# Continental C145-2 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17170 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: C145-2 - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 145 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E-253](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-253) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 11 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c145-2 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 2011-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-26-07): Engine · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 48 more. Effective Jan 24, 2012 - [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 94-05-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-05-05-R1): Cylinder Rocker · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 59 more. Effective Feb 13, 1996 - [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 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 50-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-20-01): Crankcase · Continental Motors C145-2 and C145-2H - [AD 49-50-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-50-01): Generator Drive Coupling Rubber Disc · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 27 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2022-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-04-04) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · F & M Enterprises' Model C6LC, C6LC-S or C6LC-L oil filter… (Stratus Tool Technologies STC SE09356SC or 2 others). Effective Mar 29, 2022 - [AD 2002-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-04) (historical): Magneto impulse coupling stop pin · Teledyne Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 48 more. Effective Jul 12, 2002 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3) - [SAIB NE-18-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-27): POWERPLANT Rocker Shaft Boss Inspection. Issued Sep 10, 2018 - [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 (11) - [N1010H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1010H): [A2 Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A2%20AERO%20LLC), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), built 1949, S/N 15AC-347 - [N1209R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1209R): [Rowley Timothy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROWLEY%20TIMOTHY), [Roopville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Roopville), built 1954, S/N 26152 - [N1224V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1224V): [Carter John T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARTER%20JOHN%20T), [Huntington Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Huntington%20Beach), built 1952, S/N 20358 - [N1261H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1261H): [Gregg Larry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGG%20LARRY%20R), [Pine City, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Pine%20City), built 1948, S/N 15AC-273 - [N170DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170DM): [Barnstorm/T-34 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNSTORM%2FT-34%20LLC), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 1952, S/N 20803 - [N3141B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3141B): [Goettemoeller Matthew W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOETTEMOELLER%20MATTHEW%20W), [Oldtown, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Oldtown), built 1952, S/N 25383 - [N3804V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3804V): [Ihlenfeldt Richard W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IHLENFELDT%20RICHARD%20W), [Forest Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Forest%20Lake), built 1948, S/N 18662 - [N390LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N390LB): [Besse Bruce B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BESSE%20BRUCE%20B), [Soldotna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Soldotna), built 1949, S/N 15AC-473 - [N4170B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4170B): [Outman William D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OUTMAN%20WILLIAM%20D), [Half Moon Bay, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Half%20Moon%20Bay), built 1953, S/N 26137 - [N71DY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71DY): [Yoakley Donald William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOAKLEY%20DONALD%20WILLIAM), [Fleming Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fleming%20Island), built 2026, S/N 001 - [N8143A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8143A): [Liimatainen William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIIMATAINEN%20WILLIAM%20J), [Monroe, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Monroe), built 1952, S/N 20995 ## 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 CHI88LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA215), Aug 21, 1988: Cessna 170 (N3804V), Boyceville, WI, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 19880821034259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880821034259A), Aug 21, 1988: Cessna 170 (N3804V), Boyceville, WI, Substantial damage. Lost control when gust hit aircraft just after airborne. Touched down and veered off runway. Skidded into a ditch. - [Incident 19880618064929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880618064929I), Jun 18, 1988: Cessna 170B (N1224V), Oxnard, CA, Minor damage. Attempted go around. Added power and retracted flaps. Landed hard and bounced. Damaged prop and gear. ## Service difficulty reports (10) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA141008017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141008017), Sep 11, 2014: CYLINDER. CRACKED. (CAN) CYLINDER BARREL CRACK BETWEEN FIN 9& 10 70%. UNSCHEDULED LANDING. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. CYLINDER RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR ASSESSMENT. - [SDR CA120813027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120813027), Jul 21, 2012: SKIN. BUCKLED. (CAN) THE INITIAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT TO INVESTIGATE BUCKLED AND DISTORTED FUSELAGE SKINS AT THE LOWER STRUT ATTACH POINT AFTER AN INNER TUBE FAILURE ON - [SDR CA020507019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020507019), Apr 22, 2002: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. (CAN) INTERGRANULAR CORROSION FOUND ON TOP SPAR CAP (ANGLE) BOTH WINGS. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT (FOUND AT ANNUAL INSPECTION). - [SDR AUS20020417](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020417), Mar 28, 2002: PLATE. CRACKED. (AUS) PROPELLER SPINNER BACKPLATE CRACKED. CRACK TRAVELED AROUND PROPELLER FLANGE AREA AND RADIATED OUT TO THE FLANGE. - [SDR CA011120009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011120009), Aug 27, 2001: MOUNT. CORRODED. (CAN) LT UPPER ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET AFT OF FIREWALL EXTREME CORROSION (HALF OF BRACKET MISSING) VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE DUE TO INSULATION COVERING ON FIREWALL. - [SDR CA000928024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000928024), Aug 23, 2000: SEAT TRACK. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE INBOARD SEAT RAIL HAD NUMEROUS CRACKS. SEAT RAIL DID NOT MEET AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE C - [SDR CA991208091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991208091), Oct 21, 1999: BEARING. DISINTEGRATED. (CAN) ENGINE EXPERIENCED A NR 6 CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE. SDR SUBMITTER HAS EMPLOYED AN OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAM BUT THE RESULTS OF WHICH, THOUGH SHOWING SOME - [SDR CA981006028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981006028), Sep 22, 1998: PIN. WORN. (CAN) DURING MAINT TO CORRECT A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE, OIL SCREEN CHECK INDICATED METAL CONTAMINATION. OIL CHANGE INITIATED, METAL CONTAMINATION CONFIRMED. INVES - [SDR 95ZZZX5946](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5946), Sep 25, 1995: CONNECTING ROD. BROKEN. NR 6 CONNECTING ROD FRACTURED APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES BELOW PISTON SKIRT. BREAK SHOWED EVIDENCE OF PROGRESSION OVER TIME. FINAL FRACTURE WAS APPROXIMATELY ONE-HA - [SDR 95ZZZX3471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3471), Jun 26, 1995: CYLINDER. FAILED. STUDENT PILOT REPORTED ENGINE RAN ROUGH ON RUN-UP. FOUND NR 3 EXHAUST VALVE STUCK OPEN. ALSO, FOUND INTAKE ROCKER ARM (WITH NO OIL ORIFICE) INSTALLED ONE EXHAUS --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.