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Continental TSIO-520-UB

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Engine model · Turbo-prop · 300 hp · registry codes 17271, 17061

Manufacturer (registry)
CONT MOTOR
Model
TSIO-520-UB
Registry codes
17271, 17061
Installed in
27 registered aircraft
Type
Turbo-prop
Power
300 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE8CE
Holder
Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 32

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 · 11

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Registered aircraft · 27

N101KGQualitair LLC Trustee · MichelstadtBuilt 1983 · S/N EA392N11RMHaig Amy · Redlands, CABuilt 1993 · S/N EA-553N134RDDevere Albert R · Warrenton, VABuilt 1955 · S/N BG-11
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NTSB investigations · 2

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

NTSB ERA21FA154Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech B36 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot’s likely activation of the auxiliary fuel pump to “high” for undetermined reasons during takeoff, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to an excessively rich fuel-to-air mixture. Also causal was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s…Mar 15, 2021 · N236BC · DestroyedNTSB CEN20LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B36 · Ranger, TXA lack of climb performance after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Oct 6, 2019 · N36LS · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 5

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

Accident 20210315002229ABeech B36TC · Pempbroke Pines, FLAircraft N236BE was operating VFR and had departed runway 10L from hwo airport on March 15, 2021 at approximately 1510 local. At approximately 300 feet after takeoff the aircraft began a slow turn back towards the airport. The aircraft struck a powerline and…Mar 15, 2021 · N236BC · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 20191006019009ABeech B36TC · Ranger, TX? On October 6, 2019, at 0945 CDT, a Beechcraft B36TC bearing registration number N36LS, registered to a private owner, collided with terrain as it departed the grass surface runway and failed to obtain sufficient flying speed at Ranger airfield in Ranger,…Oct 6, 2019 · N36LS · Substantial damageIncident 20120619017119IRaytheon B36TC · White Plains, NYPilot was on a visual approach to runway 16 at Westchester County Airport (khpn) and attempted to fly a short approach and land on the runway numbers. The pilot stated that the aircraft descended faster than anticipated and struck the runway end identifier…Jun 19, 2012 · N63JN · Minor damageIncident 20031004026999IBeech B36TC · Steamboat Spgs, CO(-23) Aircraft failed to rotate to pilot's satisfaction, takeoff was aborted, aircraft rolled off end of runway 32 at sbs. Aircraft may have been overloaded due to density altitude conditions at the time of the attempted takeoff at sbs.Oct 4, 2003 · N417WC · Minor damageIncident 20020617015579IBeech B36TC · Eagle, CO(-23) Aircraft lost electrical power in the vicinity of Eagle county airport. Pilot decided to land at Eagle county airport with no communication with the tower. Aircraft was landed gear up on runway 25 at Eagle county airport.Jun 17, 2002 · N6529R · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 31

SDR 2014FA0000700Cylinder Head · crackedDURING AN INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED ON THE TOP COWL BLACK SOOT NEAR CYLINDER NR 5. COMPRESSION TEST DONE AND CYLINDER SPRAYED WITH SOAP SOLUTION. BUBBLES WERE SEEN WHERE THE CYLINDER HEAD AND BARREL ATTACH. CYLINDER REMOVED AND CRACK FOUND. THIS IS CYLINDDec 12, 2014 · N6728F · Beech B36TC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2014FA0000001Plate · crackedENGINE WAS IN OVERHAUL, A REBUILT TURBOCHARGER WAS INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE AT THAT TIME. THE ENGINE WAS INSTALLED, THE TURBOCHARGER WAS REMOVED DUE TO AN OIL LEAK AND RETURNED. TURBOCHARGER WAS REPAIRED AND REINSTALLED ON THE ENGINE. THE TURBOCHARGER WAS REJan 3, 2014 · N38PK · Beech B36TC · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 2011FA0000456Motor · failedAIR-CONDITIONING VENT BLOWER MOTOR FAILED INTERNALLY. SHORTED-OUT AND FILLED THE COCKPIT/CABIN WITH SMOKE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT. OPS CKD OK.Jun 22, 2011 · N222L · Cessna 320E · Cabin Cooling System
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STCs that may be installed · 45

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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