# Continental A-65 series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17324
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: A-65 SER
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 65 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E-205](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-205) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Installed in: 32 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-65-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 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 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 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981
- [AD 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981
- [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
- [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969
- [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more
- [AD 46-36-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-36-01): Piston Pins · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 32 more

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [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-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
- [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998

## Registered aircraft (32)

- [N103XE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103XE): [Williams Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20MICHAEL%20D), [Bloomfield, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Bloomfield), built 2012, S/N 008
- [N27192](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27192): [Kreloff Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRELOFF%20RICHARD%20L), [Petaluma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Petaluma), built 1940, S/N 4426
- [N33033](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33033): [Strauss Kenneth W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRAUSS%20KENNETH%20W), [Vashon, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Vashon), built 1940, S/N 5790
- [N3329B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3329B): [Chizek Terry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHIZEK%20TERRY%20L), [Marion, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Marion), built 2005, S/N 0001
- [N34992](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34992): [Prescher Darryl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRESCHER%20DARRYL), [Rubicon, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Rubicon), built 2022, S/N 001
- [N350MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N350MR): [Fitch William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FITCH%20WILLIAM%20R), [Dubuque, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Dubuque), built 1997, S/N 1
- [N38857](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38857): [Cheney Arthur M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHENEY%20ARTHUR%20M), [Live Oak, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Live%20Oak), built 1941, S/N 7345
- [N42517](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42517): [Finney James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FINNEY%20JAMES%20R), [Howe, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Howe), built 2019, S/N 425-01
- [N427TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N427TS): [Salisbury Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SALISBURY%20THOMAS), [Coeymans Hollow, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Coeymans%20Hollow), built 2020, S/N 001
- [N42839](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42839): [Acme Aircraft Leasing Mt LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACME%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20MT%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1945, S/N 15157
- [N446ZB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N446ZB): [Brent Thomas P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRENT%20THOMAS%20P), [Walnut, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Walnut), built 1965, S/N 63-22
- [N451RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451RB): [Bishop Elijah A R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISHOP%20ELIJAH%20A%20R), [Ukiah, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ukiah), S/N 4
- [N4581M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4581M): [Daphna Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAPHNA%20INC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 1945, S/N 1936
- [N49DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49DE): [Verbera Roberto](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERBERA%20ROBERTO), [Pope Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pope%20Valley), built 2023, S/N F-63
- [N543ML](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N543ML): [Denison Roland J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DENISON%20ROLAND%20J%20JR), [New Iberia, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/New%20Iberia), built 2012, S/N 001
- [N5745](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5745): [Shaw Glenn A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAW%20GLENN%20A), [Battle Creek, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Battle%20Creek), built 2013, S/N BL2
- [N58KJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58KJ): [Masephol James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MASEPHOL%20JAMES%20A), [Phillips, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Phillips), built 2017, S/N 001
- [N6229B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6229B): [Carter Codey Dale](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARTER%20CODEY%20DALE), [Anthem, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Anthem), built 2021, S/N CDC-1
- [N622RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N622RW): [Bartosh Gerald R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTOSH%20GERALD%20R), [Everett, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Everett), built 2020, S/N 01
- [N667RK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N667RK): [Baker Dana R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20DANA%20R), [Acton, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Acton), built 2018, S/N 667
- [N679SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N679SW): [Mike C Nichols](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIKE%20C%20NICHOLS), [Frankfort, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Frankfort), built 2014, S/N 109
- [N741TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N741TH): [Ostergaard David E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSTERGAARD%20DAVID%20E), [Corpus Christi, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Corpus%20Christi), built 2009, S/N 001
- [N74CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74CT): [Timblin Joel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIMBLIN%20JOEL%20R), [Boyceville, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Boyceville), built 1972, S/N A52251
- [N7615](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7615): [Bishop Elijah A R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISHOP%20ELIJAH%20A%20R), [Ukiah, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ukiah), built 1967, S/N GK-2
- [N77639](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77639): [Farley Richard D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARLEY%20RICHARD%20D), [Lansdale, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lansdale), S/N 14930
- [N786YB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N786YB): [Parks James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKS%20JAMES%20M), [Potsdam, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Potsdam), built 2019, S/N 7322
- [N8613](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8613): [Human Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUMAN%20RICHARD%20A), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 2015, S/N 003
- [N864L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N864L): [Jackson Gary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20GARY), [Simms, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Simms), built 2009, S/N 8131981
- [N864W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N864W): [Huff Roger A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUFF%20ROGER%20A), [Johnstown, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Johnstown), built 2008, S/N 012156
- [N901RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N901RF): [Feenstra Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEENSTRA%20ROBERT%20L), [Allendale, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Allendale), built 2014, S/N 092
- [N9863Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9863Z): [Williams James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20JAMES%20A), [Wheeler, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Wheeler), built 2016, S/N JW4352
- [N98815](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N98815): [Hodnett Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODNETT%20MARK%20E), [Fillmore, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Fillmore), built 1946, S/N 19060

