# Continental TSIO-550-C - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17246 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: TSIO-550-C - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 310 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E5SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E5SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 480 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-c Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2023-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-16): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 147 more. Effective Mar 15, 2023 - [AD 2023-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-12): Engine Air Intake System · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Feb 17, 2023 - [AD 2020-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-11): SUMMARY: Reciprocating Cylinder Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 23 more. Effective Sep 21, 2020 - [AD 2016-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-21-04): Oil cooler cross fitting assembly · Continental Motors TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-K, TSIO-550-N and 2 more. Effective Nov 18, 2016 - [AD 2016-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-16-12): Cylinder assemblies · Continental Motors LTSIO-520-AE, TSIO-520-A, TSIO-520-AE and 89 more. Effective Sep 15, 2016 - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 - [AD 2010-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-04): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 190 more. Effective Jun 16, 2010 - [AD 2007-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-10): Kelly Aerospace Power Systems turbochargers · Turbonormalizing system (Engine Technologies STC SE10589SC or SA10588SC). Effective Aug 23, 2007 - [AD 2004-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-10): Serial-numbered (SN) cylinders · Modify Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-NB engine (RAM Aircraft Limited Partnership STC SE09104SC or 4 others). Effective May 5, 2004 - [AD 2000-23-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-21): Crankshaft · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 164 more. Effective Dec 12, 2000 - [AD 99-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-01): No. 2 and No. 5 Crankshaft Inspections · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Sep 30, 1999 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 93-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-02): Missing Cylinder Valve Retainer Key · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 180 more. Effective Aug 12, 1993 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2023-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-04-08) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 141 more. Effective Feb 23, 2023 - [AD 2009-24-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-52) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 192 more - [AD 2000-08-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-08-51) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 158 more - [AD 99-09-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-17) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-470-A, IO-470-C, IO-470-D and 114 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (9) - [SAIB NE-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-20-05): POWERPLANT - Engine Camshaft Gear Tooth Fracture. Issued Apr 6, 2020 - [SAIB NE-18-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-16): POWERPLANT Alternator Drive Coupling. Issued Jun 20, 2018 - [SAIB NE-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-17-11): POWERPLANT Engine damage as a result of kickback. Issued May 10, 2017 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-15): Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control Levers. Issued Feb 8, 2013 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB NE-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-09): Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve Lifters. Issued Nov 20, 2009 - [SAIB NE-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section. Issued Jan 30, 2009 - [SAIB NE-02-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-41): . Issued Aug 8, 2002 ## Registered aircraft (480, first 50) - [N101FR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101FR): [Foxfly LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOXFLY%20LLC), [Red Bank, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Red%20Bank), built 2013, S/N T24002037 - [N10222](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10222): [Willard Gregory M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLARD%20GREGORY%20M), [Bonita Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Bonita%20Springs), built 2009, S/N 411141 - [N10332](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10332): [Tx Holdings](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TX%20HOLDINGS), [Hermosa Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hermosa%20Beach), built 2009, S/N 411132 - [N1036P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1036P): [Heyden Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEYDEN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Alpharetta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Alpharetta), built 2009, S/N 411138 - [N103PF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103PF): [Quality Protection Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITY%20PROTECTION%20INC), [Springfield, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Springfield), built 2008, S/N 411092 - [N10580](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10580): [Dwyer Lawrence William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DWYER%20LAWRENCE%20WILLIAM), [Berthoud, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Berthoud), S/N 411150 - [N1058Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1058Z): [Baillie Richard Leslie](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAILLIE%20RICHARD%20LESLIE), [Newark, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Newark), built 2008, S/N 411058 - [N105RG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105RG): [Victor Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VICTOR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [St George, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/St%20George), built 2013, S/N T24002013 - [N1087T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1087T): [Campagna Thomas B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPAGNA%20THOMAS%20B), [Midland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midland), built 2008, S/N 411033 - [N111YG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111YG): [Brown Norris](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20NORRIS), [Veradale, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Veradale), built 2016, S/N T24002115 - [N11222](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11222): [Aircraft Partner Holdings Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20PARTNER%20HOLDINGS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Berlin, built 1986, S/N 468608033 - [N1131V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1131V): [Peter V Desanctis Cpa