# Continental R-670

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17392
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: R-670
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 210 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 80](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%2080) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Continental Motors Inc
- Installed in: 4 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-r-670

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 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more

## Registered aircraft (4)

- [N13029](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13029): [Womack Jeff M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOMACK%20JEFF%20M), [Jackson, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Jackson), built 1932, S/N 3616
- [N2563C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2563C): [Remiro Edward T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REMIRO%20EDWARD%20T), [Many Farms, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Many%20Farms), built 1942, S/N 75-3464
- [N4752V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4752V): [Higgins Maureen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGGINS%20MAUREEN), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1950, S/N 75-5507
- [N52724](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52724): [Crane Douglas G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRANE%20DOUGLAS%20G), [Coquille, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Coquille), built 1942, S/N 75-3732

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 CHI99LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA330), Aug 28, 1999: Boeing Stearman E75 (N4752V), Sparta, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision not to use all of the available. A factor to the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB OAK72DJA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DJA10), Dec 2, 1971: Boeing E75N1 (N4752V), Maui, HI, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 19990828030539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990828030539A), Aug 28, 1999: Boeing E75 (N4752V), Sparta, IL, Substantial damage. (.19) On August 28, 1999, at 1510 central daylight time, a Boeing stearman E-75, N4752V, sustained substantial damage during an aborted takeoff on runway 36…
- [Incident 19900806046739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900806046739I), Aug 6, 1990: Boeing E75 (N4752V), Worthington, MN, Minor damage. Struck a parked aircraft while taxiing on the parking ramp.
- [Incident 19880825064349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880825064349I), Aug 25, 1988: Boeing E75 (N4752V), Mundelein, IL. Engine quit on liftoff. Aborted. Ran off side of grass runway. Found fuel valve in off position.

## Service difficulty reports (3)

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

- [SDR CA070804001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070804001), Aug 1, 2007: SIGHT GLASS. CRACKED. (CAN) AD CF61-7 CALLS FOR AN ANNUAL REPLACEMENT OF THIS TUBE, HOWEVER THIS OPERATOR HAS OBTAINED AN AMOC TO ALLOW OPERATING UNTIL FAILURE. IT HAS BEEN FOUND THA
- [SDR CA030527001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030527001), May 21, 2003: HUB. CRACKED. (CAN) PROPELLER WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED BETWEEN LAMINATIONS, INSIDE THE INTERNAL HUB. MANUFACTURER INDICATES THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY MOISTURE CONTENT FLUCT
- [SDR CA010529011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010529011), Mar 27, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) AIRCRAFDT HEAVILY INSPECTED FOLLOWING GROUND LOOP. CRACK DISCOVERED PROPOGATING FROM AILRON CENTRE HINGE BOLT HOLE AND EXTENDING FOR SEVERAL FEET FOLLOWIN

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1)

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 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

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