## NTSB investigations (5)

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 ERA22LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA012), Oct 9, 2021: Luscombe 8A (N4581M), Winchester, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s misapplication of brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose-over event and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN20CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA191), May 23, 2020: Pietenpol Aircamper (N9863Z), Midland, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA17FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA156), Apr 18, 2017: Luscombe 8 (N8554Y), East Windsor, CT, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The flying pilot's excessive maneuvering of the airplane at a slow airspeed, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ERA12LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA233), Mar 18, 2012: Boehlke Kevin P 2/3 Scale Jenny (N987KB), Hannacroix, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The non-certificated pilot's improper high-speed taxi test, which resulted in a loss of control and the pilot's subsequent decision to take off to avoid trees. Also causal, was an in-flight magneto…
- [NTSB LAX82DA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA092), Mar 2, 1982: Piper J3F-65 (N38857), Chandler, AZ, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

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 20211009017799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211009017799A), Oct 9, 2021: Luscombe 8A (N4581M), Winchester, VA, Substantial damage. Landing pilot, flying in the right seat, is a properly certificated rated tail wheel pilot. PIC in left seat is properly certificated rated tail wheel pilot…
- [Accident 20200523001909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200523001909A), May 23, 2020: James A Williams PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER (N9863Z), Midland, MI, Substantial damage. On may 23, 2020 at 1756 local time, an experimental 2016 James a. williams Pietenpol Aircamper aircraft, N9863Z, registered to and operated by a private pilot,…
- [Accident 20170418018549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170418018549A), Apr 18, 2017: Luscombe 8A (N8554Y), East Windsor, CT, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On April 18, 2017, about 1838 eastern daylight time, a Luscombe 8A, N8554Y, departed RUNWAY10 at Skylark Airport (7B6). Upon ascent the airplane collided with…
- [Incident 20140308003799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140308003799I), Mar 8, 2014: Brown Kim F FISHER FLY PROD DAKO (N12979), Alton Bay, NH, Minor damage. Pilot experienced disorientation as to where the white runway and white snowbanks met. By the time he realized he was too close to the snowbank, it was too…
- [Accident 20120318006519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120318006519A), Mar 18, 2012: Boehlke Kevin P 2/3 SCALE JENNY (N987KB), New Baltimore, NY, Substantial damage. Conducted on scene crash investigation of an amateur built 2/3 size jenny bi plane. Aircraft had experienced partial loss of engine power and momentary loss of…
- [Accident 19820302002349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820302002349A), Mar 2, 1982: Piper J3F65 (N38857), Chandler, AZ, Substantial damage. Aircraft crashed during emergency landing after prop came off in midair.
- [Accident 19811025069419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811025069419A), Oct 25, 1981: Piper J3 (N42839), Leesburg, VA, Substantial damage. Continued VFR flight into IMC. Low clouds and visibility made it necessary to land in a field. Overshot, hit trees.

