# Continental IO-550-C - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17209 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: IO-550-C - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 300 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E3SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E3SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 199 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-550-c 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 2023-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-12): Engine Air Intake System · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Feb 17, 2023 - [AD 2022-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-16-03): Engine (RECIPROCATING) · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-F and 236 more. Effective Aug 15, 2022 - [AD 2016-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-16-12): Cylinder assemblies · Continental Motors LTSIO-520-AE, TSIO-520-A, TSIO-520-AE and 89 more. Effective Sep 15, 2016 - [AD 2014-05-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-29): SAP replacement parts manufacturer approval (PMA) investment cast cylinder assemblies · Continental Motors TSIO-520-A, TSIO-520-AE, TSIO-520-AF and 55 more. Effective Apr 25, 2014 - [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 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 2009-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-19-07): EQ3 cylinders · Continental Motors IO-470-C, IO-470-D, IO-470-E and 72 more. Effective Oct 7, 2009 - [AD 2007-04-19 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-04-19-R1): SAP cylinder assemblies · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 314 more. Effective May 7, 2007 - [AD 2004-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-10): Serial-numbered (SN) cylinders · Modify Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-NB engine (RAM Aircraft Limited Partnership STC SE09104SC or 4 others). Effective May 5, 2004 - [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 99-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-01): No. 2 and No. 5 Crankshaft Inspections · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Sep 30, 1999 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [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 95-03-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-03-14): Engine Mount Brackets · Continental Motors IO-346-A, IO-346-B, IO-520-C and 2 more. Effective Mar 13, 1995 - [AD 93-16-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-16-15): Fuel Pump Drive Shaft · Continental Motors IO-520-B, IO-520-BA, IO-520-BB and 27 more. Effective Dec 14, 1993 - [AD 93-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-08-17): Oil Pick-Up Tube · Continental Motors IO-470-A, IO-470-C, IO-470-D and 104 more. Effective Aug 23, 1993 - [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 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 86-13-04 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-13-04-R3): Cylinder Assemblies · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 44 more. Effective Feb 24, 1988 - [AD 98-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-08): Exhaust Roller Rocker Arm · Roller rocker arm P/N PE 92I intake and PE92E exhaust (Performance Engineering STC SE8594SW) 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 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 2009-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-16-03) (historical): Cylinder assemblies · Continental Motors IO-520-A, IO-520-B, IO-520-BA and 55 more. Effective Sep 9, 2009 - [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 94-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-09-07) (historical): Engine Mount Brackets · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-346-A, IO-346-B, IO-520-C and 2 more. Effective Jul 5, 1994 - [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 - [AD 99-09-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-17) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-470-A, IO-470-C, IO-470-D and 114 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (11) - [SAIB NE-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-20-05): POWERPLANT - Engine Camshaft Gear Tooth Fracture. Issued Apr 6, 2020 - [SAIB NE-18-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-16): POWERPLANT Alternator Drive Coupling. Issued Jun 20, 2018 - [SAIB NE-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-17-11): POWERPLANT Engine damage as a result of kickback. Issued May 10, 2017 - [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 - [SAIB NE-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-07): Reciprocating 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.. Issued Nov 2, 2009 - [SAIB NE-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section. Issued Jan 30, 2009 - [SAIB NE-07-09R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-07-09R1): Periodic Inspections of ECi Cylinder Assemblies for Cracks in the Aluminum Head. Issued Mar 21, 2007 - [SAIB NE-02-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-41): . Issued Aug 8, 2002 ## Registered aircraft (199, first 50) - [N100ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100ER): [Mid-South Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID-SOUTH%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Caruthersville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Caruthersville), built 2016, S/N TH-2461 - [N110GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110GB): [Baron North G58 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARON%20NORTH%20G58%20LLC), [Orchard Park, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Orchard%20Park), built 2023, S/N TH-2543 - [N1112J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1112J): [Jedco Properties LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEDCO%20PROPERTIES%20LLC), [Ruston, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Ruston), built 1997, S/N TH-1822 - [N1129S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1129S): [Garmin International Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARMIN%20INTERNATIONAL%20INC), [Olathe, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Olathe), built 1997, S/N TH-1812 - [N1191D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1191D): [Fas Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAS%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Osage Beach, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Osage%20Beach), built 1986, S/N TH-1506 - [N119PE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119PE): [Doo Me Too LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOO%20ME%20TOO%20LLC), [Spearfish, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Spearfish), S/N 411043 - [N122EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N122EE): [Air-Burt LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR-BURT%20LLC), [Rochester Hills, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Rochester%20Hills), built 2013, S/N TH-2382 - [N130PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130PR): [Puerto Rico Police Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PUERTO%20RICO%20POLICE%20DEPARTMENT), [San Juan, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/San%20Juan), S/N TH-2338 - [N1350S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1350S): [Lo Pilato Family Flights Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LO%20PILATO%20FAMILY%20FLIGHTS%20INC), [Coral Gables, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Coral%20Gables), built 1976, S/N TH868 - [N1526M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1526M): [Garmin At Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARMIN%20AT%20INC), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 1994, S/N TH-1711 - [N158DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158DG): [Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20GUARANTY%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 2016, S/N TH-2460 - [N158LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158LF): [Pro Tech Track & Tennis Management Lp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRO%20TECH%20TRACK%20%26%20TENNIS%20MANAGEMENT%20LP), [Bullard, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bullard), built 2014, S/N TH-2425 - [N158MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158MR): [T-Bird LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/T-BIRD%20LLC), [Byron Center, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Byron%20Center), built 2011, S/N TH-2312 - [N158MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158MS): [T Hiers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/T%20HIERS%20LLC), [Barney, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Barney), built 2017, S/N TH-2492 - [N158PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158PC): [Sewalt Steve](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEWALT%20STEVE), [Victoria, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Victoria), built 2018, S/N TH-2500 - [N158RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158RW): [Heartfield J Thad](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEARTFIELD%20J%20THAD), [Beaumont, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Beaumont), built 2008, S/N TH-2221 - [N158YB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158YB): [Commercial Bank Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMMERCIAL%20BANK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Harrogate, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Harrogate), built 2014, S/N TH-2410 - [N164M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N164M): [Dehaan David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEHAAN%20DAVID%20J), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 2010, S/N TH-2295 - [N169BZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169BZ): [Tailhook Industries LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAILHOOK%20INDUSTRIES%20LLC), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), built 2006, S/N L2K-241 - [N169LA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169LA): [Lee Arnold Management Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEE%20ARNOLD%20MANAGEMENT%20SERVICES%20INC), [Clearwater, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Clearwater), built 2017, S/N TH-2494 - [N16BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16BK): [Wc Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WC%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Forest, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Forest), built 2012, S/N TH-2335 - [N16PV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16PV): [Align Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALIGN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [The Woodlands, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/The%20Woodlands), built 2006, S/N TH-2144 - [N1710A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1710A): [Bald Mtn LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALD%20MTN%20LLC), [Modesto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Modesto), built 2016, S/N TH-2462 - [N172DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172DH): [Santa Lucia 930 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANTA%20LUCIA%20930%20LLC), [Greenwich, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Greenwich), built 2014, S/N TH-2403 - [N176RK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N176RK): [Y-12 Investments LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/Y-12%20INVESTMENTS%20LLC), [Alexandria, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Alexandria), built 