-11-51) (historical): Magnetos · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360 Series (all), LTSIO-520-AE, O-300-A and 21 more - [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3) - [SAIB NE-18-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-27): POWERPLANT Rocker Shaft Boss Inspection. Issued Sep 10, 2018 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 ## Registered aircraft (6,622, first 50) - [N100AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100AW): [De La Torre Alfonso Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DE%20LA%20TORRE%20ALFONSO%20JR), [Brownsville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brownsville), built 1956, S/N 28479 - [N100K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100K): [N18t Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N18T%20LTD), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1965, S/N 17252599 - [N100KH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100KH): [Lefevers Adam](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEFEVERS%20ADAM), [Pineville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Pineville), S/N 28529 - [N100WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100WA): [Alcorn Stanley R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALCORN%20STANLEY%20R), [Sonora, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonora), built 1964, S/N 17251499 - [N100YS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100YS): [Lally Lawrence L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LALLY%20LAWRENCE%20L), [Mooresville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Mooresville), built 1965, S/N 17252400 - [N101](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101): [Bene Mary D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENE%20MARY%20D), [Ketchum, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Ketchum), built 1964, S/N 17252056 - [N1023B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1023B): [Leguia Augusto A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEGUIA%20AUGUSTO%20A), [Kathleen, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Kathleen), S/N 28524 - [N105RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105RD): [Sunny Slope Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNNY%20SLOPE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Adams, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Adams), built 1967, S/N 17256221 - [N107PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107PS): [Ladies In Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LADIES%20IN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Mocksville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Mocksville), built 1965, S/N 17253618 - [N108TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108TS): [Hesser Dale W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HESSER%20DALE%20W), [Cardington, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cardington), built 1952, S/N 20328 - [N10BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10BF): [Cruz Keoni K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRUZ%20KEONI%20K), [The Woodlands, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/The%20Woodlands), built 1958, S/N 36672 - [N1100](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1100): [Souchet Brian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUCHET%20BRIAN), [Fleming Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fleming%20Island), built 1956, S/N 29178 - [N1102F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1102F): [Grant County State Bank](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRANT%20COUNTY%20STATE%20BANK), [Carson, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Carson), built 1966, S/N 17254697 - [N1104F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1104F): [Miller Jonathan A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20JONATHAN%20A), [Apo, AP](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AP/Apo), built 1966, S/N 17254699 - [N1105F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1105F): [Gibbard Donald R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIBBARD%20DONALD%20R), [Walla Walla, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Walla%20Walla), built 1966, S/N 17254700 - [N1108F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1108F): [Aom Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AOM%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 17254703 - [N1114F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1114F): [Florence, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Florence), built 1966, S/N 17254709, Registration pending - [N1117T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1117T): [Himes Austin M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIMES%20AUSTIN%20M), [Wentworth, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Wentworth), built 1965, S/N 17252759 - [N111MF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111MF): [Field Monica](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIELD%20MONICA), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), built 1963, S/N 17250162 - [N1120D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1120D): [Compher Charles D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMPHER%20CHARLES%20D), [Berryville, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Berryville), built 1966, S/N 17254131 - [N1120F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1120F): [Haidle Wayne M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAIDLE%20WAYNE%20M), [Bismarck, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Bismarck), built 1966, S/N 17254715 - [N1122F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1122F): [Dollosso Frank G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOLLOSSO%20FRANK%20G), [Lakeport, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lakeport), built 1966, S/N 17254717 - [N1125F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1125F): [Aeropark LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROPARK%20LLC), [Michigan City, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Michigan%20City), built 1966, S/N 17254720 - [N1125H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1125H): [Clark David D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLARK%20DAVID%20D), [Nenana, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Nenana), built 1948, S/N 15AC-140 - [N1127F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1127F): [Pricemeyer Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRICEMEYER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [St Pete Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/St%20Pete%20Beach), S/N 17254722 - [N1128F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1128F): [Lockridge