# Continental C90-12F

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17183
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: C90-12F
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 95 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E-252](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-252) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Installed in: 54 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-12f

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 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [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 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 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 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

## 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 (54, first 50)

- [N102BE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102BE): [Ebers Vincent A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EBERS%20VINCENT%20A), [Wellsville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Wellsville), built 2003, S/N 6-1851
- [N1364K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1364K): [Yager Stuart O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YAGER%20STUART%20O), [Wellington, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wellington), built 1946, S/N 4091
- [N140NT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N140NT): [Flight International Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLIGHT%20INTERNATIONAL%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N 15396
- [N14378](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14378): [Johnston Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSTON%20PAUL), [Belleville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Belleville), built 2012, S/N F-4656
- [N1637D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1637D): [Thigpen Don L II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THIGPEN%20DON%20L%20II), [Daniel Island, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Daniel%20Island), built 1952, S/N 18-1637
- [N1662E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1662E): [California Antique Aircraft Museum DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALIFORNIA%20ANTIQUE%20AIRCRAFT%20MUSEUM%20DBA), [San Martin, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Martin), built 1946, S/N 7AC-5228
- [N2149M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2149M): [Autry Lonnie E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUTRY%20LONNIE%20E), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1946, S/N 20936
- [N251RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N251RT): [Runyan Roger L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUNYAN%20ROGER%20L), [Carlton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Carlton), built 2008, S/N 4766
- [N29618](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29618): [N9297q Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N9297Q%20INC), [Winterset, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Winterset), built 2008, S/N 1943
- [N298SQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N298SQ): [Eastern Stearman Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20STEARMAN%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), built 1952, S/N 18-1586
- [N31260](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31260): [Vix Aircraft Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VIX%20AIRCRAFT%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Batesville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Batesville), built 1972, S/N 67-72
- [N32721](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32721): [Lakeland Aero Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKELAND%20AERO%20CLUB%20INC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1953, S/N 18-3074
- [N3615K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3615K): [Duke Jimmy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUKE%20JIMMY), [Isola, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Isola), built 2018, S/N 22305
- [N3667V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3667V): [Donohue Cody T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DONOHUE%20CODY%20T), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1948, S/N 14939
- [N3677A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3677A): [Wing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WING%20LLC), [Sterling, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sterling), built 1953, S/N 18-3072
- [N3743V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3743V): [Omni Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OMNI%20AERO%20LLC), [Wilkesboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Wilkesboro), built 1948, S/N 15020
- [N38787](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38787): [Onawa Flying Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONAWA%20FLYING%20SERVICE), [Sioux City, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Sioux%20City), built 1941, S/N 7264
- [N39TR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39TR): [Rapp Timothy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAPP%20TIMOTHY), [Fairfield, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Fairfield), built 1947, S/N 4770
- [N3ZF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3ZF): [Bussey Charles E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUSSEY%20CHARLES%20E), [Chouteau, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Chouteau), S/N 20018
- [N4143H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4143H): [Ellison Ben L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLISON%20BEN%20L), [Mercer Island, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Mercer%20Island), built 1948, S/N 15-26
- [N426AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N426AM): [Marrero Edgardo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARRERO%20EDGARDO), [Enterprise, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Enterprise), built 2008, S/N 0521
- [N4575E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4575E): [Craig John S Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAIG%20JOHN%20S%20JR), [Glenburn, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Glenburn), built 1949, S/N 7CCM-142
- [N48642](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48642): [A Team Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A%20TEAM%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2012, S/N 4524
- [N4878H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4878H): [Parkes Kenneth J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKES%20KENNETH%20J), [Middleburgh, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Middleburgh), built 2012, S/N 1557
- [N50778](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50778): [Hernando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hernando), built 1961, S/N 432, Sale reported
- [N511ZK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N511ZK): [Flying Devil Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20DEVIL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1946, S/N 21009
- [N512PG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N512PG): [Grassroots Flying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRASSROOTS%20FLYING%20LLC), [Bellevue, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Bellevue), built 1946, S/N 7AC-2446
- [N527ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N527ED): [Dorr Eric J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORR%20ERIC%20J), [Piseco, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Piseco), built 1949, S/N 6555
- [N59941](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59941): built 1942, S/N 8396
- [N606EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N606EH): [Flannigan Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLANNIGAN%20ROBERT%20B), [Ashland, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Ashland), built 2010, S/N 277
- [N609WC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N609WC): [Reimler Dan T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REIMLER%20DAN%20T), [Rozet, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Rozet), built 2008, S/N 001
- [N620KJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N620KJ): [May John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAY%20JOHN%20D), [Austin, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Austin), S/N 002
- [N657M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N657M): [Robison Geoff L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBISON%20GEOFF%20L), [Auburn, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Auburn), built 1946, S/N 16878
- [N6918](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6918): [Sutherland Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTHERLAND%20ROBERT), [Bowling Green, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Bowling%20Green), built 1959, S/N 18-6918
- [N70507](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70507): [Benninger Timothy A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENNINGER%20TIMOTHY%20A), [Cobleskill, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cobleskill), built 1946, S/N 17513
- [N72076](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72076): [Hughes Glenn D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUGHES%20GLENN%20D), [Wrightsville Beach, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Wrightsville%20Beach), built 1946, S/N 3503
- [N724AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N724AB): [Reiley Richard H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REILEY%20RICHARD%20H), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 2019, S/N 3958
- [N76735](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N76735): [Bergen Daniel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERGEN%20DANIEL%20J), [Vinton, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Vinton), built 1946, S/N 11167
- [N78654](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78654): [Jorgenson Brian K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JORGENSON%20BRIAN%20K), [Sandpoint, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Sandpoint), built 1948, S/N 11-454
- [N79731](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79731): [Nicolle Noel T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICOLLE%20NOEL%20T), [Gurley, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Gurley), built 1944, S/N 12027
- [N800UD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N800UD): [Spence Vincent A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPENCE%20VINCENT%20A), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1959, S/N 211
- [N83387](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83387): [Goodwin Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODWIN%20RICHARD%20L), [Northfield, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Northfield), built 1946, S/N 7AC-2054
- [N83937](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83937): [Edwards David E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDWARDS%20DAVID%20E), [Mount Olive, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Mount%20Olive), built 1946, S/N 7AC-2619
- [N84116](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N84116): [Koliadko Joseph I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOLIADKO%20JOSEPH%20I), [Luray, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Luray), built 1946, S/N 7AC-2804
- [N84294](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N84294): [Champ294 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMP294%20LLC), [Maumelle, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Maumelle), built 1946, S/N 7AC-2988
- [N8739H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8739H): [Shaw Brian W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAW%20BRIAN%20W), [Bemidji, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Bemidji), built 1960, S/N 7EC-729
- [N88204](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88204): [Wallace Gerald G Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALLACE%20GERALD%20G%20JR), [Woodbury, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Woodbury), S/N 15821
- [N8901R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8901R): [Stanton Andrew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANTON%20ANDREW%20J), [Platte City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Platte%20City), S/N 7FC-369
- [N8969R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8969R): [Rutland Aviation Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUTLAND%20AVIATION%20SERVICE%20INC), [Tifton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Tifton), built 1960, S/N 7EC-728
- [N9054B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9054B): [Ober John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBER%20JOHN%20A), [Candor, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Candor), S/N 7FC-142

