# Continental A70 series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17004
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: A70 SERIES
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 165 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 32 Teledyne](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%2032%20Teledyne) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Continental Motors Inc
- Installed in: 12 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a70-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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (12)

- [N11489](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11489): [Perry Aaron O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERRY%20AARON%20O), [Piqua, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Piqua), built 1931, S/N 3547
- [N205E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205E): [Carpenter David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARPENTER%20DAVID%20M), [Berea, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Berea), built 1928, S/N 180
- [N2168M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2168M): [Johnson Terri L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20TERRI%20L), [Spring Green, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Spring%20Green), built 1946, S/N 20956
- [N2175Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2175Y): [Waco Of Cross LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WACO%20OF%20CROSS%20LLC), [Cross, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Cross), built 1943, S/N 43-29300A
- [N31104](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31104): [Swaney Phillip H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWANEY%20PHILLIP%20H), [Thomasville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Thomasville), built 1940, S/N 5329
- [N317SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N317SW): [Mcnaughton Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCNAUGHTON%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Bondurant, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Bondurant), built 1965, S/N D-7854
- [N42AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42AB): [Gallaway Michael T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GALLAWAY%20MICHAEL%20T), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1965, S/N D-7935
- [N49571](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49571): [Oliver Gerald D Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLIVER%20GERALD%20D%20JR), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 1942, S/N 9927
- [N522SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N522SS): [Southern Seaplane Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20SEAPLANE%20INC), [Belle Chasse, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Belle%20Chasse), built 1982, S/N 18504388
- [N739MP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N739MP): [Arnold Nelson Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20NELSON%20AVIATION%20INC), [Saint Paul, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Saint%20Paul), built 1965, S/N D-7817
- [N8129Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8129Q): [Jolly Tyler S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOLLY%20TYLER%20S), [Grover, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Grover), S/N 414-0029
- [N9029S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9029S): [Kubier Martin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUBIER%20MARTIN), [Yukon, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Yukon), built 1965, S/N D-7956

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 CEN13FA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA416), Jul 17, 2013: Taylorcraft BC12-65 (N36466), Flushing, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which led to a stall/spin, and the flight instructor’s failure to monitor the approach and provide remedial action before…
- [NTSB CHI76FEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEP05), Jul 19, 1975: Beech S3S (N1478V), Franklin, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEP54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEP54), May 5, 1973: Taylorcraft BC1265 (N36466), Waunakee, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVM49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVM49), Mar 30, 1971: Beech S35 (N739MP), Monterey, CA, 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 20130717016529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130717016529A), Jul 17, 2013: Taylorcraft BC12-65 (N36466), Flushing, MI, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at 0802 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Taylorcraft BC12-65 series aircraft, N36466, impacted the ground in a wooded area located…
- [Incident 20080702839179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080702839179I), Jul 2, 2008: Beech S35 (N42AB), Denton, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On July 2, 2008 at approximatley 1840 dt, a Beech S-35, N42AB, [privacy data omitted] and operated by [privacy data omitted] experienced the right main…
- [Incident 19810905067129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810905067129I), Sep 5, 1981: Beech S35 (N739MP), San Antonio, TX, Minor damage. No gear down indication. Landed gear up. Emergency extension mechanism not stowed.
- [Accident 19750719036979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750719036979A), Jul 19, 1975: Beech S35 (N1478V), Franklin, WI, Substantial damage. Teledyne cont. Motors svc bul no. M74-20 rcmds 1200 hrs btn overhaul. Rear counterweight sepn.
- [Accident 19730505011119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730505011119A), May 5, 1973: Tcraft BC1265 (N36466), Waunakee, WI, Substantial damage. Acft entered plowed field,overturned.l wheel dirt shield bent large quantity mud entrd brake area.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2)

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 SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc

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