- Holder
- Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Revision
- 30
- Revised
- October 12, 2022
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Engine
- Certification basis
- Part 33
- Models
- 19
- Registered
- 81 aircraft
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Models · 19
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| LIO-470-A | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors · LIO-470-A | |
| IO-470-H | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| IO-470-D | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors |
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. 3E1
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of type certificate No. 3E1) and other
approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration, meet the minimum standards for use in certificated aircraft in
accordance with pertinent aircraft data sheets and applicable portions of the Civil Air Regulations provided they are installed,
operated and maintained as prescribed by the approved manufacturer's manuals and other approved instructions.
Type Certificate Holder Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
2039 South Broad St.
Mobile, Alabama 36615
Type Certificate Holder Record Continental Motors, Inc.
Company name change January 1, 2020 (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.)
Teledyne Continental Motors
Ownership & name change as of April 19, 2011 (Continental Motors, Inc.)
Model IO-470-D, -E, -F, -L, -LO, -M,
-S, -U, -V, -VO
IO-470-G, -R IO-470-H, -N
Type 6HOA - - - - - -
Rating, ICAO or ARDC std. atm.
Max. continuous hp., r.p.m., F.T. 260-2625 250-2600 260-2625
at S.L. pressure altitude
Takeoff, 5 min., hp., r.p.m., F.T. 260-2625 250-2600 260-2625
at S.L. pressure altitude
Fuel (min. grade aviation gas.) 100, 100LL or 91/96 100, 100LL or
B95/130 CIS B95/130 CIS
Lubricating oil (see NOTE 6)
Ambient air temperature
Above 40° F. Grade SAE 50 - - - - - -
Below 40° F. Grade SAE 30 - - - - - -
Bore and stroke, in. 5.00 x 4.00 - - - - - -
Displacement, cu. in. 471 - - - - - -
Compression ratio 8.6:1 8.0:1 8.6:1
Weight (dry), lb. 426 (-D, -F, -U, -V, -VO) 431 432
429 (-E, -L, -LO, -S)
428 (-M)
C.G. location (basic engine)
Fwd. of rear face acc. case, in. 11.29 - - - 12
Below crankshaft centerline, in. .54 - - - 1.2
Beside crankshaft centerline .24 - - - 0.5
toward 1-3-5 side, in.
Propeller shaft Special integral flange
4-7/8 in. O.D. with six ½ in.
bolt holes in 4 in. diam. circle
- - - - - -
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5
Rev. No. 30 30 28 28 28
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Revision 30
CONTINENTAL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
IO-470-D, E, -G, -H, -J, -K, -L, -LO, -M, -N,
-P, -R, -S, -T, -U, -V, -VO,
LIO-470-A
October 12, 2022
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Model IO-470-D, -E, -F, -L, -LO,
-M, -S, -U, -V, -VO
IO-470-G, -R IO-470-H, -N
Carburetion or fuel injection Continental Injection System
(Eq. 5648, 5808 or 5832 for -
D, -E
Eq. 5688 for -F
Eq. 5850 for -L, -M
Eq. 5903 for -LO
Eq. 5886 for -S
Eq. 5919 for -H
Eq. 6076 for -V, -VO) or latest
FAA approved version
(Eq. 5648, 5808 or
5832) or latest FAA
approved version
(Eq. 5620-2 for -H
Eq. 5831 for -N) or
latest FAA approved
version
Ignition, dual magnetos See NOTE 12 - - - - - -
Timing, °BTC 20 26 20
Spark plugs See NOTE 8 - - - - --
Oil sump capacity, qt. 12; 8 usable at 15° noseup and
5° nosedown attitudes
- - - 12; 10 usable at 18°
noseup and 14°
nosedown attitudes
NOTES 1 thru 12 1 thru 8 and 12 1 thru 10 and 12
Model IO-470-J, -K IO-470-P, -T, LIO-470-A
Type 6HOA - - -
Rating, ICAO or ARDC std. atm.
