# Continental C85 series - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17008 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: C85 SERIES - 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: 4,671 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched. ## 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 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998 - [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 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995 - [AD 93-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-22-05): Carburetor Air Intake Housing Assemblies · Continental Motors C90-12F, C90-12FH, C90-12FJ and 22 more. Effective Dec 14, 1993 - [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 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 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 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 69-24-03](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 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more - [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 - [AD 47-40-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-40-02): Piston Pins · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C75-12F and 4 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 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 (4,671, first 50) - [N1002E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1002E): [Mccurdy James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCURDY%20JAMES%20R), [Hampden, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Hampden), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4552 - [N1003K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1003K): [Scott Michelle](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTT%20MICHELLE), [Vallejo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Vallejo), built 1946, S/N 3730 - [N1012](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1012): [Papon Bruce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAPON%20BRUCE), [Hardtner, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Hardtner), built 1947, S/N 11BC-106 - [N10149](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10149): [Price John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRICE%20JOHN), [Bennington, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Bennington), S/N P-510 - [N10169](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10169): [Mccroskey Danny D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCROSKEY%20DANNY%20D), [Ward, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Ward), S/N 101 - [N10188](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10188): [Maggio Rocco M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGGIO%20ROCCO%20M), [Waupaca, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Waupaca), built 1947, S/N 7BCM-4 - [N101GR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101GR): [Alshamari Ahmad M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALSHAMARI%20AHMAD%20M), [San Mateo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Mateo), built 1946, S/N 9749 - [N1026E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1026E): [Lampros James C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMPROS%20JAMES%20C), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4577 - [N1032E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1032E): [Dannecker Christopher T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANNECKER%20CHRISTOPHER%20T), [Lake City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20City), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4583 - [N1033B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1033B): [Rudd Wayne G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUDD%20WAYNE%20G), [Basalt, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Basalt), built 1979, S/N 1 - [N103WE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103WE): [Engel Douglas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGEL%20DOUGLAS%20A), [Plainfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Plainfield), S/N 2537 - [N10450](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10450): [Grantham George F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRANTHAM%20GEORGE%20F), [Covington, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Covington), built 1947, S/N 7BCM-97 - [N10456](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10456): built 1956, S/N 7BCM-432 - [N10493](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10493): [Jarnagin William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JARNAGIN%20WILLIAM%20E), [Brandon, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Brandon), built 1956, S/N 7BCM341 - [N104B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104B): [Knl Associates LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNL%20ASSOCIATES%20LLC), [Mansfield, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Mansfield), built 1946, S/N 2533 - [N104GM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104GM): built 1999, S/N 1036 - [N10500](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10500): [Brauer Michael V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAUER%20MICHAEL%20V), [Ozark, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Ozark), built 1956, S/N 47-1183 - [N10504](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10504): [Short David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHORT%20DAVID), [Warrensburg, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Warrensburg), built 1956, S/N 47-1120 - [N10508](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10508): [Loffert George U Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOFFERT%20GEORGE%20U%20JR), [Killeen, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Killeen), S/N 7DC-502 - [N1050K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1050K): [Lynden Aeronautical Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYNDEN%20AERONAUTICAL%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Lynden, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lynden), built 1946, S/N 3777 - [N10516](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10516): [Ness David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NESS%20DAVID), [Minneapolis, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Minneapolis), built 