# Continental A-40 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17389 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: A-40 - 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: 0 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-40 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 None registered with this engine model now. ## 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 ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (49) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this engine model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [72-231114-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199441148320260722204348.0001): TAG-Engine. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 17, 2026 - [AB-160844](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192590069520251216184412.0001): Spring & Brush Assembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-160844 · Nov 10, 2025 - [AM-3006](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199076821220251216184150.0001): Bearing. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3006 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3062](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192996710420251216184153.0001): Oil Seal. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3062 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3040](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191562815220251216184205.0001): Coil Wedge. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3040 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3021](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191046961620251216184144.0001): Screw Distributor Block. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3021 · May 20, 2024 - [AK-3984](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID190233478620251216184159.0001): Capacitor. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3183, K3984 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3020](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID187339273820251216184145.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3020 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3172](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID184923971220251216184209.0001): Washer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3172 · May 20, 2024 - [ES1077](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID172483780220251216184212.0001): Air Vent. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M1077 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3513](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID167219454320251216184223.0001): Machining, Rotating Magnet. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3513 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3822](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152581170620251216184220.0001): Dist. Block & Gear Assy.. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces K3822 · May 20, 2024 - [AM3611](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152309774820251216184158.0001): Cam. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3611, M1522 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3826](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152140619720251216184206.0001): Spacer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3826 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3217](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID151556499720251216184157.0001): Wave Spring Washer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M-3217 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3221](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID141738448720251216184228.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3221 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3827](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID135812622820251216184221.0001): Rotor Gear. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces K3827 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3019](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133199676620251216184208.0001): Nut. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3019 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3485](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID132932943120251216184156.0001): Bearing Cap, Assembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3485 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3018](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID127455593820251216184203.0001): Clamp, Bearing Cap. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3018 · May 20, 2024 - [AK-3975](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID122929460020251216184201.0001): Coil, Ignition. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3009, M3114, M3525, K3975, K3975 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3015](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID122012454820251216184149.0001): Screw, Housing. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3015 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3215](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112532645320251216184148.0001): Brush Assy, Distributor. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3215 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3084](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID110727692920251216184211.0001): Air Vent With Hood. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3084 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-2556](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID110411778820251216184154.0001): Cotter Pin. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M2556 · May 20, 2024 - [AM2536](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID105110906820251216184152.0001): Woodruff Key. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M2536 · May 20, 2024 - [A-13081K](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID103011368520251216184147.0001): Contact Assembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3081 · May 20, 2024 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID188894417020240301172637.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Dec 1, 2023 - [ES10-400551-7](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182589540620240301172652.0001): Housing, Distributor. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-400551-7 · Dec 1, 2023 - [ES10-25788](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID163348788620240301172646.0001): Bearing, Sleeve. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-357078, 10-25788,736 · Dec 1, 2023 - [ES10-52945](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161827443420240301172619.0001): Magnet Rotating (Rotor). Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-52945 · Dec 1, 2023 - [ES10-400549-4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128163036820240301172658.0001): 200 Series Frame, Lyc Flange. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-400549-4 · Dec 1, 2023 - [ES10‐3503](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182314138120240301172653.0001): Washer, Plain. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-3503 · Nov 9, 2023 - [ES10‐682025](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID159888329220240301172656.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-682025 · Nov 9, 2023 - [TA2925-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID180765534320231109132302.0001): Engine Preheat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · Oct 30, 2023 - [TA2925-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139163620620231109132301.0001): Engine Preheat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · Oct 30, 2023 - [ES10-400549-4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID140210671720230929175037.0001): 200 Series Frame, Lyc Flange. Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLC · PMA PQ4176CE · Replaces 10-400549-4 · Jul 17, 2023 - [ES10-400551-7](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID185790090620231025135059.0001): Housing, Distributor. Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLC · PMA PQ4176CE · Replaces 10-400551-7 · Apr 1, 2023 - [ES10-25788](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID108502503420230703154004.0001): Bearing, Sleeve. Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLC · PMA PQ4176CE · Replaces 10-357078, 10-25788, 736 · Mar 20, 2023 - [ES10-357165-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112544271720220725141428.0001): Coil, Magneto. Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLC · PMA PQ4176CE · Replaces 10-357165-20, 10-357164-1 · Jun 9, 2022 - [ES10-52945](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID124612893520210611134655.0001): Magnet, Rotating (Rotor). Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLC · PMA PQ4176CE · Replaces Continental Motors 10-52945 · Mar 1, 2021 - [M41E[B]](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B760EC2865BD05AB86258227005A1921.0001): Spark Plug Assembly. Champion Aerospace LLC · PMA PQ1287CE · Replaces Continental Motors 635149 Champion… · Nov 6, 2017 - [REM37BY[E]](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5530BC670096EAF586258227005A190A.0001): Spark Plug Assembly. Champion Aerospace LLC · PMA PQ1287CE · Replaces Continental Motors 655707 Lycoming… · Nov 6, 2017 - [REM40E[F]](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4D2545BF72B947A686258227005A190E.0001): Spark Plug Assembly. Champion Aerospace LLC · PMA PQ1287CE · Replaces Continental Motors 627643 Lycoming… · Nov 6, 2017 - [RHM40E[G]](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/375182EDFF743D4C86258227005A1918.0001): Spark Plug Assembly. Champion Aerospace LLC · PMA PQ1287CE · Replaces Continental Motors 629978 Lycoming… · Nov 6, 2017 - [Champion REM37BY-D](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F7EEA81CC48866628525704200569581.0001): Aviation Spark Plug Assembly. Champion Aerospace LLC · Replaces Teledyne Continental Motors 655707 · Oct 30, 2000 - [10-16207-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FD096D1CB792D6768525704C0058ACF9.0001): Magneto SF4LN-4. Continental Motors Inc · Replaces OEM · Nov 28, 1993 - [10-16776-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BA9097C15C6772D98525704C0058AD08.0001): Magneto SF4RN-8. Continental Motors Inc · Replaces OEM · Nov 28, 1993 - [10-16776-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/31C7824ED628FF838525704C0058AD09.0001): Magneto SF4LN-8. Continental Motors Inc · Replaces OEM · Nov 28, 1993 --- 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.