- Manufacturer (registry)
- CONT MOTOR
- Model
- IO-520-E
- Registry code
- 17240
- Installed in
- 2 registered aircraft
- Type
- Reciprocating
- Power
- 300 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 · 27
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1974 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
See all 33 ADs
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WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17240'))
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WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17240'))
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Information bulletins that may apply · 10
Engine · Continental IO-520-E
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 HeadQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
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 ('17240'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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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 ('17240'))
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Registered aircraft · 2
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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'
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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 ('17240')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations
No NTSB investigations matched to aircraft with this engine modelMatched through the registry by N-number, so foreign aircraft and some older cases aren’t counted.
FAA incident reports · 2
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Incident 19890911057129ICessna 210M · Columbia, MOLanded hard on nose gear breaking pieces out of tire rim and causing wheel fork failure.Incident 19801109079289IRkwell 500A · Corpus Christi, TXZg nose gear did not lock in down position. Spacer pin assembly broken and pin missing from strut.
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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
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17240')
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17240')
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Service difficulty reports · 11
SDR E5ZR2018061300177Connecting Rod · oil starvationAFTER TEARING DOWN OF THE ENGINE, THE NR 5 CYLINDER FAILED DUE TO OIL STARVATION OF THE CONNECTING ROD CAP FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. THIS CAUSED FAILURE OF THE ROD CAP BOLTS. THE CAP BOLTS STRETCHED, SNAPPED AND THEY SHOW SIGNS OF BURN MARKS.SDR E5ZR2018061300178Connecting Rod · failedAFTER TEARING DOWN OF THE ENGINE IN QUESTION IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE FAILURE WAS DO TO OIL STARVATION OF THE #5 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD CAP FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. THIS CAUSED FAILURE OF THE ROD CAP BOLTS. THE CAP BOLTS STRETCHED, SNAPPED AND THEY SHOW SIGNSSDR E5ZR20180613001Connecting Rod · failedAFTER TEARING DOWN THE ENGINE IN QUESTION IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE FAILURE WAS DO TO OIL STARVATION OF THE NR 5 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD CAP FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. THIS CAUSED FAILURE OF THE ROD CAP BOLTS. THE CAP BOLTS STRETCHED, SNAPPED AND THEY SHOW SIGNS SDR CA120117004Mount · broken(CAN) THE RT FORWARD ENGINE MOUNT LEG BROKE INTO 2 PIECES. THE PIECES REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE MOUNT.SDR 2010FA0000409Barrel · wornPILOT STATED THAT WHILE IN FLIGHT AT 5000 FT, HE WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE THE MIXTURE SETTING ON THE LT ENGINE. THIS ENGINE HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A MAJOR O/H DUE TO TBO REQUIREMENTS. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THIS ENGINE HAD NOT HAD ANY PREVIOUS PROBLEMS IN THE PSDR 2007FA0001088Rib · crackedAT ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND CRACK ON FLAP RIB. (FLAP ROD ATTACH POINT) BOTH LT AND RT FLAPS. (K)SDR MHJ2002F00002Cylinder · separatedNR 4 CYLINDER FOUND SEPERATED FROM CRANKCASE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ENGINE REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AND SENT TO OVERHAUL FACILITY.SDR BSY2002F00004Tach Generator · inoperativeLEFT TACH QUIT AFTER TAKE OFF, RETURNED TO AIRPORT. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE GENERATOR OPS CHECKS GOOD.SDR 20000831SH017Cam · strippedENGINE FAILURE CAUSED BY TEETH BEING STRIPPED OFF OF CAMGEAR. ONE TOOTH APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN FRACTURED AND THE FOLLOWING 6 TEETH WERE STRIPPED. GEAR WAS STILL PROPERLY FASTENED TO CAMSHAFT. THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR WAS NOT DAMAGED. NO FOREIGN MATERIALS WERE FOSDR 97ZZZX2805Adapter · bindingWHILE PERFORMING COMPRESSION TEST, DISCOVERED ENGINE WOULD LOCK-UP WHEN ROTATED BACKWARDS. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED STARTER ADAPTER WAS CAUSE OF PROBLEM. FURTHER INSPECTION OF ADAPTER SHOWED ACCUMULATION OF RUST AT STARTER MOUNTING PAD. THIS WAS SECOND NEWLYSDR 95ZZZX2886Crankshaft · crackedEMERGENCY LANDING MADE DUE TO OIL LOSS AND PRESSURE LOSS. FOUND OIL LOSS AT APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART PER MINUTE AT 1,000 RPM. REMOVED PROPELLER AND FOUND FLANGE CRACKED 50 PERCENT AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE OF FLANGE. FAILURE OF CRANKSHAFT (LOSS OF PROPELLER) WAS VE
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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 = 'IO520E' 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 = 'IO520E' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
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