1981, S/N 1 - [N10520](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10520): [Eiteuner Mark P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EITEUNER%20MARK%20P), [Saint Helen, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Saint%20Helen), built 1947, S/N 47-1106 - [N10525](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10525): [C&L Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/C%26L%20AVIATION%20LLC), [London, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/London), built 1948, S/N 48-464 - [N1057N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1057N): [Miller Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20RICHARD%20L), [Erie, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Erie), built 1982, S/N 122 - [N1059E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1059E): [Deaero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEAERO%20LLC), [Darwin, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Darwin), S/N 7AC-4610 - [N1064K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1064K): [Stein Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEIN%20ANDREW), [Modesto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Modesto), built 1946, S/N 3791 - [N106FB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106FB): [Zimmerman Frederick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZIMMERMAN%20FREDERICK%20J), [Boulder City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Boulder%20City), built 2010, S/N 001 - [N1078K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1078K): [Clairday Preston H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAIRDAY%20PRESTON%20H), [Melbourne, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Melbourne), S/N 3805 - [N10866](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10866): [Mcglothlen Mike C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGLOTHLEN%20MIKE%20C), [Muscatine, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Muscatine), built 1975, S/N JE-2 - [N1088E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1088E): [Smith Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20MARK%20E), [Lakeville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Lakeville), S/N 7AC-4641 - [N10967](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10967): [Weeks Kermit A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEEKS%20KERMIT%20A), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1931, S/N 1145 - [N1096E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1096E): [Marrs David R DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARRS%20DAVID%20R%20DBA), [Bella Vista, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Bella%20Vista), built 1946, S/N 7AC-4649 - [N10982](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10982): [Burris Kye A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURRIS%20KYE%20A), [Gillett, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Gillett), built 1972, S/N 41-72 - [N10AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10AN): [South Dakota Hist Avn Preservation & Educ Soc Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20DAKOTA%20HIST%20AVN%20PRESERVATION%20%26%20EDUC%20SOC%20INC), [Canistota, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Canistota), built 1947, S/N 7BCM-445 - [N10KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10KS): [Morris Jerry M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRIS%20JERRY%20M), [Summerville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Summerville), built 1946, S/N 388 - [N10MJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10MJ): [Hocker James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOCKER%20JAMES%20L), [Brookville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Brookville), built 1988, S/N 1104 - [N1109B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1109B): [Weymouth James H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEYMOUTH%20JAMES%20H), [Jackson, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Jackson), built 1947, S/N 5736 - [N110Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110Q): [Silvaire Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILVAIRE%20AIR%20LLC), [Gun Barrel City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Gun%20Barrel%20City), built 1948, S/N 5983 - [N110RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110RH): [Hardin Donald D Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARDIN%20DONALD%20D%20TRUSTEE), [Kirkwood, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Kirkwood), built 1999, S/N 766 - [N110RR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110RR): [Galloway Landings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GALLOWAY%20LANDINGS%20LLC), [Caledonia, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Caledonia), built 1946, S/N 19659 - [N110X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110X): [Playter Bud W DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLAYTER%20BUD%20W%20DBA), [Gowen, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Gowen), built 1946, S/N 10449 - [N1114B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1114B): [Giddens Ronald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIDDENS%20RONALD%20E), [Boynton Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boynton%20Beach), S/N 5741 - [N1115B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1115B): [Bradley Lawrence A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADLEY%20LAWRENCE%20A), [Lafayette, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lafayette), S/N 5742 - [N1116](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1116): [Lauer Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAUER%20MICHAEL%20J), [Kerrville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kerrville), built 1947, S/N 7BCM-282 - [N1118B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1118B): [Fraser Christopher D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRASER%20CHRISTOPHER%20D), [Gig Harbor, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Gig%20Harbor), built 1947, S/N 5745 - [N111B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111B): [Gehrlein Rodney L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEHRLEIN%20RODNEY%20L), [Waterford, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Waterford), built 1961, S/N B-1 - [N111NZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111NZ): [Blackerby Kevin W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACKERBY%20KEVIN%20W), [Spicewood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spicewood), built 1947, S/N 12372 - [N111TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111TH): [Martin Jesse A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20JESSE%20A), [Gainesville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Gainesville), built 1946, S/N 10044 - [N1121](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1121): [Dexter Fred H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEXTER%20FRED%20H), [Live Oak, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Live%20Oak), built 1947, S/N 47-1267 - [N1123N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1123N): [Buehler Andrew C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUEHLER%20ANDREW%20C), [Eatonville, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Eatonville), built 1975, S/N 001NK All 4,671: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (2,291, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN26LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA327), Sep 27, 2026: Haberman Habercraft (N10516), Pelican Rapids, MN, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN26LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA323), Sep 23, 2026: Cessna 120 (N1888N), Llano, TX, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR26LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA227), Jun 21, 2026: Emigh Trojan A2 (N8329H), Healdsburg, CA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA245), Jun 7, 2026: Taylorcraft DCO-65 (N47123), Renovo, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control during an off-airport landing. - [NTSB WPR26LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA208), Jun 1, 2026: Cessna 140 (N4179N), Pasco, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA26LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA318), May 30, 2026: Cessna 140 (N77061), Homestead, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB WPR26LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA106), Feb 20, 2026: Cessna 120 (N72904), Kneeland, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing roll on a snow-covered runway. - [NTSB CEN26LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA088), Jan 11, 2026: Aeronca 7AC (N85018), Early, TX, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA079), Dec 27, 2025: Cessna 140 (N89884), Ceres, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to recognize and mitigate carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing. - [NTSB ERA26LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA032), Nov 6, 2025: Cessna 140 (N1860V), Suffolk, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB CEN26FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA034), Nov 4, 2025: Funk B85C (N24157), Anderson, IN, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA020), Oct 13, 2025: Cessna 140 (N1882V), Canon, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover. - [NTSB ERA26LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA021), Oct 11, 2025: Cessna 140 (N2812N), Plymouth, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The plot’s failure to account sufficiently for the decrease in the airplane’s takeoff performance due to the wet turf runway, which resulted in a collision with a log barrier and subsequent nose over… - [NTSB WPR25LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA265), Aug 24, 2025: Cessna 120 (N3151N), Taylor, AZ, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR25FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA257), Aug 17, 2025: Cessna 140 (N89447), Shelter Cove, CA, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA25LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA304), Aug 8, 2025: Cessna 140 (N89351), Rangeley, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB CEN25LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA186), May 24, 2025: Aeronca 7AC (N2659E), Westphalia, MI, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN25FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA151), Apr 10, 2025: Aeronca 7AC (N83952), Cape Fair, MO, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA25LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA140), Feb 28, 2025: Cessna 120 (N3080N), Arcadia, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB WPR25LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA099), Feb 9, 2025: Cessna 140 (N4185N), Salome, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB CEN25LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA092), Feb 6, 2025: Cessna 140 (N73081), Llano, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, that resulted in a ground loop, and a susbquent runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN25LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA089), Jan 27, 2025: Luscombe 8E (N1739K), Brush, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear forward strut. - [NTSB CEN25LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA055), Nov 30, 2024: Cessna 140 (N2933N), Pearland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot that resulted in a loss of directional control during landing, and the excessive use of wheel brakes to regain directional control… - [NTSB CEN25LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA050), Nov 25, 2024: Cessna 140 (N76061), Mason, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing rollout that resulted in a nose over and an impact with the runway. - [NTSB CEN24FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA312), Aug 7, 2024: Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C (N3093H), Elkhart, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: An off-airport landing in a soybean field for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s injuries and airplane damage was a fire that occurred at an unknown… - [NTSB ERA24LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA328), Jul 27, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N77522), Groveland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN24LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA290), Jul 27, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N98813), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to