James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOCKRIDGE%20JAMES), [Adairsville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Adairsville), S/N 17254723 - [N1129F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1129F): [Koch Bradley D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOCH%20BRADLEY%20D), [Billings, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Billings), built 1966, S/N 17254724 - [N1129M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1129M): [Techair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TECHAIR%20LLC), [Playa Vista, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Playa%20Vista), S/N 17252240 - [N112N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112N): [Billingsley Carl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILLINGSLEY%20CARL), [Henderson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Henderson), built 1956, S/N 28584 - [N112QB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112QB): [Floyd Austin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLOYD%20AUSTIN), [Searcy, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Searcy), built 1955, S/N 26952 - [N1130F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1130F): [Monahan William T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONAHAN%20WILLIAM%20T), [Vestal, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Vestal), built 1966, S/N 17254725 - [N1133F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1133F): [Finnelly Barry J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FINNELLY%20BARRY%20J), [Snohomish, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Snohomish), built 1966, S/N 17254728 - [N1134F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1134F): [Scialabba John E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCIALABBA%20JOHN%20E), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 1966, S/N 17254729 - [N1137F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1137F): [New Hudson, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/New%20Hudson), built 1966, S/N 17254732, Sale reported, canceled - [N1139F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1139F): [Gifford Kenneth A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIFFORD%20KENNETH%20A), [Appleton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Appleton), built 1966, S/N 17254734 - [N1142F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1142F): [Hart James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HART%20JAMES%20A), [Arlington, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Arlington), built 1966, S/N 17254737 - [N1143F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1143F): [Wilson Dan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20DAN), [Saginaw, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Saginaw), S/N 17254738 - [N1146F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1146F): [Larson Larry D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSON%20LARRY%20D), [Sargeant, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Sargeant), built 1966, S/N 17254741 - [N1147F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1147F): [Parker Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKER%20ROBERT%20M), [Hurst, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hurst), built 1966, S/N 17254742 - [N1148F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1148F): [Reed Roger](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REED%20ROGER), [Lebanon, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Lebanon), built 1966, S/N 17254743 - [N1149F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1149F): [Lemery Aaron D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEMERY%20AARON%20D), [Chattaroy, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Chattaroy), S/N 17254744 - [N1155F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1155F): [Dejesus Rodolfo B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEJESUS%20RODOLFO%20B), [Murfreesboro, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Murfreesboro), built 1966, S/N 17254750 - [N1157F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1157F): [Kiss George C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KISS%20GEORGE%20C), [Bangor, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bangor), S/N 17254752 - [N1158F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1158F): [American Pride Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20PRIDE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Newport Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Newport%20Beach), built 1966, S/N 17254753 - [N1159F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1159F): [Rodimel Troy R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RODIMEL%20TROY%20R), [Greenwood, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Greenwood), S/N 17254754 - [N115MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115MB): [Chalet Suzanne Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHALET%20SUZANNE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Lake Wales, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Wales), S/N 17248936 - [N1160F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1160F): [Ocala Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OCALA%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), S/N 17254755 - [N1161F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1161F): [Bas Part Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAS%20PART%20SALES%20LLC), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 1966, S/N 17254756 - [N1166F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1166F): [Mortensen Alex](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORTENSEN%20ALEX), [Burley, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Burley), built 1966, S/N 17254761 - [N1167F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1167F): [Cotter, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Cotter), built 1966, S/N 17254762, Registration pending All 6,622: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-300-series/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (3,126, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR26FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA354), Sep 24, 2026: Cessna 172B (N44P), Royal City, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA356), Sep 5, 2026: Cessna 172G (N3966L), Shelby, NC, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR26FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA284), Aug 2, 2026: Cessna 172 (N1166F), Blackfoot, ID, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN26LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA273), Jul 28, 2026: Cessna 172F (N7978U), Antigo, WI, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR26LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA215), Jun 9, 2026: Cessna 172 (N1330Y), Cleburne, TX, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN26LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA200), May 27, 2026: Cessna 172 (N3984F), Naubinway, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper engine power application during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over. - [NTSB CEN26LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA201), May 25, 2026: Cessna 172H (N2632L), Berryville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot in command’s decision to continue the takeoff when the airplane was not airborne at midfield, and the student pilot’s likely improper technique that resulted in a lack of sufficient climb… - [NTSB WPR26LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA180), May 10, 2026: Cessna 172 (N6643A), Marysvale, UT, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft. - [NTSB CEN26LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA139), Mar 11, 2026: Cessna 172 (N7080T), Denton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while in the run-up area in high wind conditions. - [NTSB WPR26LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA081), Jan 14, 2026: Cessna 172E (N7783U), Kingman, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to use a pre-takeoff checklist, which resulted in the fuel selector being in the off position, and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN26LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA084), Dec 26, 2025: Cessna 172 (N172BX), Taylor, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination. - [NTSB CEN26LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA069), Dec 19, 2025: Cessna 172D (N2536U), Post, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see the blockage in the fuel tank vent tube during the preflight inspection which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB WPR26FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA043), Nov 10, 2025: Cessna 172M (N13221), Poleta, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA012), Oct 11, 2025: Cessna 172 (N4390L), Sandersville, GA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA25LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA375), Sep 29, 2025: Cessna 172 (N6703A), Punxsutawney, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll. - [NTSB WPR25LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA297), Sep 26, 2025: Cessna 172 (N7373A), Hayden, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted. - [NTSB WPR25FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA294), Sep 26, 2025: Cessna 172F (N8219U), Battle Ground, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR25LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA307), Sep 22, 2025: Cessna 172 (N6831A), Anacortes, WA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ANC25LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA112), Sep 22, 2025: Cessna 172 (N4282F), Yakataga, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing. - [NTSB ERA25LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA345), Sep 13, 2025: Cessna 172 (N345QA), Williston, FL, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN25LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA377), Sep 13, 2025: Cessna 172F (N7774A), Lancaster, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA25LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA347), Sep 1, 2025: Cessna 170 (N3576D), Eustis, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent descent, contact with the water, and a subsequent nose over. - [NTSB ERA25LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA324), Aug 29, 2025: Cessna 172 (N1607F), New Smyrna Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb. - [NTSB CEN25LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA360), Aug 28, 2025: Cessna 172H (N8078L), Goliad, TX, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN25LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA305), Aug 6, 2025: Stolp Starduster SA300 (N983AM), Marshall, AR, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR25LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA216), Jul 20, 2025: Cessna 172 (N6964A), Concrete, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines, which resulted in a wire strike. - [NTSB CEN25LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA315), Jul 20, 2025: Cessna 170B (N3443C), Faith, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind. - [NTSB ERA25LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA261), Jul 9, 2025: Cessna 172H (N3254C), Century, FL, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ANC25LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA056), Jun 29, 2025: Cessna 172H (N8085L), Manokotak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to recognize the wind direction, resulting in a… - [NTSB ERA25LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA216), Jun 2, 2025: Cessna 172F (N5200F), Vero Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ERA25LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA200), May 8, 2025: Cessna 172 (N5405T), Florida City, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The commercial pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ANC25LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA025), Mar 16, 2025: Cessna 172A (N7274T), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to initiate the flight despite identifying a malfunction in the carburetor heat system during the pre-takeoff engine run-up, which led to a partial loss of engine power during… - [NTSB ERA25LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA123), Feb 20, 2025: Cessna 172C (N1609Y), Argyle, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total… - [NTSB WPR25LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA098), Feb 18, 2025: Cessna 172 (N3901L), Oxnard, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. - [NTSB ERA25LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA121), Feb 15, 2025: Cessna 172G (N1178F), Syracuse, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The truck driver’s to see and avoid the airplane, which resulted in a collision. - [NTSB ANC24LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA103), Sep 17, 2024: Cessna 170 (N3474C), McKinley Village, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an… - [NTSB CEN24LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA347), Aug 20, 2024: Cessna 172 (N2037Y), Weslaco, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB ERA24LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA357), Aug 15, 2024: Cessna 172 (N8400X), Elkwood, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN24FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA305), Aug 6, 2024: Cessna 172F (N7905U), Brazoria, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed for takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s… - [NTSB