# Continental TSIO-550-E - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17247 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: TSIO-550-E - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 350 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E5SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E5SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 46 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-e 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 2016-16-12](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 2010-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-07-08): Turbochargers · Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems HIO-360-E1AD, HIO-360-E1BD, HIO-360-F1AD and 137 more. Effective Apr 19, 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 (46) - [N135PX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135PX): [Bmaf LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BMAF%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 2016, S/N ESP-203-7 - [N141DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141DP): [Hbdb Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HBDB%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), built 2011, S/N LIV-471 - [N141XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141XL): [High Velocity Flying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20VELOCITY%20FLYING%20LLC), [Centennial, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Centennial), built 2024, S/N 3RX084 - [N14LK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14LK): [Kellner Ken J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLNER%20KEN%20J), [Neenah, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Neenah), built 2007, S/N LIV-496 - [N184MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N184MM): [Adams Aviation Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMS%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N LIV-385FB-P - [N211CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211CA): [Dggehrig LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DGGEHRIG%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 2023, S/N P06 - [N242S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N242S): [Lundberg John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUNDBERG%20JOHN), [Pls Verdes Estates, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pls%20Verdes%20Estates), built 2006, S/N LES-167 - [N24XE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24XE): [Sofast LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOFAST%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 2013, S/N LIV-510 - [N254RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N254RW): [Webb Family Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBB%20FAMILY%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Ontario, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ontario), built 2006, S/N LIV-478 - [N281TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N281TB): [Jorgensen Carl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JORGENSEN%20CARL), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne), built 2008, S/N 001 - [N285TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N285TB): [Lp Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LP%20AIR%20LLC), [Sacramento, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sacramento), built 2010, S/N LIV-057 - [N321VP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321VP): [On Centerline Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ON%20CENTERLINE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 2025, S/N 91402 - [N32CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32CL): [Standish David Dewitt](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANDISH%20DAVID%20DEWITT), [Billings, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Billings), built 2006, S/N LIV-403 - [N353TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N353TC): [Fsh Escrow Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FSH%20ESCROW%20CORP), [Galveston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Galveston), built 2011, S/N LIV-426 - [N357AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N357AW): [Worldwide Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLDWIDE%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Anderson, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Anderson), built 2014, S/N L2K-169 - [N37JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37JB): [Lcorcraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LCORCRAFT%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N LIV-603 - [N3XY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3XY): [Antique Endeavors LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANTIQUE%20ENDEAVORS%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), S/N 1 - [N40NG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40NG): [Ong Timothy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONG%20TIMOTHY), [Redmond, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Redmond), built 2008, S/N ES-086 - [N4141C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4141C): [Culpepper Samie D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CULPEPPER%20SAMIE%20D), [Macon, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Macon), built 2006, S/N LIV-520 - [N427F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N427F): [Stingray Motors LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STINGRAY%20MOTORS%20LLC), [Kansas City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Kansas%20City), S/N 3RX 157 - [N428BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N428BK): [Bonato Sean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BONATO%20SEAN), [Glendive, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Glendive), built 2010, S/N ESP-205-8 - [N438Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438Y): [Hogge Dennis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOGGE%20DENNIS), [Canby, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Canby), built 2000, S/N LIV-298 - [N491DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N491DC): [Longoria Carlos](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONGORIA%20CARLOS), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), S/N LIV-599 - [N4LK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4LK): [Speare Matthew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPEARE%20MATTHEW), [Summerfield, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Summerfield), built 2006, S/N LIV-534 - [N509AX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N509AX): [Schindler