## Service difficulty reports (28)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2021FA0000262](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000262), Sep 20, 2021: RING ASSEMBLY. WORN. LOSS OF COMPRESSION AND OIL ON #2 CYLINDER DUE TO WORN PISTON RINGS WITH 35 HOURS SINCE OVERHAULED CYLINDER WITH NEW RINGS GAPPED TO .014. *NOT FOUND IN AIRCRAF
- [SDR 2016FA0000398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000398), Aug 4, 2016: LINKAGE. DISCONNECTED. DURING FLIGHT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE CARBURETOR. THIS CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE TO GO TO IDLE. THE PILOT CRASH LANDED IN A FIELD.
- [SDR 2009FA0000821](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000821), Jun 17, 2009: COIL. FAILED. MAGNETO FAILURE DUE TO COIL. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND OIL FROM COIL, INSIDE MAGNETO. AGE OF COIL ESTM: 36 YRS. (K)
- [SDR 2009FA0000822](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000822), Jun 17, 2009: SCREEN. CLOGGED. FUEL STRAINER SCREEN IN NOSE TANK, FOUND PLUGGED UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. AGE OF PANT ESTM: 63 YRS.
- [SDR 2007FA0001051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001051), Nov 30, 2007: SPRING. BROKEN. ON TAKEOFF ROLL AND BEFORE ROTATION, THE TAILSKID SPRING ASSEMBLY BROKE AND THE TAIL WHEEL, CONNECTED TO THE FUSELAGE BY THE CONNECTOR SPRINGS, CAME TO REST ON 
- [SDR 2007FA0000352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000352), Apr 24, 2007: CARBURETOR. MALFUNCTIONED. CARBURETOR WAS SENT IN FOR AN OVERHAUL BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT ACCEPT THROTTLE. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE TIME ON THE CARBURETOR SINCE IT'S LAST OVERHAUL. UPON DISASSE
- [SDR 2006FA0000909](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000909), Sep 7, 2006: BELT. FRACTURED. ULTRALIGHT FRACTURED ENGINE BELT REDUCTION BRACKET CAUSING IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN AND EMERGENCY LANDING. PROBABLE CAUSE: ENGINE BELT REDUCTION BRACKET STRESS/FATIGU
- [SDR 2006FA0001097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001097), Aug 15, 2006: SPRING. DAMAGED. TAIL WHEEL SPRING STRETCHED AT HOOK CPVSWG PILOT TO LOOSE RUDDER CONTROL PAD DEPART TAXIWAY. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0000447](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000447), Feb 26, 2006: STRUT. CORRODED. CHANGING SHOCK CORDS, DISCOLORATION OF INNER STRUT TUBE (LONGER ONE), REMOVED IT FROM OUTER TUBE (SHORTER ONE) OF INNER STRUT TUBES WAS CORRODED APPROX 50 PERCE
- [SDR 2006FA0000865](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000865), Feb 26, 2006: STRUT. DAMAGED. WHEN CHANGING SHOCK CORDS ON THIS AC, NOTICED A DISCOLORATION OF THE INNER STRUT TUBE (LONGER ONE, SUB PN 1180400) AND REMOVED IT FROM THE OUTER TUBE (SHORTER, 
- [SDR 2005FA0000014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000014), Jan 21, 2005: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING PRE-PURCHASE, COMPLIED WITH INSPECTION. BOTH SPARS IN BOTH WINGS WERE FOUND TO HAVE LOOSE AND MISSING NAILS THAT HOLD RIBS OT THE SPARS. SEVERAL LONGITUD
- [SDR 2004FA0000562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000562), Jul 13, 2004: SPAR. CRACKED. LT AFT WING SPAR HAD A VERTICAL COMPRESSION CRACK AT THE OB EDGE OF THE LIFT STRUT PLATE. ALSO, IT WAS CRACKED HORIZONTALLY FROM THE COMPRESSION CRACK TO THE OB
- [SDR 2004FA0000275](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000275), Feb 27, 2004: BRAKE ASSY. BROKEN. AFTER DISASSEMBLY OF THE RT WHEEL AND BRAKE COMPONENTS FOR INSPECTION, ONE OF SIX BRAKE BLOCK (NR B27-59-D) WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN, AND ONE OF SIX SPRING RETAIN
- [SDR 2003FA0001157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001157), Nov 1, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. ANNUAL INSPECTION. PERFORMED AD2001-25-02R1. NOTED CRACK ON LEFT/AFT WING SPAR. CRACK IS ON WOOD SPAR OUTBOARD OF LIFT STRUT ATTACH POINT. AIRCRAFT TT 6517.08. 
- [SDR 95195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95195), Oct 17, 2003: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. LEFT BRAKE PEDAL CABLE BROKE APPROXIMATELY 10 INCHES AFT OF BRAKE PEDAL.
- [SDR BDJ2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BDJ2003F00000), Sep 29, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. OWNER REQUESTED AN INSPECTION IAW AD 2000-25-02R1, WOOD SPAR INSPECTION. INSPECTION REVEALED ADDITION INSPECTION. HOLES WERE NOT ADDED IAW LS406, REV A, RT REAR
- [SDR BDJ2003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BDJ2003F00001), Sep 29, 2003: SPAR. CRACKED. OWNER REQUESTED AN INSPECTION IAW AD2000-25-02R1 WOOD SPAR INSPECTION. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ALL INSPECTION HOLES HAD NOT BEEN ADDED IAW SL406 REV. A. UPPER 
- [SDR 2002FA0001174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001174), Sep 29, 2002: SPAR. CORRODED. INTERGRANULAR CORROSION, FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING WING COMPONENTS DURING A REPAIR/REBUILD PROCESS. LT AND RT MAIN SPAR BEAMS, REAR, LEFT MAIN SPAR BEAM, FRONT.
- [SDR 2002FA0000794](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000794), Jun 1, 2002: TANK. LEAKING. WING TANKS INSTALLED IN THIS AIRCRAFT DURING 200-2001 WING RECOVER. TANKS REMOVED FOR REPAIR AFTER COMPLAINT ABOUT LEAKAGE. RIGHT TANK HAD LEAKED AT WELD SEAM A
- [SDR 2002FA0000351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000351), Mar 1, 2002: SPAR. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE CARRY THROUGH SPARS, INTER GRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE BOTTOM WEB OF THE AFT SPAR, NONE FOUND IN THE FORWARD SPAR. PROBA
- [SDR 2002FA0000352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000352), Mar 1, 2002: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE VERTICAL ATTACH FITTING PER AD. PROBABLE CAUSE WAS AN EARLIER GROUND LOOP THIS AIRCRAFT SUFFERED IN 195
- [SDR 2002FA0000249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000249), Feb 1, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION OF AD INSPECTION. FOUND LEFT WING FORWARD SPAR CRACKED AT UNDER SIDE OF SPAR OUT BOUND OF LIFT STRUT ATTACH POINT. OWNER WAS CALLED TO INFORM 
- [SDR 2001FA0000390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000390), Sep 22, 2001: CARBURETOR. INOPERATIVE. ENGINE FAILURE, BELIEVE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. GOOD FUEL FLOW UP TO CARBURETOR. NO CONTAMINATION FOUND WITH GASCOLATOR. UPON CARBURETOR DISASSEMBLY FOUND VERY 
- [SDR 2001F00205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00205), Jul 12, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. SPAR CRACKED
- [SDR 2002FA0000231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000231), May 30, 2001: PLATE. DELAMINATED. FWD REINFORCING PLATE ON RIGHT REAR SPAR AT STRUT ATTACH FITTING WAS FOUND DELAMINATING AND SEPARATING FROM SPAR AT BOND AREA. PROBABLE CAUSE IS ATTACK BY MOIST
- [SDR 2002FA0000240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000240), Jan 3, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. 1) RIGHT WING FRONT SPAR BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH RIB ON FORWARD FACE OF SPAR A CRACK CROSSING 3 ANNUAL RINGS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES IN LENGTH. 2) LEFT WING LOOSE OR
- [SDR 2002FA0000241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000241), Jan 3, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. 1) RIGHT WING/ CRACKS PROPAGATING FROM BOLT HOLES ADJACENT TO FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT FROM AND REAR. 2) CRACK OUTBOARD OF REAR LIFT STRUT REAR SPAR (RIGHT WING) 3) 
- [SDR 99ZZZX3161](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3161), Aug 18, 1999: PLUG. WORN. FOLLOWING MAJOR OVERHAUL, ALUMINUM PARTICLES WERE FOUND IN THE OIL SCREEN AT ABOUT 30, 55, AND 75 HOURS. THE DECISION WAS MADE TO REMOVE THE CYLINDERS AND THE P

