# Continental A75-8F

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17140
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: A75-8F
- 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: 3 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a75-8f

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 98-01-06](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) (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 (3)

- [N239H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N239H): [Mount Pleasant, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Mount%20Pleasant), built 2010, S/N 4684, Registration pending
- [N3390R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3390R): [Nuckles Charles A Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NUCKLES%20CHARLES%20A%20JR), [Suffolk, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Suffolk), built 1946, S/N 7AC-1700
- [N4611D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4611D): [Maki Duane G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAKI%20DUANE%20G), [Wirt, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Wirt), built 1946, S/N 11AC-1431

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 ERA14FA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA455), Sep 16, 2014: Piper J3C-65 (N95480), Fort Gaines, GA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during flight, which resulted in a collision with a river.

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20140916018759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140916018759A), Sep 16, 2014: Piper J3C-65 (N95480), Ft Gaines, GA, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Pilot and passenger took off from headland airport, al (0J6) enroute to eufaula airport, al (F08). Aircraft was flying in VFR conditions. Aircraft was reported…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR BPGR20140313001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BPGR20140313001), Mar 6, 2014: STRUT. FAILED. ACFT WAS FLOWN FOR 45 HRS ON SNOW SKIES BEFORE THE RT SHOCK STRUT BROKE AT LOW SPEED TAXI. THE RT LONG SHOCK STRUT BROKE HALF WAY DOWN THE TUBE WITH NO SIGNS OF

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