# Continental A-80-8

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17399
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: A-80-8
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 80 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS TC 217](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20217) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Continental Motors Inc
- Installed in: 3 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-80-8

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
- [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

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N73867](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73867): [Sommer John J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOMMER%20JOHN%20J), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1963, S/N SP-1
- [N755TL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N755TL): [Griswold Dean A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRISWOLD%20DEAN%20A), [Belvidere, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Belvidere), built 2023, S/N DT-001
- [N828PN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N828PN): [Jackson Joseph D Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20JOSEPH%20D%20JR), [North Dighton, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/North%20Dighton), built 2017, S/N 3823

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 WPR15LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA123), Mar 3, 2015: Goudie Fisher Classic (N417LG), Redlands, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate planning for the test flight, which resulted in insufficient altitude and no suitable place to…
- [NTSB FTW67F0454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0454), Feb 12, 1967: Morris KM-2 (N73867), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20150303003549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150303003549A), Mar 3, 2015: Goudie Lawernce A FISHER CLASSIC (N417LG), Redlands, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft engine power failure. Unknown cause. Emergency off-airport landing resulted in serious injury to the pilot (lone occupant) and substantial damage to…

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4)

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
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp
- [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc

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