- Manufacturer (registry)
- CONT MOTOR
- Model
- IO-520-BA
- Registry code
- 17230
- Installed in
- 25 registered aircraft
- Type
- Reciprocating
- Power
- 285 hp
- Data sheet
- TCDSE5CE
- Holder
- Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 30
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1979 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 |
See all 37 ADs
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
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Information bulletins that may apply · 11
Engine · Continental IO-520-BA
SAIB NE-20-05POWERPLANT - Engine Camshaft Gear Tooth FractureSAIB NE-18-16POWERPLANT Alternator Drive CouplingSAIB NE-17-11POWERPLANT Engine damage as a result of kickbackSAIB NE-16-13Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealantSAIB NE-13-15Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control LeversSAIB NE-13-04Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing InspectionSAIB NE-10-09Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve LiftersSAIB NE-10-07Reciprocating Engine Cylinder: Identification Information for Superior Air Parts, PMA Cylinder Heads for Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520,and IO-550 Series Engines.SAIB NE-09-08Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSAIB NE-07-09R1Periodic Inspections of ECi Cylinder Assemblies for Cracks in the Aluminum HeadSAIB NE-02-41Query with SQL
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17230'))
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17230'))
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Registered aircraft · 25
N1248DHamilton Dwight A · Umatilla, FLN160SPAerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee · Wilmington, DEN17766Elworthy Steven M · Huntington Beach, CA
See all 25 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17230')
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SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17230')
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NTSB investigations · 4
Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CHI08FA053Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Springfield, ILThe loss of control during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.NTSB MIA93LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Miami, FLThe pilot in command's inadvertent activation of the landing gear switch while attempting to raise wing flaps during landing rollout, resulting in collapse of the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's diverted attention to the…NTSB IAD79FID06Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A-36 · Richmond, VANTSB FTW72FPG65Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech V35 · Midway, AR
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('17230')
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('17230')
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FAA incident reports · 10
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20210717010849IBeech S35 · St Augustine, FLThe following is a statement the maintenance mechanic had with the pilot after the incident: "the pilot stated that he was in a turning maneuver and was also distracted by an ATC callout for traffic while approaching the airport for landing. He told me he…Incident 20210416006089IBeech F33A · Fort Pierce, FLSt. lucie county, treasure coast international airport, ft. Pierce, FL (fpr) Location of incident/accident: rwy 10R and bravo, Fort Pierce (fpr) Time and date of incident: 14:51 local, 04/16/2021 Description of incident/accident: N8816X F33A landed 10R,…Incident 20151008023919IBeech V35B · Hudson, NYOn October 9 2015 the albany flight standards district office (FSDO) was notified of an occurrence at airport designator 1B1 on 10/08/2015 at approximately 20:15 EDT. The emergency operations network reported: on 10/08/2015 at Columbia County Airport(1B1)in…Incident 20120708011969IBeech F33C · Eagle Lake, TXThe pilot stated he forgot to lower the landing gear. Aircraft landed with the landing gear in the up position. No injuries, minor damage to aircraft.Accident 20071220832089ABeech V35B · Springfield, IL(-23) While on an instrument flight plan and in instrument meteorological conditions, N17784 was being radar vectored by Springfield ATC for the final approach course to runway 4 at the Abraham Lincoln captial airport in Springfield, Illinois. Approximately…Incident 19940827034779IBeech V35B · New Madrid, MOElectrical failure on takeoff. Circle. Wrong manual gear extend. No electrical defects. Pilot lacked basic info.Incident 19930130002659IBeech A36 · Columbus, OHPilot forgot to lower landing gear. Landed gear up.Accident 19921218053239ABeech A36 · Miami, FLRetracted gear instead of flaps trying to put weight on gear for early turnoff on landing.Incident 19870505023139IBeech V35B · Puxico, MOEngine quit, aircraft was landed on a road without damage. Left fuel tank had developed a substantial leak.Accident 19790208005749ABeech A36 · Richmond, VAPilot lost directional control on landing and hit a snow bank. Runway was found to be free of ice.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
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Service difficulty reports · 111
SDR 2026FA0000631Impulse Coupling · destroyedTHE PILOT/OWNER ATTEMPTED TO START THE PLANE. AFTER THE FIRST FAILED START, THE PROPELLER STOPPED SPINNING DURING THE SECOND ATTEMPTED START. THE PILOT ABORTED THE START AND ALERTED ME TO A GRINDING SOUND. UPON INSPECTING THE ENGINE, THE LEFT MAGNETO HOUSING HSDR 2018FA0000470Control Cable · corrodedDURING CRUSE ALTITUDE 7500FT, THERE WAS A LOSS OF AILERON CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT AND WAS CORRECTED BY ROLLING LEFT. THE PILOT THEN FELT SOMETHING BREAK AND THE RIGHT WING DROPPED. THE PILOT TURNED THE AILERON CONTROL YOKE TO THE LEFT, UNTISDR 2018FA0000460Gasket · failedINDUCTION AIR FILTER INSTALLED WITH STC APPROVAL. GASKET FAILING. GASKET IS MISSING IT CAN COME LOOSE AND BE INGESTED IN TO THE ENGINE. 500 HR TT.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'IO520BA' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'IO520BA' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
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STCs that may be installed · 60
Approved for this engine model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.
STC SE5583SWInstallation of fuel flow transducers (true-flow totalizer).STC SE04349CHInstallation of SureFly electronic ignitionSTC SE02352CHInstallation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assembly
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17230')
GROUP BY stc_number
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SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
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WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17230')
GROUP BY stc_number
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