# Continental TSIO-550-G - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17401 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: TSIO-550-G - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 280 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E5SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E5SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 129 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-g 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 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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (8) - [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 ## Registered aircraft (129, first 50) - [N1022U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1022U): [Civil Precast Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20PRECAST%20CORP), [Ridgeland, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Ridgeland), built 2007, S/N 31-0066 - [N102TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102TN): [Tailwinds And Blue Skies LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAILWINDS%20AND%20BLUE%20SKIES%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2008, S/N 31-0102 - [N1032X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1032X): [Sunrise Aviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNRISE%20AVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2007, S/N 31-0074 - [N103DX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103DX): [Thornton Aaron Dewayne](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THORNTON%20AARON%20DEWAYNE), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), built 2008, S/N 31-0100 - [N103TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103TN): [Arthur Lee E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARTHUR%20LEE%20E), [Spring, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spring), built 2008, S/N 31-0103 - [N1043H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1043H): [Valiair Limited Co Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LIMITED%20CO%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 2007, S/N 31-0058 - [N106TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106TN): [Second Wind Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SECOND%20WIND%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 2008, S/N 31-0106 - [N1129L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1129L): [Flyclem LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYCLEM%20LLC), [Brooklyn, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Brooklyn), built 2008, S/N 31-0078 - [N113TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113TN): [Kn Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KN%20AIR%20LLC), [Sarasota, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sarasota), built 2008, S/N 31-0113 - [N120TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120TW): [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 31-0057 - [N121PH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121PH): [Thurlow Daniel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THURLOW%20DANIEL%20R), [Parker, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Parker), built 2019, S/N 33-0018 - [N124GG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124GG): [Gama Transport LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAMA%20TRANSPORT%20LLC), [Carlsbad, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Carlsbad), built 2019, S/N 33-0013 - [N1285W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1285W): [Rnt Associates Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RNT%20ASSOCIATES%20INC), [Irvine, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Irvine), built 2019, S/N 33-0014 - [N12ZR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12ZR): [Mdw Rad Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MDW%20RAD%20AIR%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2007, S/N 31-0073 - [N137PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137PT): [Xair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/XAIR%20LLC), [Cloudcroft, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Cloudcroft), built 2008, S/N 31-0115 - [N142KR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142KR): [Eal Properties](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAL%20PROPERTIES), [Vail, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Vail), S/N 31-0122 - [N15SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15SP): [Cavu LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVU%20LLC), [Ames, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ames), built 2008, S/N 31-0079 - [N163DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N163DL): [Mooplane LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOOPLANE%20LLC), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 2007, S/N 31-0055 - [N16PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16PS): [Aircraft Associates Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20ASSOCIATES%20INC), [Tierra Verde, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tierra%20Verde), built 2015, S/N 31-0133 - [N189FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N189FA): [243 Kts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/243%20KTS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2008, S/N 31-0089 - [N190TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N190TN): [Mi-6 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MI-6%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 2008, S/N 31-0090 - [N197BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N197BL): [Am Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne), built 2008, S/N 31-0097 - [N2009F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2009F): [Bowman And Dehn Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWMAN%20AND%20DEHN%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Georgetown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Georgetown), built 