# Continental E165 series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17013
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: E165 SERIES
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Horsepower: 165
- Data sheet: TCDS E-246
- Installed in: 8 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e165-series

## ADs that may apply

- [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 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 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more
- [AD 60-06-04](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 50-32-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-32-01): Oil Pump · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3 and E185-1

Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 97-15-01

## NTSB investigations (6)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft 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.

- [NTSB WPR10LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA306), Jun 19, 2010: Luscombe 11A (N1606B), Merced, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control during cruise flight due to the failure of the elevator trim tab as a result of missing hardware for the elevator control cable bellcrank to…
- [NTSB LAX01LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA184), May 18, 2001: Luscombe 11A (N1606B), Apple Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and subsequent landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MKC73FCJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FCJ11), Jul 29, 1972: Luscombe 11A (N1631B), Papillion, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FHJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHJ07), Aug 22, 1971: Luscombe 11A (N1640B), East Moriches, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70FBD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70FBD29), May 1, 1970: Beech 35 (N2975V), Richmond, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0299), Apr 20, 1969: Luscombe 11A (N1652B), Lathrop Wells, NV, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 20200711010779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200711010779I), Jul 11, 2020: Luscombe 11A (N1604B), Selinsgrove, PA, No damage. Pilot states after touchdown on runway 17 at the Selinsgrove airport, aircraft drifted off centerline into grass, which the pilot could not correct. Aircraft…
- [Accident 20100618036319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100618036319A), Jun 18, 2010: Luscombe 11A (N1606B), Merced, CA, Destroyed. While enroute the pilot stated he felt a "bad vibration from the tail." The pilot was able to look back thru the rear windows and was able to see the elevator…
- [Accident 20010518010009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010518010009A), May 18, 2001: Temco 11A (N1606B), Apple Valley, CA, Substantial damage. (.19)On may 18, 2001, at 1351 hours pacific daylight time, a Luscombe 11A, N1606B, sustained substantial damage when it made a forced landing near Apple…
- [Incident 19901117058779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901117058779I), Nov 17, 1990: Beech 35BEECH (N2975V), Houghton Lake, MI, Minor damage. Unable to extend nose gear. Pilot elected to land gear up. Nose gear extension rod end broken at the bell crank.
- [Incident 19890628050779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890628050779I), Jun 28, 1989: Temco 11A (N1684B), Redmond, UT. Engine failed in flight. Landed on a road. Pilot attributes failure of engine to carburetor icing. Engine ok.

## Complete lists

- aircraft: 8, https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e165-series/aircraft
- ads: 7, https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e165-series/ads
- incidents: 5, https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e165-series/incidents

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