# Continental TSIO-470 series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 17047
- Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR
- Model: TSIO-470 SER
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 260 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS 3E3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3E3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Installed in: 4 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-470-series

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

## 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 2023-02-12](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 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 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 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 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 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 93-10-02](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 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 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980
- [AD 75-09-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-09-13): Turbocharger Oil Inlet Adapter · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-F and 9 more. Effective Apr 24, 1975
- [AD 70-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-14-07): Fuel Injection Pump · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-C, IO-360-D and 25 more. Effective Nov 22, 1974
- [AD 72-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-20-02): Cylinders · Continental Motors IO-470-D, IO-470-E, IO-470-F and 10 more. Effective Oct 2, 1974

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [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

## 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-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section. Issued Jan 30, 2009

## Registered aircraft (4)

- [N123DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123DE): [Gearhart John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEARHART%20JOHN%20D), [Arlington, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Arlington), S/N 35926
- [N3041T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3041T): [Southern Oregon Skyways Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20OREGON%20SKYWAYS%20INC), [Medford, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Medford), built 1964, S/N 320C0041
- [N60ZW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60ZW): [Gleitsmann Lars](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLEITSMANN%20LARS), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1967, S/N 87/6267
- [N66552](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66552): [Janak Jeffrey](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JANAK%20JEFFREY), [Corpus Christi, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Corpus%20Christi), built 1963, S/N 320B0003

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 DFW07CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA091), Apr 13, 2007: Cessna 320C (N3022T), McKinney, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The collapsed of the right main landing gear as result of the failure of the over center down lock.

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

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 20120915020819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120915020819I), Sep 15, 2012: Cessna 310D (N14SL), Portage, WI, Minor damage. During landing flare pilot felt it just wasn't "going right" and attempted to go around. Pilot stated he retracted the landing gear and flaps and then added…
- [Accident 20070413006129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070413006129A), Apr 13, 2007: Cessna 320C (N3022T), Mc Kinney, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) At 1459 local, N3022T was cleared for touch and gos on R17 (gear down and locked and green, nose wheel down, normal in mirror). After touch down PIC…
- [Incident 20050531011029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050531011029I), May 31, 2005: Cirrus SR22 (N8156E), Santa Monica, CA, Minor damage. (-23) The flight instructor stated that upon landing his student informed him that there was a problem with the brakes. The CFI took the controls and confirmed…
- [Incident 20001220026479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001220026479I), Dec 20, 2000: Cessna 310D (N14SL), Twentynine Palm, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On December 20, 2000, at 1712 local time a Cessna 310-D landed at the 29 Palms airport, 29 Palms, CA. The pilot reported that the nose gear was partially…
- [Incident 19990503020759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990503020759I), May 3, 1999: Cessna 310D (N14SL), Bakersfield, CA, Minor damage. N14SL was on a VFR flight from delano, CA to Bakersfield, CA. At 1510PDT, the aircraft landed on 30R bfl. As the pilot let the nose wheel make contact with the…
- [Incident 19910307019429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910307019429I), Mar 7, 1991: Cessna 320C (N1887), Baton Rouge, LA, Minor damage. Lost electrical power. Lowered gear manually. Left main gear collapsed on landing rollout.
- [Incident 19890803052979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890803052979I), Aug 3, 1989: Cessna 320C (N3041T), Rapid City, SD, Minor damage. Unable to lower gear. Pilot landed with gear up. Cause of gear malfunction under investigation.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

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

- [SDR 2005FA0000821](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000821), May 31, 2005: O-RING. FLAT. AC LANDED AND DISCOVERED THEY HAD NO RT BRAKE. AC LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND IMPACTED A PARKED AIRCRAFT CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE PARKED AIRCRAFT. INV
- [SDR 2005FA0000085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000085), Dec 14, 2004: FUEL LINE. SPLIT. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED BGR, TEMPERATURE THE PREVIOUS RIGHT AND DAY WERE CLOSE TO FREEZING. AIRCRAFT RETURNED WITH FUEL SMELL IN COCKPIT. INVESTIGATION FOUND LT FUEL 

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (31)

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 SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE02352CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02352CH): Installation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assembly. Challenger Aviation Products Inc. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [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. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE09637SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09637SC): Remove existing rocker arm assemblies and install modify rocker arm assemblies. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE93WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE93WE): Installation of oil fitting(AN-823-5D) in rocker box cover. Airwolf Filter Corporation. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE166SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE166SW): Modification of Continental Piston Part No. 629185 (TSIO-470 Series) to accommodate piston ring set-up presently used in Continental O-470 Series piston #537883. Continental Motors, Inc
- [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
- [STC SE271SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE271SW): Modification of Continental TSIO-470 piston P/N 629185 compression ring grooves from present keystone configuration to rectangular configuration. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE34WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE34WE): Installation of Electro-Coatings, Inc., piston rings on Continental pistons. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE5820SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5820SW): Installation of Airmotive exhaust valve, P/N AEC-637781. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE910SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE910SW): The manufacturer of pistons, valve guides, and parts. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE03073CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03073CH): Installation of the Hartzell Engine Technologies turbocharger Model TE06 (P/N 406610-0018) with optional wastegate (P/N 490001-0000) on TCM engine model TSIO-470-B, -C, -D equipped on Cessna model 320 airframe in accordance with Turbo Solutions Installation Instructions Revision 3, FAA approved on 2/22/2012 and Drawing List No. 6, revised on 11/29/2011 or later FAA approved revision. Turbo Solutions LLC. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE09846SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09846SC): Installation of S539800M30 starter adapter springs. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [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
- [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. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE55WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE55WE): Modification of fuel injection manifold valve P/N 626547 to the P/N 631427 or P/N 636326 configuration. AAR Aircraft Services Inc. d/b/a AAR Aircraft Services-Oklahoma
- [STC SE09319SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09319SC): Modify oil pan adding a new oil sump drain. Texas Skyways Inc
- [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE5205NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5205NM): Installation of an Oilamatic engine filter screen adapter. Oilamatic Inc. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE937GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE937GL): Installation of oil fillter tube extension. Rapco, Inc. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil. Mobil Research & Development Corp
- [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
- [STC SE1642SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1642SW): Modified cylinder assembly G-626820C or G-625859. Gary Aerospace Corp
- [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
- [STC SE71WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE71WE): BG-341 spark plug as eligible for installation on listed Continental engines. Lewis Leibee. Lists TSIO-470-B
- [STC SE16WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE16WE): Bendix S-600 low tension ignition system. Salinas Engine Works
- [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. Lists TSIO-470-B

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