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Engine model · Reciprocating · 65 hp · registry code 17330

Manufacturer (registry)
CONT MOTOR
Model
A-65-8F
Registry code
17330
Installed in
24 registered aircraft
Type
Reciprocating
Power
65 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE-205
Holder
Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.

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

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 8

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

1969In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 24

N1171KWiebe James R · Valley Center, KSBuilt 1946 · S/N 3898N118LMMason Lewis G · San Antonio, TXBuilt 2010 · S/N 1918N1568NKing Stephen W · Kerrville, TXBuilt 1947 · S/N 23101
See all 24 registered aircraft
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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 4 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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR23LA346Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Apple, IDFuel starvation due to the pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to OFF, which resulted in a loss of engine power.Sep 16, 2023 · N46WR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA184Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Vine Grove, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper visual lookout during the approach, which resulted in inadequate clearance from a tree.Jun 23, 2019 · N70803 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcpherson John G Pietenpol Aircamper · Placerville, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.Oct 23, 2015 · N169JG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA165Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWilliams Myron G Bowers FLY Baby 1A · Mariposa, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to an improperly maintained carburetor and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.Apr 11, 2014 · N6054Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams Bowers Fly Baby-1A · Oakdale, CAa loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.Oct 20, 2006 · N6054Q · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 7

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

Accident 20230916016769AAeronca 11AC · Athol, IDPIC reported engine quit when he selected right wing fuel tank. Switched to main tank but could not restart engine. Engine not equipped with electric starter so pilot kept engine turning using wind pushing prop but was losing altitude rapidly doing this. PIC…Sep 16, 2023 · N46WR · Substantial damageAccident 20190623007919APiper J3C-65 · Vine Grove, KYStruck a tree prior to landing on the private grass strip causing the aircraft to nosedive at the approach End of the runway 29.Jun 23, 2019 · N70803 · DestroyedIncident 20151023018819IMcpherson John G Pietenpol Aircamper · Placerville, CANTSB recomended to upgrade to an accident.Oct 23, 2015 · N169JG · Substantial damageAccident 20140411004339AWilliams Myron G Bowers FLY BABY-1A · Mariposa, CAOn April 11, 2014, at approximately 1010 PDT, N6054Q crashed into a remote area approximately 5 miles northwest of Mariposa yosemite airport (mpi) Mariposa, CA. The aircraft was destroyed on impact and the pilot was found deceased.Apr 11, 2014 · N6054Q · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20090712011429IWilson SMITHDSA1 · Texarkana, AR(-23) On July 12, 2009, at 1553, a smith miniplane, N1131, registered to [privacy data omitted], impacted the runway after landing as a result of the left landing gear strut breaking at the Texarkana airport (txk) in Texarkana, Arkansas, while on a pleasure…Jul 12, 2009 · N1131 · Minor damageAccident 20061020030949AAmtr FLYBABY1A · Oakdale, CA(-23) Aircraft owner/builder/pilot received airworthiness certificate for aircraft on 10/20/06. The second flight of the day, the engine quit near Oakdale airport. Unable to reach airport, pilot made an emergency off airport landing. Landing gear was torn…Oct 20, 2006 · N6054Q · Substantial damageIncident 19820705036779IAmtrsm DSA1 · Houston, TXPilot hand propped engine with no one at controls, no wheel chocks. Engine started, aircraft hit parked aircraft.Jul 5, 1982 · N37911 · Damage unknown
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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR CA040326001Propeller · corroded(CAN) CUSTOMER REQUESTED REPITCH ONLY. ADVISED CUSTOMER TO OVERHAUL DUE TO VISUAL CORROSION ON PROP CORROSION REMOVED IAW MANUAL 730720.Mar 23, 2004 · Piper J3L65 · Propeller Hub Section
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STCs that may be installed · 25

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 LLCSTC SE208SOInstallation of ice indicator in the carburetor.LegacySTC.com · Lists A-65 Series
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