Pa](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETER%20V%20DESANCTIS%20CPA%20PA), [Jupiter, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jupiter), built 2008, S/N 411098 - [N1133G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1133G): [Grannell Roy B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRANNELL%20ROY%20B), [Southlake, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Southlake), built 2009, S/N 411126 - [N1134N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1134N): [Fls LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLS%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 2009, S/N 411134 - [N11390](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11390): [Young Randy Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20RANDY%20JAY), [Spanish Fork, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Spanish%20Fork), built 2009, S/N 411139 - [N113AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113AP): [Invictus Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INVICTUS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Supply, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Supply), built 2015, S/N T24002077 - [N1141Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1141Y): [Heyde Robert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEYDE%20ROBERT%20D), [Coeur D Alene, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Coeur%20D%20Alene), built 2009, S/N 411140 - [N1143Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1143Z): [Voov LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOOV%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 2008, S/N 411107 - [N1159Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1159Q): [Peak Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEAK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Salida, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Salida), built 2008, S/N 411061 - [N116FT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116FT): [Greenhill Stacey](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREENHILL%20STACEY), [Lincolnshire, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Lincolnshire), built 2008, S/N 411112 - [N1174X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1174X): [611 Yankee LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/611%20YANKEE%20LLC), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), built 2013, S/N T24002002 - [N117PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117PA): [Grien Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIEN%20ROBERT), [West Stockbridge, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/West%20Stockbridge), built 2013, S/N T24002032 - [N1198Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1198Z): [Executive Airfleet LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EXECUTIVE%20AIRFLEET%20LLC), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), S/N 411151 - [N11PG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11PG): [Van Bortel Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20BORTEL%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Arlington, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Arlington), built 2014, S/N T24002043 - [N1211D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1211D): [West Ridge Ttx LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20RIDGE%20TTX%20LLC), [Parker, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Parker), built 2008, S/N 411104 - [N1229V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1229V): [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 2008, S/N 411110, Sale reported - [N1235L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1235L): [N1235l LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N1235L%20LLC), [Tallahassee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tallahassee), built 2007, S/N 41741 - [N1239Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1239Z): [Derrickson Bryan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DERRICKSON%20BRYAN%20C), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 2009, S/N 411124 - [N1241G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1241G): [Castanon Mike](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTANON%20MIKE), [Perryton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Perryton), built 2007, S/N 41777 - [N1243X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1243X): [Aircraft Partner Holdings Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20PARTNER%20HOLDINGS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Berlin, built 2007, S/N 41755 - [N1253Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1253Y): [Sallee Real Estate Investments LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SALLEE%20REAL%20ESTATE%20INVESTMENTS%20LLC), [Lees Summit, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Lees%20Summit), built 2009, S/N 411133 - [N125BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125BT): [Pointe Companies Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POINTE%20COMPANIES%20INC), [Silver City, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Silver%20City), built 2009, S/N 411125 - [N1266P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1266P): [Arnold Aviation Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20AVIATION%20LTD), [Minster, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Minster), built 2006, S/N 41637 - [N1266Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1266Y): [Verona Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERONA%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Verona, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Verona), built 2006, S/N 41587 - [N1268F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1268F): [Tilted Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TILTED%20WINGS%20LLC), [Manassas, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Manassas), built 2006, S/N 41648 - [N1269D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1269D): [Mckeage Bradley J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKEAGE%20BRADLEY%20J), [Melbourne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Melbourne), built 2006, S/N 41633 - [N1271T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1271T): [3dg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/3DG%20LLC), [Sylva, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Sylva), built 2006, S/N 41655 - [N12727](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12727): [Sunset Spas LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNSET%20SPAS%20LLC), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), built 2007, S/N 41769 - [N1272N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1272N): [Eastern Stearman Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20STEARMAN%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), built 2007, S/N 41650 - [N12744](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12744): [Esa Es Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESA%20ES%20CORP), [Glen Cove, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Glen%20Cove), built 2006, S/N 41690 - [N1274A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1274A): [Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20GUARANTY%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 2007, S/N 41762 - [N1274X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1274X): [Fly El Paso LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20EL%20PASO%20LLC), [El Paso, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Paso), built 2008, S/N 411077 - [N1276L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1276L): [D Porter Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/D%20PORTER%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Dickinson, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Dickinson), built 2006, S/N 41651 - [N1276Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1276Z): [Jrjhnj Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JRJHNJ%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Statesboro, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Statesboro), built 2009, S/N 411120 - [N1278Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1278Z): [New Hartford Psychiatric Services P L L C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20HARTFORD%20PSYCHIATRIC%20SERVICES%20P%20L%20L%20C), [Whitesboro, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Whitesboro), built 2006, S/N 41658 - [N1280Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1280Z): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 2007, S/N 41654 - [N1282D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1282D): [Jas & Jls Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAS%20%26%20JLS%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Lake Point, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Lake%20Point), built 2006, S/N 41642 - [N1282M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1282M): [Castaneda Carlos](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTANEDA%20CARLOS), [Clyde Hill, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Clyde%20Hill), built 2008, S/N 411083 - [N1285D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1285D): [6886 Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/6886%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), S/N 41638 - [N1285V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1285V): [Carrobby LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARROBBY%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2008, S/N 411085 All 480: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-c/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (31) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR26FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA120), Mar 6, 2026: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N2516S), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage, 2 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA059), Nov 30, 2025: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N1294P), Chatham, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point while landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR25LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA212), Jul 13, 2025: Cessna T240 (N636CS), San Diego, CA, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Impact with the ocean for reasons that could not be determined because the pilot and airplane were not located. - [NTSB CEN25LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA244), Jul 8, 2025: Cessna LC41-550FG (N1229V), Lambertville, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to land at the manufacturer’s recommended approach speed, which resulted in a runway excursion, and impact with trees. - [NTSB ERA25LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA150), Mar 15, 2025: Textron T240 (N918BM), Midland, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB ERA25LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA039), Oct 26, 2024: Cessna T240 (N94981), Fort Myers, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign. - [NTSB WPR22LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA090), Jan 28, 2022: Textron TTX Inc. T240 (N420WT), Ravendale, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine induction system, which resulted in the separation of the right induction tube from the turbocharger compressor outlet and the subsequent loss… - [NTSB CEN21LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA449), Aug 27, 2021: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N522LG), Granby, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control during landing in high density altitude conditions. - [NTSB CEN20LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA174), May 6, 2020: Cessna T240 (N25HE), Gonazales, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to retract the speedbrakes during a delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN19LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA319), Sep 2, 2019: Lancair LC41-550FG (N405JA), Branson, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA19LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA081), Dec 31, 2018: Cessna LC41 (N78JE), Apopka, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a forced landing. - [NTSB ERA19LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA063), Dec 4, 2018: Lancair LC41 (N618G), Moscow, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power and catastrophic engine failure due to the failure of the left turbocharger, which resulted in oil loss and oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure… - [NTSB ERA18FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA251), Sep 15, 2018: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 (N2536T), Woburn, MA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilots' loss of control during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions as a result of spatial disorientation. - [NTSB CEN18LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA315), Aug 3, 2018: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N2546B), Dallas, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during taxi due to excessively worn brake pads and a deflated right main tire. - [NTSB GAA18CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA384), Jun 27, 2018: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 (N1266C), Chelan, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane landing long and a subsequent runway overrun. - [NTSB WPR18LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA037), Nov 27, 2017: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG (N2526C), Oro Valley, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate cooling time between repeated heavy braking applications, which resulted in the brakes overheating and a subsequent brake fire during the aborted takeoff sequence. - [NTSB WPR17IA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17IA173), Aug 1, 2017: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG (N8725), Chandler, AZ, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The over-tensioning of the accessory belt, which resulted in damage to the starter adapter and subsequent loss of oil that led to oil starvation and catastrophic engine failure. - [NTSB GAA17CA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA578), Jul 3, 2017: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 (N711NN), Eagle Grove, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CEN17FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA071), Jan 5, 2017: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG (N972JK), Gurdon, AR, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of control in flight for reasons that could not be determined because of the severe impact and postcrash fire damage to the airplane and the lack of information about the airplane emergency… - [NTSB CEN16LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA108), Feb 24, 2016: Cessna LC41-550FG (N10580), Grand Junction, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the right main tire for reasons that could not be determined because the tire was not available for examination. - [NTSB WPR16IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16IA044), Dec 8, 2015: Cessna LC41-550FG (N932AC), Seal Beach, CA, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: Improper maintenance performed on the left magneto which led to a loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to check the magnetos in flight in compliance with… - [NTSB CEN15LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA392), Aug 31, 2015: Cessna T240 (N452CS), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate fuel management and the flight instructor’s failure to verify the fuel level and fuel selector… - [NTSB ERA15LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA189), Apr 18, 2015: Cessna LC41-550FG (N400BZ), Titusville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inflight fire and a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation, after separation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker box cover for reasons that could not be determined based on the… - [NTSB ERA14FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA292), Jun 17, 2014: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG (N610MH), East Patchogue, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his decision to continue visual flight rules flight in instrument conditions, which resulted in a loss of… - [NTSB ERA14LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA161), Mar 21, 2014: Cessna LC41-550FG (N717RR), Palatka, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper management of the fuel mixture and his failure to use the appropriate checklist and guidance during the flight, which resulted in an overrich mixture condition, carbon-fouling of… - [NTSB CEN11FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA141), Jan 5, 2011: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N1393T), Midlothian, TX, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The engine's loss of power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because no engine anomalies were discovered during the postaccident examination. - [NTSB CEN11IA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA146), Dec 24, 2010: Columbia LC41 (N921DZ), Milsap, TX, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident teardown examination of the engine. - [NTSB ERA10LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA175), Mar 15, 2010: Smith Edward I Lancair IV-P (N9JE), Hilton Head Island, SC, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft as a result of a previous propeller strike. - [NTSB ERA09FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA377), Jul 5, 2009: Cessna 400 (N207JB), Huntington, WV, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB LAX07IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA093), Feb 14, 2007: Columbia LC41-550FG (N194LF), Banning, CA, incident, no damage. Probable cause: Jammed aileron flight control during cruise flight due to the presence of foreign object debris, which resulted from the manufacturer's improper processes. - [NTSB NYC07LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA032), Nov 17, 2006: Columbia LC41-550FG (N1442E), Somerville, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The tug driver's inadequate lookout for landing traffic before crossing the runway. ## FAA accident and incident reports (77, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20260306002339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260306002339A), Mar 6, 2026: COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFg LC41-550FG (N2516S), Albuqueruqe, NM, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On March 6th at approx 1136 MST a colombia 400 sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in albuquerque new Mexico. The plane was on an… - [Accident 20251130017479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251130017479A), Nov 30, 2025: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N1294P), Chatham, MA, Substantial damage. On 11/30/2025 at approximately 17:28 local time aircraft landed at Chatham Municipal Airport (cqx). This was the second flight of the day with a departure… - [Incident 20250727015289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250727015289I), Jul 27, 2025: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N1550M), Texarkana, AR, Minor damage. On July 27, 2025, at 2005Z, Columbia 400 [privacy data omitted], was landing runway 22 at ktxk and veered off the left side of the runway after passing txy c.… - [Accident 20250713007749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250713007749A), Jul 13, 2025: Cessna T240 (N636CS), San Diego, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On July 13, 2025, a Cessna 240 ttx departed ramona airport at approximately 13:51 on a VFR flight to montgomery gibbs executive in San Diego, CA. Aircraft… - [Accident 20250708010389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250708010389A), Jul 8, 2025: Cessna Aircraft Co LC41-550FG (N1229V), Ottawa Lake, MI, Substantial damage. Aircraft touched down just past the landing runway numbers with an excessive amount of speed. No skid marks present on runway. Skid marks were present in the… - [Accident 20250315002909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250315002909A), Mar 15, 2025: Textron Aviation Inc T240 (N918BM), Midland, VA, Substantial damage. Pilot landed with airspeed higher than normal. Aircraft bounced three times and nose gear collapsed. Aircraft immediately pivoted left 90 degrees to a stop. - [Incident 20250127002529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250127002529I), Jan 27, 2025: Lancair Company LC41-550FG (N2533K), Monterey, CA, No damage. After landing on runway 28L at Monterey Regional Airport, controller inquired about parking location. Pilot responded "northwest ramp." Monterey tower provided… - [Incident 20241109019139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241109019139I), Nov 9, 2024: Cessna T240 (N1174X), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Aircraft [privacy data omitted], a Cessna T240, made an approach and landed at Phoenix-gateway mesa airport. Runway 12R was temporality shorted to 7201 feet… - [Accident 20241026019059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241026019059A), Oct 26, 2024: Cessna T240 (N94981), Fort Myers, FL, Substantial damage. On 10/26/2024 pilot [privacy data omitted] and passenger left marathon airport at 10:56 am returning to Fort Myers (kfmy). Pilot picked up current ATIS at… - [Incident 20240611008389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240611008389I), Jun 11, 2024: Textron Aviation Inc T240 (N240VB), Henderson, NV, Minor damage. Pilot landed rwy 17R khnd. Pilot stated on landing rollout, right tire failed causing aircraft to veer off runway into ditch. Subsequently causing