Engine model · Reciprocating · 285 hp · registry code 17251

Manufacturer (registry)
CONT MOTOR
Model
TSIO-520-C
Registry code
17251
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.

1970In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 31 ADs
19701
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19791
19801
19812
19882
19911
19932
19951
19961
19981
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20001
20041
20071
20092
20102
20121
20141
20161
20222
20234
See all 37 ADs
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17251'))
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Information bulletins that may apply · 10

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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17251'))
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Registered aircraft · 17

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17251')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 6

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 10

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

Accident 20220405004969ACessna TU206F · Marlin, TXOn April 5, 2022, about 1231 central daylight time, a Cessna TU206 airplane, N858JA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Marlin, Texas. The 2 pilots were fatally injured. The airplane departed the houston executive airport…Apr 5, 2022 · N858JA · Substantial damage · 2 fatalIncident 20160419004119INavion Navion G · Melbourne, FLOn April 20, 2016, N2443T, a Navion aircraft, landed gear up on runway 9L at Melbourne international airport. The pilot was uninjured. During a discussion with the pilot, he admitted to not placing his gear selector in the down position, until after the…Apr 19, 2016 · N2443T · Minor damageAccident 20100707050129ACessna TU206B · Albuquerque, NMPilot took off from and remained in pattern at kaeg for touch and go's. on third landing, pilot lost control in a porpoise and aircraft sustained substantial damage.Jul 7, 2010 · N164SA · Substantial damageIncident 19920716033459ICessna T210F · Pozo, CAVibration and power loss on descent. Landed in pasture. Propeller failure caused by actuating pin defect.Jul 16, 1992 · N6712RIncident 19870213031579ICessna TU206F · Willoughby, OHMoved propeller through by hand. Engine started, unoccupied aircraft taxied into a ditch.Feb 13, 1987 · N8225Q · Minor damageAccident 19831023055469ACessna TU206A · Ft Collins, COLost part of a prop blade. Jumpers left. Aircraft deadsticked to airport. Extensive vibration damage. Popped rivets.Oct 23, 1983 · N4831F · Substantial damageAccident 19820723031699ACessna 206CESSNA · Warren, OHEntered downdraft below tree line landing at Private strip. Unable to flare,damaged wing tip, floats and empennage.Jul 23, 1982 · N206BA · Substantial damageIncident 19800921069879ICessna T210H · Santa Susana, CAFailed to extend gear before landing.Sep 21, 1980 · N6946R · Minor damageAccident 19790617041309ACessna 206CESSNA · Milford, UTGround lead came off alternator. Arcing caused fuel hose to rupture & fuel fire. Landed safely. Airplane burned.Jun 17, 1979 · N4424Q · DestroyedAccident 19760815038929ACessna TU206A · Ouray, UTLndd in gusty conditions on rough rocky strip.Aug 15, 1976 · N4831F · Substantial damage
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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17251')
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Service difficulty reports · 52

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  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 62

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.

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    WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17251')
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