# Continental O-470-S

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17375
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: O-470-S
- 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: 22 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-s

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 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 96-12-22](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 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 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 (22)

- [N105MT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105MT): built 1976, S/N 182-64338
- [N1291S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1291S): [Avidyne Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIDYNE%20CORP), [Melbourne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Melbourne), built 1976, S/N 18264858
- [N135DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135DM): [Harris Michael G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRIS%20MICHAEL%20G), [Spokane, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane), built 1976, S/N 18052635
- [N18075](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18075): [Northwestaildraggers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHWESTAILDRAGGERS%20LLC), [Washougal, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Washougal), built 1975, S/N 18052511
- [N180CJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N180CJ): [Wipaire Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIPAIRE%20INC), [South Saint Paul, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/South%20Saint%20Paul), built 1975, S/N 18052539
- [N208TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N208TC): [Kissee Zachary Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KISSEE%20ZACHARY%20ROBERT), [Chugiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Chugiak), built 1976, S/N 18052749
- [N22NN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22NN): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1975, S/N 18263497
- [N257LM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N257LM): [Ssb Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SSB%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1975, S/N 18052548
- [N274G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N274G): [Plunkett Carlton C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLUNKETT%20CARLTON%20C), [Terry, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Terry), built 2010, S/N 274
- [N274MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N274MD): [Dickenson Bruce E Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DICKENSON%20BRUCE%20E%20TRUSTEE), [Santa Paula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Paula), built 1975, S/N 18052591
- [N3459S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3459S): [Stg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STG%20LLC), [Mountain Green, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Mountain%20Green), built 1965, S/N 18255859
- [N3562U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3562U): [Prairie Aviation Of Hamilton Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRAIRIE%20AVIATION%20OF%20HAMILTON%20INC), [Corvallis, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Corvallis), built 1963, S/N 18254962
- [N456JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N456JG): [Gronemeyer Jens](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRONEMEYER%20JENS), [Deland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Deland), S/N 18264380
- [N6210F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6210F): [Lichtman Aaron M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LICHTMAN%20AARON%20M), [Baltimore, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Baltimore), built 1975, S/N 18264123
- [N6506M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6506M): [Beechhurst Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEECHHURST%20CORP), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1975, S/N 18263735
- [N654AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N654AS): [Dwyer Sean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DWYER%20SEAN), [Edmonds, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Edmonds), built 1975, S/N 18263788
- [N6583M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6583M): [Parnell Kevin T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARNELL%20KEVIN%20T), [Buhl, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Buhl), built 1975, S/N 18263765
- [N6802M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6802M): [Kokopelli Sun LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOKOPELLI%20SUN%20LLC), [Logan, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Logan), built 1975, S/N 18263845
- [N713K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N713K): built 1975, S/N 18263804
- [N727PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N727PC): [Pb&J Holding LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PB%26J%20HOLDING%20LLC), [Franktown, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Franktown), built 1979, S/N 18267396
- [N7828K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7828K): [Mader James Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MADER%20JAMES%20JAY), [Lino Lakes, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Lino%20Lakes), built 1976, S/N 18052763
- [N9967N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9967N): [Sawtooth Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAWTOOTH%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Hovland, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hovland), built 1975, S/N 18052622

