# Continental A75-8 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17079 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: A75-8 - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 75 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E-213](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-213) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 18 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a75-8 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 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 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 ## 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 (18) - [N1810B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1810B): [Bourbonnais, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Bourbonnais), built 1948, S/N 6237, Registration pending - [N201MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N201MS): [Stewart Michael W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWART%20MICHAEL%20W), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), S/N 066 - [N23074](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23074): [Davis Jeffrey W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20JEFFREY%20W), [Fairhaven, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Fairhaven), built 1939, S/N 998 - [N28040](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28040): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1940, S/N 4538 - [N30EJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30EJ): [Jankow Edward W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JANKOW%20EDWARD%20W), [Clinton Township, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Clinton%20Township), built 2014, S/N 158 - [N3269N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3269N): [Wings Over Hope](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINGS%20OVER%20HOPE), [Hope, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Hope), built 1946, S/N 22460 - [N34468](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34468): [Command Aire LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMMAND%20AIRE%20LLC), [Sitka, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sitka), built 1941, S/N L-10071T - [N3485E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3485E): [Huber Greg A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUBER%20GREG%20A), [Medina, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Medina), built 1947, S/N 7AC-6867 - [N41YB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41YB): [Fandrich Gregory S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FANDRICH%20GREGORY%20S), [Seneca, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Seneca), built 2016, S/N 001 - [N58015](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58015): [Bernard William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERNARD%20WILLIAM%20R), [Springfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Springfield), built 2021, S/N 251 - [N60396](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60396): [Jansa James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JANSA%20JAMES%20F), [Fort Walton Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Walton%20Beach), built 1944, S/N 13185 - [N64CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64CE): [Leigh Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEIGH%20MICHAEL%20C), [Tullahoma, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Tullahoma), built 2016, S/N BA64 - [N709WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N709WA): [Adams David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMS%20DAVID%20R), [Concrete, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Concrete), built 2016, S/N 001 - [N7440H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7440H): [Woodruff William C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODRUFF%20WILLIAM%20C), [Glen Allan, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Glen%20Allan), built 1946, S/N 20707 - [N77531](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77531): [Kassik Ryan W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KASSIK%20RYAN%20W), [Commerce City, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Commerce%20City), S/N 22021 - [N79AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79AB): [Howard Donald E II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWARD%20DONALD%20E%20II), [Ponca City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Ponca%20City), built 1979, S/N 414 - [N85166](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85166): [Richardson Chasen M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHARDSON%20CHASEN%20M), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), built 1946, S/N 7AC-3898 - [N941KW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N941KW): [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 941 ## NTSB investigations (4) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN25LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA152), Apr 9, 2025: Corben Junior ACE (N941KW), Jeanerette, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN12CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA447), Jul 15, 2012: Cessna 177B (N34468), Lakeview, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB FTW96LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA163), Apr 7, 1996: Piper J3C-65 (N7440H), Midlothain, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB FTW74FRA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRA28), Feb 10, 1974: Aeronca 7AC (N85166), Friendswood, TX, 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20250409005359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250409005359A), Apr 9, 2025: Waters Kenneth R CORBEN JUNIOR ACE (N941KW), Jeanerette, LA, Substantial damage. The aircraft landed in the grass intentionally to the left of the runway and nosed over after rolling over a small mound and uneven patch of grass. The pilot… - [Accident 20120716013749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120716013749A), Jul 16, 2012: Cessna 177B (N34468), Lakeview, AR, Substantial damage. On July 16, 2012, at 0900 CST, Cessna 177, N34468, owned and registered to the pilot in command, with one passenger on board, went off the end of the runway 24… - [Accident 19960407006229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960407006229A), Apr 7, 1996: Piper J3C65 (N7440H), Midlothian, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft making low pass over airport to drop candy when it hooked its left wheel on power line and crashed. (-23) pilot was flying J3 cub and carrying easter… - [Incident 19860702059729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860702059729I), Jul 2, 1986: Piper J3C65 (N7440H), Kidron, OH, Minor damage. Struck powerlines on final. Abandoned approach and departed area with damaged wingtip. - [Accident 19740210002979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740210002979A), Feb 10, 1974: Blanca 7AC (N85166), Friendswood, TX, Substantial damage. Eng not listd for acft. Low oil pres. 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