- Manufacturer (registry)
- CONT MOTOR
- Model
- C90-8F
- Registry code
- 17181
- Installed in
- 30 registered aircraft
- Type
- Reciprocating
- Power
- 95 hp
- Data sheet
- TCDSE-252
- Holder
- Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 11
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1969 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
Engine · Continental C90-8F
AD 2012-03-06Fuel servo diaphragmAD 98-17-11CrankshaftsAD 98-01-06CarburetorsAD 94-05-05 R1Cylinder RockerAD 93-22-05Carburetor Air Intake Housing AssembliesAD 93-19-04CarburetorsAD 81-16-05MagnetosAD 81-07-06AC Fuel PumpsAD 80-06-05MagnetosAD 69-24-03CarburetorsAD 49-50-01Generator Drive Coupling Rubber DiscQuery with SQL
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 ('17181'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17181'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 3
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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 ('17181'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17181'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Registered aircraft · 30
N1582EDittlinger Bret W · Anchorage, AKN1853DBent James L Jr DBA · Palatine Bridge, NYN220YClarke Mackenzie A · Lompoc, CA
See all 30 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17181')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17181')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 6
Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN23FA248Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Duluth, MNThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB GAA18CA158Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohnson Gerald CR-1 · Altamont, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during the approach in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ATL04LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 -C65 · Jackson, TNThe pilot's improper us of flight controls during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in an collision with the specially equipped automobile.NTSB MIA99LA131Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C · Jackson, MSThe failure of the airshow aerial performer to maintain a grip on the airplane's externally mounted rope ladder for unknown reasons and his failure to install and use a safety line resulting in his fall to earth. A factor in the accident was the sudden…NTSB BFO91LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Quinton, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a moving aircraft.NTSB DEN80DTK22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-11 · Olsonville, SD
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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 ('17181')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('17181')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 12
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20240105000609IAeronca 7AC · Maybee, MIThe pilot was attempting to land on a private grass Airstrip that was approximately 2000 feet long. The pilot stated that on approach, he realized that he was too high and decided to initiate a go around. According to the pilot, when he attempted to add…Accident 20230621009219AAeronca 7CCM · Duluth, MNDuring first flight after annual inspection PIC and co-worker departed Duluth international airport (kdlh) and flew to property owned by PIC. Data recovered from the aircrafts portable GPS shows a low pass over the pic’s private airstrip the aircraft began a…Incident 20180324010059IInterstate S-1A · Lancaster, CADuring the airshow performance, the pilot was attempting to perform a stunt that involved landing on a platform on top of a moving truck. During gusty wind conditions, the aircraft right wing tip contacted the side of the metal landing platform, damaging the…Accident 20180311001919AJohnson Gerald CR-1 · Altamont, NYOn 03/11/2018, N142DT attempted landing on private airstrip. Aircraft turned approximately 90 degrees from runway and contacted trees with left wing which seperated from aircraft. Remainder of aircraft came to stop in a wooded area approximately 50 yards from…Incident 20080929849509IChampi 7AC · Spearfish, SD(-23) This incident occurred on 09-29-08 about 1000 MDT at Spearfish municipal airport, Spearfish, SD. During landing attempt pilot made a hard landing on runway 26. The hard landing may have contributed to the left main gear collapse while pilot was…Accident 20031005031129APiper J3C65 · Jackson, TN(-23) The aircraft was involved in an accident during an airshow performance of a car top take off and landing routine. The pilot stated that after performing the landing and waving to the crowd, he and the driver of the car lined up at the departure end of…Incident 20030823023869IArctic S1A65F · Valparaiso, IN(-23) During an airshow performance at vpz aircraft was to do a simulated single wheel touch down after completing a diving maneuver. The left main wheel contacted the runway while the aircraft was in a left cross wind condition, the side load on the gear…Accident 19990417019629APiper J3C65 · Jackson, MSOn April 17, 1999, about 1045 central daylight time, a Piper J3C, N38272, registered to a private individual, operating as a 14 CFR part 91 airshow flight, lost an airshow performer by falling to earth from an externally afixed rope ladder, at Hawkins…Incident 19930129004069IBbavia 7CCM · Bucksport, MEOn landing rollout aircraft veered left and struck a snowbank. Found tail wheel spring had broke.Accident 19910526063221APiper J3C65 · Quinton, VATaxied into tail of homebuilt N949Z also taxiing for takeoff.Incident 19850719049329IBbavia 7CCM · Old Town, MELanded short of runway and lost control of aircraft.Accident 19800914041549APiper PA11 · Olsonville, SDAircraft struck truck on final approach.
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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 ('17181')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17181')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 4
SDR CA131028002Strut · broken(CAN) BROKEN OFF UNDER THE SHOCK CORDS ALLOWING THE WHEEL LT LANDING GEAR TO ROTATE INWARD AGAINST THE BELLY OF AIRPLANE. LOWER SHOCK STRUT, SHORT, APPEARS TO SLIDE UP INTO UPPER SHOCK STRUT, LONG AND BROKE ABOVE THE SHOCK CORD MOUNTING TABS.SDR 2008FA0000908Connecting Rod · failedNR 1 CONNECTING ROD FAILED IN FLT, OFF-AIRPORT LANDING AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. CONNECTING ROD FAILED SLIGHTLY ABOVE CRANKSHAFT; ROD CAP STILL BOLTED & SAFETIED TO DAMAGED & SEPARATED LOWER PORTION OF CONNECTING ROD. DAMAGE TO CRANKCASE, CRANKSHAFT, & ADDITISDR 20000911SH041Gear · fracturedAIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING FOLLOWING SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR HAD 5 OR 6 TEETH MISSING AND THE REMAINING TEETH WERE ROUNDED AND EXHIBITED GALLING-LIKE DAMAGE SIMILAR TO THAT FOUND ON THE MAGNETO SDR 20000713SH010Casting · leakingDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, OIL WAS FOUND LEAKING NEAR BOTTOM OF ROCKER COVERS. THE LEAK WAS TRACKED TO THE CASTING LINE BETWEEN THE VALVE GUIDES IN THE FIN AREA. LOCATION OF THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME ON ALL 4 CYLINDERS. LEAK SEEMED TO BE CAUSED BY POROSITY IN
Query with SQL
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 = 'C908F' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'C908F' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
STCs that may be installed · 40
Approved for this engine model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.
STC SE04651CHTo allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22STC SE2932SWInstall carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive.STC SE208SOInstallation of ice indicator in the carburetor.
See all 40 STCsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17181')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17181')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.