# Continental TSIO-360-LB - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17299 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: TSIO-360-LB - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 210 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E9CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E9CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 9 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-360-lb 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 81-16-05](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 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 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 (9) - [N21CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21CC): [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 1980, S/N 25-0376 - [N231EG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N231EG): [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 1983, S/N 25-0741 - [N231MV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N231MV): [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 1980, S/N 250457 - [N414MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N414MS): [Jwk Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JWK%20AIR%20LLC), [Pauline, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Pauline), built 1981, S/N 25-0543 - [N47XT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47XT): [Rivard Beauregard E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIVARD%20BEAUREGARD%20E), [Shafer, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Shafer), built 2024, S/N 001 - [N5810T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5810T): [Nel Pieter W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEL%20PIETER%20W), [New York, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20York), built 1985, S/N 25-0883 - [N645BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N645BK): [Bk Earnest LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BK%20EARNEST%20LLC), [Oviedo, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Oviedo), built 1984, S/N 25-0843 - [N731CW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N731CW): [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 1985, S/N 25-0887 - [N916BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N916BL): [Liang Chen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIANG%20CHEN), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), S/N 25-0198 ## 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 (14) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2020FA0000063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000063), Jul 5, 2019: COTTER PIN. MISINSTALLED. ON ANNUAL INSPECTION, MECHANIC REMOVED OIL SCREEN AND FOUND 3 BROKEN COTTER PINS IN THE SCREEN. MECHANIC USED BORESCOPE TO DETERMINE THAT AT LEAST ONE OF THE PI - [SDR CA150612005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150612005), Jun 11, 2015: DRAIN. WRONG PART. (CAN) OWNER ASK TO HAVE A FUEL LEAK REPAIRED AND COMPLAINED THAT FUEL DRAINING WAS VERY SLOW. AFTER DRAINING TANKS IT WAS NOTED THAT AN UNAPPROVED REPAIR HAD BE - [SDR 2013FA0000090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000090), Jan 19, 2013: WIRE. BROKEN. PILOT AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR NOTED THE ODOR OF BURNED ELECTRICAL. ON LANDING FOUND WIRES HAD BROKEN OFF OF THE A+ TERMINAL OF THE RESISTOR BAR OF THE FUEL BOOST - [SDR 2010FA0001146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001146), Oct 21, 2010: HOUSING. CRACKED. DURING INSP OF AD82-27-03, THERE IS A .5 INCH CRACK IN THE INTERNAL AREA OF THE HOUSING THAT DOES NOT PENETRATE THE OUTER WALL. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS AD N - [SDR HJL2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HJL2003F00000), Jan 24, 2003: DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. FAILED. AIRCRAFT FAILED TO RUN/ LESS THAN 500 FT/MIN CLIMB. UPON INSPECTION FOUND TEETH IN DISTRIBUTOR GEAR SHEARED- 30 DEGREE. - [SDR 2002FA0000393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000393), Mar 13, 2002: COTTER PIN. BROKEN. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND COTTER PIN IN THE OIL SUCTION SCREEN. THE COTTER PIN WAS BROKEN INTO THREE PIECES. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE FOUND THE COT - [SDR 2001FA0000412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000412), Aug 30, 2001: TAB. BROKEN. SECURING/ATTACHING TAB WELDED TO EXHAUST RISER ASSEMBLY FOR CYLINDER NR 4 BROKE OFF CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND POWER RESULTING IN IMMED - [SDR 20000623SH017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000623SH017), Jun 7, 2000: GEAR. CRACKED. RELEVANT CRACK INDICATION. (X) - [SDR 99ZZZX4408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4408), Nov 22, 1999: PISTON. FAILED. AIRCRAFT LOST POWER IN CLIMB AND MADE AN OFF-FIELD LANDING. FOUND CYLINDER NR 1 BROKEN APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES UP FROM BASE AND SEPARATED FROM CYLINDER BASE. NR - [SDR 99ZZZX1449](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1449), Mar 16, 1999: GEARS. WORN. MENTIONED GEARS HAD ALL TEETH WORN OFF. THIS ALLOWED METAL FITTINGS TO CONTAMINATE ENGINE NECESSATATING ENGINE REMOVAL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. 8130-3 FORM INFO FROM TCM - [SDR 99ZZZX1450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1450), Mar 16, 1999: GEARS. WORN. MENTIONED GEARS HAD ALL TEETH WORN OFF. THIS ALLOWED METAL FITTINGS TO CONTAMINATE ENGINE NECESSATATING ENGINE REMOVAL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. 8130-3 FORM INFO FROM TCM - [SDR 97ZZZX25](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX25), Dec 18, 1996: RETAINER. BROKEN. FOUND 3 ROCKER ARM RETAINERS BROKEN AND 2 CRACKED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. PARTS HAD NOT COME LOOSE YET. - [SDR 97ZZZX972](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX972), Jul 25, 1996: CHECK VALVE. CHAFED. BOTH TURBO CHARGER OIL LINE CHECK VALVES OUTER SURFACE WORN THROUGH BY CLAMPS CAUSING SEVERE OIL LEAK (2 QUARTS AN HOUR). - [SDR 97ZZZX973](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX973), Jul 25, 1996: CHECK VALVE. CHAFED. BOTH TURBO CHARGER OIL LINE CHECK VALVES OUTER SURFACE WORN THROUGH BY CLAMPS CAUSING SEVERE OIL LEAK (2 QUARTS AN HOUR). ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (20) 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 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 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 SE4567NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4567NM): Installation of intercooler in the air induction duct downstream of turbocharger. (TSIO-360-GB 1, 3, 4). Airmotive Industries, Inc - [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. 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