CEN24LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA266), Jul 13, 2024: Cessna 172G (N129GW), West Bend, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR24LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA222), Jul 1, 2024: Cessna 170B (N4402B), Tacoma, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB CEN24LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA232), Jun 19, 2024: Cessna 172F (N8725U), Ruston, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind. - [NTSB ERA24LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA269), Jun 16, 2024: Cessna 172 (N2710U), Eastham, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel quantity, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA24LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA260), May 30, 2024: Cessna 172G (N3687L), Greensboro, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control. - [NTSB WPR24LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA154), May 16, 2024: Cessna 172G (N4448L), Lakeport, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of carburetor ice. - [NTSB CEN24LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA192), May 15, 2024: Cessna 170 (N74887), Sealy, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, that resulted in an impact with a tree and the ground. - [NTSB CEN24LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA186), May 1, 2024: Cessna 172H (N2782L), Belle Chasse, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate landing flare by the flight instructor that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA24LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA189), Apr 22, 2024: Cessna 172 (N5645T), Ridgeway, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point while landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB ERA24LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA178), Apr 15, 2024: Cessna 172 (N8337X), Manassas, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing engine power during a prolonged descent while operating in environmental conditions conducive to the development of carburetor ice, which… - [NTSB ANC24LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA021), Apr 6, 2024: Cessna 172 (N8907B), Huasna, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, resulting in a loss of control. All 3,126: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-300-series/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (2,590, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20260923012929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260923012929A), Sep 23, 2026: Cessna 172B (N44P), Royal City, WA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft crashed nose first into agriculture field north of 4WA0 b&g farms runway, on September 23, 2026, about 1711 pacific daylight time, one fatal flight… - [Accident 20260801009289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260801009289A), Aug 1, 2026: Cessna 172G (N1166F), Blackfoot, ID, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Cessna 172G, [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when during the takeoff roll the aircraft went off the runway near the eastern perimeter fence… - [Accident 20260728010259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260728010259A), Jul 28, 2026: Cessna 172F (N7978U), Antigo, WI, Substantial damage. On 7/28/2026 at approximately 2342Z a C172F experienced an inadvertent lateral runway excursion during the landing rollout. Aircraft travelled about 500FT on… - [Incident 20260617006779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260617006779I), Jun 17, 2026: Cessna 172F (N8411U), Shreveport, LA, Minor damage. During departure, the pilot reported a bird strike on the left-hand wing. The bird impacted the pitot tube, resulting in the loss of airspeed indication. The… - [Incident 20260530005319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260530005319I), May 30, 2026: Cessna 172 (N6717A), Little Falls, MN, Minor damage. The student pilot was two and one half hours in his solo cross-country flight and five miles out from his home airport at 2,500 feet altitude when the engine… - [Accident 20260525007519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260525007519A), May 25, 2026: Cessna 172H (N2632L), Berryville, AR, Destroyed. On may 25, 2026, at approximately 16:50, the Berryville, Arkansas, police and first responders were called to 17A Trigger Gap Airstrip, where it was reported… - [Accident 20260510006639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260510006639A), May 10, 2026: Cessna 172 (N6643A), Richfield, UT, Destroyed. This was personal flight in mountainous terrain near the monroe mountain. The aircraft was approximately 1000 feet AGL. Over the descending terrain. The… - [Incident 20260418005159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260418005159I), Apr 18, 2026: Cessna 172H (N2847L), Farmington, NM, Minor damage. On 04/18/2026 at 0955 a Cessna 172 had a propeller and wing tip strike during landing on a solo training flight. There was no flight plan filed and the… - [Accident 20260114003039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260114003039A), Jan 14, 2026: Cessna 172E (N7783U), Substantial damage. The pilot/[privacy data omitted] attempted a takeoff from his rural property. At rotation speed the engine stopped running. The aircraft rolled into a ditch… - [Accident 20251226019119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251226019119A), Dec 26, 2025: Cessna 172G (N172BX), Taylor, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft suffer an uncommanded lost of power on climbout from touch & go. Aircraft began decent at 300' AGL, contacting the ground/surface in small field… - [Incident 20251219018799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251219018799I), Dec 19, 2025: Cessna 172D (N2536U), Post, TX, Substantial damage. On December 19, 2025, at 1545 CDT, a Cessna 172D aircraft bearing registration number N2536U, registered to a private owner, impacted terrain after engine… - [Accident 20251110018909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251110018909A), Nov 10, 2025: Cessna 172M (N13221), Bishop, CA, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Aircraft took off from kbih to klas after taking on 10 gallons of fuel in the left wing at kbih for return trip to klas and tried to climb out of box canyon… - [Accident 20251010019349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251010019349A), Oct 10, 2025: Cessna 172G (N4390L), Sandersville, GA, Substantial damage. The PIC stated during his preflight that several ounces of water was drained from the left and right fuel tanks. He stated that he drained the gasculator using… - [Accident 20250929016159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250929016159A), Sep 29, 2025: Cessna 172 (N6703A), Punxsutawney, PA, Substantial damage. On September 