Max. continuous hp., r.p.m., F.T. 225-2600 250-2600
at S.L. pressure altitude
Takeoff, 5 min., hp., r.p.m., F.T. 225-2600 250-2600
at S.L. pressure altitude
Fuel (min. grade aviation gas.) 80/87, ASTM D7547 (UL
91), ASTM D7547 (UL
94)
91/96
Lubricating oil (see NOTE 6)
Ambient air temperature
Above 40° F. Grade SAE 50 - - -
Below 40° F. Grade SAE 30 - - -
Bore and stroke, in. 5.00 x 4.00 - - -
Displacement, cu. in. 471 - - -
Compression ratio 7.0:1 8.0:1
Weight (dry), lb. 400 472 (-P), 475 (-T, LIO-470-A)
C.G. location (basic engine)
Fwd. of rear face acc. case, in. 12 14.21
Below crankshaft centerline, in. 1.2 0.95
Beside crankshaft centerline
toward 1-3-5 side, in.
0.5 0.10
Propeller shaft Special integral flange 4-7/8 in. O.D.
with six ½ bolt holes in 4 in. diam.
circle
Carburetion or fuel injection Continental Injection system (Eq.
5612-1 for -J Eq. 5807 for -K) or
latest FAA approved version
SAE No. 20 spline extended shaft
with provision for hydraulic
propeller control and reversing
Continental Injection system (Eq.
5648 for -P, -T Eq. 6022 for LIO-
470-A) or latest FAA approved
version
Ignition, dual magnetos See NOTE 12 See NOTE 12 for-P, -T
Two Scintilla S6LN-25 for
LIO-470-A
Timing, °BTC 22 26
Spark plugs See NOTE 8 - - -
Oil sump capacity, qt. 12; 10 usable at 18° noseup and 14°
nosedown attitudes
12; 8 usable at 15° noseup and 5°
nosedown attitudes, -P; 12; 10
usable at 21° noseup and nosedown
attitudes, -T, LIO-470-A
NOTES 1 thru 8 and 12 1 thru 8 and 12
" - - -" Indicates "same as preceding model"
"===" Indicates "does not apply"
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Production Basis: Production Certificate 508
Certification basis: Part 13 of the Civil Air Regulations effective June 15, 1956 as amended by 13-1.
Application for Type Certificate dated February 25, 1958.
Type Certificate No. 3E1 issued October 14, 1958 for Model IO-470-D; IO-470-E added
November 26, 1958; IO-470-F added December 3, 1958; IO-470-G added
March 30, 1959; IO-470-J added July 31, 1959; IO-470-H added August 7, 1959;
IO-470-L added March 9, 1960; IO-470-M added March 10, 1960; IO-470-K and
IO-470-N added June 9, 1960; IO-470-R added October 7, 1960; IO-470-P added
March 31, 1961; IO-470-S added May 10, 1961; IO-470-T added July 1, 1963; IO-470-U
added August 28, 1963; LIO-470-A added March 18, 1964; IO-470-V added June 15,
1965; IO-470-LO and IO-470-VO added September 26, 1967.
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible temperatures:
Cylinder head bayonet thermocouple 450° F. (IO-470-J, -K)
460° F. (IO-470-D, -E, -F, -G, -H, -L, -LO -N, -P, -R, -S, -T, -U,
-V, -VO, LIO-470-A)
Cylinder ba rrel 290° F. (All models)
Oil inlet 225° F. (IO-470-D, -E, -F, -G, -H, -J, -K, -L, -M, -N, -P, -R, -S,
-T, -U, -V, LIO-470-A)
240° F. (IO-470-LO and -VO)
NOTE 2. Fuel pressure limits:
Inlet to injection pump, min. - minus 2 p.s.i.g.
max. - plus 10 p.s.i.g.
Outlet to vapor return line - 3.5 p.s.i.g. max.
Oil pressure limits, 2-4-6 side: Normal operation , 30-60 p.s.i.g.
Idle 10 p.s.i.g. min.
Maximum (cold oil) 100 p.s.i.g.
NOTE 3.
MODELS Speed Ratio
to
Crankshaft
Max. Torque(in.-lb.) Maximum
Overhang
(in.-lb.)
