# Continental O-470-K

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17373
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: O-470-K
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 230 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E-273](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-273) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Installed in: 13 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-k

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 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 2010-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-07-08): Turbochargers · Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems HIO-360-E1AD, HIO-360-E1BD, HIO-360-F1AD and 137 more. Effective Apr 19, 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 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 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998
- [AD 97-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-21-02): Cylinders · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 61 more. Effective Oct 27, 1997
- [AD 96-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-04): Pistons · Superior Air Parts Pistons, O-470-K, O-470-L and 1 more. Effective Aug 12, 1996
- [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 93-08-17](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 89-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-04-02): Carburetors · Continental Motors O-470-11, O-470-11-CI, O-470-11B and 175 more. Effective Mar 8, 1989
- [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 85-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-08-02): Cylinder Assemblies · Continental Motors IO-470-C, O-470-G, O-470-K and 4 more. Effective Apr 15, 1985
- [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981
- [AD 79-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-05-09): Oil Pump Assembly Or Oil Pressure Relief Valve Screw And/Or Plunger · Teledyne Continental Motors 6-285-CA, GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D and 60 more. Effective Mar 12, 1979
- [AD 73-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-13-04): Carburetor Bowl Drain Plug · Continental Motors O-470-J, O-470-K, O-470-L and 1 more. Effective Jun 20, 1973
- [AD 63-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-15-01): Exhaust Valves · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 41 more. Effective Dec 31, 1969
- [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969
- [AD 67-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-01-04): Oil Filters · Full flow oil filter (Superior Flow STC SA401SW or 2 others). Effective Jan 2, 1967
- [AD 63-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-22-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors GO-300-A, GO-300-B, GO-300-C and 143 more. Effective Dec 2, 1963
- [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)
- [AD 56-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-06-01): Piston Pin Assembly · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 41 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 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 2009-24-51](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
- [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
- [AD 97-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-01) (historical): Pistons · Teledyne Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 61 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4)

- [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
- [SAIB NE-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section. Issued Jan 30, 2009

## Registered aircraft (13)

- [N156V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N156V): [Booher Daniel Ross](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOOHER%20DANIEL%20ROSS), [Humble, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Humble), built 1957, S/N 50019
- [N1755C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1755C): [Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTTON%20AIRCRAFT%20SALVAGE%20LLC), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1953, S/N 30455
- [N214EP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N214EP): [Shumway Edwin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHUMWAY%20EDWIN), [Tekonsha, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Tekonsha), built 1956, S/N 32485
- [N276AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N276AK): [Salo Mark W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SALO%20MARK%20W), [Poulsbo, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Poulsbo), built 1958, S/N 50284
- [N3374D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3374D): [Scootair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOOTAIR%20LLC), [Alburgh, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Alburgh), built 1955, S/N 32172
- [N38HV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38HV): [Vandervoort Hendrikus J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANDERVOORT%20HENDRIKUS%20J), [Waller, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waller), built 2017, S/N 957
- [N5395D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5395D): [Lindberg Thomas W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINDBERG%20THOMAS%20W), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1958, S/N 50295
- [N7100M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7100M): [Whiteley Jeffrey L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITELEY%20JEFFREY%20L), [Jefferson, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Jefferson), built 1958, S/N 55400
- [N7650B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7650B): [Goodman W Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODMAN%20W%20ROBERT), [Opelika, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Opelika), built 1957, S/N 4001
- [N77AV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77AV): [Hodge Dominic V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODGE%20DOMINIC%20V), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1965, S/N 18051556
- [N851DA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N851DA): [Bhh Leasing #4 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BHH%20LEASING%20%234%20LLC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1970, S/N 32600
- [N9373T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9373T): [Af&S LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AF%26S%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1960, S/N 50873
- [N9821B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9821B): [Calef Jere R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALEF%20JERE%20R), [Mojave, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mojave), built 1958, S/N 4073

