- Manufacturer (registry)
- CONT MOTOR
- Model
- TSIO-550-E
- Registry code
- 17247
- Installed in
- 46 registered aircraft
- Type
- Reciprocating
- Power
- 350 hp
- Data sheet
- TCDSE5SO
- Holder
- Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 14
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1993 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
See all 18 ADs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17247'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17247'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 9
Engine · Continental TSIO-550-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-09-08Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSAIB NE-02-41Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17247'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_saib.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17247'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Registered aircraft · 46
N135PXBmaf LLC · Lewes, DEN141DPHbdb Aviation LLC · Los Angeles, CAN141XLHigh Velocity Flying LLC · Centennial, CO
See all 46 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17247')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17247')
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NTSB investigations · 7
Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 6 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 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN20LA266Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair ES-P · Pauls Valley, OKThe reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR19LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair IV · Laramie, WYAn environmental stress cracking failure of the acrylic windshield, which resulted in a rapid decompression during cruise flight.NTSB WPR16FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNokes Matthew Lancair IV P · Fallbrook, CAA loss of engine power during cruise for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12FA611Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairley Gooch Lancair IV · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the difficult-to-operate fuel selector valve and the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical…NTSB NYC08FA292Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSteven A. Jones Lancair IV P · Stafford, VAThe pilot's decision to install voltage regulators in the engine compartment where they were susceptible to water intrusion, which resulted in a malfunction of the standby electrical system's voltage regulator and a subsequent in-flight fire.NTSB LAX08LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBartle Lancair IV-P · Murrieta/Temecu, CAA total loss of engine power while on approach due to the electrical overload of a fuse caused by the builder's inadequate design and installation of the electrical ignition system.NTSB NYC06LA112Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBulmer Lancair IV-P · Somerset, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff to preclude a stall, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident are the inadvertent stall, the loss of engine power due to the pilot's…
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('17247')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
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
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('17247')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 15
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20200706015959AFaist Rr/Faist ML Lancair ES-P · Pauls Valley, OKN444TW departing normal flight was destroyed in a cornfield approximately 3.5 miles north of Pauls Valley Airport.Accident 20190210010109ACarl Franklin Lipe Lancair 4-P · Laramie, WYWindshield blew out of aircraft during cruise flightIncident 20181020020389ILiv-530 Lancair IV-P · New Smyrna Beac, FLAfter take off the landing gear would not retract. Trouble shooting provided that gear also would not lock down. Prior to landing an emergency was declared. On approach the nose gear extened and locked. This allowed the aircraft to land on the nose gear and…Accident 20160402021669ANokes Matthew Lancair IV P · Fallbrook, CAThe aircraft departed gillespie field (see) in el cajon, CA, and flew north enroute to french valley airport (F70) in temecula, CA when it experienced a loss of power. Witnesses said that the propeller was turning as the aircraft descended, but seemed to be…Incident 20150911015689IPerry Richard Lee Lancair 1VP · Land O' Lakes, WISeptember 11, 2015 at 1000 LCL time while on a pleasure flight the pilot in command of N1QB, a experimental amateur aircraft Lancair ivp landed at kings Land o lakes airport in Land o lakes Wisconsin. The aircraft landed on runway 14 and ran off of the end of…Incident 20141003018369IStratton Bruce Lancair IV · Corvallis, OROwner/operator/builder of experimental aircraft, while landing at cvo experienced a nose gear collapse almost immediately after landing. Pilot reported he didn't flare as much as he should have and landed slightly flat. Aircraft bounced a little and onto its…Incident 20140709012989IStratton Bruce Lancair IV · Santa Ynez, CAThe pilot could not retract gear on climb out, gear handle locked in down position. Pilot exited the traffic pattern to troubleshoot the landing gear problem. A loss of electrical power, while troubleshooting the landing gear problem, resulted in…Accident 20120906029139AFairley Gooch Lancair IV · Winnsboro, LAThe accident pilot was flight testing his lnc-iv amatuer built aircraft in accordance with phase I. He departed Winnsboro airport (F89) at approximately 1109 and was heard and seen returning to F89 at approximately 1245 by witnesses that were outside a…Incident 20120129002069IValone Ross/Karr Justin LANCAIR.IV-P · Clarion, IAOn the takeoff roll, the aircraft veered to the left, prior to rotation speed, and exited the runway into the grass and snow cover adjacent to the runway. Two runway lights were damaged. The pilot reported he applied right pedal, but this did not bring the…Accident 20080811849849AJoness Lancairivp · Stafford, VA(-23) The aircraft, N731SJ a Lancair iv-p departed from krmn for a local flight at approx 0915. Upon reaching a cruise altitude of 3000 feet the PIC turned on the aft aux battery in order to charge it with the alternator. A short time later he detected smoke…Accident 20080226011859AAmtr Lancairivp · Murrieta, CA(-23) Engine failed on approach, and made an off airport landing.Accident 20060510025439AAmtr Lancairivp · Somerset, PA(-23) Shortly after takeoff from runway 7 at Somerset County Airport (2G9), eyewitnesses state there was a trail of black smoke coming from the aircraft, and the engine sounded like it was sputtering, then went silent. The aircraft then banked to the left and…Incident 20050316003829IAmtr A500 · Ft Myers, FL(-23) On March 16, 2005, at 2110 local time an adams A500, registered to adams aircraft industries landed on runway 23 at Ft Myers Page Field (fmy) with a partial electrical failure. The aircraft proceeded about 2000 feet down the runway when the tower…Incident 19970402012399IAmtr Lancairiv · Vernal, UTNarrative: aircraft lost approximately 50% of power during cruise. Salt lake center vectored the aircraft to the Vernal Airport. Aircraft landed without incident. Maintenance personnel at the local FBO found a loose line on the turbo charger. The line was…Incident 19940630029319IAmtr Lancair · Redmond, ORNose gear actuator failed lost fluid. Free fall extension. Manual used on mains. Nose gear collapsed landing.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17247')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17247')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 12
SDR CA150928003Valve Spring · broken(CAN) 5 VALVE SPRINGS FOUND BROKEN ON INTAKE AN EXAUST ON CYLINDERS 6-4-2 DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF POWER PROBLEM.SDR CA140617004Impeller · damaged(CAN) AFTER OVERHAUL THE ENGINE WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. AFTER A 35 MINI TEST INTO TEST FLIGHT THE CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE OVERHEATED, 340F. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN & THE AIRCRAFT, TWIN ENGINE, RETURNED TO BASE. INITIAL TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THE WATERSDR 2013FA0000412Crankshaft · crackedENGINE OVERHAULED 105 HOURS AGO, AND CRANK WAS ULTRASOUND TESTED OK. NO INCIDENTS OF ANY KIND HAVE EVER OCCURRED WITH THIS ENGINE OR PROPELLER, SUCH AS PROP STRIKE OR OTHER INCIDENT. FOUND A CRACKED ENGINE CRANK AT THE PROPELLER FLANGE. EDDY CURRENT TEST ANSDR 2012FA0000747Exhaust Pipe · burnedEXHAUST PIPE BURNED THROUGH AT 2 LOCATIONS ADJACENT TO THE CENTERLINE SEAM WELD. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURANCE ON THE SAME PN WITH VERY LOW HOURS.SDR CA120827011Gear · failed(CAN) WHILE TURNING THE PROPELLER BY HAND, THE OWNER/PILOT FOUND THAT THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. THE AME WORKING ON THE ACFT REMOVED AN ENGINE ACCY TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE INTERNAL GEARS AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE 2 TEETH MISSING FROM THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR. THE ENGINESDR 2011FA0000198Counterweight · wrong partFACTORY NEW ENGINE AT DISASSEMBLY HAD 3 EA 639195 COUNTERWEIGHT AND 1 EA 639196 COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLED. SB00-3 STATES THAT 2 EA 639195 AND 2 EA 639196 COUNTERWEIGHTS ARE REQUIRED.SDR 2008FA0000497Boot · misinstalledAT LOCATION WHERE CONTROL "STICK" PASSES THROUGH L/R SIDE ARM REST, THE BOOT SURROUNDING BASE OF STICK LIES OPEN TO CONTROL MECHANISMS. WHERE THE STICK ENTERS THE COCKPIT, THE LEATHER BOOT THAT IS DESIGNED TO COVER THE AREA BENEATH THE STICK, IS PARTIALLY OPENSDR 2005FA0001332Oil Filter · failedCHANGED OIL AND OIL FILTER PRIOR TO FLIGHT. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, OIL PRESSURE BEGAN DECLINING TO < 10PSI. NO RISE IN OIL TEMPERATURE. DECLARED EMERGENCY, LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. EXTENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED NEW OIL FILTER TO BE CAUSE OF DECLINING PRESSURSDR AU990982Oxygen System · unapproved part(AUS) OXYGEN SYSTEM FOUND INSTALLED IN AIRCRAFT WITH NO INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION OR WEIGHT/BALANCE DATA IN THE AIRCRAFT LOG BOOK. THE OXYGEN SYSTEM IS NOT APPROVED FOR AIRCRAFT USE AND THE INSTALLATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FAR REQUIREMENTS. UNAPPROVED PARTSDR AU990983Torque Tube · corroded(AUS) ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE CORRODED. THE AREA IS COVERED WITH EXHAUST GAS DEPOSITS.SDR 99ZZZX4048Lifter · pittedFACTORY NEW ENGINE DIS-ASSEMBLED FOR BALANCING. PITTING FOUND ON 6 INTAKE AND 2 EXHAUST LIFTER FACES.SDR AU991075Circuit Breaker · failed(AUS) INCORRECT RATED CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTALLED. CIRCUIT BREAKER RATED AT 50 AMPS CONNECTED TO A 70 AMP ALTERNATOR. CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILED DURING FLIGHT. UNAPPROVED PART.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'TSIO550E' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'TSIO550E' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
STCs that may be installed · 10
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 SE03309CHInstallation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt applicationSTC SE04577CHInstall an electronic engine ignition systemSTC SE01966WIUse of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft enginesSTC SE09846SCInstallation of S539800M30 starter adapter springs.STC SE01628NYModification of starter adapter by substitution or rework of accessory drive parts.STC SE09963SCInstallation of modified fuel injector nozzles.STC SE09513SCInstallation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013.STC SE09559SCInstallation of US Airparts roller rocker arm assemblies P/N US92E exhaust and US92I intake.STC SE09319SCModify oil pan adding a new oil sump drain.STC SE00350SEInstallation of sump mounted chip detector.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17247')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17247')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.