29, 2025, at approximately 11:02 eastern time a Cessna 172, [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident at Punxsutawney Municipal Airport… - [Accident 20250926014929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250926014929A), Sep 26, 2025: Cessna 172F (N8219U), Battle Ground, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On September 26, 2025, a Cessna 172F was destroyed in an accident at Goheen Airport (W52) near Battle Ground, Washington, at approximately 1306 pacific… - [Accident 20250926013659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250926013659A), Sep 26, 2025: Cessna 172 (N7373A), Hayden, ID, Substantial damage. Student-pilot certificated airman finished a lesson with his instructor and dropped the instructor at the FBO at kcoe. After tower instruction, student pilot… - [Accident 20250922019419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250922019419A), Sep 22, 2025: Cessna 172 (N6831A), Anacortes, WA, Substantial damage. On Monday, September 22nd, PIC was planning to fly from Anacortes Airport (74S) to Friday harbor airport (kfhr) in his 1956 Cessna 172, N6831A. PIC took off on… - [Accident 20250921018309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250921018309A), Sep 21, 2025: Cessna 172 (N4282F), Yakutat, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft was on final to land at a remote airstrip outside of Yakutat, Alaska. At about 250 ft. the engine quit and hit a sand dune that ripped the nose gear… - [Accident 20250913014449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250913014449A), Sep 13, 2025: Cessna 172F (N7774A), Lancaster, TX, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that he arrived at the airport that morning around 6 am for a time building flight with another rated pilot who did not show up. He was asked… - [Incident 20250909015109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250909015109I), Sep 9, 2025: Cessna 172H (N1452F), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. After conducting power on stalls and steep turns the flaps were retracted. The left flap stuck down 15 degrees the right appeared to move fine. The flaps were… - [Accident 20250901012799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250901012799A), Sep 1, 2025: Cessna 170B (N3576D), Stratton, ME, Substantial damage. Pilot stated after takeoff from glassy water conditions, a positive rate of climb was established and he began retracting manual flaps. When doing so the… - [Accident 20250829013189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250829013189A), Aug 29, 2025: Cessna 172H (N1607F), New Smyrna Beac, FL, Substantial damage. A C-172 with two crew members were conducting touch and go's at kevb. On climb out after the first landing the aircraft experienced a complete power loss.… - [Accident 20250827013619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250827013619A), Aug 27, 2025: Cessna 172H (N8078L), Goliad, TX, Substantial damage. On August 27, 2025, at 18:30 CDT, the pilot stated that he performed his preflight inspection. After getting weather report from kvct, he attempted to take off… - [Accident 20250720019879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250720019879A), Jul 20, 2025: Cessna 172 (N6964A), Concrete, WA, Substantial damage. On July 20, 2025, pilot departed bellingham international airport (kbli) to meet with his father in darrington (1S2). VFR weather, sunny day. While on route… - [Accident 20250720011539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250720011539A), Jul 20, 2025: Cessna 170B (N3443C), Faith, SD, Substantial damage. Crosswind on landing, lost directional control on touch down and ground looped aircraft. METAR KD07 201856Z auto 11011T 21/18 A2993 rmk A01 SLP125 T02060183 - [Incident 20250713009939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250713009939I), Jul 13, 2025: Cessna 172E (N3779S), Knoxville, IA, No damage. On July 13, 2025, the pilot of a Cessna 172 declared an in-flight emergency due to loss of engine power while returning to Knoxville Municipal Airport (oxv)… - [Accident 20250709009369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250709009369A), Jul 9, 2025: Cessna 172H (N3254C), Century, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft suffered power loss due to fuel exhaustion. Pilot tried to switch fuel tanks but due to low altitude was unable to restart engine. Pilot dedcided to… - [Accident 20250628012509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250628012509A), Jun 28, 2025: Cessna 172H (N8085L), Dillingham, AK, Substantial damage. While landing on a beach. Performing a short field landing with 10 to 15 kt tail winds, flaps at 0 degrees. On touch down, the main landing gear sank into the… - [Incident 20250621013919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250621013919I), Jun 21, 2025: Cessna 172D (N2535Y), Corsicana, TX, No damage. On June 21, 2025, at approximately 1455 pm central daylight time (CST), a Cessna, [privacy data omitted] took off from grand prairie municipal airport (gpm)… - [Accident 20250601006239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250601006239A), Jun 1, 2025: Cessna 172 (N5200F), Vero Beach, FL, Destroyed. [privacy data omitted], A Cessna 172F, departed from kjax (jacksonville international airport) en route to kvrb (Vero Beach Regional) with a practice approach… - [Incident 20250514006839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250514006839I), May 14, 2025: Cessna 172B (N8003X), Cambridge, MN, Minor damage. The PIC was a student on second solo practicing takeoffs and landings. At takeoff, the winds were 8 knot crosswinds. He stayed in the pattern and noticed the… - [Accident 20250508006429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250508006429A), May 8, 2025: Cessna 172E (N5405T), Florida City, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Florida City, Florida. The pilots performed an off airport landing after reporting… - [Incident 20250416004319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250416004319I), Apr 16, 2025: Cessna 172C (N8254X), Reynoldsburg, OH, No damage. 