## NTSB investigations (5)

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 ANC76FAG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76FAG36), Sep 18, 1975: Cessna 180 (N77AV), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DDJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DDJ21), Nov 6, 1970: Cessna 180A (N5395D), Tony, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71DFD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DFD18), Oct 31, 1970: Cessna 180 (N3374D), Pepperell, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70FPA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FPA05-201245), Feb 1, 1970: Bellanca 14-192 (N7650B), Waxahachie, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0017), Jun 12, 1966: Cessna 180A (N5395D), Mora, MN, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20170924019829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170924019829I), Sep 24, 2017: Cessna 180 (N1755C), Skwentna, AK, No damage. Flight was conducted during rainy conditions with overcast skies. During cruise flight the engine stopped suddenly. The airman immediately turned the aircraft…
- [Incident 20150705011459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150705011459I), Jul 5, 2015: Cessna 180 (N1755C), Chugiak, AK, No damage. On July 05, 2015, at 1445 Alaska daylight time, N1755C, a Cessna 180 float equipped airplane experienced a total loss of engine power during cruise flight and…
- [Incident 19920307008539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920307008539I), Mar 7, 1992: Blanca 14192 (N9821B), Sonoma, CA. Pilot lost directional control of aircraft on landing rollout. Aircraft departed runway.
- [Accident 19750918031669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750918031669A), Sep 18, 1975: Cessna 180H (N77AV), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Float equipped. Lnd on tundra.