Accessory
IO-470-D,-E,-F,
-H,-M,-N,-P,-R,-T
IO-470-J,
-K-N
Continuous
Static
Governor C C 1.0:1 29 825 50
Tachometer CC C 0.5:1 10 50 25
Optional (2)
Left and Right Side** C C 1.5:1 100* 800 40
Generator CC CC 2.28:1 100 800 100
Oil Cooler 65
Starter (See below table) CC CC
Accessory
MODELS Speed Ratio
to
Crankshaft
Max. Torque(in.-lb.) Maximum
Overhang
(in.-lb.)
IO-470-L, -M, -N,
-T, -U, -V
LIO-470
-A
Continuous
Static
Governor C CC 1.0:1 29 825 50
Tachometer Opt. CC 0.5:1 10 50 25
Optional (2)
Left and Right Side** C CC 1.5:1 100* 800 40
Generator CC C 2.28:1 100 800 100
Oil Cooler 65
Starter CC C 32.1 200 400 60
Continental P/N 537241 eligible for -D, -L, -LO, -M, -U, -V, -VO
Continental P/N 535856 eligible for -E, -G, -H, -R
Continental P/N 626960 eligible for -F
Continental P/N 627842 eligible for -J, -K, -N
Continental P/N 627841 eligible for -P, -T, LIO-470-A
Continental P/N 629176 eligible for -S
Direction of Rotation shown in applicable column.
C - Clockwise; CC - Counter Clockwise; Opt. - Optional; viewing drive pad.
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*One drive eligible at 160 in.-lb. continuous torque load provided the other drive does not exceed 100 in.-lb. continuous
torque load.
**IO-470-L, -LO provide right side only.
NOTE 4. IO-470-E engine same as IO-470-D except that throttle body is 0.75 inch closer to rear of engine.
IO-470-F engine same as IO-470-D except for updraft throttle body and revised balance tube.
IO-470-G engine same as IO-470-E except that pistons of 8.0:1 compression ratio and short spark plugs are
used.
IO-470-H engine similar to IO-470-C (Data Sh. E-273) except that IO-470-D cylinders, pistons and main
bearings are used.
IO-470-J engine similar to IO-470-C (Data Sh. E-273) except straight valve cylinders and 7.0:1 CR pistons
are used.
IO-470-K engine identical to IO-470-J except for charge in oil sump design and related changes in
induction system.
IO-470-L engine same as IO-470-E except crankshaft is one inch longer and balance tube is relocated and
revised.
IO-470-M engine same as IO-470-D except air throttle is slanted aft and balance tube is relocated and revised.
IO-470-N identical to IO-470-H except for change in oil sump design and related changes in induction
system.
IO-470-P same as IO-470-G except it incorporates an extension propeller shaft with an SAE No. 20 spline.
Propeller shaft has provisions for hydraulic propeller control and reversing. Engine is approved for pusher
installation and reversible propeller.
IO-470-R identical to IO-470-G except the crankshaft is one inch longer, locating the propeller flange 1"
forward.
IO-470-S same as IO-470-E except for increased height of throttle body and throttle valve axis is parallel to
engine centerline.
IO-470-T same as IO-470-P except for oil sump capacity and tachometer drive provisions.
LIO-470-A identical to IO-470-T except crankshaft turns in opposite direction.
IO-470-U identical to IO-470-D except for crankshaft damper configuration and a minor change in cam
timing and balance tube diameter.
IO-470-V identical to IO-470-U except for fuel injector equipment which incorporates a four p.s.i.g.
manifold valve and a different design fuel injection pump.
Models ending in "O" are identical to corresponding model except they have oil spray piston cooling,
nimonic exhaust valves and a modified fuel injection system giving increased fuel flow at take off and
maximum continuous power.
NOTE 5. Models IO-470-D, -E, -F, -G, -H, -M, -N, -R, and -S incorporate crankshaft with four sixth order dampers.
Models IO-470-J and -K incorporate a crankshaft with one fifth and one sixth order damper.
Models IO-470-L and -LO incorporate crankshaft with two fifth and two sixth order dampers.
Models IO-470-P, -T and LIO-470-A incorporate crankshaft with two sixth and one-half order dampers.
Models IO-470-U, -V, and -VO incorporate crankshaft with two sixth, and one fifth one fourth and a half
order dampers.