1758Z aircraft was observed descending out of 075. ATC advised aircraft to maintain at or above 055.aircraft advised ATC reported they had lost engine power… - [Accident 20250316003309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250316003309A), Mar 16, 2025: Cessna 172A (N7274T), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. During climb-out, the aircraft’s engine experienced a significant drop in RPM. The pilot engaged engine carburator heat, however engine RPM could not be… - [Incident 20250312004459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250312004459I), Mar 12, 2025: Cessna 172 (N5920A), Truth Or Conseq, NM, Minor damage. On March 12, 2025, at around 2050 MST, a Cessna 172 departed double eagle airport enroute to demming, NM on a personal flight, visual meteorologic conditions… - [Accident 20250220006599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250220006599A), Feb 20, 2025: Cessna 172C (N1609Y), Argyle, NY, Substantial damage. Aircraft experienced an oil pressure loss during initial climb out. The pilot returned to the airport opposite direction, and upon landing, the aircraft over… - [Accident 20250218005039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250218005039A), Feb 18, 2025: Cessna 172G (N3901L), Oxnard, CA, Substantial damage. While conductinig touch-and-go's at oxr runway 25, pilot lost control on touchdown. Aircraft veered off left side of runway and struck a taxiway sign. Airman… - [Accident 20250215002269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250215002269A), Feb 15, 2025: Cessna 172G (N1178F), Syracuse, NY, Substantial damage. The driver of an airport operations vehicle was operating on a service road near taxiway n. the aircraft pilot received a taxi clearance from ATC and started… - [Incident 20241203018799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241203018799I), Dec 3, 2024: Cessna 172F (N8757U), Edina, MO, No damage. On December 03, 2024, a Cessna 172 landed in a field 3 miles nnw of Edina, MO after experiencing a loss of engine power On a VFR flight from the departure… - [Incident 20241026018509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241026018509I), Oct 26, 2024: Cessna 170B (N3411D), Pacoima, CA, Minor damage. While on descent into Whiteman (kwhp)airport runway 12, aircraft encountered a bird in flight that struck the outboard leading edge of the left wing. After the… - [Incident 20241011018549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241011018549I), Oct 11, 2024: Cessna 172D (N2663U), Memphis, MO, No damage. The pilot stated he was in cruise flight on the second leg of a cross country flight. The pilot heard a thump and the engine ran rough, lost power, and started… - [Incident 20240919013671I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240919013671I), Sep 19, 2024: Cessna 172 (N6296E), Culpeper, VA, Minor damage. On September 19, 2024, at approximately 1920 local time, aircraft [privacy data omitted], a Cessna 172, was flying at 2500 feet, 6 nautical miles southwest of… - [Accident 20240916014799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240916014799A), Sep 16, 2024: Cessna 170 (N3474C), Mckinley Villag, AK, Substantial damage. On September 16, 2024, a flight departed from a 1,000 ft airstrip along the yanert river (63.63657, -148.25632) near Mckinley village, AK (pain) at or around… - [Incident 20240827011379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240827011379I), Aug 27, 2024: Cessna 172B (N6928X), Moses Lake, WA, Minor damage. On 8-27-2024 the pilot diverted to the Grant County/ Moses Lake airport due to gusty wind and turbulance. The pilot attemted to land on runway 32, resulting in… - [Accident 20240820013209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240820013209A), Aug 20, 2024: Cessna 172C (N2037Y), Weslaco, TX, Substantial damage. Instructor was dropped off at the terminal and student was to perform pattern work. On the 3rd touch and go aircraft was hit with a gust of air from the right.… - [Accident 20240815011849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240815011849A), Aug 15, 2024: Cessna 172C (N8400X), Culpeper, VA, Substantial damage. Accident pilot was performing takeoff and landing activities. During his third takeoff of the day, the accident pilot advanced the throttle to full and the… - [Accident 20240806009299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240806009299A), Aug 6, 2024: Cessna 172F (N7905U), Brazoria, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft started takeoff roll vered to the left of the runway climbed approximately 100FT in the air flew 100 yards dived into the ground. - [Incident 20240721011169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240721011169I), Jul 21, 2024: Cessna 172H (N3147X), Reese, UT, No damage. Instructional flight from cascade, Idaho (U70) to south valley regional (U42). Near ogden airport (ogd) aircraft experienced a rough running engine. Aircraft… - [Accident 20240713012119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240713012119A), Jul 13, 2024: Cessna 172G (N129GW), West Bend, WI, Substantial damage. While landing runway 24 in a mild crosswind at the West Bend municipal airport in West Bend, WI (ketb), the pilot lost control of the aircraft post touchdown… - [Accident 20240630008019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240630008019A), Jun 30, 2024: Cessna 170B (N4402B), Tacoma, WA, Substantial damage. While landing on rwy 17, shortly after touchdown. The PIC departed the runway while experiencing a ground loop caused by light and variable winds. Not having… All 2,590: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-300-series/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (37) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2019FA0000411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000411), Nov 19, 2019: LINE. BROKEN. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY WITH SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. LANDED UNDER TOTAL ENGINE POWER LOSS. INITIAL INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE LINE THAT SUPPLIE - [SDR 2013FA0000120](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000120), Feb 22, 2013: COUNTERWEIGHT. LOOSE. WHILE PERFORMING ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING FOR THE RUDDER WIRING, RUDDER COUNTERWEIGHT ATTACH RIVETS WERE EITHER WORN THROUGH THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR MISSING. - [SDR 2012FA0000818](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000818), Jul 10, 2012: CYLINDER. CRACKED. NR 5 CYLINDER CRACKED HALF WAY UP BARREL CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. - [SDR 2011FA0000507](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000507), Aug 8, 2011: CYLINDER. BROKEN. FOUND METAL PARTICLES IN OIL SCREEN AT 30 HOURS AND AGAIN AT 74 HOURS. FOUND CYLINDERS COMING APART INSIDE BORE. PIECES MEASURED .4 X .3 INCHES. - [SDR 2009FA0000647](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000647), Jul 22, 2009: CAM. DEFORMED. THE CAM FOR THE MAGNETO WAS FOUND TO BE NON UNIFORM IN SHAPE. AFTER INSTALLATION OF THIS PART THE POINT GAP WAS DIFFERENT ON EACH CAM LOBE. - [SDR 2008FA0000220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000220), Feb 22, 2008: CONTROL WHEEL. BROKEN. ON TAXI FROM REFUELING PILOT WAS MAKING A LT TURN IN FRONT OF HANGER. PULLED CONTROL WHEEL FULL AFT (TO TAKE WEIGHT OFF OF FRONT WHEEL) CONTROL WHEEL BROKE OFF - [SDR 2008FA0000123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000123), Jan 14, 2008: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. PROP SPINNER FWD, BULKHEAD CRACKED NEAR MOUNT BOLTS. PART PROBABLY NOT STURDY. RECOMMEND PART BE MADE OF THICKER METAL DOUBLER INSTALLED. ALSO, IT APPEARED THAT - [SDR 2007FA0001075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001075), Dec 12, 2007: ADAPTER. WORN. LT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE ARM ADAPTER RIVET HOLES WERE WORN POSSIBLY DUE TO UNSECURED CONTROLS IN GUSTY WINDS. - [SDR 2007FA0000874](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000874), Jul 28, 2007: ROD END. BROKEN. LT SIDE STEERING ROD WITH 215.92 HRS SINCE NEW HAD THE REAR BALL END THAT ATTACHES TO THE RT RUDDER BAR ASSY BREAK. THE BALL ROD END BROKE AND LEFT THE T/R STEE - [SDR 2007FA0000459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000459), Apr 4, 2007: BRACKET. BROKEN. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION BRACKET (PN 04140616-1-532). FOUND BROKEN AND CRACKED IN OTHER LOCATIONS. LOCATED UNDER FLOOR CENTER SECTION AT FLIGHT CONTROL BELL CRA - [SDR 2007FA0000046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000046), Jan 5, 2007: STRINGER. CRACKED. CRACKED AT FORWARD END AND PROGRESSES AFT. PROP STRIKE, OUT OF BALANCE PROP. EXAMPLE FROM C-170B WITH THE ENGINE INSTALLED. (K) - [SDR 2007FA0000047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000047), Jan 5, 2007: STRINGER. CRACKED. CRACKED AT FWD END AND PROGRESSES AFT. PROP STRIKE, OUT OF BALANCE PROP? AIRCRAFT HAS A HISTORY OF WING REPAIRS FROM GROUND LOOPS BUT HAS SINCE HAD A ENGINE UPG - [SDR 2006FA0000372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000372), Mar 9, 2006: AXLE. CRACKED. CRACKS IN BOTH UPPER BOLT HOLES THAT SECURE AXLE TO STRUT ASSEMBLY ON BOTH LT AND RT MLG. PROBABLE CAUSE MAYBE HARD LANDING OR FATIGUE CRACKS DO TO NORMAL USE. - [SDR 2006FA0000081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000081), Jan 8, 2006: ROD. RUSTED. ROD END FAILED. AIRCRAFT TURNED LT AND IMPACTED AN EMBANKMENT. SMALL AMOUNT OF RUST ON ROD END AT THE THREADED AREA. (K) - [SDR 2005FA0000692](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000692), Jan 19, 2005: CONTROL COLUMN. CORRODED. WHILE ACCOMPLISHING SEB ON CONTROL YOKE, FOUND WATER WHEN INSP HOLE WAS DRILLED AT BASE OF CENTER TUBE. .2500 CUP OF BLACK RESIDUE WAS FOUND WHEN TUBE WAS CUT O - [SDR 2005FA0000026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000026), Jan 13, 2005: CONTROL PANEL. WORN. AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED DURING A LANDING ACCIDENT. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO FLARE AIRPLANE. DURING A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION BY FAA INSPECTORS, IT WAS DI - [SDR 2005FA0000334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000334), Oct 14, 2004: BATTERY. CORRODED. FOUND D (LARGE) SIZE DURACELL BATTERIES USED IN ELT`S EXPELLING AND CORRODED. EXPIRATION DATE 2008 - [SDR 2004FA0000284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000284), Mar 3, 2004: U BOLT. SHEARED. FOUND U BOLT ON LT MAIN GEAR SHEARED IN THREAD AREA UNDER NUT. PROBABLY NUT WAS OVERTORQUED. - [SDR 041332](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/041332), Feb 12, 2004: DRAIN. CRACKED. PILOT REPORT OF FUEL LEAK FROM SELECTOR. FOUND LEAKAGE PAST SHAFT SEAL. REMOVED SELECTOR VALVE FOR REPAIR. CCA-1550 DRAIN VALVE WAS INSTALLED IN BOTTOM OF SELEC - [SDR 2003FA0000589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000589), Jun 3, 2003: BEARING RACE. WORN. MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL BEARING CUPS SHOWS SIGNS OF FAILURE BY SCUFFING. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH INNER AND OUTER CUPS ON TWO (2) MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEELS FOR A TOT - [SDR 2003FA0000588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000588), Jun 3, 2003: BEARING CAGE. DETERIORATED. MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL BEARING CUPS SHOW SIGNS OF FAILURE BY PITTING. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH INNER AND OUTER CONES ON TWO (2) MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEELS FOR A TOTA - [SDR 2003FA0000371](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000371), Mar 26, 2003: BOLT. MISINSTALLED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE RT DIRECT AILERON CABLE (PN 0510105-72) WAS FOUND TO BE CHAFFING ON THE RT WING AFT ATTACH BOLT THREADS AND NUT. FURTHER INVESTIGA - [SDR 2003FA0000449](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000449), Mar 25, 2003: MASTER CYLINDER. MISOVERHAULED. ANNUAL INSP, ACCESS PANELS WERE REMOVED,TO INSPECT BRAKE MASTER CYL, ASSOC FITTINGS. MASTER CYL WERE DISCOVERED TO BE UNAPPROVED PARTS. CYL ASSY RESEMBLED CORRE - [SDR 2003FA0000306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000306), Mar 20, 2003: BAFFLE. BROKEN. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUE - [SDR 2003FA0000289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000289), Mar 14, 2003: BAFFLE. BROKEN. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUE - [SDR 2003FA0000290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000290), Mar 14, 2003: BAFFLE. BROKEN. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUE - [SDR 2003FA0000291](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000291), Mar 14, 2003: BAFFLE. BROKEN. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL TANK BAFFLE SPOT WELDS BROKEN LOOSE, ALLOWING BAFFLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY INSIDE FUEL TANK. COULD CAUSE FUEL STARVATION DU - [SDR 2003FA0000372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000372), Mar 13, 2003: WHEEL. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSP, NOSEWHEEL ASSY WAS REMOVED IN ORDER TO INSPECT THE BEARINGS FOR CONDITION. ONE BEARING CUP WAS FOUND CORRODED. WHEN LW67010 CUP WAS REMOVED - [SDR 2003FA0000448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000448), Mar 13, 2003: WHEEL. WORN. ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOSEWHEEL ASSY WAS REMOVED IN ORDER TO INSPECT BEARINGS FOR CONDITION. ONE BEARING CUP WAS FOUND CORRODED. WHEN LW67010 CUP WAS REMOVED FROM - [SDR 2002FA0001101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001101), Aug 22, 2002: HINGE PIN. DAMAGED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RIGHT OUTBOARD AILERON HINGE PIN HAD COME OUT OF THE HINGE ABOUT 5 INCHES. ONE COTTER PIN WAS STILL IN PLACE A - [SDR 2002FA0001011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001011), Jun 28, 2002: PULLEY. LOOSE. PILOT REPORTED NO ALTERNATOR OUTPUT. INSPECTION FOUND PULLEY LYING INSIDE COWLING FROM ALTERNATOR. ALTERNATOR STILL ON MOUNTS, BUT LOOSE. - [SDR 2002FA0000697](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000697), May 13, 2002: SELECTOR VALVE. MISINSTALLED. SPRING WAS INSTALLED BACKWARD. FUEL WOULD NOT SHUT OFF LEFT TANK. TO PREVENT RECURRENCE VALVE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER OVERHAUL. - [SDR 2002FA0000156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000156), Jan 5, 2002: CONNECTING ROD. FAILED. NR 3 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD AND CAP FAILED AT THE CRANKSHAFT. CONNECTING ROD FELL TO BOTTOM OF CYLINDER BORE AND WAS REPEATEDLY STRUCK BY THE CRANKSHAFT UNTIL - [SDR 2002FA0000036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000036), Dec 28, 2001: RHEOSTAT. BURNED. SMOKE IN COCKPIT, COMING FROM OVERHEAD. TURNED OFF RADIO LIGHT RHEOSTAT AND INSTRUMENT LIGHT RHEOSTAT. SMOKE THEN QUIT. INVESTIGATION FOUND RADIO LIGHT RHEOSTAT - [SDR 2002FA0000021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000021), Nov 26, 2001: CONNECTING ROD. FAILED. NUMBER THREE CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD AND CAP FAILED AT CRANKSHAFT. THE CONNECTING ROD THEN FELL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CYLINDER BORE AND WAS STRUCK REPEATEDL - [SDR 2001FA0000493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000493), Oct 23, 2001: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. BULKHEAD CRACKED AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER WHERE STEERING CABLE PULLEY BRACKET ATTACHES. - [SDR 96ZZZX5422](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5422), Oct 17, 1996: CRANKCASE. FAILURE. PUSH ROD FAILURE RESULTED IN ENGINE STOPPING AND SUBSEQUENT CRANKCASE FAILURE. (ROD THROUGH CASE.) SUBMITTER SUSPECTS OIL PUMP FAILURE, ENGINE OVERHEAT. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (37) Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE2932SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2932SW): Install 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 - [STC SE208SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE208SO): Installation of ice indicator in the carburetor. LegacySTC.com - [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE00145WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00145WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products Model BC 320-( ) Engine Starter. B & C Specialty Products Inc. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE00533SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00533SE): Installation of Real Gasket Corporation Continental Engine Pushrod Tube Modification. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE4725NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4725NM): Installation of an O-3000-A crankshaft, P/N 530860, equipped with an O-3000-D cluster fear, P/N 627846, in an O-3000-D engine. General Aviation Concepts. Lists O-300-D - [STC SE8409SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8409SW): Installation of P/N CO-300-1 Oil Filter Adaptor with spin-on filter as a replacement for the existing oil screen. Stratus Tool Technologies LLC. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE10076SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE10076SC): Modify engine by installation of C12ST2/S starter. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE10129SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE10129SC): Installation of rotocoil, valve springs, ni-resist valve guide, exhaust valve with chrome flash on stem, and rocker shaft with thrust buttons. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE34WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE34WE): Installation of Electro-Coatings, Inc., piston rings on Continental pistons. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE8112SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8112SW): Installation of any or all parts identified by Parts Application List AEC9109-2. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE3330NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3330NM): Continental valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE1220GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1220GL): Replacement of Slick Model 664 magnetos with Slick Model 6264 magnetos or installation of Model 6364 magneto. Champion Aerospace LLC. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE09846SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09846SC): Installation of S539800M30 starter adapter springs. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc. Lists O-300-D - [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE01943CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01943CH): Add the following approved fuels: unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4814 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE5743NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5743NM): Intallation of adapter for externally mounted oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation. Lists O-300-A - [STC ST00435AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00435AT): Overhaul/repair of the Delco starter adapter drive (P/N 1971890) used with Delco starters P/N's 11096656 and 1109660. Aerotech - [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA - [STC SE1-201](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1-201): Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D)). MidContinent Instru Co Inc - [STC SE00164SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00164SE): Installation of Avglas components to modify carburetor air housing assemblies. McFarlane Aviation, Inc - [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE00262NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00262NY): Installation of Canadian Aero Manufacturing Pull Start Clutch, P/N 1971890-N or 1971890-M. Canadian Aero Manufacturing - [STC SE8669SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8669SW): Installation of roller rocker arm. Performance Engineering. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp - [STC SE3-663](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3-663): Install dry vacuum pump drive. Parker Hannifin Corp. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE1976SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1976SW): Manufacture of new cylinder barrels and rebarreling with original cylinder head. Gary Aerospace Corp - [STC SE244NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE244NE): Installation of Mattituck plasma flame sprayed cylinder barrels in Teledyne reciprocating engines. Mattituck Airbase, Inc - [STC SE2006CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2006CE): Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON)/2. Also intermixing of aviation gasoline. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines. ProTec - [STC SE12GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE12GL): Installation of oil filler cap. Ray Whyte Electric Products Co. Lists O-300-A - [STC SE44WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE44WE): Use of Kling Aviation Oil, Specifications KL-100, KL-200 and KL-300 in Continental and Lycoming engines. Kling Oil Company --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.