## Service difficulty reports (46)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2025FA0000531](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000531), Jul 29, 2025: PISTON. DISINTEGRATED. SUPERIOR PISTON ASSY PART # SA640518 INSTALLED. WITHIN 40 HOURS OF INSTALLATION PISTON DISINTEGRATED RESULTING IN EXTREME VIBRATION. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND LAN
- [SDR 2020FA0000303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000303), Jun 13, 2020: CONNECTOR. DAMAGED. LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER IN FLIGHT. REWIRED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ON GENERATOR AND TEST RAN ENGINE.
- [SDR 2016FA0000147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000147), Feb 26, 2016: ROCKER. BROKEN. WHILE ON A FLIGHT, ACFT AT CRUISE, 4500 VMC, PILOT FELT A SUDDEN POWER LOSS AND A VIBRATION. PILOT LANDED AND PERFORMED AN INSPECTION WITH A MECHANIC. ONCE IN T
- [SDR CA150713015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150713015), Jul 7, 2015: CONTROL CABLE. CUT. (CAN) THE RT RUDDER CABLE FIND CUT IN THE TAIL PULLEY.
- [SDR 2013FA0000465](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000465), Aug 12, 2013: PIVOT ASSY. CRACKED. OWNER COMPLAINED OF A SEVERE SHIMMY. AFTER A VISUAL INSPECTION OF NOSE GEAR SYS, DETERMINED THAT THE RT NOSE GEAR PIVOT ARM WAS CRACKED, FURTHER INSPECTION DETE
- [SDR CA120301014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120301014), Feb 21, 2012: CUP. SPLIT. (CAN) FUEL POURING OUT OF CARBURETOR THROAT, ACCELLERATOR PUMP NOZZLE, WHEN ENGINE OFF AND CARBURETOR AT IDLE CUTOFF. CARBURETOR DISSASSEMBLED AND FOUND ACCELLE
- [SDR CA110903001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110903001), Sep 2, 2011: FLAP TRACK. CRACKED. (CAN) PILOT COMPLAINED OF FLAPS JAMMING DURING RETRACTION FROM SLOW FLIGHT CONDITION. FLEW ACFT TO BASE TO CHECK OUT PROBLEM. FOUND FLAP BAY SKIN, PN 0720001-27
- [SDR CA110112013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110112013), Oct 17, 2010: LATCH. FAILED. WHILE STILL ON WATER, DURING TAKEOFF, LT DOOR WINDOW LATCH OPENED. WINDOW POPPED OPEN AT TOP FRONT THEN OPENED COMPLETELY. FRONT HINGE BROKE. REAR WINDOW HINGE 
- [SDR CA100622023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100622023), Jun 18, 2010: BARREL. CRACKED. DUE TO SUSPECTED PROPELLER STRIKE OR ABNORMAL LOADS, THE PROPELLER HUB CRACKED NEAR THE BLADE RETENTION RADIUS. AS A RESULT OF THIS, INTERNAL PARTS WERE DAMAGED
- [SDR CA090501005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090501005), Apr 29, 2009: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. (CAN) BULKHEAD CRACKS NEAR THE PROP BOLT ATTACH POINTS, SPINNER SUPPORT MATERIAL SEEMS TO BE TOO SOFT, IT ROTATES IN THE SPINNER, ALLOWING THE SPINNER TO VIBRAT
- [SDR CA080807007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080807007), Aug 5, 2008: SUPPORT. BROKEN. (CAN) PLASTIC SPINNER SUPPORT CRACKS AND BREAKS INSIDE SPINNER CAUSING VIBRATION, SEEMS PLASTIC IS SOFTER DURING THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS AND FLEXES MORE.
- [SDR CA071011009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071011009), Oct 11, 2007: ROCKER SHAFT. DAMAGED. (CAN) POOR DIFF ON INSPECTION, EXH VALVE ROCKER SHAFT FOUND DAMAGED DUE TO LACK OF OIL, CAUSING OVERHEATING AND FAILURE OF ROCKER BUSHING. VALVE DAMAGED DUE TO 
- [SDR CA050531004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050531004), May 18, 2005: SUPPORT BRACKET. CORRODED. (CAN) INTERGRANULAR CORROSION FOUND ON INSPECTION.
- [SDR 2004FA0000756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000756), Jul 19, 2004: GEAR. FAILED. THIS ENGINE HAD A COMPLETE FAILURE IN FLIGHT, PILOT WAS ABLE TO GLIDE TO AIRPORT. INITIAL INSPECTION FOUND DAMAGE TO CRANKSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT DRIVE GEARS INSIDE 
- [SDR CA040615004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040615004), Jun 10, 2004: ROCKER BOSS. BROKEN. (CAN) ROCKER BOSSES BROKE OFF, FOR ROCKER SHAFT ON EXHAUST VALVE.
- [SDR CA040512001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040512001), Mar 30, 2004: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) CABLE FRAYED AT PULLEY, PULLEY NOT SEIZED.
- [SDR CA040401005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040401005), Mar 29, 2004: REINFORCEMENT. CRACKED. (CAN) REPAIRED HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. AFT ATTACHMENT POINT REINFORCEMENT BRACKET PN 07321014 REPLACED WITH NEW. ADJACENT RIVETS REPLACED. TAIL REASSEMBLED. INDE
- [SDR CA040204005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040204005), Jan 21, 2004: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) AILERON DIRECT CABLE LT AND RT FRAYED EACH IN 3 DIFFERENT PLACES AT PULLEYS, PULLEYS WERE NOT SEIZED, ROTATES FREELY, ALSO FRAYED AILERON CARRY THROUGH CA
- [SDR CA040225005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040225005), Jan 21, 2004: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) CABLE FRAYED AT PULLEY AREA. WING ROOT PULLEY WAS NOT SEIZED.
- [SDR CA030731001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030731001), May 22, 2003: ENGINE. OUT OF BALANCE. (CAN) ENGINE WAS REMOVED DUE TO VIBRATION. ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE DETUNED. NEW COUNTERWEIGHTS INSTALLED, ENGINE BALANCED AND RE-INSTALLED RECERTIFIED.
- [SDR CA030228007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030228007), Feb 26, 2003: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DICOVERED THE BULKHEAD HAD A SUBSTANDARD REPAIR AT REAR FLOAT FITTING ATTACHMENT BRACKETS. PREVIOUS REPAIR REMOVED TO FAC
- [SDR CA030228008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030228008), Oct 15, 2002: BRACKET. CORRODED. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION OUTER GEAR LEG BRACKET FOR LT MAIN GEAR WAS FOUND SEVERELY CORRODED. CORROSION HAD CAUSED SEVERE EXFOLIATION. SUSPECT CORROSION INDUCED 