All 54: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-12f/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (11)

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 WPR25LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA242), Jul 31, 2025: Champion 7FC (N50778), Moriarty, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA231), Jun 12, 2023: Johnson Gary L Fisher Horizon 1 (N88GJ), Chelan, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper selection of a touchdown point and delayed recognition, which resulted in an impact with an obstacle.
- [NTSB CEN20LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA436), Aug 30, 2020: Piper J3 (N88204), Hartford, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of situation awareness which resulted in landing in a grass area and the subsequent collision with a runway marker.
- [NTSB ANC15CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA031), May 27, 2015: Aeronca 7EC (N84116), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The instructor's delayed remedial actions, and the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall just above the ground and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA429), Jun 29, 2011: Keesler W8 Tailwind (N56PK), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA258), May 24, 2010: Rice GN-1 AIR Campier (N129JR), Paulden, AZ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA09CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA149), Jan 31, 2009: D-Fly UL Stork (N620KJ), Jackson, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent activation of an engine cutoff switch during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DEN89LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA046), Dec 17, 1988: Piper PA-11 (N78654), Hammond, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEX42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEX42), Jul 15, 1979: Luscombe 8A (N1364K), Brownsburg, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCG15), Aug 6, 1970: Champion 7FC (N8901R), Springfield, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0027), May 29, 1965: Cessna 140 (N76735), Ramsey, IN, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (14)