allow a non-rated passenger to manipulate the flight controls during the takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff. - [NTSB CEN24LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA237), Jun 22, 2024: Cessna 140 (N77143), Schriever, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent application of the toe brakes during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB ANC24LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA025), Apr 21, 2024: Cessna 120 (N77032), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A degraded ignition system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the ignition system. - [NTSB WPR24LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA102), Feb 23, 2024: Luscombe 8E (N2669K), Truth or Consequences, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during approach and landing that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a berm. - [NTSB GAA24WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA094), Feb 8, 2024: Superior Culver LCA (N32482), Uelzen, Germany, substantial damage - [NTSB CEN24LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA106), Feb 2, 2024: Cessna 140 (N1887V), Hayward, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control during landing rollout. - [NTSB CEN23LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA378), Aug 22, 2023: Piper J4 (N6581H), Cleburne, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CEN23LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA322), Jul 23, 2023: Ercoupe 415-D (N415JC), Waupun, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to take off without correcting a misinstalled fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by improper venting of the fuel system. - [NTSB ANC23LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA053), Jul 13, 2023: Aeronca 7DC (N83391), Ninilchik, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to a shift of a crankshaft main bearing, which resulted in a lack of lubrication and subsequent overheating and failure of the engine crankshaft. - [NTSB CEN23LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA277), Jun 26, 2023: Piper J3C-50 (N23161), Elbert, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and subsequent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was his decision to takeoff downwind. - [NTSB CEN23LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA208), May 19, 2023: Luscombe 8E (N2515K), Cortez, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the right main landing gear due to prolonged corrosion of the landing gear tube, which weakened the gear. - [NTSB GAA23WA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA146), May 5, 2023: Engineering & Research 415-C (N3254B), St. Mary, Jamaica, substantial damage, 2 fatal - [NTSB CEN23LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA218), Apr 27, 2023: Piper J3C (N6384H), Romeoville, IL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The inflight failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue cracking from corrosion pits, initiating at the midpoint of the cambered face. - [NTSB WPR23LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA168), Apr 26, 2023: Cessna 140 (N140D), Nyssa, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on takeoff that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees. - [NTSB WPR23LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA128), Mar 12, 2023: Jones Jay D Cassutt M 11 (N55XJ), Castroville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A failure of the outboard trailing edge rib in the left wing, which resulted in a separation of the left aileron and a loss of control. - [NTSB CEN23LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA118), Feb 19, 2023: Luscombe 8E (N2722K), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain lateral airplane control during landing, which resulted in an impact with the runway surface. - [NTSB CEN23LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA098), Jan 25, 2023: Cessna 120 (N73034), Eagle River, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to takeoff from an unsuitable surface which resulted in collision with an object. - [NTSB CEN23LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA033), Nov 9, 2022: Luscombe 8E (N1855K), Bridgeport, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control due to a wind gust during landing. - [NTSB WPR23LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA021), Oct 20, 2022: Cessna 140 (N55DC), Georgetown, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a separation of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB ERA23LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA002), Oct 2, 2022: Aeronca 7AC (N3005E), Murray, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator cables by maintenance personnel and their subsequent failure to verify that the rigging was correct during post-maintenance checks and the pilot's… - [NTSB CEN23LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA001), Oct 2, 2022: Cessna 140 (N72794), Burnet, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with an unexpected quartering tailwind. - [NTSB ERA22LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA430), Sep 24, 2022: Taylorcraft BC12 (N5619M), Buffalo, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb after a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude. - [NTSB ERA22LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA412), Sep 9, 2022: Engineering & Research 415-C (N99209), Galion, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position. - [NTSB WPR22LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA336), Sep 5, 2022: Cessna 120 (N77257), Scappoose, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxing in gusty wind conditions. All 2,291: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (1,920, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20260718011699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260718011699I), Jul 18, 2026: Cessna 140 (N76423), Byron, CA, Minor damage. On July 18, 2026, I was the pilot in command of aircraft [privacy data omitted] on a flight from kpao to C83 to attend the angel flight fly-in with one… - [Accident 20260621011819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260621011819A), Jun 21, 2026: Emigh TROJAN A-2 (N8329H), Santa