Dan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHINDLER%20DAN%20C), [Forney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Forney), built 2006, S/N 0009 - [N510AX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N510AX): [Transigent Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRANSIGENT%20AIR%20LLC), [Seneca, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Seneca), built 2006, S/N 0010 - [N511AX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N511AX): [Active Release Techniques LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACTIVE%20RELEASE%20TECHNIQUES%20LLC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 2007, S/N 0011 - [N549CJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N549CJ): [General Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GENERAL%20AERO%20LLC), [Union Beach, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Union%20Beach), built 2014, S/N 218 - [N558MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N558MC): [Transigent Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRANSIGENT%20AIR%20LLC), [Seneca, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Seneca), built 2005, S/N 0006 - [N5VZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5VZ): [Valiair Lc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 2009, S/N LIV 581 - [N607SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N607SF): [Ls Service Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LS%20SERVICE%20CORP), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 0012 - [N678EP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N678EP): [Shiver Chase](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHIVER%20CHASE), [Camilla, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Camilla), built 2008, S/N LIV-587 - [N69PX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69PX): [69px LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/69PX%20LLC), [Suttons Bay, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Suttons%20Bay), built 2006, S/N LIV 314 - [N744AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N744AL): [Erlandsen Allan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERLANDSEN%20ALLAN), [Bremerton, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bremerton), built 2017, S/N LIV-185 - [N74CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74CM): [Liquidation Auto Sales Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIQUIDATION%20AUTO%20SALES%20INC), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 2016, S/N LIV-505 - [N74EL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74EL): [M20e LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/M20E%20LLC), [Cortez, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Cortez), built 2013, S/N 010 - [N789KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N789KM): [Beardsley David Allen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEARDSLEY%20DAVID%20ALLEN), [Arlington, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Arlington), built 2010, S/N ES-209 - [N80VP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80VP): [N80vp LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N80VP%20LLC), [Hicksville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Hicksville), built 2012, S/N ES-136 - [N811HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N811HB): [Bartle Henry Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTLE%20HENRY%20TRUSTEE), [Independence, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Independence), built 2008, S/N LIV-311 - [N825F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N825F): [Wing Tip Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WING%20TIP%20AIR%20LLC), [Peoria, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Peoria), built 2009, S/N ESP-211-11 - [N831X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N831X): [Valentine John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALENTINE%20JOHN), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), S/N LIV 453 - [N848WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N848WB): [Joe Blandford LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOE%20BLANDFORD%20LLC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 2025, S/N NLA-450-1004 - [N865DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N865DW): [Withers David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WITHERS%20DAVID%20L), [Sevierville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Sevierville), built 2006, S/N L IV 440-1085 - [N881DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N881DM): [Mcknight David D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKNIGHT%20DAVID%20D), [Mooresville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Mooresville), built 2016, S/N ESDD-197 - [N8TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8TW): [Warren Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARREN%20THOMAS%20E), [Brookshire, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brookshire), built 2007, S/N 89 - [N946SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N946SH): [Azarov Konstantin A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AZAROV%20KONSTANTIN%20A), [San Francisco, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Francisco), built 2018, S/N LIV-558 ## NTSB investigations (7) 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 CEN20LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA266), Jul 6, 2020: Lancair ES-P (N444TW), Pauls Valley, OK, destroyed. Probable cause: The reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR19LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA088), Feb 10, 2019: Lancair IV (N549CJ), Laramie, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: An environmental stress cracking failure of the acrylic windshield, which resulted in a rapid decompression during cruise flight. - [NTSB WPR16FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA091), Apr 2, 2016: Nokes Matthew Lancair IV P (N438Y), Fallbrook, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A 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 CEN12FA611](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA611), Sep 6, 2012: Fairley Gooch Lancair IV (N1126V), Winnsboro, LA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB NYC08FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA292), Aug 11, 2008: Steven A. Jones Lancair IV P (N731SJ), Stafford, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB LAX08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA066), Feb 26, 2008: Bartle Lancair IV-P (N811HB), Murrieta/Temecu, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A 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 