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 20250926013279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250926013279I), Sep 26, 2025: Engineering & Research 415-D (N39TR), Fairfield, MT, Minor damage. Upon turning base leg to land on runway 18 at 5U5, pilot and passenger heard a loud boom (nothing was visually seen by either person onboard). Performed…
- [Accident 20250731011409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250731011409A), Jul 31, 2025: Champion 7FC (N50778), Moriarty, NM, Substantial damage. On July 31, 2025, at around 0830 MST, a Champion 7FC executed a landing at Moriarty Municipal Airport while on a personal flight performing touch and go…
- [Accident 20230612007539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230612007539A), Jun 12, 2023: Johnson Gary L FISHER HORIZON 1 (N88GJ), Chelan, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot was in the pattern at a Lake Chelan Airport (S10). On second approach, pilot came in too low and right main landing gear struck a sign near the end of…
- [Accident 20200830018939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200830018939A), Aug 30, 2020: Piper J3C-65 (N88204), Hartford, WI, Substantial damage. On August 30, 2020 at 1730 CST, a Piper J3 cub N88204 piloted by a recreational pilot was substantially damaged while landing at Hartford Municipal Airport…
- [Incident 20140706012899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140706012899I), Jul 6, 2014: Piper J3F-65 (N38787), Hulbert, OK, Substantial damage. During cruise the Piper J-3 lost power and could not maintain altitude. The private pilot initiated an off field landing, resulting in severe damage to the…
- [Incident 20130312006349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130312006349I), Mar 12, 2013: Bellanca 7ACA (N31260), Archie, MO, Minor damage. The pilot stated that he was on a flight from newport, ar (M19) to harrisonville, MO (lry) when he experienced fuel exhaustion in his Bellanca 7ACA and made an…
- [Accident 20110629011639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110629011639A), Jun 29, 2011: Keesler Patrick E W8 TAILWIND (N56PK), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. On June 29, 2011 at approximately 10:00 am pilot [privacy data omitted] was cleared to depart runway 9 at Wittman Regional Airport for flight testing. A few…
- [Incident 20101030050889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101030050889I), Oct 30, 2010: Nelson Robe ZODIAC CH 6 (N102BE), Lake Mills, IA, Minor damage. Pilot report states: "upon touch down on runway 36, a gust of wind caught the aircraft causing it to veer to the right side of the runway where it struck first…
- [Incident 20100706036509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100706036509I), Jul 6, 2010: Keesler Pat W8 TAILWIND (N56PK), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. Aircraft N56PK departed osh for test flight. Pilot reported to osh tower that he lost engine power at 0026Z. Alert ii issued by osh tower, aircraft was able to…
- [Accident 20100524005119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100524005119A), May 24, 2010: Rice Harry GN-1 AIR CA (N129JR), Paulden, AZ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 05/24/2010 at a 09:38 am aircraft N129JR was practicing takeoffs and landings at the Big Springs Ranch Airport in Paulden AZ when the aircraft crashed…
- [Accident 19881217069799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881217069799A), Dec 17, 1988: Piper PA11 (N78654), Hammond, MT, Substantial damage. Struck a fence trying to depart a farm field. Failed to note proper distance needed for takeoff.
- [Incident 19871221079429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871221079429I), Dec 21, 1987: Cessna 140 (N76735), Sherwood, MI, Minor damage. Hit a powerline on approach to airstrip. Landed safely.
- [Accident 19790715024829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790715024829A), Jul 15, 1979: Luscom 8A (N1364K), Brownsburg, IN, Substantial damage. Eng. Stop. On final approach due to carb. Ice. Hit ditch short of rwy. Bounced, landed inverted on rwy.
- [Incident 19780318008929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780318008929I), Mar 18, 1978: Bbavia 7ACA (N31260), Yakima, WA. Forced landing due to rough running engine. Engine operated normally after spark plug change.