## 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 CEN22FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA376), Aug 9, 2022: Cessna 182Q (N727PC), Centennial, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during a departure climb for undetermined reasons and the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA004), Oct 4, 2020: Cessna 182 (N6506M), Beechhurst, NY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of a landing area that provided inadequate distance from obstacles and his subsequent decision to abort the landing with inadequate takeoff distance available, which resulted in…
- [NTSB WPR20CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA217), Jul 8, 2020: Cessna 182 (N7726M), Absarokee, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamically stalling which resulted in a collision…
- [NTSB SEA81DYP25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYP25), Jul 3, 1981: Cessna 180 (N7828K), Walla Walla, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0437), May 9, 1969: Cessna 182F (N3562U), Wamego, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68A0012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68A0012), Aug 21, 1967: Cessna 182H (N3459S), Leawood, KS, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20220809014289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220809014289A), Aug 9, 2022: Cessna 182Q (N727PC), Englewood, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. At approximatly 1251 local time after departing runway 10 at airport kapa (centennial, CO) on a part 91 flight,[privacy data omitted], a Cessna 182Q lost power…
- [Accident 20201004016929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201004016929A), Oct 4, 2020: Cessna 182P (N6506M), Queens, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. N6506M departed from brookhaven airport (khwv),shirley, NY,approximately 1437 EDT initially flying sw bound until over water then turning more wsw bound flying…
- [Accident 20200708009569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200708009569A), Jul 8, 2020: Cessna 182P (N7726M), Absarokee, MT, Substantial damage. Student pilot was flying solo practice flight. On arrival to private grass strip he encountered a quartering tailwind. Pilot attempted to abort landing while…
- [Incident 20180118006659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180118006659I), Jan 18, 2018: Cessna 180J (N7828K), Forest Lake, MN, Minor damage. Aircraft on touchdown rose up onto nose due to braking. Damage to propeller blade. No injuries.
- [Accident 19810703041399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810703041399A), Jul 3, 1981: Cessna 180J (N7828K), Walla Walla, WA, Substantial damage. Ground-looped on landing roll while tuning the radio.

