# Continental IO-550-G - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17213 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: IO-550-G - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 280 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E3SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E3SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 115 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-550-g 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 2020-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-11): SUMMARY: Reciprocating Cylinder Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 23 more. Effective Sep 21, 2020 - [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 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 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 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 2022-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-04-04) (historical): 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 Mar 29, 2022 - [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 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) (10) - [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-02-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-41): . Issued Aug 8, 2002 ## Registered aircraft (115, first 50) - [N102PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102PA): [Corno Portafortuna LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORNO%20PORTAFORTUNA%20LLC), [Celina, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Celina), built 2018, S/N 32-0007 - [N102PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102PT): [Nion LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NION%20LLC), [New Century, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/New%20Century), built 2008, S/N 29-0511 - [N1034S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1034S): [Schlueter Jeffrey](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHLUETER%20JEFFREY), [Fernandina Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fernandina%20Beach), built 2006, S/N 29-0456 - [N1051K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1051K): [Mcclure Paul D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLURE%20PAUL%20D), [Birmingham, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Birmingham), built 2002, S/N 29-0285 - [N111DD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111DD): [Moonrad LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOONRAD%20LLC), [Republic, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Republic), built 2006, S/N 29-0471 - [N120GX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120GX): [Low & Slow Aviation Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOW%20%26%20SLOW%20AVIATION%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 2006, S/N 29-0459 - [N120M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120M): [Cigarroa Jorge J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIGARROA%20JORGE%20J), [Laredo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Laredo), built 2008, S/N LS-208 - [N154W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N154W): [Ramsdell Willis L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAMSDELL%20WILLIS%20L), [Modesto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Modesto), built 2017, S/N 154 - [N155DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155DS): [Jk Diamond Star LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JK%20DIAMOND%20STAR%20LLC), [Hillside, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Hillside), built 2006, S/N 29-0444 - [N15PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15PD): [Hunter Philip](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUNTER%20PHILIP), [Great Falls, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Great%20Falls), built 2007, S/N 29-0492 - [N164MK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N164MK): [Kelley Michael P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLEY%20MICHAEL%20P), [Independence, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Independence), built 2019, S/N KES-091 - [N17FY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17FY): [Velocity Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VELOCITY%20AIR%20LLC), [Allen, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Allen), built 2011, S/N 9 - [N197RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N197RM): [Hjh Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HJH%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Gordo, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Gordo), built 2007, S/N 29-0495 - [N19XP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19XP): [Momentum Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOMENTUM%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Tullahoma, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Tullahoma), built 2014, S/N 001 - [N2011T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2011T): [Efferson Randal K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EFFERSON%20RANDAL%20K), [Lapine, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Lapine), built 2016, S/N 29-0524 - [N20RJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20RJ): [Schgallis Richard J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHGALLIS%20RICHARD%20J), [Pittsford, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Pittsford), S/N 32-0002 - [N211TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211TS): [Martin Rolf Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20ROLF%20MICHAEL), [Wellsburg, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Wellsburg), built 2006, S/N 29-0434 - [N216RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N216RA): [K&E Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K%26E%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Hammond, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Hammond), built 2008, S/N 29-0519 - [N24KU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24KU): [Kr Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KR%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Clinton, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Clinton), built 