- Manufacturer (registry)
- CONT MOTOR
- Model
- C85-12
- Registry code
- 17124
- Installed in
- 82 registered aircraft
- Type
- Reciprocating
- Power
- 85 hp
- Data sheet
- TCDSE-233
- Holder
- Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17124'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17124'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 4
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17124'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17124'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Registered aircraft · 82
N1006LAnderson Richard A · Sycamore, ILN1021LGault Allen D · Katy, TXN129RMMadden Russell · Graford, TX
See all 82 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17124')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17124')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 12
Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 7 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB WPR25LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Port Townsend, WAThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate compensation for shifting wind conditions which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with a sign.NTSB WPR23LA193Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · American Falls, IDThe pilot’s inadvertent selection of the off position of the fuel tank selector inflight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA23LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7DC-CONV · Fort Mill, SCThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat before initiating a descent in conditions conducive to the development of carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN21LA242Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J4A · Omaha, NEA total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel tank cap vent hole, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and the pilot’s inadequate inspections of the fuel tank cap.NTSB CEN19LA216Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRutan Varieze · Kaneville, ILThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at low power settings in conditions conducive to the development of carburetor ice, and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN18FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportJames Donald Baker Zenith · Bolivar, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC-CONV · Stanley, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC07CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAckert Dakota Hawk DH23 · Sebring, FLPreexisting cracking of the landing gear tubing.NTSB LAX01LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · San Jose, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX00LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Paso Robles, CAthe pilot's failure to brief his passenger about the operation of the controls.NTSB SEA77DYI02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Bandon, ORNTSB IAD76FKM18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415-D · Witsett, NC
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('17124')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('17124')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 22
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20250601006809AAeronca 7BCM · Port Townsend, WACFI providing tailwheel instruciton to another pilot. Upon landing a strong headwind changed to a strong tailwind, immediately causing the aircraft to ground loop. The aircraft impacted a runway marker light, shearing off the left main gear, and damaging the…Incident 20231007017609IEdwin Stafford GN-1 Aircamper · London, KYLanding runway 24 at kloz pilot experienced strong and gusty crosswinds. Aircraft ballooned , maintained attitude and aircraft contacted runway harder than anticipated resulting in a hard landing which bent the right side main landing gear. Nose over occurred…Accident 20230520007499ACessna 140 · Amercian Falls, IDPilot filled both tanks with fuel, completed pre inspection, checked oil levels and drained fuel sump. Performed pre checklist and departed from U01. As pilot departed, pilot heard that a plane was on approach and turned crosswind north over the lake at 500FT…
See all 22 incident reportsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17124')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17124')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 15
