# Continental A-50-6 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17092 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: A-50-6 - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 50 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E-190](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-190) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 0 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-50-6 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. - [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [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 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) (12) 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 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. Lists A-50 Series - [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [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 - [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 - [STC SE634GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE634GL): Superseded by STC SE01943CH. Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation. Lists A-50 Series - [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. Lists A-50 Series - [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. Lists A-50 Series - [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co. Lists A-50 Series - [STC SE80NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE80NE): Installation and usage of Bel-Ray synthetic aviation oil, Bel-Ray Aero 1, (nonsupercharged), horizontally opposed direct drive, aircraft engines of 350 hp. or less. Bel-Ray Company, Inc. Lists A-50 Series - [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. Lists A-50 Series ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (730, first 50) 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/DRSDOCID147038740720260722204348.0001): TAG-Engine. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 17, 2026 - [AB-160844](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID151702454020251216184413.0001): Spring & Brush Assembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-160844 · Nov 10, 2025 - [S384480](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID179589096620250729170932.0001): Specification Plate. Marvel Schebler Aircraft Carburetors LLC · PMA PQ4020CE · Replaces Stromberg 384480 · Jul 9, 2025 - [StrombergS16630](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID131000641620250729170932.0001): Screw, Drive, Specification Plate. Marvel Schebler Aircraft Carburetors LLC · PMA PQ4020CE · Replaces StrombergP16630 · Jul 9, 2025 - [S16156](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID116018865920250729170932.0001): Float Assembly. Marvel Schebler Aircraft Carburetors LLC · PMA PQ4020CE · Jul 9, 2025 - [ES3019](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID190822192120251216184207.0001): Nut. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3019 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3217](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID190801817120251216184156.0001): Wave Spring Washer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M-3217 · May 20, 2024 - [AM3611](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID190443277420251216184158.0001): Cam. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3611, M1522 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3015](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID190038963420251216184149.0001): Screw, Housing. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3015 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3215](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID186810273420251216184147.0001): Brush Assy, Distributor. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3215 · May 20, 2024 - [AK-3975](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182506865320251216184200.0001): Coil, Ignition. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3009, M3114, M3525, K3975, K3975 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3020](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID175941851820251216184145.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3020 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3084](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID171307156420251216184211.0001): Air Vent With Hood. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3084 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3513](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID165887028520251216184223.0001): Machining, Rotating Magnet. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3513 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-2556](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID163056043620251216184154.0001): Cotter Pin. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M2556 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3018](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID159518890720251216184203.0001): Clamp, Bearing Cap. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3018 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3822](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID157982007520251216184219.0001): Dist. Block & Gear Assy.. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces K3822 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3021](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID155587978420251216184143.0001): Screw Distributor Block. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3021 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3485](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID151658177120251216184155.0001): Bearing Cap, Assembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3485 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3827](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID151603844120251216184221.0001): Rotor Gear. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces K3827 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3006](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID146130218820251216184150.0001): Bearing. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3006 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3221](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID141393701020251216184227.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3221 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3172](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139528495120251216184209.0001): Washer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3172 · May 20, 2024 - [AM2536](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID136517725820251216184151.0001): Woodruff Key. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M2536 · May 20, 2024 - [A-13081K](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133214336820251216184146.0001): Contact Assembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3081 · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3062](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128762119920251216184153.0001): Oil Seal. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3062 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3040](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128685841620251216184204.0001): Coil Wedge. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3040 · May 20, 2024 - [AK-3984](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID123559578320251216184159.0001): Capacitor. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3183, K3984 · May 20, 2024 - [ES3826](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID114076128220251216184206.0001): Spacer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3826 · May 20, 2024 - [ES1077](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID110334972620251216184212.0001): Air Vent. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M1077 · May 20, 2024 - [AB-382584](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID178585965820251216184454.0001): Ignition ContactAssembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-382584 · Dec 8, 2023 - [AB-92815-62](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID155604486920251216184503.0001): Retainer Ring. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-92815-62 · Dec 8, 2023 - [AB-349326](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID151437189220251216184456.0001): Fish Paper. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-349326 · Dec 8, 2023 - [AB-357173](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID150252836920251216184451.0001): Ignition ContactAssembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-357173 · Dec 8, 2023 - [AB-90751-19](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID145549394020251216184501.0001): Cotter Pin. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-90751-19 · Dec 8, 2023 - [AB-400623](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID144957477420251216184444.0001): Ball Bearing. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental… · Dec 8, 2023 - [AB-382585](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID144246197920251216184453.0001): Ignition ContactAssembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-382585 · Dec 8, 2023 - [AB-349263](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID143018368220251216184505.0001): O-Ring. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-349263 · Dec 8, 2023 - [ES10-35936-7](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134201689020251216184428.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-35936-7 · Dec 8, 2023 - [AB-349511](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128303981120251216184439.0001): Washer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-349511 · Dec 8, 2023 - [AB-357174](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID127763958220251216184450.0001): Ignition ContactAssembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-357174 · Dec 8, 2023 - [AB-357424](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID124472994720251216184449.0001): DistributorBlock. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental10-357424 · Dec 8, 2023 - [ES10-357165-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID181231184420240301172637.0001): Coil, Magneto. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-357165-20, 10-357164-1 · Dec 1, 2023 - [ES10-400551-8](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID171955683720240301172653.0001): Housing, Distributor. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-400551-8 · 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 - [ES10-56513](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161629933220240301172644.0001): Pin, Stop. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-56513 · Dec 1, 2023 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID157224145020240301172647.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Dec 1, 2023 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID101299477520240301172658.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · 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 - [TA2925-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID180765534320231109132302.0001): Engine Preheat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · Oct 30, 2023 All of them: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-50-6/pma.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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