# Continental A50 series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17002
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: A50 SERIES
- 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: 26 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a50-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 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 (26)

- [N1149](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1149): [Hallam Drew R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALLAM%20DREW%20R), [Orfordville, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Orfordville), S/N Z88
- [N17RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17RL): [Christensen Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTENSEN%20SCOTT%20A), [Plano, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Plano), built 1984, S/N 635
- [N1938K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1938K): [Haney Benjimen A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANEY%20BENJIMEN%20A), [Vermont, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Vermont), S/N KCA-35
- [N200GM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N200GM): [Medve George](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEDVE%20GEORGE), [Medway, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Medway), built 2015, S/N GM04
- [N20304](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20304): [Rougeau Derek E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROUGEAU%20DEREK%20E), [Florida, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Florida), built 1937, S/N 405
- [N21021](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21021): [Stewart Donald M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWART%20DONALD%20M), [Vulcan, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Vulcan), built 1938, S/N KCA6
- [N21261](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21261): [Whitaker David E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITAKER%20DAVID%20E), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), built 1938, S/N 1054
- [N21309](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21309): [Dexter Fred H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEXTER%20FRED%20H), [Live Oak, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Live%20Oak), built 1938, S/N C-1148
- [N21336](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21336): [Halsey Ronald F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALSEY%20RONALD%20F), [Grassy Creek, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Grassy%20Creek), built 1938, S/N C-1428
- [N21528](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21528): [Palmenteri Louis J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMENTERI%20LOUIS%20J), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), built 1938, S/N 2380
- [N21599](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21599): [Hetge Kenneth R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HETGE%20KENNETH%20R), [Viola, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Viola), built 1938, S/N 4-400
- [N21973](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21973): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1939, S/N 559
- [N21994](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21994): [Taylor Brent](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20BRENT), [Ottumwa, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ottumwa), built 1939, S/N 574
- [N22216](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22216): [Seal Jerry W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEAL%20JERRY%20W), [Westlake, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Westlake), S/N 1154
- [N22228](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22228): [Brown Edward A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20EDWARD%20A), [Halifax, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Halifax), S/N 1174
- [N22356](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22356): [Plunkett Robert G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLUNKETT%20ROBERT%20G), [Hudson, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hudson), built 1939, S/N C-3559
- [N22725](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22725): [Gebhart Daniel T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEBHART%20DANIEL%20T), [Hanover, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hanover), built 1938, S/N 4426
- [N24294](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24294): [Paula Patrick A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAULA%20PATRICK%20A), [Alleyton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Alleyton), built 1940, S/N C7560
- [N24806](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24806): [King Barry J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20BARRY%20J), [Bentonville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Bentonville), built 1939, S/N 3459
- [N24810](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24810): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), S/N 38-80A0008
- [N2504F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2504F): [Johnson Scott W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20SCOTT%20W), [Saline, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Saline), built 1965, S/N 38
- [N25436](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25436): [Briley Victor O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRILEY%20VICTOR%20O), [Johannesburg, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Johannesburg), built 1940, S/N 606
- [N25495](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25495): [Shannon Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHANNON%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Drexel, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Drexel), built 1940, S/N 624
- [N38584](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38584): [Soulek Joyce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOULEK%20JOYCE), [Lake Andes, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Lake%20Andes), S/N 5-1002
- [N83289](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83289): [Mcnicoll Steven P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCNICOLL%20STEVEN%20P), [Depere, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Depere), built 1946, S/N 7AC-1956
- [N900RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N900RS): [Inmon Leon C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INMON%20LEON%20C), [Williston, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Williston), S/N 17248585

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 CEN17FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA108), Feb 19, 2017: Macleod Homebuilt (N62888), Springfield, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at an altitude too low for a safe recovery.
- [NTSB MIA93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA079), Feb 28, 1993: Aeronca KCA (N1938K), Bunnell, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER PROCEDURES BY THE OTHER PILOT FOR HIS FAILURE TO PERFORM 'S' TURNS WHILE TAXIING.
- [NTSB SEA67D0141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0141), Aug 6, 1966: Porterfield CP-50 (N21973), Yamhill, OR, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 20170219002699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170219002699A), Feb 19, 2017: Macleod HOMEBUILT (N62888), Springfield, OH, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. 2-19-17, Hxa-mcleod Homebuilt flown by private pilot [privacy data omitted] and registered to [privacy data omitted] was reported to be practicing takeoff and…
- [Incident 20011010026869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011010026869I), Oct 10, 2001: Norwst CP50PORTFLD (N25492), Du Bois, PA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated that during landing on runway 7, left main landing gear collapsed (crosswind from the right). Submission of this report closes this incident.
- [Accident 19930228006151A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930228006151A), Feb 28, 1993: Trytek KCA (N1938K), Bunnell, FL, Substantial damage. While taxiing for takeoff struck N738KW head on that was holding on edge of taxiway. Failed to s turn to see ahead.
- [Incident 19790322011559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790322011559I), Mar 22, 1979: Aronca 50TC (N21336), Columbia Statio, OH, Minor damage. Engine failed upon first power reduction after takeoff, possibly due to carburetor ice. Pilot landed in field.
- [Incident 19780802047989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780802047989I), Aug 2, 1978: Tcraft BC65 (N21269), Salisbury Cove, ME, Minor damage. After descent engine began to run rough. Carb heat applied and engine quit. Auto premium gas being used.

## 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. Lists A-50-1
- [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-50-1
- [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-50-1
- [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-50-1
- [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-50-1
- [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 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 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 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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