# Continental TSIO-360-KB - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17297 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: TSIO-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: 23 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-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 2023-17-04](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 2023-09-09](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 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 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 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 - [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 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 (23) - [N10DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10DR): [Flying W LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20W%20LLC), [Camden, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Camden), built 1994, S/N 3448044 - [N1422T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1422T): [Read Travis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/READ%20TRAVIS), [Lumberton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lumberton), built 1982, S/N 34-8133277 - [N162FR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162FR): [Flying Restaurants LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20RESTAURANTS%20LLC), [Minot, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Minot), built 1993, S/N 3448033 - [N17QY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17QY): [Quebec Yankee LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUEBEC%20YANKEE%20LLC), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1981, S/N 348133117 - [N215EV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N215EV): [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 1984, S/N 348533002 - [N220VV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220VV): [Smith Peter I Trustee DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20PETER%20I%20TRUSTEE%20DBA), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1989, S/N 3433140 - [N25AD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25AD): [Paxton Homes LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAXTON%20HOMES%20LLC), [Killeen, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Killeen), built 1983, S/N 348333001 - [N25PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25PD): [Knew Man Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNEW%20MAN%20GROUP%20LLC), [New Orleans, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/New%20Orleans), built 1994, S/N 3448050 - [N28BJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28BJ): [Bj Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BJ%20AVIATION%20INC), [Littleton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Littleton), built 1996, S/N 34-47017 - [N295R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N295R): [New Orleans Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20ORLEANS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Slidell, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Slidell), built 1981, S/N 34-8133185 - [N31GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31GS): [Parsons John Joseph](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARSONS%20JOHN%20JOSEPH), [Winter Park, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Winter%20Park), S/N 348433021 - [N424TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N424TA): [Tamkin Asset Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAMKIN%20ASSET%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Malibu, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Malibu), built 1981, S/N 34-8133044 - [N424XC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N424XC): [Echelbarger Todd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECHELBARGER%20TODD), [Edmonds, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Edmonds), built 1990, S/N 344-8005 - [N437AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N437AL): [Bier Ervin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIER%20ERVIN%20D), [Locust Grove, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Locust%20Grove), built 1981, S/N 348133156 - [N455BZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N455BZ): [Veetwo Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VEETWO%20INC), [Merritt Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Merritt%20Island), built 1978, S/N 3433114 - [N593RG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N593RG): [Aviation Trust Company LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20TRUST%20COMPANY%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1996, S/N 3447022 - [N81835](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81835): [Martin Tully](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20TULLY), [Idalou, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Idalou), S/N 34-8233137 - [N822MJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N822MJ): [Sky West Aviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20WEST%20AVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1990, S/N 348133248 - [N833SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N833SC): [Bonet Fernando Andres](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BONET%20FERNANDO%20ANDRES), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1983, S/N 