## Service difficulty reports (18)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA100914004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100914004), Sep 14, 2010: STEERING SYS. MISINSTALLED. DURING INSP OF THE RUDDER ASSY. WHILE ACFT WAS DISASSEMBLED FOR O/H, IT WAS FOUND THAT DURING PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF ACFT FABRIC, BOLTS ATTACHING THE RUDDER ST
- [SDR 2006FA0000819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000819), Jul 9, 2006: EXHAUST VALVE. BROKEN. WHEN THE NR 4 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED, THE EXHAUST VALVE HEAD WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN OFF, ABOUT .5 INCH FROM THE FACE OF THE VALVE, CAUSING FAILURE OF THE PISTON A
- [SDR CA050504004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050504004), Apr 24, 2005: INTERPHONE. INTERMITTENT. (CAN) RADIO WAS INTERMITTENT. A 2 PLACE PORTABLE INTERCOM WAS BEING USED. PILOTS RT KNEE WAS RESTING AND PULLING ON THE POWER CABLE. THE POWER CABLE IS EQUIPPED
- [SDR CA020722013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020722013), Jun 30, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) ALL 4 SPARS REPLACED DUE TO SMALL CRACKS AT NAIL HOLES, EDGE OF PLYWOOD REINFORCING AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. NO LARGE CRACKS FOUND.4 NEW METAL SPARS IN
- [SDR 474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/474), Apr 24, 2002: SPAR. CRACKED. C/W AD 00-25-02R1 FOUND CRACK AT BUTT OF MAIN SPAR JUST UNDER ATTACH FITTING TO FUSELAGE ON R/H WING TRAVELING SEVERAL INCHES LONGITUDINALLY AND PARALLEL- SEVER
- [SDR CA010628043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010628043), May 20, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) TO CARRY OUT AD 2000-25-02, ADDITIONAL HOLES WERE CUT IN EACH LOWER WING PANEL. NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND. REMOVED WING ROOT FAIRINGS AND FABRIC ON TOP OF BO
- [SDR 20010509CW009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010509CW009), Apr 13, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. IN RECOVERING AIRFRAME, FOUND CRACK IN RIGHT WING REAR SPAR. AIRCRAFT WRECKED IN A NOSE OVER. NO LOG RECORD OF REPAIR TO REAR SPAR.
- [SDR 20010223CW001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010223CW001), Jan 17, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, CRACK FOUND ORIGINATING FROM RIB NAIL RUNNING HORIZONTAL. SPAR INSTALLED 5/17/59
- [SDR 99ZZZX4253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4253), Oct 1, 1999: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. ENGINE LOST POWER. AIRCRAFT UPSIDE DOWN IN CORN FIELD FOR 3 DAYS. FLIPPED AIRCRAFT OVER, DISMANTLED, AND HAULED BACK TO AIRPORT (PTK). DIALED CRANKSHAFT, OK. IN
- [SDR CA990413014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990413014), Mar 22, 1999: CONTROL ROD. CORRODED. (CAN) INTERNAL CORROSION OF CONTROL RODS WAS FOUND. THE AILERON CONTROL ROD (RT) WAS CORRODED THROUGH AT ROD-END INBOARD TO ATTACHMENT LUG AT AILERON BELLCRANK.
- [SDR 99ZZZX180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX180), Nov 29, 1998: GEAR. BROKEN. LEFT MAGNETO FAILED DURING PRE-TAKEOFF MAG CHECK. THREE TEETH ON LT MAG DRIVE GEAR MISSING. DURING REMOVAL OF OIL TANK, ACCESSORIES, AND ACCESSORY DRIVE CASE, O
- [SDR CA980504018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980504018), Apr 29, 1998: TURNBUCKLE. CRACKED. (CAN) ONE INCH CRACK IN TURNBUCKLE BARREL STARTING FROM LT THREAD END. REPLACED.
- [SDR CA970811007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970811007), Jul 31, 1997: PLUG PISTON PIN. WORN. (CAN) PISTON PIN PLUG IN NR2 CYLINDER CAME LOOSE AND CAUSED WEAR ON THE CYLINDER WALL. METAL WAS FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER. ALL CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED FOR INSPECT
- [SDR 96ZZZX4623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4623), Aug 1, 1996: NEEDLE VALVE. SWELLED UP. CARBURETOR FLOAT CHAMBER NEEDLE VALVE TIP SWELLED UP, PROBABLY DUE TO 100 LL OR AUTOGAS. ENGINE FALTERED AT HIGH POWER SETTINGS. TAKEOFF ABORTED.
- [SDR CA960923012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960923012), Jul 15, 1996: PISTON. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING THE ANNUAL AIRCRAFT INSPECTION THE #2 CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECK WAS LOW AT 43/80. UPON REMOVAL OF THE CYLINDER, THE PISTON WAS FOUND CRACKED IN TW
- [SDR 95ZZZX6773](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6773), Nov 1, 1995: CRANKSHAFT. BROKE. CRANKSHAFT BROKE BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND ROD THROW. TOTAL TIME SINCE NEW, 129.8 HOURS.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6407), Oct 16, 1995: GUIDE. EXCESS WORN. OWNER REPORTED EXCESSIVE BLOW-BY. COMPRESSION CHECK NR 2 - 52/80 AND NR 4 - 50/80. EXHAUST VALVES LEAKING. PISTONS HEAVY WITH CARBON BUILD-UP. EXHAUST GUIDES WO
- [SDR 95ZZZX505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX505), Jan 1, 1995: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. ENGINE POWER FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION AND POST-ENGINE RUN WAS CONDUCTED. ENGINE RAN SATISFACTORY. MAINTENANCE ADVISED, SUSPECT FUEL STA