## Service difficulty reports (67, newest 50)

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

- [SDR 2023FA0000673](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000673), Oct 24, 2023: ROCKER BOSS. BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED THAT APPROX. AN HOUR INTO FLIGHT AT 3500 FEET AND 30 DEGREES AND ON AUTOPILOT, EXPERIENCED SEVERE ENGINE VIBRATION AND REDUCED POWER. PILOT REDUC
- [SDR EY2R115845](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R115845), Dec 11, 2014: FITTING. BROKEN. FLYWEIGHT PIN, RETENTION FITTING BROKEN.
- [SDR 2013FA0000444](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000444), May 27, 2013: GASKET. DEFORMED. ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH AND SHOWING SIGNS OF RUNNING LEAN. FOUND ALL INTAKE GASKETS SHRUNK AND DEFORMED CAUSING INTAKE LEAKS AT ALL CYLINDERS.
- [SDR CA120604003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120604003), May 31, 2012: SUPPORT. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING A PROGRESSIVE CARE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RT MLG SUPPORT BRACKET. THE CRACK WAS APPROX .7500 LONG. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED WHERE BOLT G
- [SDR CA120507021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120507021), May 7, 2012: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. (CAN) BELLCRANKS FOUND CRACKED. PINS THAT SECURED THE BELLCRANK ON THE LT SIDE HAD PARTIALLY SHEARED PLACING THE LOAD ON 2 OF THE 4 HOLES AND APPEARED TO CAUSE 
- [SDR CA111005003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111005003), Aug 26, 2011: BULKHEAD. TORN. (CAN) A DIFFERENTIAL FLAP CONDITION WAS NOTED ON DURING TAKEOFF, THE ACFT LANDED AT THE MX FACILITY AND FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FOLLOWING: LOWER BULK
- [SDR CA110726005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110726005), Jul 26, 2011: SUPPORT. SHEARED. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND ATTACH RIVETS FOR THE CONTROL "TEE" SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND LT AILERON PULLEY SUPPORT WERE SHEARED.
- [SDR 2010FA0001255](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001255), Dec 22, 2010: CYLINDER HEAD. BROKEN. IN CRUISE FLIGHT, ENGINE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND BACKFIRE. PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN FIELD WITH NO DAMAGE TO ACFT. VISUAL INSP OF THE ENGINE WAS ACCO
- [SDR CA111117003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111117003), Nov 19, 2010: STRUT. DAMAGED. (CAN) FLOAT STRUT LOWER BOLT HOLE ELONGATED UPON VISUAL INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA101116006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101116006), Nov 12, 2010: TRANSMITTER. WORN. (CAN) FUEL TRANSMITTER SHOWED ERRATIC OPERATION, TRANSMITTER REMOVED. INSPECTION OF TRANSMITTER UNIT INTERNALLY INDICATED THAT THE VARIABLE RESISTANCE ELECTRICA
- [SDR CA101104008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101104008), Oct 27, 2010: BLOCK. CRACKED. (CAN) EXCESSIVE RED DYE LEAKAGE NOTED IN SPINNER AREA DURING INSPECTION. PROPELLER INSPECTED AS PER OWNERS MANUAL NR MPC-11. OIL LEAKAGE BEYOND LIMITS. PROPELLE
- [SDR CA101116008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101116008), Oct 9, 2010: VALVE. TORN. (CAN) THE C156003-0101 FUEL CAP HAS A RED/ORANGE ONE WAY VENT GASKET LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CAP. THE PART NUMBER FOR THIS VENT GASKET IS NO LONGER AV
- [SDR CA100819013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100819013), Aug 15, 2010: PISTON RING. DELAMINATED. (CAN) THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN FOR A INSPECTION AND A HIGHER THAN NORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION WAS NOTED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT NR 1 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY HAD A LEAKAGE 
- [SDR CA091103009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091103009), Oct 30, 2009: CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) CABLE FRAYED AT TUNNEL STA 10 (APROX LOCATION).
- [SDR EA25070193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EA25070193), Oct 19, 2007: LANDING GEAR. DEPARTED. AIRCRAFT ALTERED IAW STC SA02031NY INSTALLATION OF 3400 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS APPROXIMATELY 36 HOURS PRIOR TO OCCURRENCE. ON TAKEOFF FROM HARD SURFACE RUNWAY, RT FO
- [SDR CA071213004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071213004), Jul 25, 2007: SHAFT. CRACKED. (CAN) RUDDER BAR ASSY CRACKED AT SPIGOT ATTACH POINT WHERE RUDDER PEDAL STUB SHAFT (PN 0411307) CONNECTS TO RUDDER BAR ASSY. PILOTS REPORTED A SOFT PEDAL ON WAT
- [SDR 2005FA0000974](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000974), Jul 21, 2005: MAGNETO. CRACKED. FOUND AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE BASE OF THE LEFT MAGNETO. REMOVED MAG TO REPLACE GASKET. FELT SOMETHING ON THE MOUNTING FLANGE OF THE MAG. FOUND A SECTION OF 
- [SDR 2005FA0000975](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000975), Jul 21, 2005: MAGNETO. CRACKED. FOUND AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE BASE OF THE LEFT MAGNETO. REMOVED MAG TO REPLACE GASKET. FELT SOMETHING ON THE MOUNTING FLANGE OF THE MAG. FOUND A SECTION OF 
