# Continental E185-8 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17310 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: E185-8 - 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: 0 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-e185-8 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 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Valve Lifters · Continental Motors E185-1, E185-10, E185-11 and 5 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 97-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-01) (historical): Pistons · Teledyne Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 61 more ## Information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 None registered with this engine model now. ## NTSB investigations (1) 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 SEA77FYG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYG05), Sep 28, 1976: Beech C35 (N8SU), Colville, WA, destroyed ## 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, 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. - [Accident 19760928033739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760928033739A), Sep 28, 1976: Beech C35BEECH (N8SU), Colville, WA, Substantial damage. Hump in taxiway caused premature lift off. Rwy blocked by wheels up acft. T/o made fm taxiway. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR AU990940](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990940), Sep 11, 1999: UPLOCK HOOK. CORRODED. (AUS) LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK HOOK CORRODED AND STIFF TO OPERATE. - [SDR CA990318009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990318009), Mar 4, 1999: HUB. CORRODED. (CAN) INSPECTION FOUND LIGHT CORROSION ON THE EXTERNAL SURFACES OF THE PROPELLER HUB SPIDER. THE CORROSION WAS DRESSED OUT AND THE HUB WAS CADIUM PLATED. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (29) 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 E-185 Series - [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 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 SE100WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE100WE): Installation of oil filter adapter and oil filter. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SE34WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE34WE): Installation of Electro-Coatings, Inc., piston rings on Continental pistons. Continental Motors, Inc - [STC SE3330NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3330NM): Continental valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee - [STC SE296CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE296CH): Installation of Slick model 6377 or 6379 magnetos. Champion Aerospace LLC - [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 SE693GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE693GL): Superseded by STC SE01943CH. Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SE5743NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5743NM): Intallation of adapter for externally mounted oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation - [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 E-185 Series - [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SE3295NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3295NM): Replacement of the original engine oil screen with an external mounted full flow oil adapter and spin-on filter. Timberman Allen E - [STC SE5945NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5945NM): Replacement of original engine oil screen with an external mounted full flow oil and spin-on filter. Timberman Allen E - [STC SE248EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE248EA): Modification of Hartzell C-192-2 'T-Drive' for use with Airborne Mechanisms dry vacuum pump. Deluca of California Inc. Lists E-185 Series - [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp. Lists E-185 Series - [STC SE23SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE23SW): Installation of Bendix RS-5BD1 or RSA-5AD1 fuel injection system. Bendix Corporation - [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 E-185 Series - [STC SE1760SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1760SW): Replacement of original cylinder barrels with P/N G-534894A. Gary Aerospace Corp - [STC SE2033CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2033CE): Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive 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 E-185 Series - [STC SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines. ProTec. Lists E-185 Series - [STC SE416GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE416GL): Installation of a spin-on oil filter adapter and spin-on filter in lieu of original screen. S & K Engineering - [STC SE419SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE419SW) (historical): Full flow oil filter. A&E Manufacturing Inc. Lists E-185 Series --- 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.