# Continental IO-360-E

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17151
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: IO-360-E
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 210 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E1CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E1CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Installed in: 1 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-360-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 2023-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-04): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · F & M Enterprises' Model C6LC, C6LC-S or C6LC-L oil filter… (Stratus Tool Technologies STC SE09356SC or 2 others). Effective Oct 26, 2023
- [AD 2023-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-16): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 147 more. Effective Mar 15, 2023
- [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 2011-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-26-07): Engine · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 48 more. Effective Jan 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 2000-23-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-21): Crankshaft · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 164 more. Effective Dec 12, 2000
- [AD 97-26-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-26-17): Crankshaft · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 90 more. Effective Jan 23, 1998
- [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 92-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-04-09): Rocker Shaft Hold Down Stud · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 41 more. Effective Jun 22, 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 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2023-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-04-08) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 141 more. Effective Feb 23, 2023
- [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 2002-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-04) (historical): Magneto impulse coupling stop pin · Teledyne Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 48 more. Effective Jul 12, 2002
- [AD 2000-08-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-08-51) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 158 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4)

- [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

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N615TD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N615TD): [Divide By Zero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIVIDE%20BY%20ZERO%20LLC), [Cameron, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Cameron), built 2003, S/N 1343

## 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 (18)

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

- [SDR 2021FA0000328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000328), Nov 7, 2021: TACHOMETER. FROZEN. LEFT ENGINE TACHOMETER HOURS REPORTING FAILED / STOPPED REPORTING TACH HOURS.
- [SDR CA071031005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071031005), Oct 23, 2007: TUBE. DAMAGED. (CAN) INTAKE PIPE ON NR 1 CYLINDER FLANGE DAMAGED. (TC NR 20071031005)
- [SDR AU510001762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001762), Dec 12, 2005: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. (AUS) ALTERNATOR FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND STATOR TO DIODE FEEDER WIRES CHAFING ON HOUSING AND SHORTED. BRUSH WIRE TAIL FOUND TO BE RUNNING ON STATOR BRUSH RI
- [SDR AU510002057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002057), Dec 12, 2005: MAGNETO. FAILED. (AUS) LT AND RT MAGNETOS PREMATURELY WORN. LT MAGNETO, HIGH VOLT CONTACT TERMINALS IN DIST BLOCK/CAP ARE ERODED/ARCED. HIGH VOLT DIST ARM TIP HAS ERODED CENTER 
- [SDR AU510002064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002064), Dec 12, 2005: ALTERNATOR. FAILED. (AUS) ALTERNATOR FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND DEFECTIVE INSULATORS AND BATTERY POST TO ALTERNATOR BODY ARCING. (CASA NR 510002064)
- [SDR AU510002149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002149), Dec 12, 2005: PISTON. DAMAGED. NR 3 CYLINDER SEVERELY DAMAGED. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING.
- [SDR AU510002183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002183), Dec 12, 2005: LINE. DAMAGED. (AUS) FUEL PIPES PN 11443-005 AND PN 11444-005 CRACKED/DAMAGED ON FLARES AT THE (T) FITTING ENDS. SWARF WAS ALSO FOUND ON THE FLARES. (CASA NR 510002183)
- [SDR AUS20040445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040445), Jan 30, 2004: SEAT BELT. FAULTY. (AUS) PILOTS SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS DOES NOT FULLY RETRACT INTO INERTIA REEL. INVESTIGATION FOUND A STOP INSTALLED IN THE WEBBING IN AN AREA JUST BELOW JUNC
- [SDR AUS20030940](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030940), Sep 12, 2003: DOOR FRAME. CRACKED. (AUS) LT ENTRY DOOR FRAME PN 12843003 AND RT ENTRY DOOR FRAME PN 12843004 CRACKED IN AREA ABOVE SIDE WINDOW. CRACK LENGTHS APPROXIMATELY 457.2MM (18IN).
- [SDR CA030513001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030513001), May 9, 2003: BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN) FORWARD ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BRACKET CRACKED. THE CRACK IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE FORWARD ALTERNATOR MOUNTING HOLE.
- [SDR 2003FA0000486](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000486), May 6, 2003: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. TWO ONE INCH CRACKS WERE FOUND ON THE FORWARD, RT SIDE OF THE ENGINE CRANKCASE. THE CRACKS ARE LOCATED AROUND THE FRONT ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BRACKET. TOP REAR CA
- [SDR 2003FA0000461](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000461), Apr 30, 2003: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. AIRCRAFT ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND TO FULL THROTTLE DURING ATTEMPTED REJECTED LANDING FOLLOWING ENCOUNTER WITH SEVERE LOW ALTITUDE TURBULENCE. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATI
- [SDR 2003FA0000201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000201), Feb 5, 2003: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. ON AIRCRAFT, BECAUSE OF A CRACK FOUND ON ANOTHER ENGINE, DECIDED TO INSPECT AND FOUND A CRACK ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE ENGINE CASE AT THE ALTERNATOR MOUNT
- [SDR 2003FA0000202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000202), Feb 5, 2003: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. A SLIGHT OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SECTION OF THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE A CRACKED CASE. REMOVED NR 1 ALTERNATOR AND DYE CHECKED THE AREA. FOUND A 6 
- [SDR 2001FA0000557](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000557), Nov 15, 2001: CRANKSHAFT. FAILED. IN FLIGHT ENGINE FAILURE, CRANKSHAFT COUNTERWEIGHT AND DOUBLE ROD FAILURE, BLEW TWO ROD THROUGH CASE.(K)
- [SDR 20010322CW012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010322CW012), Feb 19, 2001: CARTRIDGE. JAMMED. ON RUN UP & PREPARING FOR FLIGHT, ELEVATOR DOWN AUTHORITY COULD NOT BE ACHIEVED UNDER NORMAL CONTROL PRESSURE. PILOT RETURNED AND GROUNDED THE AIRCRAFT FOR MAIN
- [SDR 95ZZZX5230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5230), Aug 28, 1995: MAGNETO. FAILED. ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY RUNNING ROUGH. MAGNETOS BOTH HAD 1,786 HOURS SINCE INSTALLATION. SABOTAGE PAINT APPLIED BY MANUFACTURER WAS NOT DISTURBED INDICATING NO 50
- [SDR 95ZZZX5231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5231), Aug 28, 1995: MAGNETO. FAILED. ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY RUNNING ROUGH. MAGNETOS BOTH HAD 1,786 HOURS SINCE INSTALLATION. SABOTAGE PAINT APPLIED BY MANUFACTURER WAS NOT DISTURBED INDICATING NO 50

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