NOTE 6. Straight mineral or ashless dispersant oil meeting Continental Spec. MHS-24 is approved for use in Models
IO- 470-D, -E, -F, -G, -H, -J, -K, -L, -M, -N, -O, -P, -R, -S, -T, -U, -V and LIO-470-A. Ashless dispersant
oil meeting Continental Spec. MHS-24 is approved for use in IO-470-LO and -VO engines. Lubricating oils
qualified under SAE-J1899 or J1966 are considered qualified under Continental Spec MHS-24 Continental
instructions should be consulted and followed when changing types of oil.
NOTE 7. A full-flow oil filter may be used with these engines if installation incorporates filter bypass valve which
opens between 12 and 16 p.s.i. The oil filter housing is eligible for direct mounting of oil filter equipment
having maximum weight of six pounds and overhang moment of 25 in.-lb.
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NOTE 8. The following spark plugs and/or those listed in Section 6-4.9 of M-0, Standard Practice Maintenance
Manual are approved on this engine:
Engine Models Spark Plugs
IO-470-D, -E, -F, -H, -L, -LO, -M,
-N, -S. -U, -V, -VO
AC SR86L, HSR86L, HSR87LIR, HSR87LP, 171, 181,
271, 273, 281 281IR, 283, 283IR
Auto Lite SL30A, SL300A
Champion RHA32N, RHB32N, RHB32E, RHB33E, RHB36P,
RHB37E, REA37N, REB37N, RHA37N, RHB37N,
RHB38E, R115
Red Seal LE310, LJ310
IO-470-G, -P, -R, -T, LIO-470-A AC SR83IR, HSR83IR, SR83P, HSR83P, SR86, HSR86,
SR87, HSR87
Auto Lite SH26, SH260
Champion R25S, RED37N, REM37N, REM38E, REM38P,
RHM38E, RHM38P, REM39N, REM40E, RHM40E
Red Seal SE270, SJ270
IO-470-J, -K AC SR83IR, HSR83IR, SR83P, HSR83P, A88, S88,
HS88, S88D, SR88, SR88D, HSR88
Auto Lite SH15, SH15R, SH20A, SH200A
Champion RC26S, REM38P, RHM38P, RED39N, REM398N,
RHD39N, RHM39N, REM40E, RHM40E, ED41N,
EM41N, EM42E
BG RB485S, 706S, 919SR, 919SR5, RB955S
Red Seal SE190, SE230, SJ230
NOTE 9. Engine models IO-470-D, -E, -F, -H, -L, -M, -N and -S, with S/N prefixed by "CS" have a heavier
crankshaft and connecting rod assembly installed and are two pounds heavier than the weights listed. The
S/N of any engine modified to this configuration in accordance with manufacturer's approved service
instructions must have the prefix "CS" stamped in front of the engine S/N on the nameplate.
NOTE 10. The following engines are timed 20° BTC by the factory:
IO-470-D, 104023 thru 025, 027, 028, 032 and up
IO-470-E, 78895 and up
IO- 470-F, 76618 thru 620, 623 and up
IO-470-H 87139 and up
IO-470-L, 90687, 90709 and up
IO-470-M, 93154 and up
IO-470-N, 95491, 493, 494, 496 and up
IO-470-S, 1022266, 268 thru 272, 275 and up
S/N not listed were timed 24° BTC by the factory. These may be retimed to 20° BTC in accordance with
manufacturer's FAA approved service instructions.
NOTE 11. Continental cold weather starting equipment No. 6040 is eligible on the IO-470-L and -LO.
NOTE 12. The following magnetos equipped with an appropriate harness are eligible on these engines at the indicated
weight change:
Weight Change
One each Continental S6RN-201 and S6RN-205 None
One each Continental S6RN-1201 and S6RN-1205 +1 lb.
Two Continental S6RN-25 +1 lb.
Two Continental S6RN-1225 +1 lb.
Two Continental S6RSC-25 None
One each Continental S6RSC-201(L) & S6RSC-205(R) None
Two Slick Electro Model 662 or 680 +2 lb.
Two Slick 6310 -1.9 lb
Two Slick 6380 -1.9 lb
NOTE 13. Engine model numbers may include a suffix to define minor specification changes and/or accessory
packages. Example: IO-470-C(10).
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