- [SDR 2005FA0000976](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000976), Jul 21, 2005: MAGNETO. CRACKED. FOUND AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE BASE OF THE LEFT MAGNETO. REMOVED MAG TO REPLACE GASKET. FELT SOMETHING ON THE MOUNTING FLANGE OF THE MAG. FOUND A SECTION OF 
- [SDR HBE2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HBE2004F00000), Sep 21, 2004: IMPULSE COUPLING. BROKEN. DURING FLIGHT THE IMPULSE COUPLING ON THE RT MAGNETO FAILED CAUSING THE MAGNETO HOUSING TO FAIL AS WELL. DO NOT KNOW PROBABLE CAUSE. REPLACED WITH NEW MAGNETO.
- [SDR CA040915008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040915008), Apr 30, 2004: STRAP. CORRODED. (CAN) SLIGHT BULGE WAS NOTED ON EDGE OF STRAP (PN 16449) EXTERIOR OF FLOAT SKIN. FURTHER INVESTIGATION INVOLVED REMOVING STRAP ASSY FROM FLOAT SKIN, INVESTIGATI
- [SDR CA040116006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040116006), Jan 16, 2004: PIN. WORN. (CAN) DURING GROUND HANDLING THE RT RUDDER PEDAL BRAKE ASSY SEEMED SLOPPY COMPARED TO THE LT UNIT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PIN THAT CONNECTS THE BRAKE P
- [SDR CA030807007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030807007), Aug 7, 2003: FITTING. CRACKED. (CAN) UPON REMOVAL OF VERTICAL STABILIZER THE REAR DORSAL FIN ATTACH BRACKET WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE LT RADIUS HAD FAILED BELOW THE FASTNER ATTACHMENT.
- [SDR CA030711002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030711002), Jun 23, 2003: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. (CAN) BULKHEAD WAS CRACKED UNDER ANCHOR DOUBLER AT TOP LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH BOLT.
- [SDR 2002FA0001256](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001256), Oct 2, 2002: FLOAT. SEPARATED. CARBURETOR, LEAKING ON AIRCRAFT. SUSPECT FLOAT OR FLOAT NEEDLE STUCK. REMOVED CARBURETOR, REMOVED BOWL. HALF OF FLOAT PONTOON COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM FLOAT AS
- [SDR CA030106013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030106013), Aug 21, 2002: FLAP TRACK. CRACKED. (CAN) A SPLIT FLAP CONDITION OCCURRED WHEN THE FLAPS WERE RAISED FROM 30 DEGREES TO ZERO DEGREE. THE UPPER FLAP SUPPORT CAUGHT THE FLAP TRACK SKIN SUPPORT BRACK
- [SDR 2002FA0000825](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000825), May 23, 2002: NUT. CRACKED. DURING CYLINDER INSTALLATION P/N 652541 NUT CRACKED DURING TORQUEING OPERATION. FAILURE AT ABOUT 60 FT/LBS
- [SDR CA020606003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020606003), Apr 16, 2002: GEAR. WRONG PART. (CAN) ENGINE WAS PUT TOGETHER WITH THE WRONG CAMSHAFT GEAR. THE ENGINE WOULD RUN BUT THE MAGNETO DROP WAS HIGH. ALSO IF YOU EXERCISED THE PROP AT ABOUT 1700 RPM
- [SDR CA011205003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011205003), Dec 4, 2001: BUSHING. CRACKED. (CAN) WHILE PREFORMING A FLAP SUPPORT INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE FLAP ROLLER BUSHING (LT REAR). THE CYLINDRICAL BUSHING WAS SPLIT IN HALF AND ONLY BEC
- [SDR CA011205004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011205004), Dec 4, 2001: BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION THE RUDDER CABLE PULLEY BRACKETS THAT ARE LOCATED AT THE BATTERY BOX BULKHEAD, WERE BOTH FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT THE T
- [SDR CA011127011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011127011), Nov 20, 2001: FITTING. CORRODED. (CAN) INTERGRANULAR CORROSION ON FUSELAGE FITTING.
- [SDR CA011029012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011029012), Aug 2, 2001: HINGE. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION FOUND LT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR BEARING LOOSE. REMOVED LT ELEVATOR TO CHANGE BEARING. WITH ELEVATOR REMOVED, FOUND LT OUTBOARD HINGE
- [SDR 20010501CW016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010501CW016), Apr 6, 2001: AIR BOX. FAILED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RIVETS THAT SECURE THE CARB HEAT VALVE PLATE TO THE CONTROL CROSS SHAFT WER COMING LOOSE. THIS APPEARS TO HAVE B
- [SDR 20010327CW010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010327CW010), Jan 29, 2001: ENGINE. DEFECTIVE. FACTORY NEW ENGINE GROUND TESTED ONLY. PROPELLER WILL NOT CYCLE. HAVE RECHECKED PROPELLER AND GOVERNOR. PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, INSUFFICIENT 
- [SDR 20000817SH022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000817SH022), Aug 17, 2000: CAMSHAFT. FAILED. FERROUS MATERIAL FOUND IN OIL FILTER. ENGINE DISASSEMBLED, PROBLEM FOUND TO BE FAILED CAM AND LIFTER BODIES. (X)
- [SDR AU000420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000420), May 29, 2000: NUT. CRACKED. (AUS) NR 5 CYLINDER THROUGH BOLT NUT SPLIT.
- [SDR 20000515SH011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515SH011), May 15, 2000: GASKET. DAMAGED. DURING CRUISE, THE PILOT OBSERVED OIL COMING UP THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE WINDOWS. HE DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND MADE A SAFE AIRPORT LANDING. THE ENGINE HAD A
