Engine model · Reciprocating · 85 hp · registry code 17008

Manufacturer (registry)
CONT MOTOR
Model
C85 SERIES
Registry code
17008
Type
Reciprocating
Power
85 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE-233
Holder
Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 13

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1969In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 10 ADs
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19801
19812
19932
19951
19961
19982
Superseded and historical ADs · 1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 ('17008'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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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 ('17008'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 4,671

See all 4,671 registered aircraft
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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 ('17008')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 2,291

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

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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 ('17008')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 1,920

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

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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 ('17008')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 12

SDR 2022FA0000725Exhaust Valve · stuckEMERGENCY LANDING, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, DUE POWER LOSS. FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STUCK IN VALVE GUIDE.Nov 23, 2022 · N99209 · Univar 415C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR P15R20220107001Propeller · brokenPROPELLER IN SERVICE SINCE 2015/100 HOURS. METAL TIPPING REPLACED DEC 2021. DURING INITIAL CLIMB AFTER REINSTALLATION, CUSTOMER REPORTED SEVERE VIBRATION; HE CUT POWER AND MADE SUCCESSFUL POWER-OFF LANDING ON ROAD CLOSE TO AIRPORT (IN QUEBEC). NO INJURIES OJan 7, 2022 · Piper J3 · Propeller AssemblySDR 2013FA0000666Throttle Cable · brokenWHILE PRACTICING ENGINE OUT PROCEDURES, ACFT ENGINE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE TO THROTTLE INPUTS. AN OFF FIELD LANDING WAS PERFORMED WITH GOOD RESULTS. POST EVENT EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE TUBULAR HOUSING OF THE THROTTLE ASSY HAD CRACKED AT THE SWEDGED-WELDSep 5, 2013 · N99055 · Univar 415D · Power LeverSDR 2013FA0000258Throttle Cable · brokenWHILE ON THE DOWNWIND FOR LANDING, PILOT REDUCED POWER. ENGINE WENT TO IDLE RPM. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ADD POWER, WITH NO FURTHER CHANGE IN RPM. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE HOUSING HAD SEPARATED FROM THE SLEEVE ON THE THROTTLE CABLE BEHIND THE INMay 2, 2013 · N94305 · Univar 415C · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2008FA0000179Rib · corrodedCOMPLIANCE WITH AD 2002-26-02 DETECT AND CORRECT CORROSION IN WING CENTER SECTION. FOUND 5 RIVETS CORRODED OFF THE LOWER CENTER RIB ON THE RT WING WALKWAY BOX.Feb 29, 2008 · N87346 · Univar 415E · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 100407N342CSDownlock Switch · failedON APPROACH, AFTER LANDING GEAR SELECTION NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Oct 4, 2007 · N342 · Cessna 550 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 2007FA0000858Spar · deterioratedREPORT IAW AD 200-25-02R1 PARAGRAPH D (4) LOOSE, MISSING AND RUSTED NAILS IN RIBS ALLOWING RUSTY MOISTURE INTO SPAR, FRETTING ON TOP CAP GREATER THAN .0625 INCH ON LOOSE RIBS, CRACKS AT AILERON BELLCRANK BRACKET, CAUSED FROM OVER TORQUING OF BOLTS, PREVIOUS WIApr 27, 2007 · N4546E · Bbavia 11CC · Wing SparSDR 2005FA0001137Spar · crackedAFT RT SPAR HAS LONGITUDINAL CRACK ON LOWER END. CRACK OCATED AT STRUT ATTACH POINT. SPAR ALSO SHOWS SIGNS OF ROTTING IB OF CRACK AREA. (K)Aug 11, 2005 · N84286 · Bbavia 7AC · Wing SparSDR CHQA000422Control Unit · malfunctionedLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT, LG A/G FAIL EICAS MESSAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LGEU.Sep 22, 2003 · N272 · Emb EMB145 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2002FA0000760Elt · activatedTHE ELT SWITCH WAS IN THE ON POSITION BUT THE ELT DID NOT ACTIVATE DURING THE ACCIDENT SEQUENCE. THE REASON WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY KNOWN.May 31, 2002 · N94769 · Univar 415E · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 2001FA0000244Bearing · wornINNER BEARING WAS PUSHED OUT TO ONE SIDE SHOWING EXCESSIVE WEAR.Aug 24, 2001 · N9489Z · Cessna U206G · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZX386Guide · wornINSTALLED 4 NEW TCM POWER PACKS. AFTER 24 HOURS, LOST COMPRESSION ON TWO CYLINDERS. VALVE GUIDES OUT OF LIMITS.Oct 15, 1995 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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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 = 'C85'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 44

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.

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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 ('17008')
    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"

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