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (29)

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 A-65-1
- [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. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE208SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE208SO): Installation of ice indicator in the carburetor. LegacySTC.com
- [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists A-65-1
- [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 A-65-1
- [STC SE00533SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00533SE): Installation of Real Gasket Corporation Continental Engine Pushrod Tube Modification. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE10076SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE10076SC): Modify engine by installation of C12ST2/S starter. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC. Lists A-65-12
- [STC SE4247SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4247SW): Regrind crankshaft to .020 undersize on crankpin and main journals. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE4271SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4271SW): Alteration of crankcase to accept alternate front main bearing P/N530058. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE3330NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3330NM): Continental valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE1592GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1592GL): Installation of Slick Aircraft Products Magneto Model 4202 or Model 4302. Champion Aerospace LLC. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE09002SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09002SC): Regrind Teledyne Continental crankshafts, to .020-inch undersize on crankpin and main journals. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc
- [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc. Lists A-65-1
- [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 A-65-1
- [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
- [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 SE09014SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09014SC): Installation of Superior Air Parts millennium series cylinder power assemblies p/n SA65000-A20P. Superior Air Parts, Inc. Lists A-65-1
- [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp
- [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
- [STC SE2029CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2029CE): Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index(RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists A-65-1
- [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
- [STC SE4CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4CE): Motorola alternator A12NK451. Steven E/Robert F Bell. Lists A-65-12F
- [STC SE64WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE64WE): Installation of oil screen and oil cooler adapter. Laurence E Hill
- [STC SE984SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE984SW): Delco 55A ampere alternator. (C85 SERIES Suffix F Series). Waldrop Lee A
- [STC SE4-1610](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4-1610): ONE ONLY STC - Replace original push rod cover. S/N 2054728. Norbert W. Naatus. Lists A-65-8
- [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

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