# Continental LTSIO-360-KB - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17298 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: LTSIO-360-KB - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 220 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E9CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E9CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 1 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-ltsio-360-kb 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 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 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 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 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 98-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-19-02): Piston Pins · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-C and 31 more. Effective Nov 9, 1998 - [AD 97-26-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-26-17): Crankshaft · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 90 more. Effective Jan 23, 1998 - [AD 95-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-08-10): Oil Outlet Check Valve · Continental Motors LTSIO-360-E, LTSIO-360-EB, LTSIO-360-KB and 9 more. Effective Jul 10, 1995 - [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 92-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-04-09): Rocker Shaft Hold Down Stud · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 41 more. Effective Jun 22, 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 81-13-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-13-10-R1): Oil Pressure · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-C and 28 more. Effective Nov 20, 1981 - [AD 81-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-23-02): Oil Filter Adapter Gasket · Continental Motors LTSIO-360-EB, LTSIO-360-KB, TSIO-360-EB and 2 more 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 2009-24-51](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 - [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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (6) - [SAIB NE-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-20-05): POWERPLANT - Engine Camshaft Gear Tooth Fracture. Issued Apr 6, 2020 - [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-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-04): Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jan 10, 2009 ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N993AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N993AS): [Big Muddy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20MUDDY%20LLC), [Southern Pines, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Southern%20Pines), built 1981, S/N 348133036 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this engine model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this engine model. ## Service difficulty reports (17) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2012FA0000130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000130), Feb 23, 2012: TRUNNION. BROKEN. DURING A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE MLG, LEFT AFT TRUNNION MOUNTING PLATE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AND BROKEN AT THE BEARING HOUSING AT THE 3 AND 9 O`CLOCK LOCATIO - [SDR CA120221012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120221012), Nov 25, 2011: LANDING GEAR. COLLAPSED. (CAN) RT LANDING GEAR SELECTED DOWN, NO INDICATION OF RT GEAR LOCKED. AIRCRAFT LANDED AND RT GEAR COLLAPSED AT SLOW SPEED. - [SDR CA110916004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110916004), Sep 15, 2011: POTENTIOMETER. BURNED. (CAN) ON CLIMB OUT CREW DETECTED A SMOKE/BURNING - SHORTLY AFTER CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE. ACFT SHUT ELECTRIAL POWER OFF, SQUAWKED EMERGENCY ON TRANSPONDER AND L - [SDR CA110805004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110805004), Aug 4, 2011: CABLE. FRAYED. ON INSP, FOUND A FRAYED ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE. - [SDR CA100804020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100804020), Jun 10, 2010: SELECTOR SWITCH. BROKEN. WHEN MOVING THE GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH TO THE GEAR UP POSITION FOLLOWING TAKEOFF, THE GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH PHYSICALLY BROKE OFF AT THE STEM, BETWEEN THE SWITCHES - [SDR 2009FA0000053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000053), Jan 26, 2009: POINTS. LOOSE. POINTS WERE FOUND NOT MAKING CONTACT, UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION, FOUND THE STATIONARY CONTACT LOOSE IN MAG. IT SEEMED TO HAVE COME OFF THE END, THE CONTACT DISK - [SDR 2005FA0001042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001042), Jul 8, 2005: RETAINER. CRACKED. PILOT REPORTED, AFTER LANDING, HE DISCOVERED OIL ALL OVER THE RT COWLING AND UNDER THE WING BEHIND THE RT ENGINE. COWLING WAS REMOVED AND A HOLE WAS FOUND IN TH - [SDR J4P2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J4P2002F00000), Aug 2, 2002: SEAL. FAILED. SHAFT SEAL FAILURE ALLOWING FUEL TO ENTER BOOST PUMP MOTOR INCREASING POTENTIAL FOR AIRCRAFT FIRE. - [SDR CA000926016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000926016), Jul 10, 2000: SKIN. CRACKED. (CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT SB 856 (STABILATOR ATTACH FITTING CORROSION INSPECTION), NOTED THAT THE LOWER RIGHT INTEGRAL STRINGER ON SKIN P/N 99470-08 WAS