## 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
- [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
- [STC SE208SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE208SO): Installation of ice indicator in the carburetor. LegacySTC.com. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SE00145WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00145WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products Model BC 320-( ) Engine Starter. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp
- [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
- [STC SE00533SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00533SE): Installation of Real Gasket Corporation Continental Engine Pushrod Tube Modification. Real Gaskets Tennessee
- [STC SE7559SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7559SW): Install adapter to permit use of a spin-on oil filter. Stratus Tool Technologies LLC
- [STC SE10076SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE10076SC): Modify engine by installation of C12ST2/S starter. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [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
- [STC SE34WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE34WE): Installation of Electro-Coatings, Inc., piston rings on Continental pistons. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE4247SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4247SW): Regrind crankshaft to .020 undersize on crankpin and main journals. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE8109SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8109SW): Installation of any or all parts identified by Drawing/Parts Application List AEC9109-2. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE7562SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7562SW): Install adapter to permit use of a spin-on oil filter. Stratus Tool Technologies LLC
- [STC SE3330NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3330NM): Continental valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee
- [STC SE09002SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09002SC): Regrind Teledyne Continental crankshafts, to .020-inch undersize on crankpin and main journals. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight 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
- [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. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE154CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE154CH): Engine oil pump repair/rework specifications and procedures. Harmony Machine Prod Inc
- [STC SE5743NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5743NM): Intallation of adapter for externally mounted oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation
- [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. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE02172AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02172AT): Replace engine crankcase with model O-200 crankcase. Swords Don. Lists C90 Series
- [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. Lists C90 Series
- [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. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE00164SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00164SE): Installation of Avglas components to modify carburetor air housing assemblies. McFarlane Aviation, Inc. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE01592AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01592AT): Modify the crankcase of the listed engines. Swords Don. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation
- [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. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE154CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE154CE): Engine oil pump repair/rework specifications and procedures. Allison James R. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE8669SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8669SW): Installation of roller rocker arm. Performance Engineering
- [STC SE5941NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5941NM): Replacement of original engine oil screen with external mounted full flow oil adapter and spin-on filter. Aviation Products Development
- [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
- [STC SE2734CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2734CE): Continental P/N 530182, crankshaft is being replaced with crankshaft P/N AS530182 obtained by modification of Continental PC-60(Packette) engine crankshaft. Air Sports Inc
- [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp. Lists C90 Series
- [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. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE1976SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1976SW): Manufacture of new cylinder barrels and rebarreling with original cylinder head. Gary Aerospace Corp. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE2031CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2031CE): Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded autmotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index(RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [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. Lists C90 Series
- [STC SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines. ProTec. Lists C90 Series
- [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. Lists C90 Series

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