- Manufacturer (registry)
- CONT MOTOR
- Model
- IO-540 SER
- Registry code
- 17051
- Installed in
- 43 registered aircraft
- Type
- Reciprocating
- Power
- 380 hp
The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 43
N109DJLewis Jeffrey R · Parker, CON10REReno Richard A · Granbury, TXN1185TBelanger Ernest E · Wasilla, AK
See all 43 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 ('17051')
ORDER BY n_number"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.
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 ('17051')
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 · 10
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 8 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
Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN25LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashville, ARThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the landing zone being unlit.NTSB ERA24LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRuth Hummingbird · New Hill, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.NTSB GAA17CA450Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Dunlap, ILThe pilot’s failure to visually confirm that the helicopter was disconnected from hoses during refueling operations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and ground crew’s misunderstanding of the hand signals.NTSB GAA17CA165Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Spofford, TXThe pilot's decision to hover-taxi out of the hangar and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hangar.NTSB GAA15CA232Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Prairie Lea, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees.NTSB ANC10FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot’s decision to allow two child…NTSB DFW08CA177Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Canyon Lake, TXA total loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to operate inside the height velocity curve.NTSB CHI08CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Ottawa, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the unmarked power transmission lines.NTSB ANC03CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with ocean waves. A factor associated with the accident was large waves/swells.NTSB DEN99LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Rifle, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. Factors were the strong crosswind weather conditions, and the runway sign that the airplane impacted.
Query with SQL
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 ('17051')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" 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.
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 ('17051')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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.
FAA incident reports · 14
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20250830020649ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashville, ARThe pilot reported that while en route to his home, about two minutes from his planned landing zone, the low-fuel light illuminated. He flew past the intended landing zone, which was unlit, and continued searching for the landing zone until the engine…Accident 20240531019879AJohn Preston Ruth Hummingbird 300L · New Hill, NCDuring sequential hovering to track main rotor blades, aircraft was difficult to control. PIC reported cyclic moving in a semicircular motion periodically in a time sequence. I watched a video taken prior to accident flight, which appeared to have blade out…Accident 20170731012729ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Dunlap, ILNarrative of sequence of events relative to the accident: A Robinson R-44 helicopter engaged in agricultural operations departed from a nurse truck platform with the chemical supply hose attached to the chemical tank fitting on the helicopter. Upon departure…Accident 20170219001049ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Spofford, TXAirman hovered an R-44 helicopter inside a hangar with the intent of repositioning outside the hangar for a flight to another airfield. Aircraft rotor system contacted the hangar door frame resulting in substantial damage. Aircraft came to rest on its side.…Accident 20150716014379ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Fentress, TXAfter conducting a downwind manuvering turn the low rotor RPM alert came on. Due to low altitude the pilot was unable to recover and made a hard landing from 20-25 feet. The pilot exited the helicopter (with engine running) to inspect for damage. He noticed…Incident 20140922019089IIar Sa Brasov IAR 823 · Perry, MOAircraft brasov Iar 823 s/n 20 N11VA departed georetown municipal gtu 09/22/2014 @08:30 CDT VFR headed to baldwin field uin. 3 1/2 hours in flight engine quit, aircraft made a emergency landing on Missouri highway 19, 3NM northwest of Perry MO. @ 12:01 CDT.…Accident 20100601035419ACessna U206F · Anchorage, AKAircraft initiated flight at Merrill Field Airport Anchorage, AK. Aircraft was taking off from runway 25 heading west. Aircraft was witnessed having trouble gaining altitude and was described as using more than average length of runway for the type of…Accident 20080705839879ARobsin R44RAVENII · Spring Branch, TX(-23) On July 5, 2008, at approximately 1600 CDT, a Robinson R44 helicopter, N804DF, sustained substantial damage when it landed hard after loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The commercial pilot and front seat passenger were not injured. The back seat…Accident 20080704843249ARobsin R44RAVENII · Wedron, IL(-23) On July 4, 2008, at about 1820 CDT, at Wedron, Illinois, [privacy data omitted] was pilot-in-command of Robinson R-44, N31138, providing a sight-seeing flight with 3 passengers. Shortly after takeoff he encountered the fox river and began a flight over…Incident 20070720019199IIca IAR823 · Auburn/Lewisto, ME(-23) Pilot reported upon landing, found that he forgot to put the gear down.Incident 20070430014079ISocata TB20TRINIDAD · Sevierville, TN(-23) The pilot stated that "after a normal landing, having rolled approximately 200 yards, the nose landing gear slowly collapsed. Minor damage was done to the aircraft.Accident 20030813036649ACessna U206F · Francis Cove, AK(-23) While taking off from Francis Cove with three passengers on board the aircraft struck a swell and was launched about 15 feet into the air. The aircraft came back down and impacted a second waver very hard before becoming airborne. After returning to the…Accident 19990919026869APiper PA32300 · Rifle, CO(.19) On September 19, 1999, at 1615 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-32-300, N323DT, was substantially damaged during landing at Garfield county regional airport, Rifle, CO. The non-instrument rated private pilot and his two passengers were not injured.…Incident 19990619035349IAmtr SEAWIND3000B · Chandler, AZ(-23) From pilot albert g. reach: in response to your request, the following is a notation memorializing an incident I had with my experimental airplane. On 19 June 1999 I landed N118AL, a newly built seawind amphibian experimental aircraft at gateway airport…
Query with SQL
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 ('17051')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number 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.
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 ('17051')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun 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.
Service difficulty reports · 270
SDR 2026FA0000346Thrust Button · faultedDURING MAJOR OVERHAUL INSTALLED SUPERIOR ROCKER SHAFT THRUST BUTTONS P/N SL12893.INFORMATION THAT WE RECEIVED STATED THAT FAULTY THRUST BUTTONS WILLFLOAT IN WATER AND GOOD PARTS WILL SINK. WE PERFORMED THIS TEST ON EVERY LOT NUMBER IN OURINVENTORY AND FOUND SESDR 2026FA0000064Magneto · failedSLICK MAGNETO (MODEL NR 6350 S/N 15087263) FOLLOWER ARM OF CONTACTOR POINTS BROKE AFTER 76 HOURS SINCE NEW. THE BREAK OCCURRED AT THE BEND ON THE SIDE OF THE SPRINGY METAL FOLLOW ARM. THIS CAUSED THE MAGNETO TO FAIL (DEAD MAG) DURING BEFORE TAKEOFF MAGNETO CHSDR 2024FA0000575Magneto · failedMAGNETO FAILED
See all 270 difficulty reportsQuery with SQL
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 = 'IO540' ORDER BY difficulty_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.
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 = 'IO540' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run 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.