Rosa, CA, Substantial damage. A-2 trojan [privacy data omitted] flight 06-21-2026 .5 hour flight from 11 :44 am start to 12: 10 landing. Start engine 1842Z forced landing 1910Z We planned a… - [Accident 20260607008819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260607008819A), Jun 7, 2026: Taylorcraft DCO-65 (N47123), Westport, PA, Substantial damage. The airman departed zelienople airport (pjc) for lockhaven airport (lhv) with an overnight stop at his privately owned grass strip near Westport, PA. After… - [Accident 20260531005499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260531005499A), May 31, 2026: Cessna 140 (N4179N), Pasco, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot and passenger were returning to the airport after a short personal sightseeing evening flight. Pilot entered into a partial traffic pattern for landing… - [Accident 20260530011709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260530011709A), May 30, 2026: Cessna 140 (N77061), Homestead, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot monitoring: (instructor) right seat I was teaching a friend, who is a private pilot, how to fly tail draggers. We flew approximately from 7-9 am then… - [Accident 20260220005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260220005679A), Feb 20, 2026: Cessna 120 (N72904), Kneeland, CA, Substantial damage. On the morning of February 20, 2026 I departed murray field (keka) in eureka, CA At 8:35 a.m. for a quick morning flight to look at the snow on the hills… - [Incident 20260112000169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260112000169I), Jan 12, 2026: Culver LCA (N34776), Humboldt, IA, Minor damage. Normal approach to landing. On landing roll out both main landing gear collapsed. - [Accident 20251227018669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251227018669A), Dec 27, 2025: Cessna 140 (N89884), Ceres, VA, Destroyed. Pilot received weather briefing from foreflight and NWS the morning of 12/27/25. Icing conditions were forecasted six hours from their departure location. PIC… - [Accident 20251106018649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251106018649A), Nov 6, 2025: Cessna 140 (N1860V), Whaleyville, VA, Substantial damage. The pilot took the tail wheel plane for a recreational flight on an ideal day. When he returned to his home grass runway for a full stop, he said it felt as… - [Accident 20251104017639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251104017639A), Nov 4, 2025: Funk B85C (N24157), Anderson, IN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On November 4, 2025, at approximately 12:45 eastern time a Funk B85C with one person on board, performed a landing in a bean field and impacted a tree just… - [Incident 20251015014859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251015014859I), Oct 15, 2025: Engineering & Research 415-C (N2939H), Arlington, WA, No damage. Aircraft [privacy data omitted], an Ercoupe 415C, was flying at 5500 ft between darrington airport (1S2) and Arlington airport(awo) when the oil pressure… - [Accident 20251013019329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251013019329A), Oct 13, 2025: Cessna 140 (N1882V), Canon, GA, Substantial damage. Pilot was coming in for landing while flying with CFI for the purpose of adding tailwheel endorsement. Upon landing, pilot applied brakes when attempting to… - [Accident 20251011020059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251011020059A), Oct 11, 2025: Cessna 140 (N2812N), Waterbury, CT, Substantial damage. A Cessna 140, 2 place single engine aircraft struck a pole marking the end of the runway while attempting an aborted take-off from runway 17 at N41 mt tobe… - [Accident 20250824012559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250824012559A), Aug 24, 2025: Cessna 120 (N3151N), Taylor, AZ, Substantial damage. On 08/24/2025, a Cessna 120 made an off-airport landing approximately 1.5 miles from Taylor Airport. The FAA became aware of this on 08/25/2025. During… - [Accident 20250808011459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250808011459A), Aug 8, 2025: Cessna 140 (N89351), Rangeley, ME, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed Rangeley airport (8BO) to perform touch and go's at same airport. PIC stated that upon touchdown on runway 14 at 65 mph aircraft began to… - [Accident 20250624010769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250624010769A), Jun 24, 2025: Aeronca 7AC (N2659E), Westphalia, MI, Substantial damage. On may 24, 2025, at 1336 local time, an American champion 7AC aircraft, [privacy data omitted], registered to and flown by a commercial rated pilot received… - [Accident 20250410005349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250410005349A), Apr 10, 2025: Aeronca 7AC (N83952), Cape Fair, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Witnesses reported that the aircraft made two low-altitude passes over the pilot's property. On the third pass, the aircraft struck powerlines which extended… - [Accident 20250228006649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250228006649A), Feb 28, 2025: Cessna 120 (N3080N), Arcadia, FL, Substantial damage. PIC and sole occupant of aircraft over flew the runway for a teardrop entry into the downwind of runway 24 (X06). As pilot came in for final she stated that… - [Accident 20250209000749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250209000749A), Feb 9, 2025: Cessna C-140 (N4185N), Salome, AZ, Substantial damage. Upon returning to 2AZ1 airspace and turning base for runway 26, the engine began to sputter. The pilot suspected carburetor icing and immediately applied carb… - [Accident 20250206000599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250206000599A), Feb 6, 2025: Cessna 140 (N73081), Llano, TX, Substantial damage. On 6 February 2025 at 1505 CDT, aircraft [privacy data omitted], a 1946 Cessna 140 with serial number 10297 attempted to land at Llano Municipal Airport (aqo),… - [Accident 20250127000519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250127000519A), Jan 27, 2025: Luscombe 8E (N1739K), Brush, CO, Substantial damage. On January 27, 2025, a Luscombe LL-8-E, incurred substantial damage during the landing rollout at the Brush Municipal Airport (7V5). After touchdown and at… - [Accident 20241130021139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241130021139A), Nov 30, 2024: Cessna 140 (N2933N), Pearland, TX, Substantial damage. After completing 5 patterns, practicing crosswind techniques, crabbing and cross controlling, we decide to make a full stop. It was a normal pattern, flare and… - [Accident 20241130018119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241130018119A), Nov 30, 2024: Cessna 140 (N2933N), Pearland, TX, Substantial damage. On November 30, 2024, I was instructing [privacy data omitted] in his Cessna 140, [privacy data omitted] at klvj airport. [privacy data omitted] Occupied the… - [Accident 20241125019689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241125019689A), Nov 25, 2024: Cessna 140 (N76061), Mason, MI, Substantial damage. During a training flight, the student pilot applied excessive brakes on landing when the aircraft pulled left of the center line. The result caused the… - [Incident 20240924013699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240924013699I), Sep 24, 2024: Stits SA7D (N1613), Winnemucca, NV, Minor damage. Aircraft right hand landing gear broke at attachment point on touchdown sending aircraft off the right-hand side of the runway where the gear mount dug into… - [Accident 20240810012519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240810012519A), Aug 10, 2024: Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C (N3093H), Elkhart, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On August 10, 2024, about 2000 central daylight time an Ercoupe 415-C, [privacy data omitted], was found in a soybean field near Elkhart, Illinois. The pilot… - [Accident 20240727020719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240727020719A), Jul 27, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N98813), Fort Worth, TX, Substantial damage. At approximately 11:00 a m , J-3 cub [privacy data omitted] pilot and one passenger taking off to south michael flying. Airplane came up on main gear while… - [Accident 20240727013529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240727013529A), Jul 27, 2024: Piper J3C-65 (N77522), Groveland, FL, Substantial damage. Airman departed williston airport with low fuel. Airman stated that his airplane hold 17 gallons of fuel. Airplane burns approx 8 gallons per hour. Airplane… - [Incident 20240711010209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240711010209I), Jul 11, 2024: Cessna 140 (N77245), Sterling, CO, Minor damage. On July 11, 2024, at approximately 9:15 MDT, a Cessna 140 experieced a propeller strike on the ground while on rollot from landing on runway 15 at Sterling… - [Incident 20240707007789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240707007789I), Jul 7, 2024: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8E (N2416K), Eastsound, WA, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on rollout. - [Incident 20240703015769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240703015769I), Jul 3, 2024: Cessna 120 (N2032V), Peachtree City, GA, Minor damage. On July 3, 2024, at approximately 13:18 local time, a Cessna-120 received minor damage following a ground loop during landing rollout on runway 13 at Atlanta… - [Accident 20240622008689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240622008689A), Jun 22, 2024: Cessna 140 (N77143), Thibodaux, LA, Substantial damage. Training flight departed from khum (houma) about 9:30 am in a Cessna 140. The pilot at the controls was in the left seat and the instructor was in the right… - [Incident 20240510013589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240510013589I), May 10, 2024: Cessna 140 (N76813), Kountze, TX, Minor damage. Pilot conducted preflight and intended to relocate the aircraft for the purpose of maintenance. Shortly after take-off and during level flight the lefthand… - [Accident 20240421004419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240421004419A), Apr 21, 2024: Cessna 120 (N77032), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot sumped both tanks prior to flight and noted approximately six gallons in each wing. Engine was warmed for ten minutes prior to taxi and operation was… - [Incident 20240411005199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240411005199I), Apr 11, 2024: Cessna 140 (N2252V), Grand Junction, CO, Minor damage. Student pilot and certified flight instructor began their training flight with taxi practice in the conventional gear aircraft. The CFI decided the student had… - [Accident 20240223001269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240223001269A), Feb 23, 2024: Luscombe 8E (N2669K), Truth Or Conseq, NM, Substantial damage. On February 23, 2024, at 0845 MST, a Luscombe 8E, silvaire deluxe, performed a ground loop during its landing roll while attempting a touch and go at Truth Or… - [Accident 20240202004369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240202004369A), Feb 2, 2024: Cessna 140 (N1887V), Hayward, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot was landing runway 21 and during the rollout portion of the landing the pilot added too much brake pressure and flipped the airctaft. - [Incident 20231102020639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231102020639I), Nov 2, 2023: Cessna 140 (N90110), Winder, GA, Minor damage. On November 02, 2023, approximately 1653 local time, a Cessna C-140 landed at Barrow County Airport on runway 23 on rollout aircraft left main tire went flat… - [Incident 20231012016279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231012016279I), Oct 12, 2023: Cessna 140 (N72757), Orange, VA, Minor damage. Pilot stated it was a very stable approach he touched down on center line on the mains as it slowed down he let the tail come down and then pinned the yoke… - [Incident 20230930016569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230930016569I), Sep 30, 2023: Aeronca 11AC (N3949E), Ozark, AR, Minor damage. 30 September approximantley 1000 CST. [privacy data omitted] Made hard landing on at 51AR during the arkanstol event. After clearing the pylons at a very slow… - [Incident 20230928016059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230928016059I), Sep 28, 2023: Cessna 140 (N4088N), Leesburg, VA, Minor damage. Investigation. I was notified by accident/incident initial report that on September 28, 2023, at 14:40L EDT (18:40Z), on a local VFR flight plan, airman was… - [Accident 20230822021699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230822021699A), Aug 22, 2023: Piper J4A (N6581H), Cleburne, TX, Substantial damage. This part 91 flight terminated with an attempted wheel landing during windy conditions. The pilot reported upon landing, a gust of wind caused the tail of the… - [Accident 20230722013249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230722013249A), Jul 22, 2023: Ercoupe 415-D (N415JC), Waupon, WI, Substantial damage. 