failure of… - [Incident 20230907014779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230907014779I), Sep 7, 2023: Cessna T240 (N141CS), Destin, FL, Minor damage. During landing rollout, pilot felt and heard right wheel brake dragging. Pilot stated he was unable to maintain adequate directional control, allowing the… - [Incident 20230820021349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230820021349I), Aug 20, 2023: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N565TW), Fort Worth, TX, Minor damage. The part 91 flight departed T67 for a local flight. Just after rotation, the engine lost power and airspeed decreased. The pilot attempetd to return to the… - [Incident 20230329007759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230329007759I), Mar 29, 2023: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N1439C), Mobile, AZ, Minor damage. The airman was in cruise flight when the aircraft engine stopped producing power. The airman performed the emergency engine faliure prodecures and could not… - [Incident 20220905015289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220905015289I), Sep 5, 2022: Kary Edmund G LANCAIR IV-P (N57EK), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. On September 05, 2022, at 1037 EDT, aircraft [privacy data omitted], an experimental amateur built Lancair IV-P, landed at Lakeland Linder International… - [Incident 20220301021719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220301021719I), Mar 1, 2022: Textron Aviation Inc T240 (N276LH), Teterboro, NJ, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] Was cleared to land on runway 19 at kteb. Upon landing [privacy data omitted] nose gear collapsed disabling the aircraft on runway 19… - [Accident 20220128001169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220128001169A), Jan 28, 2022: Textron Aviation Inc T240 (N420WT), Ravendale, CA, Substantial damage. During climbout from Ravendale Airport (O39), the engine of the N420WT Failed at appx 100 feet above ground level. Aircraft crashed in a field Approximately… - [Incident 20211203020219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211203020219I), Dec 3, 2021: Cessna Aircraft Co LC41-550FG (N512RP), Everett, WA, Substantial damage. On Friday, December 3, 2021, mishap aircraft, a Cessna columbia LC41, N512RP, at Paine Field, WA, struck hangar doors 33-11 and 33-13. The [privacy data… - [Accident 20210827015089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210827015089A), Aug 27, 2021: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N522LG), Grandy, CO, Substantial damage. On August 27th, 2021, at 1339 MST near the city of granby, Colorado, airplane N522LG, a Columbia 400 model LC41-550FG suffered a hard landing at granby-grand… - [Incident 20210703012549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210703012549I), Jul 3, 2021: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N1604C), North Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. During landing a gust of cross wind caused the pilot to over correct the aircraft. Pilot was going to initiate a go around ,however, the aircraft to too low.… - [Accident 20200506002169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200506002169A), May 6, 2020: Cessna T240 (N25HE), Gonzales, TX, Substantial damage. N25HE a Cessna T240 on may 6, 2020 was on a flight from paragould, ar (kpgr) to Gonzales, TX (T20). Weather was reported as clear, 87 degrees and wind from 080… - [Incident 20200506001219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200506001219I), May 6, 2020: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N1276L), San Antonio, TX, Minor damage. N1276L a Columbia aircraft LC41-550FG on may 7, 2020 was on a flight departing from San Antonio, TX (ksat) and returning back to San Antonio, TX (ksat) on a… - [Incident 20200308014439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200308014439I), Mar 8, 2020: Cessna Aircraft Co LC41-550FG (N912AV), Reading, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot felt vibration on landing from the landing gear. Pilot performed taxi test to see if he could determine what was causing the vibration. When the pilot… - [Accident 20190902012329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190902012329A), Sep 2, 2019: Cessna Aircraft Co LC41-550FG (N405JA), Hollister, MO, Substantial damage. After departing the branson airport, Hollister MO (bbg) on runway 32, the pilot stated the engine started surging, going from a high RPM to low RPM and back to… - [Incident 20190824011939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190824011939I), Aug 24, 2019: Richard John Cano TXL-5RG (N8XW), Minor damage. The pilot of amateur built aircraft contacted ATC and headed back to cno after noticing flicker on panel. Aircraft lost power and comms after. Pilot used… - [Incident 20190814014179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190814014179I), Aug 14, 2019: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N181LD), Sedona, AZ, Minor damage. Pilot reported that he attempted to land after first 1/3 of runway due to known downdraft effect at approach end of runway 3 but aircraft floated and landed… - [Incident 20190116007649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190116007649I), Jan 16, 2019: Cessna T240 (N468PA), Guymon, OK, Minor damage. On January 16, 2019, at 1245 CDT, a Cessna 240 bearing registration number N468PA, registered to an individual struck a runway sign after landing on rwy 18. At… - [Accident 20181230021809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181230021809A), Dec 30, 2018: Cessna Aircraft Co LC41-550FG (N78JE), Apopka, FL, Substantial damage. On December 30, 2018, about 2025 eastern standard time, a Cessna LC41-550FG, N78JE, was substantially damaged during a forced landing at Apopka airport (X04),… - [Accident 20181211024759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181211024759A), Dec 11, 2018: Lancair Company LC41-550FG (N618G), Spring Brook To, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot enroute from klom (lincoln park NJ) to kbgm (binghamton NY) flying IFR in VMC at 5000 ft in cruise. Engine made a noise accompanied by partial power… - [Accident 20180915013669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180915013669A), Sep 15, 2018: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N2536T), Woburn, MA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Notification: On September 15, 2018, at approximately 15:17Z, federal aviation administration?s regional operation center (FAA roc) notified inspector keith… - [Accident 20180803009599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180803009599A), Aug 3, 2018: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N2546B), Dfw, TX, Substantial damage. After landing on a remote runway of Dfw airport, the small ga aircraft received a long and complex taxi route to the corporate ramp. The private pilot who had… - [Accident 20180627008689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180627008689A), Jun 27, 2018: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N1266C), Chelan, WA, Substantial damage. The pilot filed an IFR flight plan from paine field, WA (kpae) to Chelan, WA (S10). ATC cleared the pilot direct to Chelan, VFR on top (approx. 