# Continental TSIO-360-CB - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17284 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: TSIO-360-CB - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 225 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E9CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E9CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 4 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-360-cb 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 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 2011-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-26-07): Engine · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 48 more. Effective Jan 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 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 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 95-21-15](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 - [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 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 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 81-16-05](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 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 2002-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-04) (historical): Magneto impulse coupling stop pin · Teledyne Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 48 more. Effective Jul 12, 2002 - [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 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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (5) - [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 (4) - [N178ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N178ED): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1977, S/N P3370285 - [N330LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N330LC): [De Witt Luba Owner Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DE%20WITT%20LUBA%20OWNER%20TRUSTEE), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale), built 1980, S/N P3370352 - [N337K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N337K): [Erwin Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERWIN%20RICHARD%20L), [Killen, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Killen), built 1976, S/N 0017 - [N56DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56DS): [M E L LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/M%20E%20L%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1973, S/N P3370048 ## 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 2015FA0000439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000439), Feb 3, 2015: ENGINE. FAILED. AFTER TAKEOFF, IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 7,000' ASL, FRONT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO LOWER RED-LINE LIMIT, OIL TEMPERATURE WAS NORMAL APPROXIMATELY 150F AND ENGI - [SDR YYE2008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YYE2008F00000), Dec 1, 2008: PUMP. FAILED. THE PRIMARY ELECTRIC/ HYD LANDING GEAR PUMP FAILED. THE ATTEMPT TO LWR THE GEAR WITH THE MANUAL GEAR LEVER ALSO FAILED, RESULTING IN A GEAR UP LANDING. THE PRIM - [SDR JNE2008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JNE2008F00000), Aug 21, 2008: STARTER. FAILED. INSTALLED TWO FACTORY ENGINES. AFTER SEVERAL TEST RUNS , THE FRONT STARTER SOLENOID FAILED ON. REPLACED THE SOLENOID WITH AN NEW MFG SOLENOID. ON A TEST FLIGHT - [SDR 2005FA0000812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000812), Jun 7, 2005: LANDING GEAR. VIBRATES. SEVERE NOSE GEAR SHIMMY DURING LANDING. NOSE GEAR STRUT SERVICED WITH MIL-H-5606, REQUIRED 30-WT FORK OIL. NEXT FLT A SEVERE SHIMMY AGAIN. INSP REVEALED ENG MOU - [SDR CA041108007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041108007), Nov 5, 2004: CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) AT INSPECTION THE AUTOPILOT ROLL SERVO BRIDLE CABLE WAS FOUND TO BE FRAYED WHERE IT RUNS OVER IT'S PULLEYS. - [SDR CA040930002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040930002), Sep 29, 2004: SKIN. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED AT THE IB END OF THE LT AND RT UPPER OB WING SKINS WHERE THEY UNDERLAP THE FUEL TANK BAY COVERS. THE CRACKS ARE - [SDR 2004FA0000397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000397), May 1, 2004: IMPULSE COUPLING. BROKEN. PILOT REPORTED REAR ENGINE WAS HARD TO START. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING, THE LT MAGNETO WAS REMOVED. UPON INSPECTION THE IMPULSE COUPLING WOULD NOT ROTATE IN THE CO - [SDR CA040122002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040122002), Jan 21, 2004: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION IT WAS DICOVERED THAT THESE CABLES (2EA. 1 LT AND 1 RT) WERE FRAYED WHERE THE CABLE BENDS AROUND THE FLAP CABLE QUADRANT LOCATED IN THE - [SDR CA040122003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040122003), Jan 21, 2004: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THESE CABLES (2EA. 1 LEFT AND 1 RIGHT) WERE FRAYED WHERE THE CABLE BENDS AROUND THE FLAP CABLE QUADRANT LOCATED I - [SDR CA031119004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031119004), Oct 30, 2003: COUPLING. SEPARATED. (CAN) COUPLING SEPARATED FROM TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR HOUSING CAUSING INDUCTION LEAK AND RESULTING POWER LOSS. - [SDR 2003FA0000433](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000433), Mar 31, 2003: TURBOCHARGER. MISINSTALLED. TURBOCHARGER UNABLE TO BOOST MANIFOLD PRESSURE. REMOVED TURBOCHARGER AND FOUND EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN T-WHEEL AND HOT SECTION HOUSING. INCORRECT PARTS ASSE - [SDR CA991229039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991229039), Dec 10, 1999: PROPELLER. CORRODED. (CAN) PROPELLER SEIZED DUE CORROSION. - [SDR 2000ZZZX364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX364), Jul 1, 1999: CRANKSHAFT. CRACKED. FOUND CRANKSHAFT FLANGE CRACKED (APPROXIMATELY 2.5 INCHES) ON BACK SIDE. ENGINE IS A FACTORY REBUILT WITH 48 HOURS AND NO RECORDED DAMAGE HISTORY. ENGINE INSTAL - [SDR CA980811015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980811015), Jul 31, 1998: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. (CAN) DURING FLIGHT, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD NOISE, COMING FROM THE REAR ENGINE, FOLLOWED BY A DROP IN MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND ON LANDING A REDUCTION IN OIL PRESSU - [SDR 96ZZZX700](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX700), Jan 30, 1996: VALVE GUIDE. EXCESS WEAR. FREQUENT FINDING OF LOW COMPRESSION ON EITHER FRONT OR REAR ENGINE WITH ONLY 808 HOURS TT. EACH TIME REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED DUE TO THIS HISTORY, COMPLETE CYLIN - [SDR 96ZZZX701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX701), Jan 30, 1996: VALVE. EXCESS WEAR. FREQUENT FINDING OF LOW COMPRESSION ON EITHER FRONT OR REAR ENGINE WITH ONLY 808 HOURS TT. EACH TIME REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED DUE TO THIS HISTORY, COMPLETE CYLIN - [SDR 95ZZZX6536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6536), Nov 14, 1995: CRANKSHAFT. CRACKED. ENGINE WAS WINDMILLING DURING A GEAR-UP LANDING (10-11-95) AT ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIRCARE. REPAIRED BELLY AND HAD PROP OVERHAULED AT H & H. REINSTALLED PROPELLER WIT ## 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 TSIO-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 SE8409SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8409SW): Installation of P/N CO-300-1 Oil Filter Adaptor with spin-on filter as a replacement for the existing oil screen. Stratus Tool Technologies LLC - [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 SE4505NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4505NM): Installation of intercooler in engine air induction system. TC SKYROCKET LLC - [STC SE5032NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5032NM): Installation of Teledyne Cont. Motor pressurized magnetos, kit no. EQ6565. TC SKYROCKET LLC - [STC SE09846SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09846SC): Installation of S539800M30 starter adapter springs. Aircraft Specialties Services 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 SE3864NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3864NM): Installation of American Aviation intercooler and associated systems. American Aviation Inc - [STC SE09401SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09401SC): Installation of modified fuel injector nozzles. General Aviation Modifications, Inc - [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp. Lists TSIO-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 TSIO-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 TSIO-360 Series --- 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.