- Manufacturer (registry)
- CONT MOTOR
- Model
- TSIO-520-E
- Registry code
- 17255
- Installed in
- 6 registered aircraft
- Type
- Reciprocating
- Power
- 300 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 · 33
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1969 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
See all 41 ADs
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Information bulletins that may apply · 11
Engine · Continental TSIO-520-E
SAIB NE-20-05POWERPLANT - Engine Camshaft Gear Tooth FractureSAIB NE-18-16POWERPLANT Alternator Drive CouplingSAIB NE-17-11POWERPLANT Engine damage as a result of kickbackSAIB NE-16-13Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealantSAIB NE-13-15Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control LeversSAIB NE-13-04Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing InspectionSAIB NE-10-09Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve LiftersSAIB NE-10-07Reciprocating Engine Cylinder: Identification Information for Superior Air Parts, PMA Cylinder Heads for Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520,and IO-550 Series Engines.SAIB NE-09-08Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSAIB NE-07-09R1Periodic Inspections of ECi Cylinder Assemblies for Cracks in the Aluminum HeadSAIB NE-02-41Query with SQL
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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 ('17255'))
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Registered aircraft · 6
N402CZEmission-Air Inc · Welcome, NCN402DZSamadi Jamshid · Leesburg, VAN41GDValiair Lc Trustee · Casper, WYN7864FKeller Russell L · Runaway Bay, TXN807WSInter Island Freight LLC · Deerfield Beach, FLN82TAJanes Paul A · Ontario, OR
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NTSB investigations · 8
Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB WPR20FA065Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T310 · Roy, UTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power to the left engine due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow the one-engine inoperative checklist and maintain the…NTSB WPR11LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Caldwell, IDThe total loss of power in one engine during takeoff due to the blockage of fuel flow by a foreign object in the fuel tank.NTSB CHI02LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · St. Louis, MOThe landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC83IA053Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Bethel, AKThe acft right engine started emitting sparks from the cowling during normal cruise. The pilot noted a drop in manifold pressure so he reduced power on that engine and the sparks stopped. The acft was landed at Bethel. The fire dept. Used a fire extinguishing…NTSB MKC78DA070Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 401A · Garden City, KSNTSB FTW74DQG61Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · Borger, TXNTSB FTW72DQG23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 401A · Amarillo, TXNTSB FTW71FQG69Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 401A · Dalhart, TX
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FAA incident reports · 11
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Incident 20210314001339ICessna 402 · Caldwell, IDN82TA experienced a loud bang after take off and transitioning landing gear to the up position for a parachute event. Pilot tried to cycle gear several times both electrically and manually to see if the gear would work for landing. During inflight check of…Accident 20200115003599ACessna T-310P · Roy, UTPilot picked up aircraft from kbtf after having maintenance work done on left wingtip fuel tank, mechanic stated that airplane only had 2.5 gallons fuel in that tank. Pilot was aware of fuel state but did not take any additional gas at kbtf before departing…Incident 20121103024109ICessna 402B · Milwaukee, WIOn Saturday November 3, 2012, Cessna 402B, N402CZ, flight no. FRG1540 departed mke at approximately 07:15 CDT with a destination of mrj. When the aircraft was approximately 25 miles west of mke the pilot reported that the left engine sputtered twice and then…Accident 20110620013869ACessna 402 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot, [privacy data omitted], while conducting skydiving operations for skydown, expierienced a loss of power in the right engine on climb out. At aproximatly 150 feet AGL the right engine lost power and the aircraft started a right roll. The pilot…Incident 20070828019109ICessna 401A · Titusville, FL(-23) N6238Q reported gear down with no lights, twr advised gear not down. A/c went to holding pattern to perform emergency extension and got 3 green, did low approach and twr advised gear appeared to be down. On landing rwy 9 right gear collapsed.…Incident 20040301004669ICessna 402B · Cahokia, IL(-23) The pilot was repositioning N22PB from festus, MO (fes) to st. Louis Downtown airport (cps) with a landing on runway 12R. Winds upon landing were reported as 18014G26. The pilot stated it was a normal landing on centerline, then on rollout the winds…Accident 20020723027529ACessna 402B · St Louis, MO(-23) On July 23, 2002 at approximately 21:17 hrs Mr. Jason andrew anderson landed at st. Louis international airport (stl) on runway 30R. After touch down Mr. Anderson taxied approximately 2000 ft. to taxiway (n) where he started to make a right hand turn…Incident 19920225009779ICessna 402B · Duenweg, MOPilot lost total engine power during descent. Forced landing in field. Found pilot had mismanaged his fuel.Incident 19830305073509ICessna 401 · Bethel, AKExhaust pipe slipped its securing bracket and came off the turbocharger. Caused a engine fire from the hot exhaust.Accident 19780918032969ACessna 401 · Garden City, KSL-hand bellcrank assembly,p/n 5041001-1,broken.Accident 19740530013309ABeech 95B55 · Borger, TXHorses ran from trees onto rwy.
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Service difficulty reports · 211
SDR DUFA20160527001Cylinder Head · meltedPILOT WAS SETTING UP FOR INITIAL APPROACH WHEN THE LT ENG BEGAN TO RUN A LITTLE ROUGH. THE INSTRUCTOR NOTICED THE FUEL FLOW BEGIN TO DROP A LITTLE SO THE AUXILIARY BOOST FUEL PUMP WAS SELECTED TO HIGH. THE ENG BEGAN TO SMOOTH OUT WHEN THEY NOTICED THE TACHOMSDR DUFA20150714002Distributor Blk · defectiveWHILE ON CLIMB OUT, THE PILOT BEGAN TO FEEL A SLIGHT VIBRATION COMING FROM THE LT ENG. ELECTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT WHERE HE MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. UPON INVESTIGATION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE WAS A SUBSTANTIAL RPM DROP DURING THE MAGNETO CHECK OF THSDR M7JA20150603001Landing Gear · collapsedAFTER LANDING ROLL OUT RT MLG COLLAPSED.
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