9500 ft.). The… - [Incident 20180507004889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180507004889I), May 7, 2018: Cessna T240 (N94981), Fort Myers, FL, No damage. On may 7, 2018 at approximately 1248 local, a Cessna 240 landed at page field airport (kfmy) on runway 05. During the landing roll-out the aircraft departed… - [Accident 20171127022449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171127022449A), Nov 27, 2017: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N2526C), Tucson, AZ, Destroyed. Pilot aborted takeoff twice from liftoff speed. Rt brake and tire caught fire during taxiback from second abort which ignited rt fuel tank, fuel fire destroyed… - [Incident 20170908011969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170908011969I), Sep 8, 2017: Cessna T240 (N2400G), Boulder, CO, Minor damage. 9/8/2017 At approximately 17:45 MDT, Cessna T240/TTX N2400G landed at Boulder Municipal Airport (kbdu) on runway 8. Weather was clear and winds were calm.… - [Incident 20170826012009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170826012009I), Aug 26, 2017: Cessna Aircraft Co LC41-550FG (N11390), Brigham City, UT, Minor damage. The aircraft lost power with a fuel flow rate below normal operations. Pilot could not maintain flight in order to land at an airport and performed an… - [Incident 20170731016799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170731016799I), Jul 31, 2017: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N8725), Chandler, AZ, Minor damage. 07/31/2017 1820MST; 0120Z, N8725, Columbia 400 LC41-550FG aircraft lost engine power, declared and emergency and made a forced landing in a farm field about 6… - [Accident 20170703016759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170703016759A), Jul 3, 2017: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N711NN), Eagle Grove, IA, Substantial damage. While conducting a crosswind landing at the Eagle Grove, Iowa airport. The airman lost control of the aircraft during touchdown causing the aircraft to go off… - [Incident 20170608013239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170608013239I), Jun 8, 2017: Cessna Aircraft Co LC41-550FG (N5194Y), Manassas, VA, Minor damage. On June 8, 2017, the PIC of a columbia 400, N5194Y, was attempting to land on runway 34L at Manassas regional airport. During the landing rollout, the pilot… - [Incident 20170324022349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170324022349I), Mar 24, 2017: Cessna T240 (N496BS), Furnace Creek, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft landed on runway 33 at Furnace Creek (L06) and overran the runway and flipped over in soft sand. The aircraft received minor damage during the event… - [Accident 20170105000749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170105000749A), Jan 5, 2017: Textron LC-LC41 (N972JK), Gurdon, AR, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On January 5, 2017, a columbia, LC41-550FG, N972JK, registered to JMK3 lands LLC, in cruise altitude FL175 requested an IFR clearance to climb to FL25 to test… - [Incident 20160915022489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160915022489I), Sep 15, 2016: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N991AJ), Watkins, CO, Minor damage. On take off roll from runway 08, aircraft engine "hesitated" several times. Pilot elected to abort takeoff. Aircraft exited runway and propeller struck taxiway… - [Incident 20160619012149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160619012149I), Jun 19, 2016: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N2505J), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Pilot landed and was taxiing to the ramp. After several right turns, the right brake failed and the tower informed the pilot that his right wheel was on fire.… - [Accident 20160223004369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160223004369A), Feb 23, 2016: Cessna LC41-550FG (N10580), Grand Junction, CO, Substantial damage. On landing rollout runway 11 the right main landing gear tire blew and the aircraft veered to the right and exited the runway. - [Incident 20151208024119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151208024119I), Dec 8, 2015: Cessna Aircraft Co LC41-550FG (N932AC), Seal Beach, CA, Minor damage. On 12/08/2015 N932AC lost power and did an emergency landing at Seal Beach naval weapons station in Seal Beach California. Minor aircraft damage, no injuries. - [Incident 20150831013659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150831013659I), Aug 31, 2015: Cessna T240 (N452CS), Houston, TX, Substantial damage. At approximately 12: 30 CST an aircraft N452CS, Cessna, model T240, s/n T24002052 was substantially damaged when it crashed approximately .27 tenth of a mile… - [Accident 20150418007089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150418007089A), Apr 18, 2015: Cessna LC41-550FG (N400BZ), Titusville, FL, Substantial damage. The PIC reported the following: the flt departed ksav enroute to kobe. About 1 hour into the flight, the PIC noticed that the engine oil pressure indication… - [Incident 20150322011169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150322011169I), Mar 22, 2015: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N1268F), Pittsburgh, PA, No damage. IFR flt flan: cleared to 3,000 feet climbed to 3,500 feet. - [Incident 20150313004999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150313004999I), Mar 13, 2015: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N1454D), Imperial, CA, Minor damage. N1454D a LC41-550FG upon landing at Imperial Airport (ipl) had a cross wind upon touchdown the aircraft veered into the medium, the aircraft thin suffered… - [Incident 20141012019259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141012019259I), Oct 12, 2014: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N2507S), Palmyra, PA, Minor damage. Pilot overshot landing to rwy 13. Pilot was unable to stop the aircraft on the runway surface area. The aircraft departed the airfield, coming to rest in a… - [Accident 20140617024239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140617024239A), Jun 17, 2014: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG (N610MH), Patchogue, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot departed kfrg at 0850 hours local time for a part 91 VFR flight to kisp. Pilot inadvertantly flew into IMC conditions southeast of kisp. At 0902 hours he… All 77: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-c/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (81, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2025FA0000068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000068), Jan 29, 2025: ACCESS PANEL. DAMAGED. LOWER RIGHT WING ACCESS PANEL, ORIGINAL P/N LB57650007-1 REV- HAS A NACA AIR SCOOP AIR DUCT THAT CONNECTS TO FUEL SYSTEM VENT SYSTEM. THIS PANEL RECEIVED A MINO - [SDR 2023FA0000569](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000569), Sep 26, 2023: BRAKE DISC. BROKEN. DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LH BRAKE DISC BROKEN APPROXIMATELY 4.5 INCHES IN LENGTH AND APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH IN WIDTH AROUND FLANGE WH - [SDR 2023FA0000309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000309), May 17, 2023: LANDING GEAR. BROKEN. RH MLG AXLE MOUNTING PLATE ASSY SHEARED COMPLETELY OFF OF MLG LEG/STRUT ASSY, WHERE LEG