# Continental IOF-240-B - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17168 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: IOF-240-B - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 125 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E7SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E7SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 39 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-iof-240-b 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 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 Effective Jun 16, 2010 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2009-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-51) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Teledyne Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 156 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3) - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [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 ## Registered aircraft (39) - [N100XN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100XN): [Macwan Mahendra](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACWAN%20MAHENDRA), [Fleming Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fleming%20Island), built 2008, S/N 0100 - [N108CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108CL): [Tcm Flying Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TCM%20FLYING%20CLUB%20INC), [Mobile, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Mobile), built 1998, S/N C0008 - [N143AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143AL): [Pendergrass Jean M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENDERGRASS%20JEAN%20M), [Corpus Christi, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Corpus%20Christi), built 2006, S/N 0035 - [N19ET](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19ET): [Terris Edward A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TERRIS%20EDWARD%20A), [Oakdale, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Oakdale), built 2007, S/N 0091 - [N207AU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207AU): [Hale John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALE%20JOHN%20W), [Fredericksburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fredericksburg), built 2008, S/N 0105 - [N258LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N258LC): [Fund Av Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FUND%20AV%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [Morrisville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Morrisville), built 2007, S/N 0080 - [N445KB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N445KB): [Mahoney Patrick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHONEY%20PATRICK%20J), [Oxford, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Oxford), built 2008, S/N 0103 - [N456HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N456HB): [Xl2 Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/XL2%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Hackensack, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Hackensack), built 2006, S/N 0040 - [N529XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N529XL): [Powell Charles B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POWELL%20CHARLES%20B), [Bronson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bronson), built 2006, S/N 0023 - [N530XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N530XL): [Bankole Megan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANKOLE%20MEGAN), [Waukee, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Waukee), built 2006, S/N 0024 - [N537XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N537XL): [La Claie Productions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LA%20CLAIE%20PRODUCTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Geneva 15 Airport, built 2006, S/N 0031 - [N540XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N540XL): [Lenza George W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LENZA%20GEORGE%20W), [Greenville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Greenville), built 2006, S/N 0033 - [N541XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N541XL): [Meleg Christopher Sandor](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MELEG%20CHRISTOPHER%20SANDOR), [Lebanon, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Lebanon), built 2006, S/N 0034 - [N547XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N547XL): [Pamair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAMAIR%20LLC), [Blue Bell, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Blue%20Bell), S/N 0037 - [N549XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N549XL): [Small Philip W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMALL%20PHILIP%20W), [Florence, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Florence), built 2006, S/N 0038 - [N553XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N553XL): [Lopez Gabriel A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOPEZ%20GABRIEL%20A%20TRUSTEE), [El Monte, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Monte), built 2006, S/N 0043 - [N554XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N554XL): [Estes Gary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESTES%20GARY), [Twin Lakes, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Twin%20Lakes), S/N 0045 - [N556XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N556XL): [Smith Caleb G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20CALEB%20G), [Forest, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Forest), built 2007, S/N 0046 - [N566XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N566XL): [Schutz Raphael P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHUTZ%20RAPHAEL%20P), [Miami Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami%20Beach), S/N 0051 - [N570XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N570XL): [Dragon Flight Training Academy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAGON%20FLIGHT%20TRAINING%20ACADEMY%20LLC), [Pembroke Pines, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pembroke%20Pines), built 2007, S/N 0055 - [N572XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N572XL): [Tabor Earl T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TABOR%20EARL%20T), [Kentwood, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Kentwood), S/N 0057 - [N576XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N576XL): [La Claie Productions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LA%20CLAIE%20PRODUCTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Geneva, built 