34-8333005 - [N8432H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8432H): [Bt-Gs Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BT-GS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Baytown, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Baytown), built 1981, S/N 34-8133217 - [N8434M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8434M): [Henning George C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENNING%20GEORGE%20C%20JR), [Westlake, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Westlake), built 1981, S/N 34-8133220 - [N8455Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8455Z): [D&J Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/D%26J%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Apopka, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Apopka), built 1981, S/N 34-8233003 - [N87LT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87LT): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1996, S/N 3447013 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this engine model. ## 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 20220830015259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220830015259I), Aug 30, 2022: Piper PA-34-220T (N10DR), Fort Pierce, FL, Minor damage. On 08/29/2022 [privacy data omitted]a PA34 was landing at kfpr when the aircraft landed hard and both propellars struck the runway. The aircraft taxied to the… - [Accident 20140910018739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140910018739A), Sep 10, 2014: Piper PA-34-220T (N957MK), Miranda, Destroyed. Investigation made by the venezuela caa (inac). Inac reported that the Piper seneca N957MK was flying from svcs to svmp. The aircraft had some type of engine… - [Incident 19880828051609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880828051609I), Aug 28, 1988: Piper PA34200T (N8455Z), Concordia, KS, Minor damage. Forgot to lower landing gear and landed gear up. - [Incident 19880110043429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880110043429I), Jan 10, 1988: Piper PA34220T (N8455Z), Jackson, WY. Encountered severe icing and unable to hold altitude. Was able to make destination safely. ## Service difficulty reports (54, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2024FA0000239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000239), Mar 15, 2024: TIRE. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED ON LANDING THAT HE FELT THE AIRCRAFT YAWING TO THE RIGHT AND REALIZED HE HAD A FLAT TIRE. AIRPORT USED A SET OF DOLLIES TO MOVE THE AIRCRAFT BACK - [SDR 2021FA0000101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000101), Apr 12, 2021: ROD END. SHEARED. FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR DOWN-LOCK LINK ASSEMBLY, CAUSING A NOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE, AND A DUAL ENGINE PROPELLER STRIKE. THE NOSE GEAR DOWN-LOCK LINK ASSEMBL - [SDR YBBA201908280001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YBBA201908280001), Aug 27, 2019: WARNING LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. PIC REPORTS NOSE GEAR INDICATION INOP DURING GEAR DOWN CYCLE, CYCLED GEAR 3 TIMES AND CONFIRMED GEAR DOWN WITH ATC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT DURING FLY BY, AFTER CYCLING - [SDR 2013FA0000094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000094), Feb 2, 2013: CAP. DEPARTED. FUEL CAP ON THE WING INCORRECTLY INSTALLED AFTER REFUELING, FUEL CAP EVENTUALLY DEPARTED THE ACFT INFLIGHT. CAP WAS CHECKED DURING THE PREFLIGHT, AFTER REFUELIN - [SDR 2007FA0000942](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000942), Sep 21, 2007: LANDING GEAR. COLLAPSED. AIRCRAFT TAXIED TO RUNWAY AFTER LOADING CARGO. AFTER NORMAL RUNUP, THE PILOT TAXIED ONTO THE RUNWAY AND STOPPED. THE PILOT ADVANCED THROTTLES AND RELEASED BRAKE - [SDR 2007FA0000076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000076), Jan 17, 2007: COUPLING. FAILED. ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING FAILED ON LT AND RT ALTERNATORS, IN IMC SIMULTANEOUSLY. 1 PIECE COUPLING WITH A RUBBER LORD BUSHING BONDED/INTERFERENCE FIT SLIPPED, C - [SDR 2007FA0000077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000077), Jan 17, 2007: COUPLING. FAILED. ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING FAILED ON LT AND RT ALTERNATORS, IN IMC SIMULTANEOUSLY. 1 PIECE COUPLING WITH A RUBBER LORD BUSHING BONDED/INTERFERENCE FIT SLIPPED, C - [SDR 2007FA0000085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000085), Jan 17, 2007: COUPLING. FAILED. ALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING FAILED ON LT AND RT ALTERNATOR, IN IMC SIMULTANEOUSLY. COUPLING FAILURE RESULTED IN TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE, RT ENGINE. - [SDR 2006FA0000571](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000571), May 31, 2006: POINTS. FAILED. THE POINTS WHICH ONLY HAD A TOTAL OF 9.3 HR, HAD THE PLASTIC PORTION WHICH RIDES THE CAM, MELT ON THE METAL OF THE POINTS WHICH REDUCED THE GAP TO CAUSE MISFIRE - [SDR CA070207006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070207006), Jan 20, 2006: TRUNNION. FAILED. (CAN) NOSE GEAR TRUNNION DAMAGED AND REPAIRED. (TC NR 20070207006) - [SDR AU510001779](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001779), Dec 12, 2005: ALTERNATOR. FAULTY. LT AND RT