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Engine model · Reciprocating · 325 hp · registry code 17278

Manufacturer (registry)
CONT MOTOR
Model
TSIO-520-CE
Registry code
17278
Installed in
3 registered aircraft
Type
Reciprocating
Power
325 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 · 26

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

1980In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 10

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Registered aircraft · 3

N210REValiair Lc Trustee · Casper, WYS/N P21000846N6434RCutlass Aviation LLC · Auburn, ALBuilt 1985 · S/N 21064926N717TYTvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee · North Salt Lake, UTBuilt 1985 · S/N 21064946
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NTSB investigations · 1

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 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

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NTSB GAA17CA384Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210 · Willits, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to go around after the unstabilized approach.Jul 4, 2017 · N66NF · Substantial damage
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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.

Accident 20170704019009ACessna P210R · Willits, CAPIC landed long on grass/dirt surface parallel to runway 16 (Ells Field). Runway 16/34 is approximately 2995 ft. PIC attempted to land with minimum distance (EST.1000 ft.)remaining on a grassy/dirt surface which prevented effective aircraft braking distance.…Jul 4, 2017 · N66NF · Destroyed
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Service difficulty reports · 10

SDR YN8R201403210001Throttle Cable · brokenDURING FLIGHT, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY AT CRUISE POWER. AFTER GETTING CLOSE TO ICT, HE DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND SHUTDOWN ENGINE. HE LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. OUR REPAIR STATION DETERMINED THAT THJan 22, 2014 · N105DF · Cessna T210R · Power LeverSDR 2013FA0000066Lifter · spalledDURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, METAL WAS FOUND IN THE OIL. METAL WAS DETERMINED TO BE LIFTER MATERIAL. LIFTERS WERE REMOVED FOR INSP AND ALL 12 LIFTERS WERE FUND TO BE SPALLING ON THE FACES AND CHIPPING ON THE SIDES. CAMSHAFT LOBES WERE ALSO SHOWING SIGNS OF Dec 21, 2012 · N760DR · Cessna T210R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2013FA0000067Lifter · spalledDURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, METAL WAS FOUND IN THE OIL. METAL WAS DETERMINED TO BE LIFTER MATERIAL. LIFTERS WERE REMOVED FOR INSP AND ALL 12 LIFTERS WERE FUND TO BE SPALLING ON THE FACES AND CHIPPING ON THE SIDES. CAMSHAFT LOBES WERE ALSO SHOWING SIGNS OF Dec 21, 2012 · N760DR · Cessna T210R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20001109SH004Vernatherm · brokenTHE VERNATHERM SHAFT WAS BENT AND UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND BROKEN AT THE ROLL PIN HOLE. ONLY A COUPLE THREADS OF THE SHAFT INTO THE RETAINING NUT WAS HOLDING THE UNIT TOGETHER. ENGINE REBUILT ON 10-17-97. (X)Oct 17, 2000 · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 20000802SH022Exhaust Valve · wornCYLINDER NR 1 WAS RUNNING TOO COOL. WEAK COMPRESSION WAS NOTED PULLING PROPELLER THROUGH. COMPRESSION TEST RESULTS 65/80. FERROUS METAL NOTED IN FILTER ELEMENT. ROCKER COVER WAS REMOVED. ROCKER ARM FOR EXHAUST WAS HITTING ON SPRING RETAINER. END OF EXHAUJul 20, 2000 · N5545A · Cessna P210R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000802SH023Keeper · wornCYLINDER NR 1 WAS RUNNING TOO COOL. WEAK COMPRESSION WAS NOTED PULLING PROPELLER THROUGH. COMPRESSION TEST RESULTS 65/80. FERROUS METAL NOTED IN FILTER ELEMENT. ROCKER COVER WAS REMOVED. ROCKER ARM FOR EXHAUST WAS HITTING ON SPRING RETAINER. END OF EXHAUJul 20, 2000 · N5545A · Cessna P210R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX1883Rod End · wornDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, PLAY WAS NOTED IN ROD ASSEMBLY LINKING VAPC WITH THE THROTTLE BODY. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF LINK ROD UNIT, NOTED THE ROD END 63251 WAS WORN WHERE IT CONNECTED TO THE VAPC LINKAGE. APPROXIMATELY 20 PERCENT REDUCTION IN DIAMETER WAS NOTEDApr 16, 1999 · N5194A · Cessna P210R · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 99ZZZX1884Rod End · wornDURING AN ENGINE CHANGE, PLAY WAS NOTED IN ROD ASSEMBLY LINKING VAPC WITH THE THROTTLE BODY. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF THE LINK ROD UNIT, NOTED THE ROD END 632557 WAS WORN WHERE IT CONNECTED TO THEVAPC LINKAGE. APPROXIMATELY 20 PERCENT REDUCTION IN DIAMETER WAS NApr 16, 1999 · N5545A · Cessna P210R · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 98ZZZX4478Crankshaft · shearedJUST AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH AND LOST POWER. PILOT RETRACTED GEAR AND LANDED IN FIELD. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CRANKSHAFT FAILED BETWEEN NR 2 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS NTSB NR CHI98LA360. THE ENGINE IS STILL INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT AWAITINGSep 22, 1998 · N5245A · Cessna P210R · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX3807Cover · mismanufacturedFOUND LARGE OIL LEAK AT NR 4 CYLINDER ROCKER COVER DURING FIRST GROUND RUN OF THIS ENGINE FROM CONTINENTAL. FOUND NR 4 UPPER RT MOUNT MACHINED INCORRECTLY. THIS IS A CONTINENTAL REBUILT ENGINE.Sep 17, 1998 · N7681U · Cessna T210R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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STCs that may be installed · 37

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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