1999, S/N 30-0038 - [N261JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N261JM): [Hundal Medical Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUNDAL%20MEDICAL%20CORP), [Malibu, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Malibu), built 2007, S/N 29-0475 - [N2811A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2811A): [Adrien Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADRIEN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Rochester, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Rochester), built 2008, S/N 29-0503 - [N281JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N281JP): [Prince Jeffrey S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRINCE%20JEFFREY%20S), [Mckinney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mckinney), built 1999, S/N 30-0021 - [N288DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N288DM): [Davidson Christian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIDSON%20CHRISTIAN), [Auburn, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Auburn), built 2006, S/N 29-0453 - [N29EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29EM): [Ingram Earl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INGRAM%20EARL), [San Marcos, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Marcos), built 2007, S/N 29-0494 - [N2AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2AA): [Sapphire Skies LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAPPHIRE%20SKIES%20LLC), [Kalamazoo, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Kalamazoo), built 2009, S/N L2K-251 - [N321MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321MD): [Brown Melvin W Jr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20MELVIN%20W%20JR%20TRUSTEE), [Shady Shores, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Shady%20Shores), built 2006, S/N 29-0470 - [N332L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N332L): [Cockerell William C Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COCKERELL%20WILLIAM%20C%20TRUSTEE), [Zephyr Cove, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Zephyr%20Cove), built 2006, S/N 29-0469 - [N333YC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333YC): [Sky West Aviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20WEST%20AVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2008, S/N 29-0497 - [N3345M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3345M): [Ez Aviation Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EZ%20AVIATION%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 2018, S/N 32-0003 - [N341JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N341JS): [Tibbs Jeffrey M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIBBS%20JEFFREY%20M), [Lakewood Ranch, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakewood%20Ranch), built 2007, S/N 29-0480 - [N349BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N349BP): [Lundeen Matthew L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUNDEEN%20MATTHEW%20L), [Tigard, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Tigard), built 2008, S/N 29-0508 - [N3535R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3535R): [Mannion Paul R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANNION%20PAUL%20R), [Mentor, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Mentor), built 2008, S/N 29-0502 - [N380L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N380L): [Bryan Dale G Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRYAN%20DALE%20G%20TRUSTEE), [San Anselmo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Anselmo), built 2019, S/N NLA-275-1001-SW-RN - [N395MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N395MR): [Paramount Risk Mgmt And Insurance Scvs LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARAMOUNT%20RISK%20MGMT%20AND%20INSURANCE%20SCVS%20LLC), [San Luis Obispo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Luis%20Obispo), S/N 29-0498 - [N408W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N408W): [Rocket 57 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROCKET%2057%20LLC), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 2016, S/N 001 - [N409PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N409PC): [Smith Lowry Carl Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20LOWRY%20CARL%20TRUSTEE), [Leedey, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Leedey), built 2007, S/N 29-0488 - [N410MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N410MB): [Hall Donny K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20DONNY%20K), [Cookeville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Cookeville), built 2008, S/N 29-0505 - [N413HR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N413HR): [Ramirez Hector](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAMIREZ%20HECTOR), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 2020, S/N 32-0012 - [N4224K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4224K): [Dickson Robert T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DICKSON%20ROBERT%20T), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), built 1948, S/N NAV-4-1224 - [N430G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N430G): [Drew Gorrie Photography LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DREW%20GORRIE%20PHOTOGRAPHY%20LLC), [Lawrenceville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lawrenceville), built 2001, S/N 29-0263 - [N430TD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N430TD): [Hhc Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HHC%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Melbourne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Melbourne), built 2006, S/N 29-0430 - [N431GX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N431GX): [Hb Acquisitions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HB%20ACQUISITIONS%20LLC), [North Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/North%20Miami), built 2006, S/N 29-0431 - [N431MJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N431MJ): [Flightera LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLIGHTERA%20LLC), [Richmond, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Richmond), built 2007, S/N 29-0491 - [N436PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N436PS): [Kramer James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAMER%20JAMES%20E), [Nashville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Nashville), built 2007, S/N 29-0490 - [N444EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N444EC): [Ovation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OVATION%20LLC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 2006, S/N 29-0467 - [N451US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451US): [Green Llp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREEN%20LLP), [Newport Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Newport%20Beach), built 2006, S/N 29-0437 - [N452PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N452PS): [Scuffletown LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCUFFLETOWN%20LLC), [Highlands, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Highlands), built 2006, S/N 29-0454 - [N4545B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4545B): [Twist Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWIST%20AIR%20INC), [Overland Park, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Overland%20Park), built 2015, S/N 29-0520 - [N456GX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N456GX): [Bruschi Dale Alan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUSCHI%20DALE%20ALAN), [Hollywood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hollywood), built 2006, S/N 29-0461 - [N463G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N463G): [Griffin James Howard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFIN%20JAMES%20HOWARD), [Grapevine, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Grapevine), built 2007, S/N 001 All 115: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-550-g/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (8) 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 CEN25LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA265), Jul 20, 2025: Questair Venture (N53TL), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB GAA24WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA111), Feb 25, 2024: Mooney M20R (N333YC), Eschbach, Germany, substantial damage - [NTSB GAA23WA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA168), Jun 17, 2023: Mooney M20R (N192JM), Toledo, Spain, substantial damage - [NTSB ERA22LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA040), Oct 28, 2021: Jack A Frohbieter Questair Venture (N281F), Robbinsville, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the lower fuselage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize the… - [NTSB ERA20LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA327), Sep 9, 2020: Mooney M20R (N120GX), Weston, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power because of the overheating and failure of the connecting rod bearings due to a lack of lubrication for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ERA13LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA363), Aug 4, 2013: Mooney M20R (N1034S), Tallahassee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to troubleshoot the in-flight electrical problem and restore power using the operable redundant battery and his decision not to manually extend the airplane's landing gear, which… - [NTSB DEN07LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA137), Aug 14, 2007: Mooney M20R (N395MR), Wichita, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors are the lack of experience of the pilot and the delayed remedial action of the airline transport pilot rated… - [NTSB MIA07CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA115), Jul 1, 2007: Mooney M20R (N321MD), Mitchellville, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing and his failure to initiate a go-around when he realized the airplane would touchdown past the intended point. ## FAA accident and incident reports (19) 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. - [Incident 20260208001419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260208001419I), Feb 8, 2026: Mooney M20R (N567RD), Jackson, TN, Minor damage. Aircraft departed kosciusko ms (osx) at approximately 0730. Aircraft arrived at mkl landed runway 20 ATC directed pilot to exit taxiway alpha 3. Pilot was to… - [Accident 20250720012579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250720012579A), Jul 20, 2025: Smith Glenn W VENTURE (N53TL), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. On July 20, 2025, at 1545 CST a quest air Venture, [privacy data omitted] landed at Oshkosh WI (osh) and the nose landing gear folded up towards the gear well… - [Incident 20240308015819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240308015819I), Mar 8, 2024: Mooney M20R (N120GX), Lawrenceville, GA, Minor damage. Pilot with work colleague were flying from khwy to klzu. IFR flight plan was filed but wx was VFR from depart w/ possible IMC at lzu. ATIS approach info @ lzu… - [Incident 20230501012639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230501012639I), May 1, 2023: Mooney M20R (N102PT), Madras, OR, Minor damage. PIC was building hours in type for insurance. Aircraft [privacy data omitted] was in right seat during these flights. PIC landed aircraft and was configuring… - [Accident 20211028018319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211028018319A), Oct 28, 2021: Jack A Frohbieter QUESTAIR VENTURE (N281F), Robbinsville, NJ, Substantial damage. The pilot took off on runway 11 to practice takeoffs and landings there. There were other aircraft in the traffic pattern. He did not put the gear down prior… - [Accident 20200909012829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200909012829A), Sep 9, 2020: Mooney M20R (N120GX), Weston, FL, Substantial damage. On September 9, 2020, at approximately 0945 eastern standard time. A Mooney M20R (N120GX), registered to [privacy data omitted] on a 14 