ALTERNATORS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT FOR INTERNAL INSPECTION FOLLOWING PURCHASE OF AIRCRAFT. BOTH ALTERNATORS WERE FOUND TO CONTAIN NUMEROUS DEFECTS. ALT - [SDR 2005FA0001192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001192), Aug 19, 2005: ADAPTER. CRACKED. STARTER ASSEMBLY BOLT HOLE FLANGE CRACKED AT THE 10 O'CLOCK BOLT POSITION. MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW. ONGOING NUMEROUS REOCCURENCES WITH THESE ADAPTER ASSEMBLY A - [SDR 2005FA0001193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001193), Aug 19, 2005: ADAPTER. CRACKED. STARTER ASSEMBLY BOLT HOLE FLANGE CRACKED AT THE 10 O'CLOCK BOLT POSITION. MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW. ONGOING NUMEROUS REOCCURENCES WITH THESE ADAPTER ASSEMBLY A - [SDR 2005FA0000670](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000670), Apr 26, 2005: GEAR. BROKEN. ENGINE LOST POWER FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. ENGINE WAS DISASSEMBLED AND INSPECTED. INVESTIGATION FOUND BROKEN DRIVE DOGS ON THE OIL PUMP GEAR, AS WELL AS GEAR TEETH - [SDR AUS20030654](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030654), Jun 30, 2003: WASHER. WRONG PART. (AUS) LT AND RT MAIN LANDING GEAR FORWARD TRUNNION WASHERS INCORRECT PARTS. CORRECT WASHERS HAVE A CHAMFER ON THE INTERNAL BORE WHICH ALLOWS CLEARANCE FOR THE T - [SDR NCL2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NCL2003F00000), Jan 10, 2003: RIB. CRACKED. THE LT AND RT FORWARD TRUNNION FITTING ASSEMBLIES WERE REMOVED TO REPLACE THE BEARINGS. WHILE THE FITTINGS WERE REMOVED THE TECH NOTICED THAT BOTH LT AND RT RIB - [SDR AUS20021279](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021279), Oct 15, 2002: LEVER. BINDING. (AUS) FLAP LEVER FOULING ON ENGINE CONTROL FRICTION LEVER. - [SDR AUS20021102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021102), Sep 27, 2002: TUBE. CORRODED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR UP' HYDRAULIC PIPE CORRODED. - [SDR AUS20021103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021103), Sep 27, 2002: TUBE. CORRODED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR DOWN' PIPE CORRODED. - [SDR AUS20021104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021104), Sep 9, 2002: TUBE. CORRODED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR DOWN' HYDRAULIC PIPE CORRODED. - [SDR AUS20021105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021105), Sep 9, 2002: TUBE. CORRODED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR UP' HYDRAULIC PIPE CORRODED. - [SDR AUS20020950](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020950), Aug 24, 2002: PLATE. CRACKED. (AUS) PROPELLER PITCH LEVER FEATHER STOP PLATE CRACKED PREVENTING OPERATION OF PITCH LEVER. - [SDR AUS20020951](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020951), Aug 24, 2002: PLATE. CRACKED. (AUS) PROPELLER PITCH CONTROL LEVER FEATHER STOP GATE PLATE CRACKED. - [SDR AUS20020823](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020823), Aug 7, 2002: SHAFT. SCORED. (AUS) ROCKER SHAFT AND BUSH SCORED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY LACK OF LUBRICATION. - [SDR AUS20020855](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020855), Aug 7, 2002: EXHAUST VALVE. WORN. (AUS) NO3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE TIP WORN EXCESSIVELY. CORRESPONDINGROCKER DAMAGED ON CONTACT AREA. EXHAUST VALVES PNO 646460 AND INLET VALVES PNO 646459 IN OTH - [SDR AUS20020948](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020948), Aug 7, 2002: TUBE. CORRODED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR UP' HYDRAULIC TUBE CORRODED AND LEAKING THROUGH CORROSION HOLE LOCATED UNDER P' CLAMP. - [SDR AUS20020949](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020949), Aug 7, 2002: TUBE. CORRODED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC PIPE CORRODED IN AREA UNDER P' CLAMP. - [SDR AUS20020822](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020822), Aug 2, 2002: PISTON PIN. DAMAGED. (AUS) NO1 ENGINE PISTON PINS (6OFF) HAD SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ALUMINIUMEND CAPS. THE END CAPS HAD MIGRATED OUTWARDS AND WERE RUBBING ONTHE CYLINDER WALLS. METAL - [SDR CA020403004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020403004), Mar 20, 2002: PUMP. LEAKING. (CAN) WHILE CARRYING AT AD 2001-17-13 (JANAERO SOLENOID/SHUTOFF VALVE LEAK CHECK) THE HEATER FUEL PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING OUT OF THE POWER WIRE GROMMET. TH - [SDR CA041213001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041213001), Jan 11, 2002: SKIN. MISMARKED. (CAN) SKIN ASSY P/N 7861901 MATERIAL AND SKIN THICKNESS IDENTIFIED IN PIPER SENECA SERVICE MANUAL STRUCTURES SECTION FIG.4-9 NR 5 AS 2024-T3 0.032 - [SDR 2001FA0000583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000583), Oct 5, 2001: WIRE. MISSING. NEW EXCHANGE ALTERNATOR SUPPLIED. ALTERNATOR OUTPUT OK. PANEL INOPERATIVE LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED. INSPECTION OF ALTERNATOR REVEALED MISSING LEAD WIRE FROM STAT - [SDR CA010831004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010831004), Aug 21, 2001: FASTENER. MISSING. (CAN) 1. FITTING, ASSY OUTBOARD LOWER ENGINE MOUNT. ONE MISSING FASTENER ON OUTBOARD LOWER SIDE FITTING (P/N: 37437-01).2. FITTING, ASSY INBOARD LOWER ENGINE MO - [SDR 