2020, S/N TH-2532 - [N198B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N198B): [Arkla Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARKLA%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Farmerville, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Farmerville), built 2000, S/N TH-1936 - [N1991D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1991D): [Central Virginia Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20VIRGINIA%20AVIATION%20INC), [North Dinwiddie, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/North%20Dinwiddie), built 1952, S/N D-3250 - [N19LP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19LP): [Zelta LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZELTA%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2016, S/N TH-2473 - [N206BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206BK): [Go Best Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GO%20BEST%20INC), [Richmond Hill, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Richmond%20Hill), built 2014, S/N TH-2413 - [N207ZM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207ZM): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1993, S/N TH1677 - [N215GT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N215GT): [Insulation By Cohens LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INSULATION%20BY%20COHENS%20LLC), [Moncks Corner, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Moncks%20Corner), S/N TH-2439 - [N218KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N218KA): [R3 Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R3%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Miami Lakes, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami%20Lakes), built 2009, S/N TH-2267 - [N219TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N219TB): [Air Fins LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20FINS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2007, S/N TH-2197 - [N222R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222R): [Bwr Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BWR%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Paramus, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Paramus), built 2001, S/N TH-1977 - [N224CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N224CA): [Gas Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Elk City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Elk%20City), built 2010, S/N TH-2279 - [N225KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N225KM): [D&L Leasing Montana LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/D%26L%20LEASING%20MONTANA%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 2020, S/N TH-2536 - [N226LP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226LP): [Letourneau Plastics Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LETOURNEAU%20PLASTICS%20INC), [Oconto, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oconto), built 2014, S/N TH-2409 - [N228CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N228CE): [Namrac Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAMRAC%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Hazard, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Hazard), built 2014, S/N TH-2407 - [N241WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N241WB): [1rk Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/1RK%20LTD), [Winston Salem, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Winston%20Salem), S/N TH-2246 - [N2448A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2448A): [Aviation Trust Co LLC Owner Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20TRUST%20CO%20LLC%20OWNER%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 2015, S/N TH-2448 - [N244E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N244E): [Banyan Aircraft Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANYAN%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20LLC), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale), built 2008, S/N TH-2226 - [N2458B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2458B): [Textron Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXTRON%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 2016, S/N TH-2458 - [N249DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N249DK): [K-Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K-AIR%20INC), [Egg Harbor, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Egg%20Harbor), built 2017, S/N TH-2487 - [N24EK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24EK): [Murphree Bridge Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURPHREE%20BRIDGE%20CORP), [Troy, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Troy), built 2008, S/N TH-2248 - [N2503X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2503X): [Dm Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Lexington, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Lexington), built 2018, S/N TH-2503 - [N256PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N256PT): [Baron Aviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARON%20AVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2013, S/N TH-2350 - [N258SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N258SA): [Emv Properties LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMV%20PROPERTIES%20LLC), [Ponce, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/Ponce), built 2008, S/N TH-2224 - [N258TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N258TN): [Krause Jason](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAUSE%20JASON), [Glendale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Glendale), built 1988, S/N TH-1539 - [N260K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260K): [Kingsboro Industrial Park LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINGSBORO%20INDUSTRIAL%20PARK%20LLC), [Rocky