SDR 2026FA0000212Engine · making metalDURING THE ENGINE OVERHAUL, UNDER THE DISASSEMBLY PROCESS, WE FOUND A MOUNTED EXTERNAL SPIN-ON OIL FILTER. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE STILL RETAINED ITS ORIGINAL INTERNAL MESH OIL FILTER. THE ORIGINAL FILTER CONTAINED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OIL SLUDGE, DEPOSITS, ANDSDR CA130831001Hinge Bracket · corroded(CAN) ON ACCOMPLISHING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND DIS-COLOURED SPOT ON BOTTOM OF HINGE BRACKET PIVOT. ON APPLYING "MAULE TESTER" FOR STRENGTH TEST. TUBE COLLAPSED. INSPECTION FOUND THE SUPPORT TUBE WAS NOT DRILLED FOR DRAINAGE. THE NEW REPLACEMENT BRACKET WASSDR 2011FA0000210Spar · corrodedINSP OF WING CTR SECTION IAW AD 2002-26-02 INTER-GRANULAR CORROSION IN EXFOLIATION STAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE BOTTOM MAIN SPAR CAP, EXTREME REAR OTBD SECTIONS WHERE IT WAS MILLED TO ACCOMMODATE THE MLG TRUNNION AND JUST INBD. ALSO THE LT AND RT (WING WALK) ISDR 2009FA0000943Bolt · brokenENGINE QUIT IN FLIGHT DUE TO FAILURE OF CRANKSHAFT CLUSTER GEAR RETAINING BOLTS. LAST MAJOR OVERHAUL WAS 12/04/1973SDR 2007FA0000789Crankshaft · destroyedDURING LEVEL FLIGHT THIS AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED LOSS OF PROPELLER. AIRCRAFT LANDED ON A COUNTY HIGHWAY SATISFACTORILY WITH NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT FAILED IMMEDIATELY AFT OF THE PROPELLER ATTACH POINT (THIS CRANKSHAFT HSDR 2005FA0000494Crankshaft · brokenTHE ENGINE WAS UNDER POWER WHEN THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE. THE ENGINE RAN UNTIL AIRCRAFT WAS ON GROUND. THERE WAS AN EXTREME VIBRATION. (K)SDR 2005FA0000148Cylinder · failedCYLINDER AND ROD FAILURE RESULTED IN CASE FAILURE CAUSING CYLINDER TO COME OF ENGINE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. NR 4 PISTON (AE-C530348) FAILURE. (WP09200502317). (K)SDR 2003FA0000896Bracket · corrodedREMOVED AND REPLACED (2) ANGLE BRACKETS IN LT WING WALKWAY THAT WERE ATTACHED TO THE RIB. THESE WERE FOUND CORRODED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF INSPECTION PANELS BEING INSTALLED TO COMPLY WITH AD 02-26-02. IT APPEARED WATER HAD BECOME TRAPPED INSIDE TRAILING SDR CA020729003Blade · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. EXTRA WORK REQUIRED TO REMOVE CORROSION CARRIED OUT: AN OVERHAUL. AS PER MCCAULEY MANUAL 730720SDR 20001228SH002Hose · leakingDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE WAS FOUND WET WITH FUEL NEAR ONE OF THE FITTINGS. THE HOSE WAS NOT THAT OLD AND WAS MADE IN THE FIELD. (X)SDR CA000306021Bracket · broken(CAN) WHILE TAXIING, THE TAIL WHEEL BRACKET BROKE OFF AND THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND. THE BRACKET HAD CRACKED AT THE ATTACHMENT RIVET HOLES.SDR 97ZZZX2877Fulcrum Pin · spalledENGINE QUIT ON TAKEOFF JUST AFTER ROTATION RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. ENGINE WAS CHECKED FOR FUEL, COMPRESSION, AND IGNITION. ENGINE WAS STARTED AND RUN-UP. OPERATION APPEARED TO BE NORMAL. DISASSEMBLED CARBURETOR AND BENCH CHECKED. FLOAT LEVEL SDR 97ZZZX2816Exhaust Valve · leakFORTY HOURS AFTER CYLINDER ASSY REPLACED, ALLL EXHAUST VALVES WERE LEAKING ON COMPRESSION CHECK ON ALL 4 CYLINDERS.SDR 96ZZZX2611Crankshaft · crackedDURING FLIGHT, A SLIGHT VIBRATION WAS NOTICED. A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. DURING AN INSPECTION TO DETERMINE CAUSE, NOTED THE PROPELLER COULD BE ROCKED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. SUBSEQUENT ENGINE TEAR-DOWN REVEALED A HORIZONTAL CRACKSDR 95ZZZX5107Valve · brokenEMERGENCY LANDING MADE AFTER EXHAUST VALVE HEAD SEPARATED. THIS ENGINE HAD 732 HRS SINCE 'TOP' OVERHAUL AND 2,246 HOURS SINCE NEW. THIS IS THE 446-HOUR PAST MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TIME.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'C8512' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'C8512' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
STCs that may be installed · 43
Approved for this engine model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.
STC SE04651CHTo allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22STC SE2932SWInstall carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive.STC SE208SOInstallation of ice indicator in the carburetor.
See all 43 STCsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17124')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17124')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.