- Manufacturer (registry)
- CONT MOTOR
- Model
- IO-520-BB
- Registry code
- 17231
- Installed in
- 44 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 · 28
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 35 ADs
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Information bulletins that may apply · 11
Engine · Continental IO-520-BB
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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Registered aircraft · 44
N118NHSouthern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee · Casper, WYN11ZTQualitair LLC Trustee · MichelstadtN123RKPlane Fun Inc Tr Trustee · Snellville, GA
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SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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NTSB investigations · 3
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 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
NTSB CEN20LA421Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Lago Vista, TXThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…NTSB ERA17FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Westhampton Beach, NYThe flight instructor's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to familiarize himself with the flight characteristics of the…NTSB WPR16LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lancaster, CAThe flight instructor's failure to comply with published instrument approach procedures during an instrument approach in dark night, visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the controller's…
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FAA incident reports · 7
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20231119021669IRyan Navion · Lagrangeville, NYPilot was repositioning from one parking spot to another parking spot. Added power during turn and momentarily lost control. Right wing impacted parked car.Accident 20200928018799ABeech A36 · Largo Vista, TXAircraft descended to pattern and entered a 45 degree to long final for 33. Pilot decided approach was not stable enough with gusts, crosswind, and up/downdrafts before he crossed the numbers, and executed an immediate go-around, leaving flaps and gear down.…Incident 20180301001299IBeech F33A · Umatilla, FLN6038Q landed gear up at X23. Gear up landing (2) sob no injuries. No ATC services provided,no wx brief,no flight plan.Accident 20170226018819ARyan Navion F · Westhampton Bea, NYOn 02/26/2017 aircraft N4529K a Ryan navion model NA-145F aircraft was practicing touch and go landings on runway 33 at fok (Gabreski airport). Wind at this time was reported from 310 degrees at 21 knots gusting to 28 knots. Air traffic controllers who…Accident 20151112020669ABeech A36 · Lancaster, CAOn 11/12/2015 about 19:30 PST N78CR was IFR enroute from bfl to wjf. At 11,000 feet altitude, N78CR requested the RNAV approach to rwy 6 at wjf from joshua approach. The aircraft was then cleared by joshua approach to jilmu intersection, cleared to descend to…Incident 20150320005319IBeech A36 · Oxnard, CAN78CR landed at koxr wheels up on runway 25 on 3/20/15 at 1335 local time. Inspection of aircraft revealed damage to both flaps, nose landing gear doors, engine & propeller, and skin damage forward of the wing spar. The inboard trailing edges of both wings…Incident 19960109000949IBeech F33A · Las Vegas, NVNarrative: N8067R, Beech BE36, returned to Las Vegas, Nevada mccarran airport at 090014 PST with an electrical failure. On landing rollout the landing gear collapsed. Minor aircraft damage. This report and investigation are closed.
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Service difficulty reports · 388
SDR 2025FA0000662Intake Valve · damagedTHE INTAKE VALVE HAS MATERIAL MISSING IN I LOCATIONS AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE VALVE HEAD SEAT AREA, LT APPEARS TO BE VALVE FAILURE AND NOT FOD, (OTHER INFO FOUND ON VALVE WFAA PMA719077QITALY),SDR 2025FA0000349Retaining Clip · wornCOWLING - RIGHT SIDE - HOLD OPEN LATCH/LEVER SLIPPED LOOSE IN FLIGHT AND FELL DOWN ON BATTERY MASTER RELAY CAUSING A SHORT AND BURNED OUT THE DIODES USED TO APPLY POWER TO THE RELAY COIL. NO SMOKE OR FIRE AND NO INDICATION INFLIGHT. THE "CLIPS" THAT HOLD THISDR CA190823007Case Half · cracked(CAN) OWNER OF AIRCRAFT REPORTED AN OIL LEAK. UPON INSPECTING FOR THE OIL LEAK A CRACK WAS FOUND. CRACK WAS APPROXIMATELY 6 INCH LONG IN THE CASE HALF ABOVE THE THE #2 CYLINDER BORE INTERSECTING WITH TOP REAR CYLINDER BASE STUD. ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT F
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STCs that may be installed · 53
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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WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17231')
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