# Continental E-185-11

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17311
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: E-185-11
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 205 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E-246](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-246) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Installed in: 1 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e-185-11

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 97-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-21-02): Cylinders · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 61 more. Effective Oct 27, 1997
- [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 63-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-15-01): Exhaust Valves · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 41 more. Effective Dec 31, 1969
- [AD 67-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-01-04): Oil Filters · Full flow oil filter (Superior Flow STC SA401SW or 2 others). Effective Jan 2, 1967
- [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 60-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-12-01): Piston Pins · Continental Motors E185-11, E185-8, E185-9 and 2 more
- [AD 60-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-06-04): Generator Drive Gear · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 12 more
- [AD 56-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-06-01): Piston Pin Assembly · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 41 more
- [AD 51-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-26-03): Valve Lifters · Continental Motors E185-1, E185-10, E185-11 and 5 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Historical (superseded or no longer in force):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
- [AD 97-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-01) (historical): Pistons · Teledyne Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 61 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2)

- [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

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N637D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N637D): [Fiske Scott H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FISKE%20SCOTT%20H), [Minnetrista, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Minnetrista), S/N D-2900

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19900926049489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900926049489I), Sep 26, 1990: Beech C35BEECH (N637D), Milton, WV, Minor damage. Drop in engine RPM. Precautionary landing. Landed hard. Prop governor had metal particles in oil screen.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

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

- [SDR 2003FA0000066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000066), Jan 3, 2003: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. CRACK FOUND IN LOWER RT ATTACH BOLT HOLE FROM HOLE CENTER AT THE 2 O`CLOCK POSITION. FOUND DURING INSPECTION FOR AD. CRACK LENGTH .250 INCH.
- [SDR 2002FA0000741](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000741), May 31, 2002: PUMP. BROKEN. FOLLOWING AN INFLIGHT ENGINE STOPPAGE, THE AIRCRAFT WAS FORCED TO MAKE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE WA

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