1745 Central standard time (CST), departed kcid for kosh. At 1932 CST, the pilot lost engine power and performed an off field landing. - [Accident 20230712014669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230712014669A), Jul 12, 2023: Aeronca 7DC (N83391), Ninilchik, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot was returning from homer with a non-certificated passenger. He noticed that his oil pressure was fluctuating, and he was losing power. He stated he knew… - [Accident 20230626009189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230626009189A), Jun 26, 2023: Piper J3C-50 (N23161), Elbert, CO, Substantial damage. On 6/26/2023 at 11:30 the pilot in command departed out of CO15. The aircraft taxied to the south and attempted to takeoff to the north. Upon takeoff when the… - [Accident 20230518008749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230518008749A), May 18, 2023: Luscombe 8E (N2515K), Cortez, CO, Substantial damage. On 5/18/2023 a Luscombe aircraft, [privacy data omitted], had a RH gear failure while landing in Cortez, colo. Two pilots were on board for a familiarization… - [Incident 20230427007229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230427007229I), Apr 27, 2023: Piper J3C-65 (N6384H), Romeoville, IL, Minor damage. On April 27, 2023, the pilot of a J3C-65, departed Lewis University Airport (klot) on runway 9. On climb out at approximately 800 feet AGL the aircraft began… - [Accident 20230425006189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230425006189A), Apr 25, 2023: Cessna 140 (N140D), Nyssa, OR, Substantial damage. Shortly after takeoff left wing hit tree, aircraft rolled left and crashed. - [Incident 20230423018239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230423018239I), Apr 23, 2023: Commonwealth 185 (N93253), Columbus, GA, Minor damage. On take off the pilot states the aircraft began to drift left and went he cut power the aircraft departed the left side of the runway striking a sign with the… - [Accident 20230312007109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230312007109A), Mar 12, 2023: Jones Jay D CASSUTT M 11 (N55XJ), Castroville, CA, Destroyed. Castroville, CA: [privacy data omitted] cassutt m 11, due to unknown circumstances the pilot parachuted out of the aircraft. The pilot landed in a muddy area &… All 1,920: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (12) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2022FA0000725](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000725), Nov 23, 2022: EXHAUST VALVE. STUCK. EMERGENCY LANDING, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, DUE POWER LOSS. FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STUCK IN VALVE GUIDE. - [SDR P15R20220107001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P15R20220107001), Jan 7, 2022: PROPELLER. BROKEN. PROPELLER IN SERVICE SINCE 2015/100 HOURS. METAL TIPPING REPLACED DEC 2021. DURING INITIAL CLIMB AFTER REINSTALLATION, CUSTOMER REPORTED SEVERE VIBRATION; HE CU - [SDR 2013FA0000666](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000666), Sep 5, 2013: THROTTLE CABLE. BROKEN. WHILE PRACTICING ENGINE OUT PROCEDURES, ACFT ENGINE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE TO THROTTLE INPUTS. AN OFF FIELD LANDING WAS PERFORMED WITH GOOD RESULTS. POST EVENT EXA - [SDR 2013FA0000258](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000258), May 2, 2013: THROTTLE CABLE. BROKEN. WHILE 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 - [SDR 2008FA0000179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000179), Feb 29, 2008: RIB. CORRODED. COMPLIANCE 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. - [SDR 100407N342CS](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/100407N342CS), Oct 4, 2007: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. FAILED. ON APPROACH, AFTER LANDING GEAR SELECTION NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR R - [SDR 2007FA0000858](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000858), Apr 27, 2007: SPAR. DETERIORATED. REPORT 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 - [SDR 2005FA0001137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001137), Aug 11, 2005: SPAR. CRACKED. AFT 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) - [SDR CHQA000422](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CHQA000422), Sep 22, 2003: CONTROL UNIT. MALFUNCTIONED. LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT, LG A/G FAIL EICAS MESSAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LGEU. - [SDR 2002FA0000760](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000760), May 31, 2002: ELT. ACTIVATED. THE ELT SWITCH WAS IN THE ON POSITION BUT THE ELT DID NOT ACTIVATE DURING THE ACCIDENT SEQUENCE. THE REASON WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY KNOWN. - [SDR 2001FA0000244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000244), Aug 24, 2001: BEARING. WORN. INNER BEARING WAS PUSHED OUT TO ONE SIDE SHOWING EXCESSIVE WEAR. - [SDR 96ZZZX386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX386), Oct 15, 1995: GUIDE. WORN. INSTALLED 4 NEW TCM POWER PACKS. AFTER 24 HOURS, LOST COMPRESSION ON TWO CYLINDERS. VALVE GUIDES OUT OF LIMITS. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (44) Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE2932SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2932SW): Install carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive. Alcor LLC. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE208SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE208SO): Installation of ice indicator in the carburetor. LegacySTC.com - [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE00145WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00145WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products Model BC 320-( ) Engine Starter. B & C Specialty Products Inc. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE00533SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00533SE): Installation of Real Gasket Corporation Continental Engine Pushrod Tube Modification. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE7559SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7559SW): Install adapter to permit use of a spin-on oil filter. Stratus Tool Technologies LLC. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE10076SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE10076SC): Modify engine by installation of C12ST2/S starter. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE10129SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE10129SC): Installation of rotocoil, valve springs, ni-resist valve guide, exhaust valve with chrome flash on stem, and rocker shaft with thrust buttons. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE34WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE34WE): Installation of Electro-Coatings, Inc., piston rings on Continental pistons. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE4247SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4247SW): Regrind crankshaft to .020 undersize on crankpin and main journals. Continental Motors, Inc - [STC SE8113SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8113SW): Installation of any or all parts identified by Airmotive drawing/parts application list AEC9109-2. Continental Motors, Inc - [STC SE7562SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7562SW): Install adapter to permit use of a spin-on oil filter. Stratus Tool Technologies LLC. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE3330NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3330NM): Continental valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE1590GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1590GL): Installation of Slick Aircraft Products Magneto Model 4202 or Model 4302. Champion Aerospace LLC. Lists C85-8 - [STC SE01309AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01309AT): Modify engines. Lowe Aviation Aircraft Maintenance. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE09002SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09002SC): Regrind Teledyne Continental crankshafts, to .020-inch undersize on crankpin and main journals. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc - [STC SE01943CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01943CH): Add the following approved fuels: unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4814 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE634GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE634GL): Superseded by STC SE01943CH. Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SE154CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE154CH): Engine oil pump repair/rework specifications and procedures. Harmony Machine Prod Inc. Lists C85-12 - [STC ST00435AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00435AT): Overhaul/repair of the Delco starter adapter drive (P/N 1971890) used with Delco starters P/N's 11096656 and 1109660. Aerotech - [STC SE02172AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02172AT): Replace engine crankcase with model O-200 crankcase. Swords Don - [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA - [STC SE02004AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02004AT): Installation of Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) model O-200 crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons (Superior Air Parts pistons are also approved). Swords Donald H - [STC SE00979AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00979AT): Installation of a Teledyne Continental model O-200 crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc - [STC SE1-201](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1-201): Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D)). MidContinent Instru Co Inc - [STC SE00164SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00164SE): Installation of Avglas components to modify carburetor air housing assemblies. McFarlane Aviation, Inc - [STC SE01592AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01592AT): Modify the crankcase of the listed engines. Swords Don - [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE00262NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00262NY): Installation of Canadian Aero Manufacturing Pull Start Clutch, P/N 1971890-N or 1971890-M. Canadian Aero Manufacturing - [STC SE154CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE154CE): Engine oil pump repair/rework specifications and procedures. Allison James R - [STC SE8669SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8669SW): Installation of roller rocker arm. Performance Engineering. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE898NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE898NE): Installation of 60 amp. alternator, Cessna P/N C611501-0204, -0203, -0202, -0201 or Ford P/N DOFF-10300-F in lieu of existing generator. Barnstormers Aviation. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE5113NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5113NM): Install oil filter. Lessard Daryle - [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co - [STC SE2030CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2030CE): Add approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum anitknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index(RON+MON)/2. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists C85-12 - [STC SE80NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE80NE): Installation and usage of Bel-Ray synthetic aviation oil, Bel-Ray Aero 1, (nonsupercharged), horizontally opposed direct drive, aircraft engines of 350 hp. or less. Bel-Ray Company, Inc - [STC SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines. ProTec - [STC SE984SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE984SW): Delco 55A ampere alternator. (C85 SERIES Suffix F Series). Waldrop Lee A - [STC SE3CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3CE): R-30-A alternator. Repke Kenneth J - [STC SE44WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE44WE): Use of Kling Aviation Oil, Specifications KL-100, KL-200 and KL-300 in Continental and Lycoming engines. Kling Oil Company --- 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.