Mount, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Rocky%20Mount), built 2012, S/N TH-2331 - [N265DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N265DB): [Klw Coastal Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLW%20COASTAL%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Destin, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Destin), built 2008, S/N TH-2241 All 199: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-550-c/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (14) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA26LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA129), Jan 13, 2026: Raytheon G58 (N58GL), Savannah, GA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN26FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA026), Oct 21, 2025: Raytheon G58 (N16PV), Carencro, LA, destroyed, 3 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA25LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA045), Nov 6, 2024: Hawker Beechcraft G58 (N793RG), Fairfield Township, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear for landing. - [NTSB ERA23FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA047), Oct 31, 2022: Hawker Beechcraft G58 (N495AU), Alpharetta, GA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of aircraft control for unknown reasons. - [NTSB CEN21LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA107), Jan 4, 2021: Hawker Beechcraft G58 (N325GC), Credit, AR, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an emergency descent with one engine inoperative and inadvertent collision with transmission lines. Contributing to the… - [NTSB GAA18CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA226), Apr 13, 2018: Textron G58 (N67WM), Easton, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA18WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA130), Apr 10, 2018: Beech 58 (N6926Z), Tucuman, Argentina, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB CEN17LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA239), Jun 4, 2017: Levy Adam V Legacy 2000 (N169BZ), Georgetown, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA17CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA047), Nov 1, 2016: Hawker Beechcraft G58 (N525), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper airspeed during final approach and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN15LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA280), Jun 12, 2015: Beech G58 (N669CS), Taylorville, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to verify that the left engine was operational, which resulted in insufficient engine power being available during an attempted go-around and his subsequent loss of… - [NTSB WPR13WA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA177), Mar 29, 2013: Beech G58 (N254F), Kawhia, New Zealand, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB WPR12LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA324), Jul 20, 2012: Hawker Beechcraft G58 (N7122T), Medford, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of directional control on landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR12WA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA335), Feb 28, 2012: Hawker Beechcraft G58 (N298WA), Auckland, New Zealand, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80DRA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRA16), Jan 4, 1980: Beech 58 (N81UC), Eagle Lake, TX, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (26) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20260113003049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260113003049A), Jan 13, 2026: Raytheon Aircraft Company G58 (N58GL), Savannah, GA, Substantial damage. The landing gear failed to extend electrically. The landing gear was extended using the emergency gear handle until three green lights were obtained. Gear… - [Accident 20251021016549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251021016549A), Oct 21, 2025: Raytheon Aircraft Company G58 (N16PV), Church Point, LA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. At approximately 11:01 local time, on October 21, 2025, the pilot of a Raytheon G58 reported engine problems to ATC, then lost control of the aircraft, and… - [Accident 20241106021859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241106021859A), Nov 6, 2024: Hawker Beechcraft Corp G58 (N793RG), Fairfield, NJ, Substantial damage. The pilot states that he was addressing electrical malfunctions, distracting him from initiating and confirming landing gear extension during landing phase of… - [Incident 20240209001059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240209001059I), Feb 9, 2024: Beechcraft Corp G58 (N58GR), Kissimmee, FL, Minor damage. Orlando, FL (ism): [privacy data omitted] struck a bird while landing runway 15 and taxied to parking. After numerous attempts to obtain pilot information, it… - [Accident 20221031023079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221031023079A), Oct 31, 2022: Hawker Beechcraft Corp G58 (N495AU), Alpharetta, GA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The accident aircraft departed from jekyll island, GA airport (09J) on an IFR flight plan with a destination of dekalb-peachtree airport (pdk). While talking… - [Incident 20210721011329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210721011329I), Jul 21, 2021: Hawker Beechcraft Corp G58 (N728HS), Birmingham, AL, Minor damage. Aircraft performed a takeoff roll and rotation. Landing gear was retracted and aircraft was climbing normally at an estimated 100-200 feet AGL when the pilot… - [Accident 20210104005059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210104005059A), Jan 4, 2021: Hawker Beechcraft Corp G58 (N325GC), Cash, AR, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On January 04, 2021 about 