CFR 91 VFR flight from… - [Accident 20130804016399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130804016399A), Aug 4, 2013: Mooney M20R (N1034S), Tallahassee, FL, Substantial damage. On August 4, 2013, at approximately 1211 EDT, aircraft N1034S, serial # 29-0456, Mooney 20R, landed gear up at Tallahassee Regional Airport, Tallahassee,… - [Incident 20110613013389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110613013389I), Jun 13, 2011: Mooney M20R (N430G), Andalusia, AL, Minor damage. The aircraft landed in a three point attitude bounced slightly and became airborne again, touched down a second time this time firmly . The nose landing gear… - [Incident 20110527010919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110527010919I), May 27, 2011: Mooney M20R (N489PS), New Smyrna Beac, FL, Minor damage. The pilot stated that on arrival he entered the downwind pattern fo runway 36 and configured the aircraft for landing. After a normal pattern and final… - [Incident 20101121052169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101121052169I), Nov 21, 2010: Mooney M20R (N216RA), Zionsville, IN, Minor damage. The pilot stated that after landing he entered, what he believed, was a newly constructed taxiway. As he taxied further along he soon saw that the taxiway… - [Incident 20101023049659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101023049659I), Oct 23, 2010: Thompson Ja VENTURE (N99TW), Batavia, OH, Minor damage. Hard landing resulting in right gear collapse and departure of rwy 22 off the right side about 500 feet down the rwy. No injuries. Pilot #1 did not have a… - [Incident 20090724025349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090724025349I), Jul 24, 2009: Steiner Rus LANCAIR LEG (N2AA), Asheville, NC, Minor damage. Pilot stated that he did not check the landing gear lever position prior to take off roll. When the airplane wing started flying and weight of the airplane was… - [Incident 20090419007349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090419007349I), Apr 19, 2009: Mooney M20R (N558RM), Ocala, FL, Minor damage. Pilot forgot to put the landing gear in the down position and landed gear up. - [Incident 20080912846689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080912846689I), Sep 12, 2008: Amtr LANCAIRES (N407L), Redmond, OR, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft lost left side door immediately after liftoff from runway 10. Before taxi and prior to takeoff, both the pilot and flight instructor claim to… - [Accident 20070814017479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070814017479A), Aug 14, 2007: Mooney M20R (N395MR), Wichita, KS, Substantial damage. (-23) After a hard landing the aircraft began to bounce. The pilot claims the engine would only produce partial power while conducting a go around. The… - [Accident 20070701010599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070701010599A), Jul 1, 2007: Mooney M20R (N321MD), Mitchellville, MD, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft ran off the end of runway 18, continued down a 5 foot embankment and sustained damage. It appears that the pilot "landed long" and was not able… - [Incident 20060827019869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060827019869I), Aug 27, 2006: Mooney M20R (N823AF), Hilton Island, SC, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot reported that the aircraft porpoised during landing causing the engine propeller to strike the runway. (As of 09/26/2006 FAA iic has not received… - [Incident 20060615030329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060615030329I), Jun 15, 2006: Mooney M20R (N60GX), Kalamazoo, MI, Minor damage. (-23) No narrative at this time. Waiting for email response. 07/24/07: per email response, the file was destroyed on 12-22-2006 before receipt of 8020-23. - [Incident 20000402019849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000402019849I), Apr 2, 2000: Amtr LANCAIRIV (N610J), Sandwich, IL, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot landed with excessive airspeed. Pilot was unable to stop the aircraft on the runway and exited the end of the runway. ## Service difficulty reports (25) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2021FA0000006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000006), Sep 7, 2020: SPARK PLUG. FAILED. A STRING OF 3 IN FLIGHT MAGNETO FAILURES (MAGNETOS PURCHASED/OVERHAULED FROM 2 DIFFERENT SOURCES) OVER THE COURSE OF APPROXIMATELY 100 FLIGHT HOURS WAS LINKED T - [SDR 2017FA0000383](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000383), Aug 9, 2017: OIL COOLER. DAMAGED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, MINOR EVIDENCE OF FRETTING FROM VIBRATION WAS SEEN AT OIL COOLER CROSSBAR LOWER AFT CORNER. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACKED W - [SDR Q5QA20170412009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA20170412009), Apr 12, 2017: SPAR WEB. CRACKED. DURING A PHASE INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED ON THE WING CARRY-THRU FORWARD SPAR WEB . - [SDR 2015FA0000316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000316), Jun 22, 2015: DISPLAY. FAILED. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED . DUE TO AN ODOR OF SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AND WAS TOWED TO THE RAMP. TROUBLESHOOTIN - [SDR 2015FA0000075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000075), Jan 26, 2015: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK IN CYLINDER HEAD BETWEEN THE SPARK PLUG HOLE AND THE INJECTOR HOLE AT ANNUAL INSPECTION AT 1,314.4 HRS. CYLINDER LEAK DOWN WAS 24/80 AND IT WAS DISC - [SDR 2015FA0000025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000025), Sep 29, 2014: BOLT. LOOSE. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE UPPER ENGINE MOUNT TO FIREWALL BOLTS HAD INSUFFICIENT TORQUE DUE TO THE FIREWALL INSULATION COMPRESSED BETWEEN T - [SDR PAI520121408991](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PAI520121408991), Aug 14, 2012: WIRE. ARCED. PILOT REPORTED LT ALTERNATOR INTERMITTENT. MX FOUND THE B+ POWER WIRE CHAFED AT THE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD, APPROX 6" BELOW ALTERNATOR. FOUND A SMALL HOLE ARCED - [SDR 2011FA0000746](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000746), Nov 15, 2011: ACTUATOR. NOISY. DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION OF ACFT LANDING GEAR RETRACTION SYS, THE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR WAS EXCESSIVELY NOISEY WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED AND EXTENDED - [SDR FAA1020001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAA1020001), Sep 21, 2006: SELECTOR VALVE. STUCK. FUEL SELECTOR VALVE STUCK IN (OFF) POSITION WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS SITTING ON THE RAMP. ONCE STUCK IN THE OFF POSITION, IT BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN USING HAND FORC - [SDR 2005FA0001044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001044), Jul 14, 2005: GASCOLATOR. LEAKING. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE GASCOLATOR WAS ALLOWING AIR TO BE INTRODUED INTO THE SHIPS FUEL SYSTEM PRIOR TO THE FUEL REACHING THE ENGINE - [SDR 2005FA0000176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000176), Feb 1, 2005: OIL COOLER. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, AN EXAMINATION OF THE OIL COOLER FLANGE AREA WHERE IT BOLTS ONTO THE ENGINE STUDS WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED BETW - [SDR 2005FA0000950](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000950), Jan 15, 2005: PUMP. FAILED. THIRD FUEL PUMP FAILURE ON AIRCRAFT/ENGINE IN APPROX 90 HRS. FUEL PUMP RETURNED TO CONT FOR ANALYSIS BUT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO LOCATE FOR TESTING/ANALYSIS. NEIT - [SDR 2005FA0000946](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000946), Apr 28, 2004: PUMP. FAILED. ENGINE FAILED ON FINAL APPROACH. WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER LANDING BUT HAD TO PULL THE MIXTURE CONTROL LEAN ABOUT 1INCH TO KEEP IT RUNNING. AFTER COOLDOWN, MIXT - [SDR 2004FA0000216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000216), Feb 17, 2004: ROLL PIN. SHEARED. SHEAR PINS ON LT MLG TUBE ASSEMBLY FAILED. AFT INSERT SEPARATED FROM TUBE ASSEMBLY. LT MAIN GEAR SUBSEQUENTLY REMAINED UNSAFE AND RETRACTED UPON CONTACT WITH RU - [SDR 2004FA0000054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000054), Jan 9, 2004: CYLINDER. CRACKED. ENGINE INTAKE TUBE P/N 646207 FOR THE NR 6 CYLINDER CRACKS OUT AT ITS CYLINDER FLANGE. THIS ENGINE HAS CRACKED 3 INTAKE TUBES. THE CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND FROM . - [SDR 2003FA0000183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000183), Feb 18, 2003: BEARING. DISINTEGRATED. DURING INSTALLATION OF AN AIR/OIL SEPARATOR, REMOVED THE AIR CONDITIONER ACCESSORY DRIVE OFF THE STARTER SHAFT TO INSTALL AN OIL RETURN FITTING FOR THE AIR/OIL - [SDR 2003FA0000131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000131), Jan 24, 2003: DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. STRIPPED. DISTRIBUTOR GEAR, MAGNETO INOPERATIVE ON RUN-UP ON INSPECTION FOUND TEETH SHEARED IN DISTRIBUTOR GEAR-90 DEGREES. - [SDR 2002FA0001257](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001257), Oct 22, 2002: NUT. SEPARATED. NUT SECURING ALTERNATOR DRIVE GEAR CAME OFF. GEAR SUBSEQUENTLY FELL OFF OF ALTERNATOR SHAFT DAMAGING INTERNAL ENGINE GEARS. - [SDR 2002FA0001180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001180), Oct 12, 2002: CLAMP. WORN. OWNER COMPLAINED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE THROTTLE TO LAND. THE MIXTURE HAD TO BE MOVED TO CUT-OFF TO LAND. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE HO - [SDR 2002FA0001156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001156), Sep 30, 2002: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. THE SPINNER BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED COMPLETELY AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE MOUNTING FLANGE. THE TOTAL TIME ON THE SPINNER ASSEMBLY IS 315.5 HOURS. THIS I - [SDR 2002FA0000753](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000753), May 8, 2002: ROD END. BROKEN. ROD-END BEARING FAILED ON RIGHT RETRACT ROD. - [SDR 2002FA0000755](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000755), May 8, 2002: ROD END. BROKEN. ROD-END BEARING FAILED ON RIGHT RETRACT ROD. - [SDR 2001FA0000241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000241), May 22, 2001: TUBE. CRACKED. INDUCTION TUBE AT NR 6 CYLINDER IS COMPLETELY CRACKED AT FLANGED END. - [SDR 99ZZZX3474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3474), Aug 17, 1999: INJECTOR. FAILED. NEW AIRCRAFT AND NEW ENGINE. ENGINE RAN ROUGH ON TAKEOFF, TOP COWL REMOVED AND COLD CYLINDER ESTABLISHED. UPON REMOVAL OF FUEL MANIFOLD, WRENCH WAS APPLIED TO I - [SDR 20000714SH028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000714SH028), Mar 23, 1999: ROD END. LOOSE. DURING ROUTINE ANNUAL INSP, FOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY AT ROLL PINS USED TO HOLD ROD ENDS IN PLACE FOR GEAR DOWN RETRACT/EXTENSION ROD ASSY AT LEAST .1250 INCH PLAY N ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (20) 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 SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists IO-550 Series - [STC SE02930AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02930AT): STC for conversion of TCM IO-550-G to Model IO-550-G-PL that has the same performance ratings and limitations as TCM Model IO-550-N. Mooney International Corp - [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 SE09963SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09963SC): Installation of modified fuel injector nozzles. General Aviation Modifications, Inc - [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 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 SE00427NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00427NY): Installation, operation and inspection of CAM oil coolers. Canadian Aero Manufacturing - [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 --- 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.