# Continental C75-12 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17108 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: C75-12 - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 75 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E-233](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-233) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 7 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c75-12 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 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 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) (4) - [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 - [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998 ## Registered aircraft (7) - [N3926D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3926D): [Gregory Vernon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20VERNON%20L), [Swansea, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Swansea), built 1947, S/N 4627 - [N421GN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N421GN): [Byers Steven J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BYERS%20STEVEN%20J), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 2006, S/N 1001 - [N75H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75H): [Eaa Chapter 44 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAA%20CHAPTER%2044%20INC), [Brockport, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Brockport), built 1956, S/N 1 - [N87366](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87366): [Sanford Stephen R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANFORD%20STEPHEN%20R), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1946, S/N 539 - [N89616](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N89616): [N89616 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N89616%20LLC), [Blacklick, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Blacklick), S/N 8663 - [N94117](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94117): [Burquest Donald A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURQUEST%20DONALD%20A), [New Braunfels, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/New%20Braunfels), built 1946, S/N 1440 - [N99573](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99573): [Take Off LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAKE%20OFF%20LLC), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1946, S/N 2196 ## 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 IAD96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA121), Jul 23, 1996: Corben Baby Ace C-1 (N75H), Portsmouth, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb out. A related factor was the rising terrain encountered during the forced landing. ## 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 19960723036239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960723036239A), Jul 23, 1996: Amtraa BABYACEC (N75H), Portsmouth, OH, Substantial damage. Lost power in pattern. Hit embankment landing. Claims taxi test newly purchased. Airborne due gust. Sludge in fuel. (-23) contaminating fuel tank & system… ## Service difficulty reports (7) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2005FA0000961](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000961), Jul 4, 2005: RIB. CORRODED. WHILE COMPLYING WITH SB 31 METHOD 1 (INSTALLING INSPECTION PANELS) AND AD 02-26-02, FOUND LEFT INBOARD WALK BOX RIB AFT ANGLE SUPPORT COMPROMISED WITH SEVERE EX - [SDR CA040611002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040611002), May 13, 2004: COIL. CRACKED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. CHECKED MAGNETO TO ENGINE TIMING. COULD NOT GET RT MAGNETO (S/N 540710) POINTS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. REMOVED MAGNET - [SDR CA040615007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040615007), May 13, 2004: COIL. CRACKED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. CHECKED MAGNETO TO ENGINE TIMING AND COULD NOT GET RT MAGNETO (S/N 540710) POINTS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. REMOVED LT - [SDR 2003FA0000962](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000962), Aug 29, 2003: EXHAUST VALVE. SEPARATED. THE FACE OF THE NR 2 CYL EXHAUST VALVE SEPARATED FROM THE STEM OF THE VALVE. SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE POSTON AND CYLINDER WAS SUBSTANTIAL. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED - [SDR 98ZZZX4598](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4598), Nov 1, 1998: CARBURETOR. CONTAMINATED. AIRCRAFT WAS OUTSIDE FOR 3 YEARS NOT RUNNING. UPON INVESTIGATION, NOTED EXCESSIVE WATER IN CARBURETOR. REMOVED CARBURETOR FOR REPAIR. - [SDR 99ZZZX588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX588), May 16, 1998: PUMP. FAILED. ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILED. FUEL NOT TRANSFERRED TO HEADER FUEL TANK. GRAVITY FEED OF FUEL TO CARBURETOR. NOTE: ONE WAFER VALVE STUCK CLOSED. SPRIN - [SDR 97ZZZX4304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4304), Sep 1, 1997: VALVE. STUCK. FOUND ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE STUCK. AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN RUN ON AUTO GAS. 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