ASSY SLIDES INTO AXLE ASSY AND IS FASTENED. HAVE PHOTOS UPON REQUEST. - [SDR BIER2022011301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER2022011301), Jan 13, 2022: MANIFOLD. CHAFED. INDUCTION MANIFOLD P/N 655607 WAS REMOVED FROM CURRENT ENGINE MODEL TSIO-550C(11) DUE TO CHAFE DAMAGE. WHEN NEW REPLACEMENT MANIFOLD P/N 646440 WAS RECEIVED AND - [SDR BIER2021011333](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER2021011333), Jul 6, 2021: FAIRING. CHAFED. AIRCRAFT ARRIVED FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION IAW CESSNA 400/T240 AMM CHAPTER 5-20-00 INSPECTION CHECKLIST. DURING INSPECTION OF MLG, FOUND THE TOP OF BOTH MLG LEG FAI - [SDR 2020FA0000001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000001), Jan 3, 2020: BOLT. SHEARED. DURING OVERHAUL OF THE NLG FOUND THE BOLT WHICH HOLDS THE CENTERING CAMSHAFT TO THE NLG STRUT SHEARED AT THE THREADS. THE HEAD, SHANK AND THREADS OF THE BOLT RE - [SDR 2019FA0000379](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000379), Nov 16, 2019: LEG ASSY. CRACKED. DURING COMPLIANCE WITH CESSNA SB11-32-01 ON THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR LEG A 3 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND EXTENDING UP THE GEAR LEG. THE CRACK ORIGINATED OUT OF THE UPPER AX - [SDR ESMR2019102501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESMR2019102501), Oct 11, 2019: PUMP. FLUCTUATES. THE PILOT FELT A SEVERE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT 250 FT. AGL, AND MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON A CROSSING, INACTIVE RUNWAY. FLIGHT DATA FRO - [SDR BIER20190801001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER20190801001), Aug 1, 2019: ADAPTER. MISOVERHAULED. NEWLY OVERHAULED STARTER ADAPTER WAS INSTALLED ON ENGINE. AFTER RE-ASSEMBLING REAR OF ENGINE WITH NEW ADAPTER, STARTER AND ALTERNATOR, THE ADAPTER WAS PRIMED WI - [SDR 2019FA0000180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000180), May 30, 2019: PRESSURE SWITCH. DETACHED. IN FLIGHT, THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH SEPARATED WHERE THE NIPPLE IS PRESSED INTO THE SWITCH HOUSING. THIS IS ONE INTEGRATED PART, NOT TWO PUT TOGETHER. THE PILOT N - [SDR BIER20180918001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER20180918001), Sep 12, 2018: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. FUSELAGE AFT FOOTWELL RECESS LOWER CORNERS (FS 127.5) (LT & RT) HAVE DELAMINATIONS WITH LT AFT CORNER HAVING A CRACK 1.375 INCHES LONG. - [SDR NF2R2018082200001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NF2R2018082200001), Aug 22, 2018: LIFTER. FAILED. DISCOVERED METAL IN THE OIL FILTER DURING OIL CHANGE, DISCOVERED LOWER END OF VALVE LIFTERS PITTING, CHIPPING, AND SOME MUSHROOMING MAKING REMOVAL DIFFICULT. - [SDR 2018FA0000196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000196), Jun 25, 2018: CYLINDER HEAD. DAMAGED. APPROXIMATELY 8 HOURS AFTER THE NR 5 CYLINDER WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW FACTORY CYLINDER KIT, THE PILOT NOTIFIED US THAT THE NR 5 CYLINDER WOULD NOT "WARM UP" AND - [SDR BIER20171017001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER20171017001), Sep 6, 2017: WASHER. UNSECURE. DURING MAINTENANCE, THE ENGINE HAD ROCKER COVERS LEAKING. REPLACED THE GASKET. TECHNICIAN FOUND THE LOCKING TAB WASHER WAS NOT BENT UP TO PREVENT SCREW FROM LOO - [SDR 8PCR20170713001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8PCR20170713001), Jun 29, 2017: VALVE SPRING. BROKEN. DISASSEMBLY OF THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER REVEALED THAT THE INNER AND OUTER EXHAUST VALVE SPRINGS WERE FRAGMENTED INTO FOUR AND TWO PIECES RESPECTIVELY. THE NUMBER 4 - [SDR BIER20160914001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER20160914001), Sep 9, 2016: GARLOCK SEAL. LEAKING. ACFT ARRIVED AT REPAIR STATION FOR OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION ON RH BRAKE ASSEMBLY. DURING OIL CHANGE, FOUND CONSIDERABLE OIL LEAK ON TOP OF ENGINE, WITH OIL DRI - [SDR BIER20160517001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER20160517001), May 17, 2016: VALVE. LEAKING. DURING THE PROCESS TO ACCOMPLISHING INSPECTION AND TESTING FOR CFR PART 91.411 AND \ 91.413, FOUND THE ALTERNATE STATIC VALVE CAUSING A LEAK THAT EXCEEDS LIMITS - [SDR YN8R2016031400001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YN8R2016031400001), Mar 14, 2016: EXHAUST PIPE. CHAFED. THE RT ENGINE EXHAUST TAILPIPE, WAS FOUND TO BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED OR MANUFACTURED. DURING FLIGHT, THE EXHAUST TAILPIPE CHAFED THE FIREWALL, PN 2813102-8 AND - [SDR BIER2016031500001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER2016031500001), Mar 14, 2016: CASE. CRACKED. CUSTOMER ARRIVED AT REPAIR STATION STATING HE HAD AN OIL LEAK. ENGINE COWLING WAS REMOVED TO DETERMINE SOURCE OF LEAK. INITIAL INSPECTION AND REPAIR WAS ON LEAK - [SDR 2015FA0000661](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000661), Dec 24, 2015: GEAR. STRIPPED. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, ACFT LOST POWER AND DID AN EMERGENCY LANDING. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND RT MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR GEAR STRIPPED. - [SDR 2016FA0000084](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000084), Dec 8, 2015: MAGNETO. FAILED. DUEL MAG FAILURE. RT MAGNETO HAD A STRIPPED GEAR. LT MAG TIMING WAS AS PER THE DATA PLATE. BOTH MAGS WERE PICKED UP BY THE NTSB. - [SDR BIER2015FA0000499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER2015FA0000499), Oct 22, 2015: SKIN. BURNED. DURING AIRCRAFT POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, OPERATOR OBSERVED BURN DAMAGE IN PAINTED SURFACES ON FUSELAGE AND SOME CONTROLS WHICH INDICATED POSSIBLE LIGHTNING STRIK - [SDR CA151023002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151023002), Oct 1, 2015: RETAINER. CRACKED. (CAN) RT WINDSHIELD RETAINER CRACKED IN LOWER RT CORNER. CRACK EXTENDS 1/2" OUT FROM EDGE OF RETAINER. - [SDR VNFR20150615001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNFR20150615001), Jun 12, 2015: FUEL LINE. LOOSE. CUSTOMER REQUESTED THAT THE ENG BE REMOVED & SENT TO CRS BJ3R399L, REPAIR. RECEIVED ENG BACK WITH REPAIRED 8130 & PAPERWORK. INSTALLED ENG IN & SET FUEL FLOW IA - [SDR DGCA2015042800163](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DGCA2015042800163), Apr 23, 2015: EXHAUST PIPE. BROKEN. PILOT STATED LOSS OF PRESSURIZATION AND DECREASED MANIFOLD PRESSURE. EXHAUST PIPE BROKEN. - [SDR YN8R201503120001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YN8R201503120001), Mar 11, 2015: CONTROLLER. FAILED. DURING FLIGHT, LOST PARTIAL POWER. RETURNED FOR LANDING. DURING MAINTENANCE RUN THE NEXT MORNING, FOUND THE WASTEGATE CONTROLLER, WAS NOT RESPONDING PROPERLY TO - [SDR CA150315001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150315001), Mar 7, 2015: PROBE. LOOSE. (CAN) LT TURBO CHARGER TURBINE INLET TEMPERATURE, TIT, PROBE FOUND HANGING AND LOOSE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HEAT STAINS FORMED ON THE INSIDE LT SIDE OF THE LOWE - [SDR BIER2015FA0000056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER2015FA0000056), Feb 9, 2015: WINDOW. CRACKED. FOUND LT AFT SIDE WINDOW CRACKED. CRACK IS LOCATED AT THE LOWER FORWARD CORNER OF THE WINDOW AND THE CRACK EXTENDS