2016, S/N 31-0143 - [N201QP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N201QP): [Desert Outdoor Advertising Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DESERT%20OUTDOOR%20ADVERTISING%20INC), [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend), S/N 31-0005 - [N2021M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2021M): [Kunkel David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUNKEL%20DAVID%20L), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), built 2015, S/N 31-0138 - [N207AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207AR): [Kanfei Harauch Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KANFEI%20HARAUCH%20AIR%20LLC), [Cleburne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cleburne), built 2006, S/N 31-0012 - [N209F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N209F): [Knight Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNIGHT%20AIR%20INC), [Asheboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Asheboro), built 2018, S/N 33-0010 - [N212D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N212D): [Miller William K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20WILLIAM%20K), [Flat Rock, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Flat%20Rock), built 2009, S/N 31-0126 - [N217JJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N217JJ): [J&J Mooney 217 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%26J%20MOONEY%20217%20LLC), [Flushing, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Flushing), built 2017, S/N 33-0003 - [N218TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N218TA): [J Van Mooney Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%20VAN%20MOONEY%20LEASING%20LLC), [Louisville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Louisville), built 2018, S/N 33-0012 - [N224GM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N224GM): [Verboski Timothy W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERBOSKI%20TIMOTHY%20W), [Azle, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Azle), built 2015, S/N 31-0137 - [N233KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N233KT): [Welch Jackie L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELCH%20JACKIE%20L), [Victoria, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Victoria), built 2007, S/N 31-0040 - [N237RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N237RB): [Med Ex LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MED%20EX%20LLC), [Shiloh, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Shiloh), built 2007, S/N 31-0025 - [N237RP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N237RP): [Pohlner Roger E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POHLNER%20ROGER%20E), [Fisher, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Fisher), built 2008, S/N 31-0095 - [N241CV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N241CV): [Rrt Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RRT%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [St George, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/St%20George), built 2019, S/N 33-0017 - [N241KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N241KT): [Riley Robert V Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RILEY%20ROBERT%20V%20JR), [Hattiesburg, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Hattiesburg), built 2007, S/N 31-0075 - [N242RE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N242RE): [Advanced Avionics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADVANCED%20AVIONICS%20LLC), [Cookeville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Cookeville), built 2007, S/N 31-0020 - [N242TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N242TN): [Bycroft Kathleen A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BYCROFT%20KATHLEEN%20A%20TRUSTEE), [Salina, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Salina), built 2016, S/N 31-0140 - [N242WT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N242WT): [Msm Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MSM%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), built 2008, S/N 31-0105 - [N245PG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N245PG): [Grobelny Leasing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GROBELNY%20LEASING%20INC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2008, S/N LIV-020 - [N257TM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N257TM): [Sunrise Aviation Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNRISE%20AVIATION%20GROUP%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 2007, S/N 31-0049 - [N267CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N267CT): [Bachlechner Thomas Christian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BACHLECHNER%20THOMAS%20CHRISTIAN), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 2007, S/N 31-0050 - [N26Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26Y): [Valiair Lc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 2008, S/N 31-0086 - [N278SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N278SB): [Kyle Benjamin LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KYLE%20BENJAMIN%20LLC), [Marriottsville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Marriottsville), built 2008, S/N 31-0094 - [N2820B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2820B): [Childress Kenneth W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHILDRESS%20KENNETH%20W), [Longview, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Longview), built 2008, S/N 31-0099 - [N2903G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2903G): [Mooney Wormtail Padfoot And Prongs LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOONEY%20WORMTAIL%20PADFOOT%20AND%20PRONGS%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 2008, S/N 31-0123 - [N311TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N311TN): [B & B Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/B%20%26%20B%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Evansville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Evansville), built 2006, S/N 31-0001 - [N312TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N312TN): [Ultimate Internet Access Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ULTIMATE%20INTERNET%20ACCESS%20INC), [Wrightwood, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Wrightwood), built 2006, S/N 31-0002 - [N313TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N313TN): [Southern Comfort Horizons LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20COMFORT%20HORIZONS%20LLC), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), built 2006, S/N 31-0003 - [N316TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N316TN): [Bfo Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BFO%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2007, S/N 31-0013 All 129: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-g/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (15) 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 ERA25FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA187), Apr 26, 2025: Mooney M20TN (N242RE), Sparta, TN, substantial damage, 3 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA21LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA097), Dec 30, 2020: Mooney International M20TN (N728VM), Holly Ridge, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 WPR19LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA167), Jun 11, 2019: Mooney M20V (N576CM), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence. - [NTSB GAA15CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA269), Sep 10, 2015: Mooney M20TN (N892PS), Myakka City, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 ERA15LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA349), Sep 10, 2015: Mooney M20TN (N370MM), Atlantic City (Atlantic Ocean), substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: 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… - [NTSB ERA15FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA191), Apr 20, 2015: Mooney M20TN (N608MR), Lakeland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB CEN14CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA364), Jul 14, 2014: Mooney M20TN (N562BG), Durango, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. - [NTSB WPR14CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA287), Jun 28, 2014: Mooney M20TN (N633GL), Yakima, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to configure the landing gear for landing. - [NTSB CEN14LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA234), May 10, 2014: Mooney M20TN (N563JK), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB ERA14CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA025), Oct 26, 2013: Mooney M20TN (N812PT), Tylertown, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 CEN13CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA083), Dec 2, 2012: Mooney M20TN (N562BG), Durango, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around maneuver. - [NTSB CEN12FA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA487), Jul 27, 2012: Mooney M20TN (N411JL), Adrian, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: An 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… - [NTSB ERA12CA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA476), Jul 24, 2012: Mooney M20TN (N212D), Hilton Head, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. - [NTSB ERA12LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA184), Feb 17, 2012: Mooney M20TN (N118RZ), Fayetteville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 WPR09LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA302), Jun 20, 2009: Mooney M20TN (N411JL), San Jose, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions resulting in a collision with an airport sign. ## FAA accident and incident reports (35) 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. - [Incident 20260424006149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260424006149I), Apr 24, 2026: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N1129L), Tappahannock, VA, Minor damage. On 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… - [Accident 20250426006609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250426006609A), Apr 26, 2025: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N242RE), Sparta, TN, Substantial damage, 3 fatal. On 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… - [Incident 20250311001639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250311001639I), Mar 11, 2025: Mooney International Corp M20TN (N2021M), Broomfield, CO, Minor damage. Aircraft landed gear up. Damage to all propeller blades. Very minor damage to flaps. Damage to skin on bottom of fuselage. No injuries to occupent. - [Incident 20250126002149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250126002149I), Jan 26, 2025: Mooney International Corp M20V (N218TA), Jacksonville, FL, No damage. Pilot stated rwy 7 was the runway in use with light tail winds. Pilot admits to coming in with too much airspeed and, after a long float, touched down just… - [Incident 20240727012149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240727012149I), Jul 27, 2024: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N333LP), Crystal, MN, Minor damage. During landing after a cross country flight with gusty crosswinds the aircraft bounced multiple times and ballooned resulting in a propeller strike. - [Incident 20240703008819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240703008819I), Jul 3, 2024: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N142KR), Eagle, CO, Minor damage. On 7/3/2024 @ approximately 17:42 MDT, Mooney M20TN made a hard landing on rnwy 25 at Eagle County Regional Airport (ege), Eagle, CO, due to gusty winds. Right… - [Incident 20240324003929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240324003929I), Mar 24, 2024: Mooney International Corp M20V (N816P), Hayward, CA, Minor damage. On 24 March 2024, at approximately 1400 an incident occurred during landing at Hayward Executive Airport. Information zulu was active reported winds 290 at 16… - [Incident 20240223002209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240223002209I), Feb 23, 2024: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N969WT), Fond Du Lac, WI, Minor damage. On February 23, 2024, at the Fond Du Lac airport (fld), the incident aircraft landed in the grass adjacent to the runway 36, after making an avoidance manuever… - [Incident 20220214001929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220214001929I), Feb 14, 2022: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N809PA), Tucson, AZ, Minor damage. N809PA went off the left side of the runway due to a flat tire after normal landing. Pilot stated that full rudder and aileron inputs had no effect. - [Incident 20210411005919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210411005919I), Apr 11, 2021: Mooney International Corp M20TN (N444GN), Mesquite, TX, Minor damage. Pilot departed from hqz during climb out the autopilot began having issues. Pilot disengaged the autopilot and turned back for the airport. During the turn… - [Accident 20201230017529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201230017529A), Dec 30, 2020: Mooney International Corp M20TN (N728VM), Holly Ridge, NC, Substantial damage. The PIC stated that he was repositioning N728VM from ilm to N21. " I arrived there at approx. 5:00 pm and initiated an approach to 32 at N21. On the first… - [Incident 20201125017199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201125017199I), Nov 25, 2020: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N278SB), Chesapeake, VA, Minor damage. Pilot stated he was on an IFR flight plan and enroute to Hampton Roads executive airport (kpvg) from the piedmont triad international airport (kgso). During… - [Incident 20200102004169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200102004169I), Jan 2, 2020: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N113TN), Glendale, AZ, Minor damage. At approximately 5 pm, on 01/02/2020 Mooney N113TN departed kgeu for its first flight after having its starter adapter assembly replaced. The PIC completed a… - [Accident 20190611006679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190611006679A), Jun 11, 2019: Mooney International Corp M20V (N576CM), Phoenix, AZ, Destroyed. Shortly after departing scottsdale, over lake pleasant at approximately 9,000 feet, the pilot reported a rough running engine. ATC directed a turn to the south… - [Incident 20171021021259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171021021259I), Oct 21, 2017: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N113TN), Centennial, CO, Minor damage. ATIS report: winds 31018G26 On approach to runway 35R, pilot was aware of winds and crosswind component. Pilot states aircraft was capable of landing with… - [Accident 20150910017029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150910017029A), Sep 10, 2015: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N892PS), Myakka City, FL, Substantial damage. On September 10, 2015, at 2:00 EDT, a Mooney M20TN, N4669K, collided with several fence posts and barbed wire on landing at a private air strip at Myakka, FL… - [Accident 20150910014609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150910014609A), Sep 10, 2015: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N370MM), OC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot was not responding to calls from ATC while level at FL250 on a flight from gaylord, mi (glr) to atlantic city, NJ (acy) for approximately 2 hours.… - [Accident 20150420007099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150420007099A), Apr 20, 2015: Mooney International Corp M20TN (N608MR), Lakeland, FL, Destroyed. Pilot was flying into Lakeland for sun-n-fun airshow and was vectored due to bad storms in area. Pilot was losing power in aircraft and was unable to operate… - [Incident 20141001019549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141001019549I), Oct 1, 2014: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N571LL), Pottstown, PA, Minor damage. Aircraft landed on runway 26 at N47 (Pottstown Municipal). Aircraft landed with a tail wind. Aircraft departed the runway and traveled past the end of the… - [Accident 20140714010769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140714010769A), Jul 14, 2014: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N562BG), Durango, CO, Substantial damage. Pilot of N562BG made a hard and fast landing on runway 3 at kdro; aircraft bounced, came down on runway losing the landing gear, prop strike and left wing… - [Accident 20140628010139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140628010139A), Jun 28, 2014: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N633GL), Yakima, WA, Substantial damage. Weather was clear with few clouds at 10,000 feet. Winds were variable at 6-8 knots Runway 22 was in use. 3835?x 150? Pilot stated he had just finished 5… - [Accident 20140510007359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140510007359A), May 10, 2014: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N563JK), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot was practicing landings on runway 14 but was on final for runway 9. He was questioned by the tower about his intentions and then turned to base leg for… - [Incident 20131228024409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131228024409I), Dec 28, 2013: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N428CM), Danville, IN, Minor damage. On December 28, 2013 at 1900 EST, a Mooney 20TN, N428CM, registered