- [SDR CA000324002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000324002), Mar 16, 2000: HANDLE. FAILED. (CAN) THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF DURING FLIGHT. THE HANDLE FAILED BETWEEN THE ALUMINUM HANDLE AND THE STEEL SPLINED INSERT, THE INSERT REMAINED ON THE DO
- [SDR 99ZZZX4547](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4547), Nov 22, 1999: CAMSHAFT. MAKING METAL. FERROUS MATERIAL FOUND IN OIL FILTER. ENGINE DISASSEMLBED, PROBLEM FOUND TO BE FAILED CAM AND LIFTER BODIES.
- [SDR AU991070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU991070), Sep 8, 1999: EXHAUST VALVE. WORN. (AUS) NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE P/N 652956 AND EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE P/N 643767 WORN BEYOND LIMITS.
- [SDR AU990871](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990871), Aug 21, 1999: CYLINDER. FAILED. (AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BROKEN. CRANKCASE HOLED IN THE AREA BELOW THE MAGNETOS. NR 2 CYLINDER AND THE SURROUNDING AREA DAMAGED. SUBMMITTER SUSPECTED 
- [SDR 99ZZZX3486](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3486), Aug 18, 1999: MAGNETO. DAMAGED. WHILE DOING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, BOTH MAGS WERE FOUND TO HAVE LOOSE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCKS. THE SCREWS IN THE LEFT MAGNETO WERE COMPLETELY OUT AND THE BLOCK FELL O
- [SDR CA990817026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990817026), Aug 10, 1999: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. (CAN) NR 4 CYLINDER FOUND CRACKED AT THE CYLINDER HEAD SPARK PLUG BOSS.
- [SDR CA990817027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990817027), Aug 10, 1999: FORK. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACK FOUND ON THE NOSE LANDING GEAR UPPER FORK INNER CORNER. REPLACED.
- [SDR AU981376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981376), Oct 19, 1998: PROBE. MISINSTALLED. (AUS) INCORRECT CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE SYSTEM FITTED. UNAPPROVED PART.
- [SDR CA981027009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981027009), Oct 8, 1998: BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING CHANGE OVER FROM FLOATS TO WHEEL GEAR, BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT MLG OUTBOARD SUPPORT BRACKETS WERE FOUND CRACKED. LEFT P/N 0713495-61 AND RIGHT HAND
- [SDR AU981277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981277), Sep 10, 1998: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. (AUS) BULKHEAD CRACKED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3747](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3747), Sep 9, 1998: ELBOW. LOOSE. INTAKE MANIFOLD ELBOW ABOVE CARBURETOR PULLED OUT OF COUPLER HOSE DURING TAXI. SUBMITTER STATED WOULD HAVE CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE IN-FLIGHT.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3481](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3481), Aug 24, 1998: TAPPET. SPALLED. FOUND METAL (FILINGS) IN ONE FILTER DURING ROUTINE OIL/FILTER CHANGE. THEY APPEARED TO BE IRON. UPON REMOVING, SEVERAL TAPPETS FROM ENGINE. FOUND ALL FACES ON R
- [SDR 98ZZZX3482](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3482), Aug 24, 1998: TAPPET. SPALLED. FOUND METAL (FILINGS) IN ONE FILTER DURING ROUTINE OIL/FILTER CHANGE. THEY APPEARED TO BE IRON. UPON REMOVING, SEVERAL TAPPETS FROM ENGINE. FOUND ALL FACES ON R

All 67: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-s/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (47)

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 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 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 SE10233SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE10233SC): Installation of a Belt-Driven Vortech V-IS supercharger assembly. Rod Sage
- [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 SE5868SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5868SW): Modify Teledyne O-470-S engine to install a turbosupercharger. 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. 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 SE00580LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00580LA): Modification of the induction and other systems in accordance with Brooks Aviation Installation Instructions, Revision #1 dated December 15, 1997, or later FAA approved revision, and photographs contained in Brooks Aviation Report BA-1, Revision #01 dated December 20, 1997. Limited to installation on serial number 462014 ONLY. Brooks Aviation
- [STC SE00577NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00577NY): Installation of Canadian Aero Mfg. (C.A.M.) Oil Coolers. Canadian Aero Manufacturing
- [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 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 SE1597CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1597CE): Replace carburetor fuel system with fuel injection and install oil and system provisions for turbosupercharger, also replace pistons, rings, and valves. Air Plains Services Corporation
- [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 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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