2007, S/N 0060 - [N577XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N577XL): [Xl2 Liberty LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/XL2%20LIBERTY%20LLC), [Charleston, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Charleston), S/N 0061 - [N578XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N578XL): [La Claie Productions Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LA%20CLAIE%20PRODUCTIONS%20INC), Geneva, built 2007, S/N 0062 - [N579XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N579XL): [Bonura Rocco F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BONURA%20ROCCO%20F), [Perkinston, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Perkinston), built 2007, S/N 0063 - [N583XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N583XL): [Carrasco Diego](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARRASCO%20DIEGO), [Gresham, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Gresham), built 2007, S/N 0068 - [N588XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N588XL): [Sky High Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20HIGH%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [Hampton, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Hampton), built 2007, S/N 0072 - [N591XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N591XL): [Lavion LLC DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAVION%20LLC%20DBA), [Zeeland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Zeeland), built 2007, S/N 0075 - [N592XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N592XL): [Giampro Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIAMPRO%20CORP), [Rochester, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rochester), built 2007, S/N 0044 - [N602XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N602XL): [Seim Christopher Z](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEIM%20CHRISTOPHER%20Z), [Omaha, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Omaha), S/N 0079 - [N605XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N605XL): built 2007, S/N 0081 - [N608XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N608XL): [Dragon Flight Training Academy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAGON%20FLIGHT%20TRAINING%20ACADEMY%20LLC), [Pembroke Pines, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pembroke%20Pines), built 2007, S/N 0084 - [N611XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N611XL): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 0087 - [N637XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N637XL): [Mcallister William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCALLISTER%20WILLIAM), [Commerce Township, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Commerce%20Township), built 2008, S/N 0108 - [N645XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N645XL): [Mahoney Robert G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHONEY%20ROBERT%20G), [Fairborn, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Fairborn), built 2008, S/N 0115 - [N649XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N649XL): [Liberty 649xl LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIBERTY%20649XL%20LLC), [Edgemoor, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Edgemoor), S/N 0119 - [N653XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N653XL): [La Claie Productions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LA%20CLAIE%20PRODUCTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Geneva, built 2008, S/N 0123 - [N861XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N861XL): [Mueller Jahn P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUELLER%20JAHN%20P), [Honolulu, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Honolulu), built 2007, S/N 0049 - [N999KE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N999KE): [Mr Dent Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MR%20DENT%20INC), [Manheim, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Manheim), S/N 0056 ## NTSB investigations (6) 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 WPR22LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA116), Mar 2, 2022: Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 (N552XL), Las Cruces, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s inability to climb during takeoff due to a degradation of engine performance due to high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff. - [NTSB CEN18LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA150), Apr 27, 2018: Wolfe Kitfox V (N818TW), Kalkaska, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control that resulted in a stall/spin following climb from the departure airport. - [NTSB ERA16LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA113), Feb 21, 2016: Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL (N568XL), Orlando, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A failure of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the flight after… - [NTSB NYC07FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA196), Aug 19, 2007: Liberty Aerospace XL2 (N550XL), Ormond Beach, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB MIA07IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07IA052), Feb 21, 2007: Liberty Aerospace XL-2 (N550XL), Ormond Beach, FL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The improper manufacturing of the nose undercarriage leg by the vendor, and the inadequate surveillance of the vendor by the airplane manufacturer. - [NTSB DEN07CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA026), Nov 19, 2006: Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 (N531XL), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: the student pilot's improper flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in an inadvertent loss of control. ## FAA accident and incident reports (20) 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 20251004014269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251004014269I), Oct 4, 2025: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N605XL), Bakersfield, CA, No damage. On October 4, 2025, during a part 91 flight into Bakersfield Municipal Airport (L45), the fadec (full authority digital engine control) warning light… - [Incident 20240821014859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240821014859I), Aug 21, 2024: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N591XL), Grand Rapids, MI, Minor damage. On August 21, 2024, at approximately 1410 EDT, a Liberty aerospace XL2, experience a separation of the left main aircraft entry door from the airframe