to N428CM LLC, landed gear up at hendricks county airport (2R2). Visual meteorological… - [Accident 20131026022329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131026022329A), Oct 26, 2013: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N812PT), Tylertown, MS, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed hard 15 feet short of runway damaging nose landing gear allowing propeller to strike the ground. Aircraft veered off runway damaging the… - [Incident 20130527008449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130527008449I), May 27, 2013: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N565PA), Oakdale, LA, Minor damage. During landing roll out the pilot retracted the gear by mistake instead of the flaps. Minor damage to the aircraft, no injuries. - [Incident 20130329006359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130329006359I), Mar 29, 2013: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N163DL), Glasgow, KY, Substantial damage. Right main landing gear collapsed on rollout. - [Accident 20121202026239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121202026239A), Dec 2, 2012: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N562BG), Durango, CO, Substantial damage. N562BG was landing runway 19 at animas air park, in Durango, CO. Upon touch down the aircraft bounced and on the second bounce the pilot elected to go a round.… - [Incident 20121129026089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121129026089I), Nov 29, 2012: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N9988Z), Creede, CO, Minor damage. On 11/29/12 at approx 1735 LCL N9988Z, a Mooney M20TN, received minor damage as the gear retracted on rollout at KC24, creed co. two persons on board, no… - [Accident 20120727029089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120727029089A), Jul 27, 2012: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N411JL), Adrian, MI, Substantial damage. Notified 0935 local by Lenawee County Airport manager that there was an aircraft accident. He stated that is a single engine Mooney and the pilot was not hurt.… - [Accident 20120724015359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120724015359A), Jul 24, 2012: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N212D), Hilton Head, SC, Substantial damage. After landing roll out, pilot reports aircraft veered to the left due to crosswind. Aircraft veered off the runway and contacted the runway/taxi sign causing… - [Accident 20120217002009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120217002009A), Feb 17, 2012: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N118RZ), Fayetteville, NC, Destroyed. On February 12, 2012 at approximately 17:30 EST aircraft N118RZ, piloted by [privacy data omitted], was involved in an accident at Fayetteville, NC regional… - [Incident 20111115028269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111115028269I), Nov 15, 2011: Mooney Airplane Co Inc M20TN (N257TM), Bullhead City, AZ, Minor damage. The throttle stuck on landing and the pilot over-corrected....collapsing the nose gear....and destroying the prop. - [Incident 20101102049109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101102049109I), Nov 2, 2010: Mooney Airp M20TN (N633GL), Yakima, WA, Minor damage. Student pilot was conducting solo flight operations at Yakima, WA. (Ykm) when he failed to extend the landing gear during his approach and landing. The… - [Incident 20090620014319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090620014319I), Jun 20, 2009: Moone M20TN (N411JL), Palo Alto, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) While landing runway 13 at Palo Alto airport, Mooney N411JL veered off the runway to the left due to strong winds. At the time of landing the crosswind… - [Incident 20080514834849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080514834849I), May 14, 2008: Moone M20TN (N1032X), Taylor, FL, No damage. (-23) On 14 may, 2008 mr [privacy data omitted], holder of airline transport pilot cert. No. [privacy data omitted], Was delivering a Mooney M-20TN, N1032X, to… ## Service difficulty reports (7) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2024FA0000003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000003), Jan 3, 2024: ROCKER BOSS. BROKEN. PILOT 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 ENGI - [SDR 2018FA0000495](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000495), Oct 17, 2018: FUEL LINE. LOOSE. ON 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 DESTIN - [SDR 2012FA0000347](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000347), May 31, 2012: MOUNT. MISMANUFACTURED. DISCOVERED 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 PROVIS - [SDR 2011FA0000342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000342), May 16, 2011: HOSE. DETERIORATED. THE 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 WIT - [SDR CA110114005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110114005), Jan 1, 2011: EXHAUST DUCT. FAILED. ACFT MADE EMERGENCY/UNSCHEDULED DESCENT FOLLOWING LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND LOSS OF CABIN HEAT. THE RT TRANSITION FAILED AND SEPARATED AT THE TURBOCHARGER F - [SDR CA110114004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110114004), Dec 17, 2010: DUCT. CRACKED. PART 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 HA - [SDR 2009FA0000589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000589), Jun 29, 2009: STRUCTURE. BROKEN. EXHAUST TURBO TRANSITION IS BROKEN ABOVE FLANGE THAT MOUNTS TO TURBOCHARGER. INNER WALL OF TRANSITION TUBE IS ALSO MISSING. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (5) 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 SE09319SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09319SC): Modify oil pan adding a new oil sump drain. Texas Skyways Inc. 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