# Continental C85-8 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17119 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: C85-8 - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 85 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E-233](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-233) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 16 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-8 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 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 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 69-09-01](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 (16) - [N10FK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10FK): [Weller Steven C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLER%20STEVEN%20C), [Hummelstown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hummelstown), built 1985, S/N KOSIK-1 - [N114WT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114WT): [Larson Greg A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSON%20GREG%20A), [Hartland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Hartland), built 2011, S/N C9812 0227 - [N157HD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N157HD): [Douglas Hiram P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOUGLAS%20HIRAM%20P), [Godley, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Godley), built 2026, S/N 003 - [N1973M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1973M): [Scruggs John S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCRUGGS%20JOHN%20S), [Hazlehurst, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Hazlehurst), S/N 21572 - [N21820](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21820): [Lemons Mike](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEMONS%20MIKE), [Conway, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Conway), built 1938, S/N 2612 - [N2765E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2765E): [Bergman Peter A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERGMAN%20PETER%20A), [Duluth, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Duluth), built 1946, S/N 7AC-6348 - [N29832](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29832): [Lee Thomas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEE%20THOMAS%20M), [Newnan, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Newnan), built 1943, S/N 11123 - [N30494](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30494): [Aslesen Ann Marie](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASLESEN%20ANN%20MARIE), [Hillsboro, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Hillsboro), built 1940, S/N 4874 - [N31086](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31086): [Cabigas John V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CABIGAS%20JOHN%20V), [Yuba City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Yuba%20City), built 1940, S/N 5314 - [N3668E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3668E): [Anderson Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20RICHARD%20A), [Sycamore, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Sycamore), built 1947, S/N 11AC-1844 - [N44288](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44288): [Foley Sumner R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOLEY%20SUMNER%20R), [Spring Hill, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Spring%20Hill), built 1946, S/N 7AC6746 - [N4479E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4479E): [Tampa Bay Flying Club LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAMPA%20BAY%20FLYING%20CLUB%20LLC), [Palmetto, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palmetto), built 1948, S/N 7DC101 - [N45016](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45016): [Weber Jeffrey W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBER%20JEFFREY%20W), [Marlton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Marlton), built 1941, S/N 7467 - [N6385V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6385V): [Champ Flyers Of Va LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMP%20FLYERS%20OF%20VA%20LLC), [Glen Allen, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Glen%20Allen), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5482 - [N81596](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81596): [Super D Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUPER%20D%20GROUP%20LLC), [Hanoverton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hanoverton), built 1945, S/N 7AC-215 - [N82700](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82700): [Augspurger James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUGSPURGER%20JAMES%20F), [Lake Wylie, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Lake%20Wylie), built 1946, S/N 7AC-1339 ## 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 CEN24LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA041), Nov 17, 2023: Piper J3C (N30494), Buffalo, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind. - [NTSB ERA16CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA264), Jul 20, 2016: Aeronca 7BCM (N1639E), Connellsville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle and secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup. - [NTSB NYC99FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA160), Jun 26, 1999: Piper J3C-65 (N29832), Dawson, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: was the pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, and unfavorable winds. - [NTSB NYC69D0330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0330), Jan 26, 1969: Stitts Plaboy (N339Y), Danbury, CT, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) 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 20231117018609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231117018609A), Nov 17, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N30494), Buffalo, MN, Substantial damage. The PIC and [privacy data omitted]were performing multiple takeoffs and landings in the traffic pattern. Before commencing the last approach for a full-stop… - [Accident 20160720011339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160720011339A), Jul 20, 2016: Aeronca 7BCM/CONV (N1639E), Connellsville, PA, Substantial damage. The pilot initially hand propped the aircraft engine (aircraft not equipped with an electric starter), got in the aircraft and began to taxi. The aircraft… - [Accident 19990626007719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990626007719A), Jun 26, 1999: Piper J3C65 (N29832), Dawson, MD, Destroyed. Acft was the last of 3 Piper PA-J3 cub acft to take off and could not gain enough altitude to clear the ridge, the acft stalled, struck a tree, and crashed,… - [Incident 19920404013429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920404013429I), Apr 4, 1992: Bbavia 7AC (N81596), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. Pilot stated on landing rollout he applied brakes at a very low airspeed. The aircraft nosed over on its nose. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 96ZZZX2519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2519), Apr 24, 1996: CRANKSHAFT. FAILED. PROPELLER SEPARATED FROM ENGINE DUE TO CRANKSHAFT FAILURE. INDICATION OF PREVIOUS CRACK AT AREA OF FRACTURE. - [SDR 96ZZZX469](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX469), Jan 9, 1996: SEAT VALVE. LOOSE. ENGINE QUIT ON TAKEOFF. DISASSEMBLED CARBURETOR AND INSPECTION FOUND SEAT VALVE HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED. SEAT WORKED LOOSE AND LOWERED FLOAT LEVEL TO WHER --- 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.