during a… - [Accident 20220302003079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220302003079A), Mar 2, 2022: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N552XL), Las Cruces, NM, Substantial damage. On March 02, 2022, about 1715 MST, a Liberty XL2, N552XL, [privacy data omitted]was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Las… - [Accident 20180427000269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180427000269A), Apr 27, 2018: Wolfe Thomas M KITFOX V (N818TW), Kalkaska, MI, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. On April 27, 2018 at approximately 14:16 eastern daylight time(EDT), a Kitfox V experimental aircraft, N818TW, registered to and operated by a private pilot,… - [Incident 20160819013379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160819013379I), Aug 19, 2016: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N605XL), Camarillo, CA, Minor damage. Incident pilot missed first available taxiway exit after landing at the Camarillo Airport (cma), Camarillo, CA, runway 26, with close following traffic. Pilot… - [Accident 20160220021049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160220021049A), Feb 20, 2016: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N568XL), Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. On February 20, 2016 a Liberty XL2 registration N568XL, was cleared for takeoff runway 18L at the Orlando International Airport (mco). Pilot experienced a gear… - [Incident 20150415005359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150415005359I), Apr 15, 2015: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N605XL), Van Nuys, CA, Minor damage. The pilot utilizes two bungee cords attached to the rudder pedals and the control stick as a non-standard ?gust lock?. The pilot performed a preflight… - [Incident 20150216000849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150216000849I), Feb 16, 2015: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N569XL), Pompano, FL, Minor damage. On February 16, 2015 aircraft N569XL received landing clearance from the Pompano tower of runway 10. During touchdown encounter down draft produce by the gusty… - [Incident 20141003019779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141003019779I), Oct 3, 2014: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N529XL), Bethel, ME, Minor damage. Student pilot conducting long solo xc flight rangeley, Maine(8B0)-whitefield, NH (hie)-lebanon, NH (leb)-Bethel, ME (0B1) and intended to return to rangeley… - [Incident 20130221001539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130221001539I), Feb 21, 2013: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N572XL), Bridgeport, CT, Minor damage. The pilot and (1) passenger initiated a takeoff on runway 29 at kbdr. Conditions were VMC with winds 28012G19KT. The aircraft rotated and the pilot side door… - [Incident 20120425006629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120425006629I), Apr 25, 2012: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N861XL), Kapolei, HI, Minor damage. Door opened in flight. The non flying pilot closed the door. The door again opened in flight and the non flying pilot could not close the door. The pilot… - [Incident 20111208029679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111208029679I), Dec 8, 2011: Liberty Aerospace Incorporated LIBERTY XL-2 (N861XL), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. After completing a one hour training flight aircraft N861XL landed on runway 4L at hnl international airport. After one bounce on the runway the aircraft… - [Incident 20080430837449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080430837449I), Apr 30, 2008: Librty LIBERTYXL2 (N558XL), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On takeoff after rotation the left entrance hatch/window popped open, the hinges failed and the complete door assembly departed the airplane. The pilot… - [Incident 20071119831769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071119831769I), Nov 19, 2007: Librty LIBERTYXL2 (N553XL), Ormond Beach, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Student pilot and her instructor spent one hour in traffic pattern to prepare for second supervised solo. Winds were light at the conclusion of dual… - [Accident 20070819832299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070819832299A), Aug 19, 2007: Librty LIBERTYXL2 (N550XL), Ormond Beach, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On August 19, 2007 at approximately 1211 EDT, a liberty XL-2, N550XL, operated by Ormond Beach aviation and piloted by student pilot [privacy data… - [Incident 20070722825769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070722825769I), Jul 22, 2007: Librty LIBERTYXL2 (N526XL), Columbus, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) The aircraft was on a straight in approach to runway 09R at osu airport, approximately five miles from touchdown. As the pilot leveled at 3000 feet and… - [Incident 20070227004419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070227004419I), Feb 27, 2007: Amtr LIBERTYXL2 (N568XL), Ormond Beach, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Upon reaching 1000 feet on initial climbout, the pilot began a right turn and the pilot door blew open. The pilot and instructor returned to the airport… - [Incident 20070221004409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070221004409I), Feb 21, 2007: Amtr LIBERTYXL2 (N550XL), Ormond Beach, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On Wednesday 21 feb 2007 at approximately 1100L, N550XL, a liberty XL2 single-engine land airplane operated by Ormond Beach aviation, suffered minor… - [Incident 20070206002039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070206002039I), Feb 6, 2007: Amtr LIBERTYXL2 (N554XL), Melbourne, FL, Minor damage. (-23) During 4th touch and go landing on runway 32, at Melbourne international airport, student pilot heard a loud noise from the nose landing gear area.… - [Accident 20061119022999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061119022999A), Nov 19, 2006: Amtr LIBERTYXL2 (N531XL), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) On November 19, 2006, at 1040 MST, a liberty aerospace XL-2, N531XL, registered to [privacy data omitted] and operated by del sol aviation, had a hard… ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3) 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 SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 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 --- 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.