# Continental A-40-3

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17391
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: A-40-3
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 37 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 72 Teledyne](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%2072%20Teledyne) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Continental Motors Inc
- Installed in: 2 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-40-3

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

## 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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N16743](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16743): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), S/N 580
- [N16745](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16745): [Machamer John K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACHAMER%20JOHN%20K), [Gettysburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Gettysburg), built 1936, S/N 747

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2)

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
- [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc

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