- [SDR CA030228009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030228009), Oct 15, 2002: HINGE. SEIZED. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION AILERONS WERE ACTUATED FROM THE CONTROL COLUMN AND AILERON MOVEMENT WAS FOUND TO BE SPRINGY. VISUAL INSPECTION OF BOTH AILERONS CONFIRME
- [SDR CA020830016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020830016), Aug 9, 2002: MOUNT. CRACKED. (CAN) ENGINE MOUNT HAD BROKEN TUBE JUST ABOVE FISHMOUTH WELD 11 INCHES BELOW UPPER RT FUSELAGE ATTACH.
- [SDR CA010628030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010628030), Jun 28, 2001: ENGINE. CONTAMINATED. (CAN) ENGINE LOST OIL PRESS AT NORMAL OPERATING RPM. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED CONTAMINATION IN OIL SCREENS, LOOSE RODS, PROBABLE MAIN BEARING SHOT. ENGINE RE
- [SDR CA010625026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010625026), May 29, 2001: MOUNT. CRACKED. (CAN) ENG MOUNT FOUND CRACKED ON UPPER LT STRUT.
- [SDR CA030709003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030709003), Jul 20, 2000: STUD. LEAKING. (CAN) ENGINE REMOVED TO INSTALL NEW CAM. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED, IT LEAKED OIL FROM THROUGH STUD. ENGINE WAS REMOVED. NEW TYPE STUDS INSTALLED. IT SOLVED 
- [SDR 20000719SH015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000719SH015), May 19, 2000: CRANKSHAFT. FAILED. PER TCM MSB 00-5, CRANKSHAFT WAS REJECTED BY TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS. (X)
- [SDR 20000602SH005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000602SH005), May 8, 2000: CRANKSHAFT. DAMAGED. PER TCM MSB 00-5, CRANKSHAFT WAS REJECTED BY TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS. (X)
- [SDR CA991028001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991028001), Aug 14, 1999: MOUNT. CRACKED. (CAN) ENGINE MOUNT FOUND CRACKED 75 PERCENT THROUGH.
- [SDR CA990907051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990907051), Jul 19, 1999: CYLINDER. LEAKING. (CAN) CYLINDER FOUND LOOSE ON PROPELLER AND GUIDE COLLAR.
- [SDR AU990751](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990751), Jul 16, 1999: ANGLE. CORRODED. (AUS) RIGHT WING SPAR CAP TOP ANGLE CONTAINED INTERGRANNULAR CORROSION IN THE AREA FROM WS 76 TO WS 118.
- [SDR CA990927051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990927051), Jun 30, 1999: BELLCRANK. BROKEN. (CAN) WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF ON FLOATS, THE RIGHT RUDDER BELLCRANK ARM BROKE AT THE CABLE ATTACHMENT HOLE, CAUSING A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. AIRCRAFT RE
- [SDR AU990331](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990331), Apr 7, 1999: PUMP. FAILED. (AUS) VACUUM PUMP DETERIORATED INTERNALLY. PUMP VANES WORN AND ROTOR BREAKING UP.
- [SDR CA981207014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981207014), Dec 1, 1998: BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN) BOTH RUDDER BELLCRANK BRACKETS REPLACED AT STA 209 ON THE REAR BULKHEAD. PARTS WERE CRACKED THROUGH THE UPPER BOLT HOLES WHERE THEY ARE BOLTED ONTO BULKHE
- [SDR CA981125058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981125058), Oct 21, 1998: SUPPORT. CRACKED. (CAN) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER RIGHT REAR HINGE REINFORCEMENT BOX FOUND CRACKED FROM EDGE TO BOLT HOLE.
- [SDR CA981125059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981125059), Oct 21, 1998: ANGLE. CRACKED. (CAN) THE LEFT FUSELAGE TAIL CONE REINFORCEMENT ANGLE WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE STABILIZER REAR HINGE ATTACH HOLE. THIS ANGLE RUNS APPROXIMATELY FROM STA 172 TO 
- [SDR CA980430023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980430023), Apr 23, 1998: HUB. WORN. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. CYLINDER SUPPORT WAS FOUND BENT AND THE CYLINDER WAS WORN.
- [SDR CA980421026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980421026), Apr 16, 1998: NUT. CRACKED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. BLADE RETAINING NUT WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE FAILURE OF THE RETAINING NUT COULD CAUSE BLADE SEPARATION.
- [SDR CA970609024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970609024), May 30, 1997: BEARINGS. WORN RUSTY. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. BALANCE WEIGHTS AND BALLS AND SCREWS RUSTY AND WORN. PARTS REPLACED.
- [SDR CA970523008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970523008), May 15, 1997: HUB. CRACKED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. THE HUB BLADE SOCKET WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE THREADS IN TWO LOCATIONS. THE CRACKS WERE DETECTED BY EDDY CURR
- [SDR CA970421080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970421080), Apr 11, 1997: BLADE. CUT DAMAGE. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. LEADING EDGE HAD SPRAY CUT DAMAGE.
- [SDR CA970206016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970206016), Dec 23, 1996: TURNBUCKLE. CRACKED. (CAN) THREE CRACKS AT THE LEFT HAND THREAD END OF THE TURNBUCKLE BARREL WERE FOUND EXTENDING INWARD 0.50 INCHES ON TWO CRACKS AND 0.65 INCHES.
- [SDR CA960729010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960729010), Jul 9, 1996: MAIN BEARINGS. SPUN. (CAN) ENGINE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM OIL PRESSURE IN CRUISE AND PROP CONTROL WAS DIFFICULT. ENGINE WAS DISMANTLED FOR INSPECTION WHICH REVEALED #2 & #3 M
- [SDR CA960227010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960227010), Feb 13, 1996: LIFTER. GALLED. (CAN) #3 CYLINDER EXHAUST HYDRAULIC LIFTER GALLED (DISINTEGRATED).
- [SDR CA970902016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970902016), Aug 15, 1995: BLADES. CORRODED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE PROPELLER BLADES AND THE CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO BE OVERSIZE.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (44)