09:27 central standard time, a twin engine, piston powered airplane, N325GC collided with terrain about 16 miles southwest of… - [Incident 20190820017849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190820017849I), Aug 20, 2019: Textron Aviation Inc G58 (N67WM), Allentown, PA, Minor damage. Pilot started both engines of his aircraft. Tried to taxi but did not remove chocks. Pilot engaged parking brake with both engines running. Pilot exited… - [Incident 20190611008859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190611008859I), Jun 11, 2019: Textron Aviation Inc G58 (N324EA), Heber Springs, AR, Minor damage. On June 11, 2019 a Textron Aviation Inc, baron G58, us registration N324EA, serial number TH-2452 registered to j&s air LLC was involved in an incident at the… - [Incident 20180529006289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180529006289I), May 29, 2018: Textron Aviation,Inc G58 (N169LA), St Petersburg, FL, No damage. Pie ATC reported bird strike for aircraft which occured while landing. No injuries and no damage to the aircraft occured. - [Accident 20180413013639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180413013639A), Apr 13, 2018: Textron Aviation, Inc. G58 (N67WM), Easton, MD, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that on approach he was going too fast and attempted to stay in ground effect to reduce speed. At that time, the co-pilot seat back fell… - [Incident 20180307001559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180307001559I), Mar 7, 2018: Hawker Beechcraft Corp G58 (N969GR), Fresno, CA, No damage. N969GR, BE58, declared emergency due to smoke in the cockpit on final rwy 11R; acft landed w/out incident, inspected by emergency crew; no inj/dmg reported.… - [Accident 20170604008049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170604008049A), Jun 4, 2017: Levy Adam V LEGACY 2000 (N169BZ), Georgetown, TX, Substantial damage. During cruise flight at 12500 feet MSL the engine lost power. The pilot intended emergency landing at Georgetown Texas (gtu) and landed short in a corn field - [Accident 20161101017319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161101017319A), Nov 1, 2016: Hawker Beechcraft Corp G58 (N525), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. Received call for accident at pdk on 11/01/2016. FAA roc 8020-9 states: ?N525 BE58 ays-pdk was cleared for a visual approach to rwy 3L. On initial contact, the… - [Incident 20160724013779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160724013779I), Jul 24, 2016: Textron Aviation Inc G58 (N669CS), Taylorville, IL, Minor damage. Pilot reported that he listened to the automated weather as he approached the airport. He chose the runway for the prevailing winds. Upon landing the pilot… - [Accident 20150612008499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150612008499A), Jun 12, 2015: Beech G58 (N669CS), Taylorville, IL, Substantial damage. N669CS departed kdec (decatur airport) on a return training flight to ktaz (Taylorville Municipal Airport). The last approach to ktaz was initiated from the… - [Incident 20140602007389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140602007389I), Jun 2, 2014: Hawker Beechcraft Corp G58 (N513KX), Fort Worth, TX, Minor damage. The aircraft pilot[privacy data omitted] reported to Fort Worth spinks (contract) tower that he hit a large bird during takeoff from runway 17R (right). In a… - [Incident 20140528006899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140528006899I), May 28, 2014: Beech 58 (N58TG), Logan, WV, Minor damage. During the takeoff roll, approximately 1000 feet down runway 24 (runway length is 3,605 feet), the pilot aborted the takeoff at approximately 75-80 knots… - [Accident 20120720014979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120720014979A), Jul 20, 2012: Hawker Beechcraft Corp G58 (N7122T), Medford, OR, Substantial damage. On July 20, 2012. Approximately 1130 pacific daylight time, Hawker Beechcraft G58, N7122T, was substantially damaged when it veered off the runway 32 at the… - [Incident 20111102025949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111102025949I), Nov 2, 2011: Raytheon Aircraft Company G58 (N7277G), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. Airplane was cleared for takeoff on rwy 15. From taxiway "a", pilot taxied into takeoff position, applied full power, and released brakes. As the nose dipped… - [Incident 20101013048939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101013048939I), Oct 13, 2010: Beech 58 (N581RC), Chico, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft N581RC, a BE-58 was undergoing maintenance operational checks for new brake disc replacements. The mechanic who taxied the aircraft was attempting to… - [Incident 20090203015109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090203015109I), Feb 3, 2009: Raythe G58 (N891JR), Stockton, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On February 03, 2009, while practicing takeoff and landings at Stockton Metropolitan Airport (sck), pilot in command yoichi sakurada allowed student… - [Incident 19970517020279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970517020279I), May 17, 1997: Beech 58 (N1191D), Austin, TX, Minor damage. Nose gear stuck in transit on climbout. Landed. Damaged steering props gear dors and radome. Bellcrank gear broke. - [Incident 19860619056909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860619056909I), Jun 19, 1986: Beech E55 (N7BX), Olathe, KS, Minor damage. Inadvertently retracted the landing gear on the landing rollout. - [Incident 19841015056729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841015056729I), Oct 15, 1984: Beech 58 (N81UC), Dallas, TX, Minor damage. Failed to extend the landing gear. Landed gear up. - [Accident 19800104000349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800104000349A), Jan 4, 1980: Beech 58 (N81UC), Eagle Lake, TX, Substantial damage. Landed long and fast with light wind. Unable to stop on runway. Ran off end of runway, hit ditch and steel posts. ## Service difficulty reports (128, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2026FA0000145](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000145), Feb 9, 2026: FUEL LINE. CRACKED. DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, FOUND TWO FUEL INJECTION LINES WITH CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS AND WERE SPRAYING FUEL IN-FLIGHT. INJECTION LINES WERE IN CYLINDERS NR 1 - [SDR 2025FA0000012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000012), Jan 9, 2025: MOUNT. DAMAGED. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2014 (10 YEARS OLD). ON DECEMBER 31ST, 2024 THE LEFT ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR AN ENGINE CHANGE. I FOUND THE ENGINE MOUNT ISOLATO - [SDR 2024FA0000768](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000768), Oct 11, 2024: FUEL CELL. DELAMINATED. LEFT 40 GALLON INBOARD FUEL BLADDER DELAMINATION AFTER INSTALLED NEW IN DECEMBER OF 2023. RIGHT HAND 40 GALLON FUEL BLADDER DELAMINATED AND LEAKED IN MAY OF 202 - [SDR Q5QA20230525005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA20230525005), May 25, 2023: MAGNETO. DAMAGED. DURING A PRE-TAKE OFF MAGNETO CHECK THE PILOT OBSERVED HIS #2 ENGINE RIGHT MAGNETO HAD A 1100 RPM DROP AND WAS FAILING HIS MAGNETO CHECK. THE PILOT THEN RETURNE - [SDR Q5QA20230222003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA20230222003), Feb 20, 2023: DOUBLER. CRACKED. DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE TAIL SECTION OF N36TA, THE AFT-MOST FUSELAGE BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY, FS 272.0, WAS NOTED CRACKED AT THE LEFT LOWER AND RIGHT LOWER RADII - [SDR Q5QA20230215001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA20230215001), Feb 15, 2023: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE TAIL SECTION OF N2143J, THE AFT-MOST FUSELAGE BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY, FS 272.0, WAS NOTED CRACKED AT THE LEFT LOWER AND RIGHT LOWER RADII - [SDR 2022FA0000741](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000741), Dec 6, 2022: CRANKSHAFT. CRACKED. OIL LEAK, TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND CRANKSHAFT, PROPELLER FLANGE CRACKED 1/2 WAY AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE. ENGINE IS NEW WITH 13.6 HOURS ON IT. - [SDR 2022FA0000282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000282), Jun 9, 2022: PROPELLER. ACTIVE. PROPELLER BLADE BROKE OFF AT END OF DE-ICE BOOT 16 INCH FROM ROOT - [SDR Q5QA20220127001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA20220127001), Jan 27, 2022: PISTON PIN. BROKEN. DURING A CYLINDER CHANGE FOUND THE PISTON PIN ALUMINUM END CAP PLUG WAS BROKEN IN TWO PIECES. THERE WAS NO ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE CONNECTING ROD PISTON PIN BUSHIN - [SDR 2018FA0000535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000535), Dec 19, 2018: THROTTLE ARM. WORN. DURING DESCENT, PILOT REPORTED NO THROTTLE CONTROL TO R/H ENGINE. REMOVED COWLING, INSPECTED THROTTLE ARM AND FOUND SPLINES WORN BEYOND SERVICE. CONTINENTAL MOT - [SDR Q5QA2018122808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA2018122808), Dec 7, 2018: STRINGER. CRACKED. INSPECTION DISCLOSED WING STRINGER ON LOWER RH WING WAS CRACKED INBOARD AND OUTBOARD OF RIB AT W.S 108.5 - [SDR 2018FA0000502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000502), Dec 4, 2018: BLADDER. CONTAMINATED. ON G58 BARON S/N TH-2474, OPERATOR STARTED NOTING CONTINUALLY CLOUDY SUMP FUEL FROM LEFT INBOARD SUMP, APPROXIMATELY 100 HOURS AFTER AIRCRAFT WAS DELIVERED NEW - [SDR Q5QA2018122809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA2018122809), Sep 14, 2018: SPAR. CRACKED. INSPECTION DISCLOSED LEFT FLAP SPAR WAS CRACKED ALONG UPPER FLANGE CORNER AT OUTBOARD FLAP TRACK BRACKETRY. - [SDR VRXR20180822002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VRXR20180822002), Aug 8, 2018: STUD. PULLED. STUD PULLED OUT OF TACH DRIVE HOUSING COVER ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK OUT ONTO EXHAUST CAUSING SMOKE AND THE FLIGHT TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOF - [SDR Q5QA201807131006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA201807131006), Jul 10, 2018: DRIVE COUPLING. WORN. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE HUB, THE INSPECTOR NOTED THE CASTELLATED NUT RETAINING THE DRIVE HUB WAS LOOSE (THE COTTER PIN THROUGH THE C - [SDR Q5QA201807131007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA201807131007), Jul 10, 2018: WIRE. BROKEN. THE LT ALTERNATOR WAS REMOVED FOR ROUTINE INSPECTIONS. AFTER REMOVING THE COVER FROM THE BACK OF THE ALTERNATOR, THE TECHNICIAN NOTED SOME GREEN DISCOLORATION O - [SDR Q5QA2018070605](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA2018070605), Jul 6, 2018: ALTERNATOR. DEFECTIVE. PILOT REPORTED LT ALTERNATOR WAS INTERMITTENT (INDICATOR LIGHT WAS FLASHING). INSPECTION DISCLOSED A CRACKED SOLDER JOINT ON THE ALTERNATOR AT THE BASE OF THE A - [SDR Q5QA20180501303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA20180501303), Apr 23, 2018: SPAR WEB. CRACKED. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE FORWARD CARRY-THRU SPAR AFT WEB WAS FOUND TO HAVE A SMALL CRACK IN THE UPPER RH CORNER. BEECHCRAFT FRONT SPAR CARRY THRU STRUCT - [SDR Q5QA201805010202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA201805010202), Apr 2, 2018: SPAR. CRACKED. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE FORWARD CARRY-THRU SPAR AFT WEB WAS FOUND TO HAVE A SMALL CRACK IN THE UPPER RH CORNER. BEECHCRAFT FRONT SPAR CARRY THRU STRUCT - [SDR 20171212006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20171212006), Dec 8, 2016: DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. WORN. RIGHT ENGINE STARTED RUNNING A BIT ROUGH. VISUALLY INSPECTED MAGNETOS AND REMOVED RIGHT MAGNETO FOR INSPECTION. DISCOVERED WORN DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. REPLACED MAGNE - [SDR Q5QA20161115005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA20161115005), Nov 15, 2016: CHANNEL. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE NOTED ON A LATERAL CHANNEL IN THE TAIL SECTION OF THE FUSELAGE. CRACKS WERE APPEARING ON THE UPPER LT AND RT - [SDR Q5QA20161108003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA20161108003), Nov 8, 2016: CHANNEL. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE NOTED ON A LATERAL CHANNEL IN THE TAIL SECTION OF THE FUSELAGE. CRACKS WERE APPEARING ON THE UPPER LT AND RT - [SDR Q5QA2016110704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA2016110704), Nov 7, 2016: CHANNEL. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE NOTED ON A LATERAL CHANNEL IN THE TAIL SECTION OF THE FUSELAGE. CRACKS WERE APPEARING ON THE UPPER LT AND RT - [SDR 2016FA0000499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000499), Oct 13, 2016: CYLINDER. CORRODED. THE CYLINDER BARREL HAD RUST AT THE INSIDE TOP OF THE CYLINDER AND A SPOT OF RUST 1/4 TO 1/2 DOWN INSIDE OF THE CYLINDER. - [SDR 2016FA0000488](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000488), Oct 7, 2016: WIRE HARNESS. CHAFED. DURING AVIONICS MODIFICATIONS ON THIS AIRCRAFT, THE TECHNICIAN NOTED A BLACKENED STRINGER (LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FUSELAGE, ADJACENT TO THE INSTRUMENT - [SDR CA150121006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150121006), Jan 20, 2015: SHAFT. FAILED. (CAN) DURING A STUDENT IFR FLIGHT IN VFR CONDITIONS THE INSTRUCTOR NOTED THAT THERE WASN`T ANY INSTRUMENT PRESSURE FROM EITHER ENGINE. UPON INSPECTION WE NOTICE - [SDR 2014FA0000698](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000698), Nov 20, 2014: BEARING. FAILED. LEFT ENGINE, RT MAGNETO FAILED. MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR. MAGNETO WAS DISASSEMBLED, FOUND BEARING WELDED TO ROTOR SHAFT AND INTERNAL COMPONENTS D - [SDR KC2R2014FA0000702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KC2R2014FA0000702), Jun 23, 2014: IMPULSE COUPLING. CRACKED. DURING A 500 HR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT IMPULSE COUPLING BASE PLATE WAS CRACKED AT BOTH ADVANCE STOP LOCATION. CRACKS WERE VISIBLE USING F - [SDR KC2R2014FA0000703](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KC2R2014FA0000703), Jun 23, 2014: IMPULSE COUPLING. CRACKED. DURING A 500 HR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT IMPULSE COUPLING BASE PLATE WAS CRACKED AT BOTH ADVANCE STOP LOCATION. CRACKS WERE VISIBLE USING F - [SDR KC2R2014FA0000705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KC2R2014FA0000705), Jun 23, 2014: IMPULSE COUPLING. CRACKED. DURING A 500 HR INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT IMPULSE COUPLING BASE PLATE WAS CRACKED AT BOTH ADVANCE STOP LOCATION. CRACKS WERE VISIBLE USING F - [SDR A6YA2010052738221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/A6YA2010052738221), May 23, 2014: PISTON RING. FLAKING. DURING AN OIL CHANGE FLAKES OF METAL WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER. THE TOP SPARK PLUGS WERE REMOVED & CYLINDER NR 3 HAD OIL ON THE TOP SPARK PLUG. THE CYLINDER - [SDR A6YA2014052831822](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/A6YA2014052831822), May 23, 2014: LIFTER. SPALLED. AFTER REMOVAL OF ALL CYLINDERS DUE TO TOP PISTON RING PLATING FLAKING, SDR A6YA2010052738221, ALL LIFTERS WERE REMOVED & INSPECTED IAW SID 05-1A. NR 2 & NR 5 EX - [SDR 2013FA0000593](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000593), Oct 14, 2013: STUD. MISSING. DURING CLIMBOUT, PILOT NOTICED SMOKE TRAILING FROM THE LT ENGINE. IMMEDIATELY LANDED AT DEPARTURE AIRPORT AND AT SHUTDOWN, SAW A GREAT DEAL OF OIL DRIPPING FROM - [SDR YWBR2013061725111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YWBR2013061725111), Jun 17, 2013: THRU BOLT. UNDERTORQUED. RECEIVED NEW IO-550-C ENGINE SN 1008500. REMOVED ENGINE FROM SHIPPING CRATE AND PLACED IN ENGINE STAND. UPON INSPECTION OF THE NEW ENGINE IT WAS NOTICED THE FRO - [SDR 2013FA0000233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000233), Apr 16, 2013: BEARING. SEIZED. DURING ENGINE START PROCEDURE, RT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. INSPECTION OF RT ENGINE MAGNETOS, THE LT MAGNETO WAS FOUND TO BE HARD TO ROTATE DUE TO DRIVE END BEARI - [SDR PAI5201302261142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PAI5201302261142), Feb 26, 2013: EXHAUST STACK. BROKEN. PILOT NOTED RT ENGINE EGT INDICATOR INOPERATIVE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. MX FOUND EXHAUST STACK BROKEN IN 2 JUST FORWARD OF EGT PROBE. NO DAMAGE TO COWLING NOTED. - [SDR 2013FA0000153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000153), Feb 14, 2013: GEAR. WORN. UPON REMOVAL FROM ENGINES, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH CAM GEARS SHOWED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON 2-3 TEETH. THE CAUSE FOR THIS WEAR CANNOT BE DETERMINED. A SUGGESTION - [SDR 2013FA0000058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000058), Jan 25, 2013: BEARING. SEIZED. DURING ENGINE RUN-UP BEFORE TAKE OFF WHEN THE RIGHT ENGINE RIGHT MAGNETO WAS CHECKED THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RPM DROP. AIRCRAFT RETRUNED TO BLOCK. RIGHT ENGINE, RIG - [SDR 2013FA0000059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000059), Jan 25, 2013: BEARING. SEIZED. DURING ENGINE RUN-UP, BEFORE TAKEOFF WHEN THE RT ENGINE, RT MAGNETO WAS CHECKED IT WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. ACFT RETURNED TO BLOCK. RT ENGINE, RT MAGNETO WA - [SDR 2012FA0000699](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000699), Oct 