# Continental IO-360-K

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17158
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: IO-360-K
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 195 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E1CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E1CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Installed in: 9 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-360-k

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 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 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 2022-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-04-04) (historical): 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 Mar 29, 2022
- [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
- [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) (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 (9)

- [N172CX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172CX): [Bias Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIAS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Crossville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Crossville), built 1980, S/N R1723373
- [N488RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N488RA): [West Bottoms Properties Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20BOTTOMS%20PROPERTIES%20INC), [Iola, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Iola), built 1977, S/N R1722539
- [N696AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N696AL): [Pas Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAS%20AVIATION%20INC), [Modesto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Modesto), S/N R1722047
- [N736CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N736CS): [Menard Denis J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MENARD%20DENIS%20J), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 1977, S/N R1722426
- [N736PE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N736PE): [Bohannon Ronald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOHANNON%20RONALD%20D), [Newburgh, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Newburgh), built 1977, S/N R1722674
- [N739AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N739AL): [Fly Rite Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20RITE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 1977, S/N R1722518
- [N758MW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N758MW): [Haddock Debra E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HADDOCK%20DEBRA%20E), [Shelby, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Shelby), built 1979, S/N R1723214
- [N770CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N770CB): [Teton Avjet LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TETON%20AVJET%20LLC), [Driggs, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Driggs), built 1976, S/N R172-2175
- [N810MF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N810MF): [Torroija Matias](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TORROIJA%20MATIAS), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1977, S/N R-172-2211

