# Continental GTSIO-520-E - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17097 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: GTSIO-520-E - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 375 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E7CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E7CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 0 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-gtsio-520-e 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 2023-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-12): Engine Air Intake System · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Feb 17, 2023 - [AD 2016-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-16-12): Cylinder assemblies · Continental Motors LTSIO-520-AE, TSIO-520-A, TSIO-520-AE and 89 more. Effective Sep 15, 2016 - [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 2010-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-04): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 190 more. Effective Jun 16, 2010 - [AD 2007-05-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-05-15): Starter adapter assembly · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 6 more. Effective Apr 16, 2007 - [AD 2004-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-10): Serial-numbered (SN) cylinders · Modify Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-NB engine (RAM Aircraft Limited Partnership STC SE09104SC or 4 others). Effective May 5, 2004 - [AD 99-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-01): No. 2 and No. 5 Crankshaft Inspections · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Sep 30, 1999 - [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 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [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 93-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-02): Missing Cylinder Valve Retainer Key · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 180 more. Effective Aug 12, 1993 - [AD 91-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-19-03): Oil Filter · Continental Motors 6-285-A, 6-285-B, 6-285-BA and 169 more. Effective Sep 29, 1991 - [AD 88-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-03-06): Oil Filter · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 155 more. Effective Apr 15, 1988 - [AD 81-24-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-24-06): Engine Driven Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 51 more. Effective Nov 23, 1981 - [AD 80-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-09-11): Starter Torsional Damper/Starter Gear Shaft · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 6 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2009-24-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-52) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 192 more - [AD 2009-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-51) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Teledyne Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 156 more - [AD 2005-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-20-04) (historical): Starter adapter assembly · Teledyne Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 6 more. Effective Nov 1, 2005 - [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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (6) - [SAIB NE-18-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-16): POWERPLANT Alternator Drive Coupling. Issued Jun 20, 2018 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-15): Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control Levers. Issued Feb 8, 2013 - [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 NE-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-09): Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve Lifters. Issued Nov 20, 2009 - [SAIB NE-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section. Issued Jan 30, 2009 ## Registered aircraft None registered with this engine model now. ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this engine model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this engine model. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR K5SR201411181911](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K5SR201411181911), Nov 15, 2014: ADAPTER. BROKEN. PILOT EXPERIENCED LT ENGINE FAILURE IN-FLIGHT DUE TO AN OIL LEAK. AFTER LANDING, INVESTIGATED OIL LEAK AND FOUND THAT THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER ASSEMBLY HAD CRACKE - [SDR AUS20011207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011207), Oct 16, 2001: PIPE. CRACKED. (AUS) ALTITUDE ENCODER STATIC PIPE CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/RAD/43 AND AD/RAD/47. --- 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.