- Manufacturer (registry)
- CONT MOTOR
- Model
- TSIO-550-G
- Registry code
- 17401
- Installed in
- 129 registered aircraft
- Type
- Reciprocating
- Power
- 280 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 · 13
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 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
Engine · Continental TSIO-550-G
AD 2023-09-09Exhaust Turbine System (Recip)AD 2023-05-16Reciprocating Engine Power SectionAD 2023-02-12Engine Air Intake SystemAD 2020-16-11SUMMARY: Reciprocating Cylinder SectionAD 2016-16-12Cylinder assembliesAD 2012-03-06Fuel servo diaphragmAD 2010-11-04Hydraulic liftersAD 2007-16-10Kelly Aerospace Power Systems turbochargersAD 2004-08-10Serial-numbered (SN) cylindersAD 2000-23-21CrankshaftAD 99-19-01No. 2 and No. 5 Crankshaft InspectionsAD 96-12-22Full Flow Engine Oil AdapterAD 93-10-02Missing Cylinder Valve Retainer KeySuperseded and historical ADs · 2
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Information bulletins that may apply · 8
Engine · Continental TSIO-550-G
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 SectionQuery with SQL
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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 ('17401'))
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Registered aircraft · 129
N1022UCivil Precast Corp · Ridgeland, MSN102TNTailwinds And Blue Skies LLC · Wilmington, DEN1032XSunrise Aviation Inc Trustee · Wilmington, DE
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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NTSB investigations · 15
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 15 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
NTSB ERA25FA187Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMooney M20TN · Sparta, TNOn April 26, 2025, about 1147 central daylight time, a Mooney M20TN, N242RE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sparta, Tennessee. The private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB ERA21LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney International M20TN · Holly Ridge, NCThe pilot’s failure to perform a go-around during an unstable approach to land which resulted in a landing area overshoot and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB WPR19LA167Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20V · Phoenix, AZThe partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.NTSB GAA15CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20TN · Myakka City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in windy conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.NTSB ERA15LA349Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · Atlantic City (Atlantic Ocean)A loose oxygen line, which was not detected by maintenance personnel during a recent annual inspection, that allowed oxygen to escape and drain the oxygen canister more quickly than the pilot expected. This reduced the pilot's availability of supplemental…NTSB ERA15FA191Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · Lakeland, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to thermal damage and because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN14CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20TN · Durango, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing.NTSB WPR14CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20TN · Yakima, WAThe pilot's failure to configure the landing gear for landing.NTSB CEN14LA234Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · San Antonio, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine revealed no anomalies.NTSB ERA14CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20TN · Tylertown, MSThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in touchdown prior to the runway, a runway excursion down the right side of the runway, and a collision with an embankment.NTSB CEN13CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20TN · Durango, COThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around maneuver.NTSB CEN12FA487Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · Adrian, MIAn initial nose-pitch-up event and out-of-trim condition, the reason for which could not be determined because the examinations of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ERA12CA476Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20TN · Hilton Head, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB ERA12LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · Fayetteville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate separation behind a large airplane during landing, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and a loss of control.NTSB WPR09LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · San Jose, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions resulting in a collision with an airport sign.
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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
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FAA incident reports · 35
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20260424006149IMooney M20TN · Tappahannock, VAOn April 24, 2026, at approximately 1100 aircraft M20P departed kfty on a IFR flight plan from kfty to kmjx. The aircraft climbed to 9000 feet shortly after take off and proceeded on route. The flight flew in and out of clouds most of the flight with minor…Accident 20250426006609AMooney M20TN · Sparta, TNOn April 26, 2025, at 1148L CST, the M20TN was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sparta, Tennessee. The private pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries. The flight was operated under 14 c.f.r. part 91. The aircraft…Incident 20250311001639IMooney International M20TN · Broomfield, COAircraft landed gear up. Damage to all propeller blades. Very minor damage to flaps. Damage to skin on bottom of fuselage. No injuries to occupent.
See all 35 incident reportsQuery with SQL
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Service difficulty reports · 7
SDR 2024FA0000003Rocker Boss · brokenPILOT REPORTED SUDDEN VIBRATION IN FLIGHT, FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF CHT/EGT ON CYLINDERS #1, #3, #5, AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE. AFTER LANDING AND REMOVING ENGINE COWLING IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE #3 CYLINDER EXHAUST ROCKER ARM SHAFT MOUNT STRUCTURE HAD BROKSDR 2018FA0000495Fuel Line · looseON CLIMBOUT, SMELLED FUEL IN THE CABIN. ATTRIBUTED THE ODOR TO FUEL SPILLED ON MY HANDS DURING PREFLIGHT OR FUEL ON MY SHOES. AFTER 4 HOURS, LANDED AT MY DESTINATION. UPON POST-FLIGHT, NOTICED LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLUE FUEL STAINING ALL OVER BOTH NLG DOORS (INSIDESDR 2012FA0000347Mount · mismanufacturedDISCOVERED ALL 4 ENGINE ISOLATOR MOUNT BOLTS LOOSE DURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION. NOTED THAT THE ISOLATOR MOUNT BOLTS DO NOT HAVE A SAFETY WIRE OR LOCKING PROVISION. FOUND SEVERAL AREAS OF CHAFING RELATED TO THE ENGINE NOT SECURED TO ENGINE BED MOUNT. REMOVESDR 2011FA0000342Hose · deterioratedTHE CRANKCASE BREATHER LINE IS ATTACHED TO THE EXHAUST PIPE AND IS SCAVENGED BY THE EXHAUST. HOWEVER, THE OPENING INSIDE THE TAILPIPE IS BECOMING CLOGGED UP WITH BURNED OIL AND IS CLOSING UP, CAUSING A RESTRICTION IN THE BREATHER SYS. ALSO NOTED, IS THE MATESDR CA110114005Exhaust Duct · failedACFT MADE EMERGENCY/UNSCHEDULED DESCENT FOLLOWING LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND LOSS OF CABIN HEAT. THE RT TRANSITION FAILED AND SEPARATED AT THE TURBOCHARGER FLANGE. THE ENTIRE PART IS REGARDED AS FAILED. HAD THE PILOT NOT MADE THE DESCENT, IT IS POSSIBLE THASDR CA110114004Duct · crackedPART WAS SENT IN WITH CRACK 85 PERCENT AROUND THE BODY. CRACK ORIGINATES FROM BALANCE TUBE ATTACHMENT TAB. SPOKE WITH MECHANIC BEFORE HE REMOVED THE PART AND HAD HIM CHECK FOR THIS ORIGIN OF THE CRACK. HAD ADVISED HIM OF SB10-1 AND HAD HIM REVIEW IT PRIOR TO SDR 2009FA0000589Structure · brokenEXHAUST TURBO TRANSITION IS BROKEN ABOVE FLANGE THAT MOUNTS TO TURBOCHARGER. INNER WALL OF TRANSITION TUBE IS ALSO MISSING.
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STCs that may be installed · 5
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 SE09319SCModify oil pan adding a new oil sump drain.STC SE00350SEInstallation of sump mounted chip detector.
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