CRACKED - [SDR 99ZZZX3582](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3582), Aug 26, 1999: MIXTURE PLATE. GALLED. ENGINE RAN RICH, UNABLE TO ADJUST IDLE MIXTURE. REMOVED SERVO FROM ENGINE AND INSPECTED IDLE MIXTURE PLATE FOR GALLING. PLATE WAS FOUND GALLED. SERVO SENT TO PR - [SDR 99ZZZX3585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3585), Aug 18, 1999: MIXTURE PLATE. SCORED. ENGINE OPERATING SQUAWKS INCLUDE STIFF THROTTLES, ENGINES DYING, ROUGH RUNNING, AND IMPROPER FUEL MIXTURES. THE ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE RESET, BUT THE PROBLEMS R - [SDR 97ZZZX3187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3187), Jun 30, 1997: CRANKSHAFT. CRACKED. THIS COMPONENT CAME OUT OF AN IN STOCK ENGINE. CRANKSHAFT FAILED UT INSPECTION PER TCM MHS-200. ALL 4 FILLET AREAS HAD INDICATIONS IN EXCESS OF 40 PERCENT FSH. - [SDR 97ZZZX2892](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2892), May 21, 1997: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. DURING ROUTINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE, NON-FERROUS METAL CHUNKS WERE FOUND IN OIL FILTER. AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE PENDING ENGINE TEAR DOWN AND REPAIR. - [SDR 97ZZZX3025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3025), Apr 7, 1997: CRANKSHAFT. BROKE. CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT NR 1 ROD CHEEK RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. ENGINE HAD A VAR CRANKSHAFT INSTALLED SN J159203. TT 3,295 HOURS. - [SDR 96ZZZX4999](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4999), Sep 11, 1996: SEAL. FAILED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE ENGINE OIL SUCTION SCREEN WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN A SPRING AND FRAGMENTS OF A RUBBER COMPOUND. TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL SB CSB 95-4 PE - [SDR 96ZZZX5000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5000), Sep 11, 1996: SEAL. FAILED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE ENGINE OIL SUCTION SCREEN WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN A SPRING AND FRAGMENTS OF A RUBBER COMPOUND. TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL SB CSB 95-4 PE - [SDR 95ZZZX4188](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4188), Aug 4, 1995: BEARING. BROKEN. INSPECTION OF OIL FILTER ELEMENT DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND LARGE AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM SHAVINGS AND MINOR AMOUNT OF STEEL (MAGNETIC) PARTICLES WERE FOUND. ENGI ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (23) 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 SE5583SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5583SW): Installation of fuel flow transducers (true-flow totalizer). Alcor LLC. Lists LTSIO-360 Series - [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 SE4177NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4177NM): Installation of a pressurized magneto system for Bendix Models S6RN-25 and S6LN-25, or Slick Models 6214 (6210 for LTSIO) or Model 6224 (6220 for LTSIO). Turboplus Aircraft Systems, Inc - [STC SE4303NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4303NM): Installation of a magneto pressurization kit assembly and associated system for Bendix Models S6RN-25 and S6LN-25, or SLICK Models 6214 (6210 for LTSIO) or Model 6224 (6220 for LTSIO). Turboplus Aircraft Systems, Inc - [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc - [STC SE624GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE624GL): Incorporation of a fuel flow transducer. Shadin Avionics - [STC SE1760NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1760NM): Installation of a pressurized magneto system for Bendix models S6RN-25 and S6LN-25. Sky Services Inc - [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc - [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. Lists LTSIO-360 Series - [STC SE09401SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09401SC): Installation of modified fuel injector nozzles. General Aviation Modifications, Inc - [STC SE00577NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00577NY): Installation of Canadian Aero Mfg. (C.A.M.) Oil Coolers. Canadian Aero Manufacturing - [STC SE00427NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00427NY): Installation, operation and inspection of CAM oil coolers. Canadian Aero Manufacturing - [STC SE4731NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4731NM): Replace fixed wastegate with a turbocharger differential pressure control system. Merlyn Products Inc - [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp. Lists LTSIO-360 Series - [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co. Lists LTSIO-360 Series - [STC SE244NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE244NE): Installation of Mattituck plasma flame sprayed cylinder barrels in Teledyne reciprocating engines. Mattituck Airbase, Inc. Lists LTSIO-360 Series - [STC SE80NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE80NE): Installation and usage of Bel-Ray synthetic aviation oil, Bel-Ray Aero 1, (nonsupercharged), horizontally opposed direct drive, aircraft engines of 350 hp. or less. Bel-Ray Company, Inc. Lists LTSIO-360 Series - [STC SE1350SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1350SO): Installation of a magneto pressurization system. Epps Air Service, 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.