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Engine model · Reciprocating · 285 hp · registry code 17250

Manufacturer (registry)
CONT MOTOR
Model
TSIO-520-BB
Registry code
17250
Installed in
1 registered aircraft
Type
Reciprocating
Power
285 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE8CE
Holder
Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 29

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1979In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 11

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Registered aircraft · 1

N314HBMarc Inc · Bolton, MSBuilt 1979 · S/N 310R1586
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NTSB investigations

No NTSB investigations matched to aircraft with this engine modelMatched through the registry by N-number, so foreign aircraft and some older cases aren’t counted.

FAA incident reports · 1

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20230102000169ICessna 310 · Houma, LAPilot was making a landing at Houma terrebone airport, once the aircraft made contact with the runway the left tire blew out, from the picture it looks as if the left main tire was not straight at all when the aircraft made contact with the runway. After…Jan 2, 2023 · N2636P · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 10

SDR 2022FA0000460Cylinder · bypassingDURING A COMPRESSION TEST, THE #3 CYLINDER HAD LOWER COMPRESSION THAN THE MASTER ORIFICE NUMBER. THE LOWER PLUG WAS REMOVED AND IT WAS COVERED IN OIL. BORESCOPE OF THE ENGINE REVEALED OIL IN THE CYLINDER. THE ENGINE HAD BEEN OVERHAULED BY A CRS 152.9 HOURS Jul 25, 2022 · N314BB · Cessna T310R · Powerplant SystemSDR 2022FA0000459Crankcase · destroyedAFTER CLIMBING TO 12000 FT FROM KCYS, THE AIRCRAFT TRANSITIONED TO CRUISE TO PREPARE FOR AERIAL SURVEY WORK. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE RE HAD A VIBRATION, POWER LOSS, AND STOPPAGE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDING BACK AT KCYS WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER THE COWLING WAS RMay 13, 2022 · N314BB · Cessna T310R · Powerplant SystemSDR 2012F00151Exhaust Pipe · crackedREMOVED RT ENGINE FOR O/H AT REQUEST OF OPERATOR. FOUND EXHAUST OVERBOARD PIPE, CRACKED APPROX 80 PERCENT AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE PIPE. FOUND CORRODED RIVETS IN FIREWALL. A NUMBER OF RIVETS WERE MISSING. THE FIREWALL WAS DARKENED WITH WHITE RESIDUEAug 16, 2012 · N310SK · Cessna T310R · Engine Exhaust SystemSDR 2012F00152Beam · perforatedREMOVED LEFT EXHAUST SYS FOR OVERHAUL AT REQUEST OF OPERATOR. FOUND MISSING & CORRODED RIVETS ON FIREWALL. SINGLE PIECE V-BAND CLAMPS WERE DISCOLORED CONSISTENT WITH EXHAUST LEAKAGE. INSPECTED ENGINE BEAMS AS REQUIRED BY AD 2000-01-16. FOUND FIREWALL SEALAAug 16, 2012 · N310SK · Cessna T310R · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR 2009F00137Circuit Breaker · failedCIRCUIT BREAKER FAILED INTERNALLY. WOULD NOT ALLOW POWER TO EXIT.Aug 12, 2009 · N425RC · Cessna 402C · Emergency EquipmentSDR 2007FA0000105Spar Cap · corrodedLT TOP WING SPAR CAPS AND TOP SKINS SEVERELY CORRODED IN AREA OF FACTORY NACELLE FUEL BLADDERS. LT-PN 5122031-1.Feb 2, 2007 · N465DL · Cessna T310R · Wing SparSDR 2006FA0000385Cylinder Head · separatedDURING FLIGHT, VIBRATION WAS NOTED ON RT ENGINE. INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND NR 6 CYLINDER SEPARATED WHERE BARREL MEETS HEAD. PROBABLE CAUSE: UNKNOWN. RECOMMENDATIONS: THIS IS AN ECI CYLINDER. REFERENCE NEEDS TO BE MADE TO THEM TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. (K)Mar 31, 2006 · N414AM · Cessna 414A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2003FA0000966Rod Bolt · damagedINSTALLED (1) NEW ROD BOLT, SA 629340 LOT NR 578901, ALONG WITH NEW NUT NR SA 628109. NUT WOULD NOT REACH SPEC. TORQUE. NUT WAS REMOVED TO REVEAL THREADS, DAMAGED.Sep 10, 2003 · N2636P · Cessna 310R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA960418201Mounting Pad · mismachined(CAN)MOUNTING HOLE AND PAD FOR ALTERNATOR MACHINED APPROXIMATELY .080 INCH TOO FAR FORWARD CAUSING ALTERNATOR DRIVE GEAR NOT MESHING PROPERLY.Apr 2, 1996 · Cessna T310R · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR 95ZZZX2114Turbocharger · failedAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER ON RIGHT ENGINE DURING FLIGHT. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE TURBOCHARGER UNIT HAD FAILED INTERNALLY. THE TURBOCHARGER WAS REPLACED AND ENGINE WAS GROUND AND FLIGHT CHECApr 4, 1995 · N99EF · Cessna 414 · Exhaust Turbocharger
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STCs that may be installed · 52

Approved for this engine model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SE5583SWInstallation of fuel flow transducers (true-flow totalizer).Alcor LLC · Lists TSIO-520 SeriesSTC SE04349CHInstallation of SureFly electronic ignitionSureFly Partners Ltd.STC SE02352CHInstallation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assemblyChallenger Aviation Products Inc.
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