# Continental IO-360-GB - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17153 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: IO-360-GB - 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-gb 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 98-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-19-02): Piston Pins · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-C and 31 more. Effective Nov 9, 1998 - [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 81-13-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-13-10-R1): Oil Pressure · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-C and 28 more. Effective Nov 20, 1981 - [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) (5) - [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 CE-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-02-09): . Issued Dec 28, 2001 ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N118GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118GF): [Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20GUARANTY%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1974, S/N F33700068 ## 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 (16) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA130710010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130710010), Jul 10, 2013: STOP PIN. BACKED OUT. (CAN) THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HIS MIXTURE CONTROLS WHERE A FULL KNOB OUT FROM EACH OTHER AND FUEL FLOWS WHERE OUT FROM EACH OTHER DURING GROUND RUN. INSPECTION - [SDR CA100608014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100608014), Jun 1, 2010: DRIVE GEAR. WORN. ON INSP OF OIL SCREEN METAL WAS FOUND AND INSP WAS CARRIED OUT AND FOUND THAT THE MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR WAS MISSING SEVERAL TEETH AND THE REST OF THE TEETH WHERE W - [SDR 2006FA0000863](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000863), Jul 18, 2006: CLAMP. CRACKED. WHILE DOING A PRE-TOW WALKAROUND INSPECTION, NOTICED THE FRONT ENGINE EXHAUST TAIL PIPES WERE LOOSE AND SUPPORT CLAMPS PN 15501261 BROKEN ON BOTH LT AND RT SIDE - [SDR 2004FA0000644](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000644), Jul 1, 2004: DISTRIBUTOR BLK. LOOSE. REPLACED WORN POINTS IN MAGNETO. ON RUN UP FOUND 500 RPM DROP. REMOVED MAGNETO AND FOUND DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK CONTACT TOWERS AND DISTRIBUTOR FINGER OIL SOAKED FROM - [SDR 2004FA0000690](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000690), Jul 1, 2004: POINTS. WORN. PILOT REPORTED REAR ENGINE LT MAGNETO INOPERABLE ON RUN-UP. TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND CONTACT POINTS NOT OPENING FAR ENOUGH. NYLON CAM FOLLOWER FOUND MELTED AT CONT - [SDR CA040720007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040720007), Jun 21, 2004: UPLOCK SWITCH. CRACKED. DISCOVERED SWITCH CRACKED ALONG MATING HALVES. SWITCH HALVES DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN BONDED PROPERLY. - [SDR 2004FA0000266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000266), Feb 18, 2004: SAFETY SWITCH. DAMAGED. AFTER TAKE OFF PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR, THE GEAR DID SHOW DOWN AND LOCKED. THE PLANE LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND NOSE GEAR SAFETY SWITCH - [SDR CA030227005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030227005), Feb 27, 2003: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) DURING 100 HR INSPECTION THE INBOARD RIGHT HAND FLAP CABLE WAS INSPECTED FOR WEAR IN THE AREA OF THE INBOARD FLAP BELLCRANK. CABLE WAS FOUND FRAYED APPROX - [SDR 2002FA0000005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000005), Dec 20, 2001: ARM. WORN. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND MIXTURE ARM ROD END ATTACHING BOLT LOOSE. ATTEMPTED TO TIGHTEN BOLT BUT FOUND THERE WAS STILL PLAY. DISASSEMBLED ROD END ATTACHIN - [SDR 20010424CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010424CW006), Apr 12, 2001: GEAR. SHEARED. DETAILED INVESTIGATION OF THE STARTER DRIVE REVEALED THAT ALL OF THE GEAR TEETH WERE WORN EXCESSIVELY ON ONE OF THE BEVEL GEARS WHICH DRIVES THE VACUUM PUMP. - [SDR 20010501CW022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010501CW022), Apr 12, 2001: BEVEL GEAR. SHEARED. A DETAILED INVESTIGATION OF THE STARTER DEIVE REVEALED THAT ALL TO THE GEAR TEETH WERE WORN EXCESSIVELY ON ONE OF THE BEVEL GEARS WHICH DRIVES THE VACUUM PUMP. - [SDR 20010424CW010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010424CW010), Apr 3, 2001: BEVEL GEAR. SHEARED. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF INSTRUMENT VACUUM FROM REAR ENGINE DURING BEFORE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN UP. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE VACUUM PUMP WAS STILL SERVICEABLE - [SDR CWA1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CWA1), Jan 18, 2001: GEAR. WORN. DURING RUN-UP, FOLLOWING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NO VACUUM INDICATION OBSERVED FROM REAR ENGINE. REMOVED PUMP FOR REPLACEMENT AND OBSERVED DRIVE ON ENGINE DID NOT TU - [SDR CA000804012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000804012), Jul 12, 2000: ACCESSORY UNIT. FAILED. (CAN) - ON SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE VACUUM PUMP ACCESSORY DRIVE GEAR WAS OBSERVED AS FAILING TO TURN WITH PROPELLER ROTATION. ENGINE OIL SCREEN COVERED IN MET - [SDR CA000713003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000713003), Mar 3, 2000: CLEVIS PIN. SHEARED. (CAN) ON INSPECTION OF LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR THE RT CLEVIS PIN HALF WAS MISSING. THE CLEVIS PIN WAS REMOVED AND FOUND TO BE SHEARED. A NEW PIN WAS INST - [SDR CA970610001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970610001), Jun 2, 1997: OIL PUMP. DRIVE SHEARED. (CAN) PROPELLER FEATHERED AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR SHEARED. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (22) 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 SE5583SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5583SW): Installation of fuel flow transducers (true-flow totalizer). Alcor LLC. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SE02352CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02352CH): Installation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assembly. Challenger Aviation Products Inc - [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 SE8409SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8409SW): Installation of P/N CO-300-1 Oil Filter Adaptor with spin-on filter as a replacement for the existing oil screen. Stratus Tool Technologies LLC - [STC SE09846SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09846SC): Installation of S539800M30 starter adapter springs. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc - [STC SE822GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE822GL): Installation of a Shadin Co. fuel flow transducer. Shadin Avionics - [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc - [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 IO-360 Series - [STC SE09401SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09401SC): Installation of modified fuel injector nozzles. General Aviation Modifications, Inc - [STC SE00577NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00577NY): Installation of Canadian Aero Mfg. (C.A.M.) Oil Coolers. Canadian Aero Manufacturing. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SE00427NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00427NY): Installation, operation and inspection of CAM oil coolers. Canadian Aero Manufacturing - [STC SE8023SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8023SW): Installation and usage of AEROSHELL. Shell Development Co. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp. Lists IO-360 Series - [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 IO-360 Series - [STC SE244NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE244NE): Installation of Mattituck plasma flame sprayed cylinder barrels in Teledyne reciprocating engines. Mattituck Airbase, Inc. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines. ProTec. Lists IO-360 Series - [STC SE99WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE99WE): Installation of Equa-Flo fuel/air induction system. Circle Machine Company --- 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.