20001017SH008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001017SH008), Sep 20, 2000: CONTROLLER. LOOSE. EXCESS PLAY IN ARM TO LINKAGE. (X) - [SDR CA000824030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000824030), Jul 28, 2000: GROUND WIRE. BROKEN. (CAN) THIS AIRCRAFT SUFFERED A PARTIAL GEAR UP LANDING ON JUNE 19, 2000. TEMPORARY REPAIRS WERE MADE AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO CYEG FOR FURTHER INSPECTION - [SDR 20000829SH011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000829SH011), Jul 14, 2000: DUCT. CRACKED. PILOT REPORTED THOTTLE SPLIT AND UNABLE TO OBTAIN RATED POWER ON LEFT ENGINE. INSPECTION OF LEFT ENGINE REVEALED EXHAUST V-DUCT ASSY AT TURBOCHARGER CRACKED. TH - [SDR 20000626SH017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000626SH017), May 25, 2000: FUEL CONTROL. FAILED. ENGINE DIED ON LANDING ROLL-OUT. AIRCRAFT WAS TAKEN TO MAINTENANCE AND A GROUND RUN PERFORMED. THE FUEL SERVO ON THIS ENGINE WAS RICH AT IDLE AND UNABLE TO ADJU - [SDR 2000ZZZX603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX603), Feb 17, 2000: MAGNETO. FAILED. MAGNETO FAILED IN-FLIGHT. FOUND SEVERE DAMAGE TO DISTRIBUTOR FROM ARCING. ARCING APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED BEWEEN COIL AND REAR BEARING HOUSING. SUBMITTER STATED - [SDR 99ZZZX4653](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4653), Nov 24, 1999: CRANKSHAFT. CRACKED. TRANSIT ACFT LANDED EN ROUTE WITH LT ENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE IN-FLIGHT OIL LEAK. CLEANED ENG AND DID A SHORT RUN AND FOUND OIL COMING FROM PROP SHAFT AREA. REMOVED - [SDR 99ZZZX3583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3583), 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 99ZZZX3584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3584), 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 99ZZZX984](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX984), Jan 19, 1999: FUEL SERVO. MISMANUFACTURED. NEW FUEL SERVO INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT. FUEL LEAK AT FUEL INLET. REMOVED ADAPTER FROM UNIT, O-RING PACKING, PN 951789, WAS MISSING. SUBMITTER STATED THIS WAS A NE - [SDR 99ZZZX191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX191), Nov 9, 1998: CYLINDER HEAD. BROKEN. CONDITION OCCURRED DURING CRUISE CONFIGURATION. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE ON RT ENGINE. PILOT NOTED OIL COMING FROM EN - [SDR CA981109012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981109012), Aug 25, 1998: WIRE. BROKEN. (CAN) WHEN GEAR SELECTED DOWN, NO GREEN LIGHT FOR LEFT GEAR AND GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ON. FLY-BY OK. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. INSPECTION FOUND A BROKEN WIRE AT THE C - [SDR AU980897](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980897), Jul 23, 1998: FUEL SYSTEM. MALFUNCTIONED. (AUS) LEFT AND RIGHT ENGINES CUT OUT. SUSPECT LEAN CUT-OUT DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. - [SDR 97ZZZX4670](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4670), Oct 15, 1997: THROUGH BOLT. BROKEN. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE BOTTOM CRANKCASE THROUGH-BOLT LOCATED BETWEEN NR 1 AND NR 3 CYLINDER POSITION WAS FOUND BACKED OUT FROM THE CASE ALMOST TO THE - [SDR AU970648](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970648), May 26, 1997: COMBUSTOR. CRACKED. (AUS) CABIN HEATER COMBUSTION CAN SPLIT AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE FORAPPROXIMATELY 60MM (2.36IN) - HEATER WAS BEING OVERHAULED TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF AD/AIRC - [SDR CA970407008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970407008), Mar 27, 1997: HUB. THREADS FLATENED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION AND HUB THREADS WERE FOUND FLATTENED, DUE TO REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE PROPELLER. - [SDR CA970407009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970407009), Mar 27, 1997: BLADE. ERODED. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION AND THE BLADES WERE FOUND ERODED AND REQUIRED FILING. THE TIP ANGLES WERE OUT OF SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED T - [SDR CA970407013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970407013), Mar 27, 1997: BLADE. ERODED. (CAN) INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER LEADING EDGE ERODED/CORRODED, WHICH REQUIRED FILING. THE BLADE TIP ANGLES WERE OUT OF SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED TWISTING. - [SDR 96ZZZX6146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX6146), Dec 4, 1996: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. DURING 100 HR INSPECTION, THE LEFT ENGINE OIL FILTER WAS FOUND TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH METAL. REMOVAL OF PROPELLER REVEALED METAL CONTAMINATION IN CRANKSHAFT. E All 54: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-360-kb/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (24) 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 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 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 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 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 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 - [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.