INTO THE COMPOSITE FRAME. THERE'S NO SIGN ON - [SDR YN8R12152014BH1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YN8R12152014BH1), Dec 15, 2014: IMPULSE COUPLING. BINDING. ACFT VERY HARD TO START. MAGNETOS HAD BEEN CHANGED PREVIOUSLY 25.7 HRS BEFORE. BROUGHT ACFT INTO HANGAR, REMOVED IGNITION PLUGS. WHEN TURNING ENGINE TO CHECK TI - [SDR YN8R2014121500001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YN8R2014121500001), Dec 15, 2014: IMPULSE COUPLING. BINDING. ACFT VERY HARD TO START. MAGNETOS HAD BEEN CHANGED PREVIOUSLY 25.7 HRS BEFORE. BROUGHT ACFT INTO HANGAR, REMOVED IGNITION PLUGS. WHEN TURNING ENGINE TO CHECK TI - [SDR H6MR2014121745546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H6MR2014121745546), Nov 9, 2014: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. AFTER TAKEOFF ACFT WAS CLIMBING THROUGH 8000' WHEN OWNER/PILOT EXPERIENCED A "POP" FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE ENGINE ROUGHNESS. PILOT REDUCED POWER AND RETURNED TO D - [SDR NF2R201812190001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NF2R201812190001), Sep 12, 2014: LIFTER. GALLED. INSPECTION OF ALL 6 CYLINDERS FOUND 5 OUT OF LIMITS AND ALL CYLINDERS HAD BAD EXHAUST AND INTAKE GUIDES AND VALVES. FOUND LIFTERS ARE PITTED AND STARTING TO CHI - [SDR CA140410009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140410009), Apr 9, 2014: SCREEN. CONTAMINATED. (CAN) FUEL MANIFOLD VALVE ASSY SCREEN REMOVED AND A FAIR AMOUNT OF LINT TYPE DEBRIS WAS FOUND. BELIEVE THERE WAS A SB TO ADDRESS THIS SAME LINT TYPE DEBRIS ISSU - [SDR BIER2014FA0000094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER2014FA0000094), Feb 20, 2014: STRUT. CRACKED. DURING LANDING, EXPERIENCED NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY AFTER TWO LANDINGS FROM PREVIOUS NOSE STRUT SERVCING. MECHANIC REMOVED THE NOSE STRUT FOR SERVICING PROCEDURE. STR - [SDR 2013FA0000641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000641), Nov 18, 2013: CONTROL ROD. WORN. LEFT FLAP CONTROL ROD HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. THE ROD ASSEMBLY IS PN LA57263101 WHICH IS CONTRUCTED BY PN 286102-8 FOR THE URETHANE INSULATOR AND PN 2562102-3 AND 2 - [SDR 2013FA0000353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000353), Jun 18, 2013: SLIP JOINT. LEAKING. EXHAUST LEAK AT THE SLIP JOINT BETWEEN THE RT TURBO TRANSITION ON NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST RISER IGNITED NEARBY WIRING CAUSING AN ENGINE FIRE. FIRE WAS ON THE GROU - [SDR 2013FA0000354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000354), Jun 18, 2013: TRANSITION DUCT. PUNCTURED. HOLE FOUND IN THE RIGHT TURBO TRANSITION. - [SDR 2013FA0000355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000355), Jun 18, 2013: SHAFT. FRACTURED. AIRCRAFT WAS IN A CLIMB THROUGH 19,000 FEET AND THE PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF POWER. AN EMERGENCY DESCENT AND UNSCHEDULED LANDING WAS SET. AS PLANE REACHED A LOWER - [SDR VNFR20130618001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNFR20130618001), Jun 18, 2013: SPARK PLUG. CRACKED. CRACKED CERAMIC ON NR 5 LOWER SPARK PLUG. - [SDR 2013FA0000328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000328), May 17, 2013: FAN. FAILED. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, HEARD A BANG AND THEN SAW A METAL OBJECT COME THROUGH HIS TOP ENGINE COWLING. LANDED AT THE NEAREST AVAILABLE AIRPORT. COOLING FAN ASSY, A - [SDR CA130117011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130117011), Jan 15, 2013: POINTS. WORN. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED A RT MAGNETO ROUGH CONDITION DURING PRE-FLIGHT GROUND RUN UP CHECKS, PILOT DESCRIBED AN APPROXIMATELY 700 RPM DROP WHEN RT MAGNETO WAS SELE - [SDR 2012FA0000792](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000792), Dec 4, 2012: EXHAUST PIPE. CRACKED. FOUND A LARGE CRACK WAS PRESENT IN THE RT TURBO TRANSITION. PERFORMED AN EXHAUST SYS PRESSURE TEST AND CONFIRMED THE PRESENCE OF THE CRACK. - [SDR 2012FA0000793](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000793), Dec 4, 2012: EXHAUST PIPE. CRACKED. DURING A 50 HOUR INSPECTION, A LARGE CRACK WAS FOUND THAT NEARLY CIRCLED THE ENTIRE TRANSITION. LOWER HALF OF TURBO TRANSITION WAS VERY CLOSE TO SEPARATING FROM - [SDR VNFR20121204002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNFR20121204002), Dec 4, 2012: EXHAUST DUCT. CRACKED. FOUND A LARGE CRACK WAS PRESENT IN THE RIGHT TURBO TRANSITION. TECHS PERFORMED AN EXHAUST SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST TO CONFIRM THE PRESENCE OF THE CRACK. REPLACED TR - [SDR 2012FA0000439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000439), Jun 13, 2012: WIRE. BURNED. INVESTIGATED PROBLEM OF SMOKE IN COCKPIT. SMOKE APPEARED TO BE COMING OUT OF THE ANTI-FOG VENTS. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION SOME WIRING BEHIND COPILOTS MFD WER - [SDR 2012FA0000376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000376), Jun 6, 2012: SEAL. SPLIT. ENGINE CRANK SHAFT SEAL SPLIT ALONG SEAL FACE. ENGINE WAS LOOSING OIL THRU SEAL. - [SDR VNFR20121204001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNFR20121204001), May 10, 2012: WASTEGATE VALVE. CRACKED. SMALL CRACK NOTED ABOVE WASTEGATE - OTBD SIDE OF TRANSITION. - [SDR 2012FA0000103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000103), Feb 9, 2012: SPARK PLUG. CRACKED. RT B32S SPARK PLUGS HAVE CRACKED PORCELAIN, QTY 6 OUT OF 12, FOUND DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. - [SDR 2012FA0000002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000002), Dec 20, 2011: THROTTLE ARM. SEIZED. PILOT REPORTED THROTTLE VERY HARD TO MOVE. UPON INSPECTION, THE THROTTLE ARM WAS FOUND TO BE SEIZED AFTER THE THROTTLE CONTROL WAS REMOVED. THROTTLE ASSY WAS RE - [SDR 2011FA0000794](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000794), Dec 16, 2011: SPARK PLUG. DEFECTIVE. PILOT REPORTED HIGH MAGNETO DROP DURING PRE-RUN CHECK. NR 3 CYLINDER BOTTOM SPARK PLUG WAS FOUND TO HAVE ENTIRE CERAMIC MISSING. BORESCOPE OF CYLINDER REVEALED All 81: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-c/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (10) Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [STC SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SE09846SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09846SC): Installation of S539800M30 starter adapter springs. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc - [STC SE01628NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01628NY): Modification of starter adapter by substitution or rework of accessory drive parts. Canadian Aero Manufacturing - [STC SE09963SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09963SC): Installation of modified fuel injector nozzles. General Aviation Modifications, Inc - [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA - [STC SE09559SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09559SC): Installation of US Airparts roller rocker arm assemblies P/N US92E exhaust and US92I intake. US Airparts, Inc - [STC SE09319SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09319SC): Modify oil pan adding a new oil sump drain. Texas Skyways Inc. Lists TSIO-550 Series - [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector. 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