NYC06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA112), May 10, 2006: Bulmer Lancair IV-P (N5473), Somerset, PA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The 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… ## FAA accident and incident reports (15) 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 20200706015959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200706015959A), Jul 6, 2020: Faist Rr/Faist Ml LANCAIR ES-P (N444TW), Pauls Valley, OK, Destroyed. N444TW departing normal flight was destroyed in a cornfield approximately 3.5 miles north of Pauls Valley Airport. - [Accident 20190210010109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190210010109A), Feb 10, 2019: Carl Franklin Lipe LANCAIR 4-P (N549CJ), Laramie, WY, Substantial damage. Windshield blew out of aircraft during cruise flight - [Incident 20181020020389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181020020389I), Oct 20, 2018: Liv-530 Corp LANCAIR IV-P (N530P), New Smyrna Beac, FL, Minor damage. After 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… - [Accident 20160402021669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160402021669A), Apr 2, 2016: Nokes Matthew LANCAIR IV P (N438Y), Fallbrook, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. The 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… - [Incident 20150911015689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150911015689I), Sep 11, 2015: Perry Richard Lee LANCAIR 1VP (N1QB), Land O' Lakes, WI, Minor damage. September 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… - [Incident 20141003018369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141003018369I), Oct 3, 2014: Stratton Bruce LANCAIR IV (N3XY), Corvallis, OR, Minor damage. Owner/operator/builder of experimental aircraft, while landing at cvo experienced a nose gear collapse almost immediately after landing. Pilot reported he… - [Incident 20140709012989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140709012989I), Jul 9, 2014: Stratton Bruce LANCAIR IV (N3XY), Santa Ynez, CA, Minor damage. The 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.… - [Accident 20120906029139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120906029139A), Sep 6, 2012: Fairley Gooch LANCAIR IV (N1126V), Winnsboro, LA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The accident pilot was flight testing his lnc-iv amatuer built aircraft in accordance with phase I. He departed Winnsboro airport (F89) at approximately 1109… - [Incident 20120129002069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120129002069I), Jan 29, 2012: Valone Ross/Karr Justin LANCAIR.IV-P (N5VZ), Clarion, IA, Minor damage. On 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… - [Accident 20080811849849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080811849849A), Aug 11, 2008: Joness LANCAIRIVP (N731SJ), Stafford, VA, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Accident 20080226011859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080226011859A), Feb 26, 2008: Amtr LANCAIRIVP (N811HB), Murrieta, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Engine failed on approach, and made an off airport landing. - [Accident 20060510025439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060510025439A), May 10, 2006: Amtr LANCAIRIVP (N5473), Somerset, PA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-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… - [Incident 20050316003829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050316003829I), Mar 16, 2005: Amtr A500 (N502AX), Ft Myers, FL, Minor damage. (-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… - [Incident 19970402012399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970402012399I), Apr 2, 1997: Amtr LANCAIRIV (N409L), Vernal, UT. Narrative: aircraft lost approximately 50% of power during cruise. Salt lake center vectored the aircraft to the Vernal Airport. Aircraft landed without… - [Incident 19940630029319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940630029319I), Jun 30, 1994: Amtr LANCAIR (N409L), Redmond, OR, Minor damage. Nose gear actuator failed lost fluid. Free fall extension. Manual used on mains. Nose gear collapsed landing. ## Service difficulty reports (12) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA150928003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150928003), Sep 17, 2015: VALVE 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 CA140617004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140617004), May 6, 2014: IMPELLER. 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 SH - [SDR 2013FA0000412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000412), Jul 1, 2013: CRANKSHAFT. CRACKED. ENGINE 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 STR - [SDR 2012FA0000747](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000747), Nov 6, 2012: EXHAUST PIPE. BURNED. EXHAUST 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 CA120827011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120827011), Aug 21, 2012: GEAR. 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 - [SDR 2011FA0000198](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000198), Feb 28, 2011: COUNTERWEIGHT. WRONG PART. FACTORY 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 COUNTERW - [SDR 2008FA0000497](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000497), Jun 20, 2008: BOOT. MISINSTALLED. AT 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 T - [SDR 2005FA0001332](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001332), Jul 24, 2005: OIL FILTER. FAILED. CHANGED OIL AND OIL FILTER PRIOR TO FLIGHT. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, OIL PRESSURE BEGAN DECLINING TO < 10PSI. NO RISE IN OIL TEMPERATURE. DECLARED EMERGENCY, LAN - [SDR AU990982](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990982), Oct 8, 1999: OXYGEN 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 APP - [SDR AU990983](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990983), Oct 6, 1999: TORQUE TUBE. CORRODED. (AUS) ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE CORRODED. THE AREA IS COVERED WITH EXHAUST GAS DEPOSITS. - [SDR 99ZZZX4048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4048), Sep 29, 1999: LIFTER. PITTED. FACTORY NEW ENGINE DIS-ASSEMBLED FOR BALANCING. PITTING FOUND ON 6 INTAKE AND 2 EXHAUST LIFTER FACES. - [SDR AU991075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU991075), Jul 30, 1999: CIRCUIT 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. UNAPPR ## 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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