## 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 (26)

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

- [SDR CA140626008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140626008), Jun 26, 2014: BALL. CORRODED. (CAN) PILOT COMPLAINED FUEL SELECTOR WAS VERY STIFF. CYCLED IT A COUPLE TIMES AND IT SEIZED IN THE LT TANK POSITION. FUEL WAS DRAINED AND SELECTOR REMOVED. THE 
- [SDR CA110112006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110112006), Jan 12, 2011: BEARING. WRONG PART. BLADE RETENTION BEARINGS ARE MANUFACTURED AS MATCHED SETS WITH CORRESPONDING SERIAL NUMBERS. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT 2 OF THE BEARING HALVES SERIAL N
- [SDR CA050416001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050416001), Apr 15, 2005: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) FRONT SPAR CRACKED CENTER SECTION AT LIGHTNING HOLE.
- [SDR AUS20040499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040499), Apr 18, 2004: PISTON. FAILED. (AUS) PISTON FAILED. SUSPECT FAULTY INJECTOR. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED.
- [SDR 2002FA0000683](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000683), May 23, 2002: BUSHING. WORN. ENGINE DRIVEN ALTENATOR DRIVE FOUND WORN.
- [SDR AUS20011382](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011382), Oct 10, 2001: EXHAUST VALVE. WORN. (AUS) EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE WORN EXCESSIVELY. INVESTIGATION FOUND SPRINGCAP RIDING UP ON VALVE AND CONTACTING ROCKER ARM DUE TO WORNCOLLETS.
- [SDR AUS20010938](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010938), Feb 14, 2001: PISTON. DAMAGED. (AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER PISTON HOLED IN AREA OF RING GROOVES. EXCESSIVE CRANKCASE PRESSURE VENTED OIL THROUGH THE BREATHER. LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE CAUSED NR 1 CYLINDE
- [SDR CA000830032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000830032), Aug 5, 2000: CYLINDER. BROKEN. (CAN) AMERICAN PRIVATE OWNED AIRCRAFT TOURING GASPE REGN. TAKEOFF FROM STE .ANNE DES MONTS. 20 MILES OUT-WEST, ENGINE WENT ROUGH AND RISE IN CHT. DATE: 25 JUL 2
- [SDR CA000606007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000606007), May 20, 2000: SUPPORT BRACKET. WORN. (CAN) WEAR WAS FOUND WHERE ROLLER IS ATTACHED TO THE FLAP SUPPORT RIB. BEARING MUST BE REMOVED TO INSPECT. FOUND WORN OVER 1/3 THROUGH FLAP SUPPORT RIB, IN NICE
- [SDR CA981230030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981230030), Dec 30, 1998: RIB. CRACKED. (CAN) .75 INCH CRACK FOUND ON RIGHT RUDDER UPPER RIB WHERE THE MASS BALANCE WEIGHT ATTACHES. REPLACEMENT RIB FABRICATED PER SRM AND AC43.13 GUIDELINES.
- [SDR 99ZZZX491](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX491), Oct 25, 1998: CYLINDER. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION FOR AN OIL LEAK, FOUND THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED BEHIND THE ROCKER COVER AREA AND EXTENDING BEHIND THE INTAKE VALVE SPRAY. ONE DAY LATE
- [SDR 98ZZZX4476](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4476), Oct 15, 1998: PISTON PIN. BROKEN. ENGINE DISASSEMBLED PER AD 98-19-02. FOUND NR 4 PISTON PIN BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES. REBUSHED NR 4 CONNECTING ROD, INSTALLED NEW PISTON AND RINGS. REPLACED ALL PI
- [SDR CA980825007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980825007), Aug 21, 1998: BLADE. CORRODED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PAINT WAS REMOVED FROM THE BLADES AND CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE CAMBER AND THE THRUST FACE OF THE PROPELLER 
- [SDR CA980330011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980330011), Mar 20, 1998: SEAL. SCORED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE CYLINDER WAS FOUND SCORED IN THE SEAL AREA.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1176), Mar 1, 1998: FUEL PUMP. DEFECTIVE. IN-FLIGHT MIXTURE CONTROL WOULD STICK AND WOULD NOT GO BACK TO FULL RICH MIXTURE. PREVIOUSLY, MOISTURE STIFF BUT WOULD MOVE, AND INSPECTION FOUND NO PROBLEMS. A
- [SDR CA980309007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980309007), Feb 24, 1998: BEARING. CORRODED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE FOLLOWING PARTS WERE FOUND CORRODED: 2 BEARING SETS; 2 ACTUATING PINS; 2 PISTON PINS; 1 CYLINDER; 80 BALL
- [SDR AU980210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980210), Feb 22, 1998: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. (AUS) RT REAR CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED.
- [SDR AU980209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980209), Feb 18, 1998: CYLINDER. FAILED. (AUS) RT FRONT CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED AT ROCKER BOLT DOWN PAD.
- [SDR AU971338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971338), Oct 26, 1997: PLUG. LOOSE. (AUS) ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG NOT TIGHTENED OR LOCKWIRED FOLLOWING AN OIL CHANGE. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4625), Oct 2, 1997: CRANKCASE. FRACTURED. LT CRANKCASE BROKE OFF AT THE TOP SIDE AT THE PERIMETER OF NR 2 CYLINDER BASE. SUSPECT CAUSE, FAILURE OF FWD THROUGH-BOLT NUT OR THREADS OR POSSIBLE INTERNAL FL
- [SDR CA970930002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970930002), Sep 24, 1997: FUEL INJECT LINE. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING FLIGHT THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH WITH A LOSS OF POWER. THERE WAS ALSO THE SMELL OF FUEL. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE NR6 FUEL INJECTOR LINE
- [SDR CA970702021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970702021), Jun 18, 1997: SPINNER PROP. CRACKED. (CAN) THE PROP SPINNER WAS CHANGED DUE TO CRACKING AT 21.7 HOURS. AT 62.5 HOURS THE NEW SPINNER TORE AT THE SCREW ATTACH HOLES. SUBMITTER INSTALLED AN OLDER SPI
- [SDR CA970612006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970612006), Jun 5, 1997: PIN BASE ASSEMBL. WORN. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PIN BASE ASSEMBLY REPLACED DUE TO WE
- [SDR AU961213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961213), Aug 26, 1996: SPAR. CRACKED. (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER FRONT SPAR AND DOUBLER CRACKED - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/C170/59 - AIRCRAFT IS USED FOR CATTLE MUSTERING
- [SDR 95ZZZX5934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5934), Aug 26, 1995: FILTER ADAPTER. THREADS STRIPPED. OIL FITLER ADAPTER SEPARATED FROM ENGINE AT CRANKCASE COVER MOUNTING BOSS ALLOWING OIL SUPPLY TO BE EXHAUSTED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED 80 PERCENT OF THE MOUNTING
- [SDR 95ZZZX1616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1616), Feb 20, 1995: WRIST PIN. FAILED. PISTON WRIST PIN BROKE IN NR 3 CYLINDER CAUSED PISTON SKIRT TO BREAK. POLLUTED THE ENGINE WITH ALUMINUM. DAMAGED NR 3 CYLINDER, ROD, AND NR 4 PISTON WAS MARRED.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (26)

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 SE3330NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3330NM): Continental valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee
- [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 SE1436CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1436CE): Modify engine to obtain 210 hp, 2800 rpm for 5 minutes at takeoff and 195 hp 2600 rpm maximum continuous. Isham Brad E
- [STC SE8023SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8023SW): Installation and usage of AEROSHELL. Shell Development Co. Lists IO-360 Series
- [STC SE414NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE414NE): Installation of Auto-Vac-2 instrument vacuum system. Raymond Ives
- [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
- [STC SE234GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE234GL): Installation of a steel pin in Continental fuel pump, P/N 638157. Approved Aircraft Accessories, Inc

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