14, 2012: TIRE. DELAMINATED. A RETREAD TIRE WITH 0 HOUR SINCE OVERHAULED. THE TIRE WAS INSTALLED ON NOSE WHEEL. THE TIRE DISINTEGRATED AND DELAMINATED ON ITS FIRST USE. DEBRIS AND DELAMINAT - [SDR 2012FA0000674](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000674), Oct 5, 2012: GASKET. FAILED. ACFT HAD A MAJOR OIL LEAK EMENATING FROM THE ROCKER BOX COVER GASKETS. ON INSPECTION, FOUND 5 OUT OF 6 GASKETS HAD FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE. GASKETS SHRANK BETWEE - [SDR 2012FA0000742](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000742), Oct 3, 2012: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. DURING AN INSPECTION, CRANKCASE OF THE RT ENGINE WAS OBSERVED TO BE CRACKED BETWEEN THE NR 1 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT OUT FOR REPAIR. - [SDR RSUR201206110001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RSUR201206110001), Jun 7, 2012: GOVERNOR. FAILED. DURING FLIGHT, RT ENGINE INCREASED IN RPM UNCOMMANDED. FLUCTUATED RPM. ADJUSTED RT PROP CONTROL TO FEATHER AND INCREASED IT TO 2000 RPM. RT ENGINE THEN STABILIZ - [SDR 2013FA0000108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000108), Apr 23, 2012: DISPLAY. MALFUNCTIONED. DISPLAY SHOWS ERRONEOUS COURSE GUIDANCE -2 MAGENTA LINES TO 2 DIFFERENT WAYPOINTS - IN ANY FLIGHT PHASE. - [SDR 2012FA0000266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000266), Mar 27, 2012: IMPULSE COUPLING. DESTROYED. UPON LT ENGINE START-UP THE OIL PRESSURE WAS BELOW LIMITS AT 1000 RPM. WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING LOW OIL PRESSURE, WE FOUND FOREIGN MATERIAL UNDER OIL PRESSURE ADJU - [SDR 2012FA0000107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000107), Jan 27, 2012: ARM. FAILED. LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR ARM, FOR THE NLG RETRACTION FAILED, ALLOWING THE NLG TO COLLAPSE UPON LANDING. - [SDR 2011FA0000162](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000162), Mar 9, 2011: SWITCH. BURNED. PILOT REPORTED A BURNING SMELL IN THE CABIN. AN INSP REVEALED THE TAXI LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH TO HAVE AN UNUSUAL FEEL. FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE SWITCH - [SDR IXXA110023O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA110023O), Feb 18, 2011: WIRE HARNESS. DEFECTIVE. DURING CLIMBOUT FROM KTOL NR ONE EGT ANALOG AND DIGITAL READ OUTS DROPPED FROM 700 DEGREE TO 420 DEGREE WITH FLUCTUATION PLUS/ MINUS 5 DEGREE, N1 AND N2 SIMILAR - [SDR 2010FA0001265](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001265), Dec 29, 2010: SUPPORT. BROKEN. DURING AN A ANNUAL INSP IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE LT ENGINE OIL COOLER FWD FACE EXTERNAL DIAGONAL SUPPORT BAR HAD BROKEN OFF HALF WAY FROM THE CTR TO THE BOTTOM I - [SDR V0XR201010220005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/V0XR201010220005), Oct 22, 2010: FRAME. CORRODED. (V0XR) FRAME FLANGE STN 488.5 BETWEEN 33 & 32 IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. FABRICATED REPAIR FLANGE. All 128: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-550-c/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (22) 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 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 SE09356SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09356SC): Install F & M Enterprises' Model C6LC, C6LC-S or C6LC-L oil filter adapter for a spin-on oil filter. Stratus Tool Technologies LLC - [STC SE03705AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03705AT): Convert Continental Motors IO-550-D,-E,-F and -L engine to Vitatoe Aviation, LLC IO-550-D-CF,-E-CF,-F-CF or -L-CF engine in accordance with Master Parts List PL2007-07 Rev. D dated 05 Oct. 2018 or later FAA approved revision and Assembly Instructions PL2007-12 Rev. C dated 05 Oct. 2018 or later FAA approved revision. Vitatoe Aviation LLC - [STC SE09217SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09217SC): Installation of modified fuel injector nozzles. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SE09637SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09637SC): Remove existing rocker arm assemblies and install modify rocker arm assemblies. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists IO-550 Series - [STC SE09846SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09846SC): Installation of S539800M30 starter adapter springs. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc - [STC SE1688GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1688GL): Installation of a Shadin Company 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 SE01628NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01628NY): Modification of starter adapter by substitution or rework of accessory drive parts. Canadian Aero Manufacturing - [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 - [STC SE09559SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09559SC): Installation of US Airparts roller rocker arm assemblies P/N US92E exhaust and US92I intake. US Airparts, Inc - [STC SE09319SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09319SC): Modify oil pan adding a new oil sump drain. Texas Skyways Inc. Lists IO-550 Series - [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SE00005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00005DE): Installation of engine oil filter adapter compatable with SA4094NM Oilamatic, Inc. engine preoiling system. Oilamatic Inc - [STC SE8594SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8594SW): Installation of roller rocker arm P/N PE 92I intake and PE92E exhaust. Performance Engineering - [STC SE7433SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7433SW): Installation of Performance Engineering roller rocker arms. Performance Engineering --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.