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 SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SE2932SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2932SW): Install carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive. Alcor LLC. Lists O-470 Series
- [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [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 SE25WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE25WE): Installation of two (2) Roto-Master Turbochargers Model 3DT5FF10J2, P/N 600572-00 (formerly Rajay Model 315F10, P/N RJ0080-102). TALCO Aviation
- [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 SE4985NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4985NM): Increase engine displacement. NorthPoint Aviation
- [STC SE00102SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00102SE): Replaces Teledyne-Continental Part Number 646277 lifter bodies in engine models listed below with lifter bodies. B & B Aviation LLC
- [STC SE5784NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5784NM): Replacement of Teledyne Continental original camshaft. B & B Aviation LLC
- [STC SE09637SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09637SC): Remove existing rocker arm assemblies and install modify rocker arm assemblies. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SE95WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE95WE): Installation of oil fitting (AN-823-5D) in rocker box cover. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SE325SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE325SW): Full flow oil filter. Superior Flow Company. Lists O-470 Series
- [STC SE26WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE26WE): Piston ring 250000, 250000+2W and250000+10W on Continental E Series piston 534895, O-470 piston 534895, 626992 and 537883 and IO-470 piston534895. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists O-470 Series
- [STC SE34WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE34WE): Installation of Electro-Coatings, Inc., piston rings on Continental pistons. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE3330NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3330NM): Continental valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee
- [STC SE09846SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09846SC): Installation of S539800M30 starter adapter springs. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc
- [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SE01943CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01943CH): Add the following approved fuels: unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4814 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc
- [STC SE693GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE693GL): Superseded by STC SE01943CH. Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation
- [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 O-470 Series
- [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 SE1-201](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1-201): Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D)). MidContinent Instru Co Inc
- [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SE00142SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00142SE): Replaces the following Teledyne-Continental part numbers: 641682 (Rocker Arm, Exhaust), 539742 (Rocker Arm, Intake), 539740 (Rocker Arm, Shaft) and 538304 (Pushrod Assembly). Dakota Aircraft Parts Inc
- [STC SE3296NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3296NM): Replacement of the original engine oil screen with an external mounted full flow oil adapter and spin-on filter. Timberman Allen E
- [STC SE8594SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8594SW): Installation of roller rocker arm P/N PE 92I intake and PE92E exhaust. Performance Engineering
- [STC SE5205NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5205NM): Installation of an Oilamatic engine filter screen adapter. Oilamatic Inc
- [STC SE7431SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7431SW): Installation of Performance Engineering roller rocker arms. Performance Engineering
- [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 O-470 Series
- [STC SE940GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE940GL): Installation of oil filler tube extension. Rapco, Inc
- [STC SE1642SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1642SW): Modified cylinder assembly G-626820C or G-625859. Gary Aerospace Corp. Lists O-470 Series
- [STC SE244NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE244NE): Installation of Mattituck plasma flame sprayed cylinder barrels in Teledyne reciprocating engines. Mattituck Airbase, Inc. Lists O-470 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 O-470 Series
- [STC SE1997CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1997CE): Addition of following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON)/2, also intermixing with aviation gasoline. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SE54WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE54WE): Installation of Continental 0-470-A cylinder assemblies on a Continental 0-470-K engine. Alvin L. Bennett % Aero Dyne Corporation
- [STC SE141SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE141SW): Rework crankcase in area of starter drive needle bearing. Hutchinson Aircraft Svc. Lists O-470 Series
- [STC SE16WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE16WE): Bendix S-600 low tension ignition system. Salinas Engine Works. Lists O-470 Series
- [STC SE1CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1CE): RSA-5 fuel injection system. Bendix Products. Lists O-470 Series
- [STC SE44WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE44WE): Use of Kling Aviation Oil, Specifications KL-100, KL-200 and KL-300 in Continental and Lycoming engines. Kling Oil Company
- [STC SE73SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE73SO): Continental GIO-470 engine oil sump assembly 628943 and oil pump suction tube assembly 628660. Aircraft Modification Engineering Company. Lists O-470 Series

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