# TCDS 3E3: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Revision: 7
- Revised: April 17, 2020
- Product: Engine
- Certification basis: Part 13
- Registered aircraft: 79, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/89/bd/89bd1577d72b9c05d3839689f0416ec0c18839e363682712c99679d3940d5239
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A414FB9505AD749286258554005258F1.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3E3

## Models (3)

As the data sheet lists them.

- TSIO-470-C
- TSIO-470-B
- TSIO-470-D

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
Page No. 1 2 3 
Rev. No. 7 7 7 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
3E3 
Revision 7 
CONTINENTAL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 
TSIO-470-B 
TSIO-470-C 
TSIO-470-D 
April 17, 2020 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. 3E3 
 
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of type certificate No. 3E3) and other 
approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Agency, 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. (Continental®) 
 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  TSIO-470-B, -C, -D 
Type  6HOA 
Rating, standard atmosphere 
   Max. continuous hp., r.p.m., 
   in. Hg. at full throttle 
 
     Sea level pressure altitude 260-2600-35 
     Critical altitude of 16,000 ft. 260-2600-35 
   Takeoff (5 min.) hp., r.p.m., 260-2600-35 
   in Hg. at full throttle  
Fuel  (min. grade aviation gasoline) 100/130 
Lubricating oil, engine Lubricating oils qualified under SAE-J1899 or J1966 are considered qualified under Continental 
Spec MHS-24 
Lubricating oil, turbo Lubricating oils qualified under SAE-J1899 or J1966 are considered qualified under Continental 
Spec MHS-24 
Bore and stroke, in. 5.00 x 4.00 
Displacement, cu. in. 471 
Compression ratio 7.5:1 
Weight (basic engine, dry), lb. 427 
Weight (turbo dry), lb. 38 
C.G. location (basic engine)  
   Fwd. of rear face acc. case, in. 11.64 
   Below crankshaft centerline, in. 0.67 
   Beside crankshaft centerline 0.1 
     toward 1-3-5 side, in.  
C. G. location (turbo) See installation dwg. 629137 for -B, 631906 for -C, -D 
Propeller shaft Special integral flange 4-7/8 in. O.D. with six ½ in. bolt holes in 4 in. diameter circle 
Fuel injection Continental Injection system (Eq. #5834) for -B, (Eq. #5905) for -C, -D or latest FAA approved 
version 
 
"___" indicates "does not apply"

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Ignition, dual magnetos One Continental S6RN-201 and one S6RN-205, or two S6RN-25, or two S6RSC-25 
Timing, °BTC 22 
Spark plugs See NOTE 4 
Oil sump capacity, qt. 12; 8 usable at 15° noseup and 
 5° nosedown attitudes 
 
Certification Basis CAR 13, effective June 15, 1956 and amendments 13-1 effective August 12, 1957, 13-2 
effective May 17, 1958, 13-3 effective October 1, 1959 
 Type Certificate No. 3E3, issued September 9, 1960 for -B; -C added March 29,1963; -D 
added February 24, 1964 
 Date of Application for Type Certificate June 3, 1960 
 
Production Basis Production Certificates Numbers 7 and 508 
 
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible temperatures: 
  Cylinder head bayonet, thermocouple  460° F. 
  Cylinder barrel   290° F. 
  Oil inlet     240° F. 
 
NOTE 2. Fuel pressure limits: 
  Inlet to injection pump, min.  - minus 2 p.s.i. 
      max.  - plus 10 p.s.i. 
  Outlet to vapor return line  - 3.5 p.s.i. max. 
  Oil pressure limits, 2-4-6 side - Normal 30-60 p.s.i. 
        - Idle 10 p.s.i. 
        - Maximum (cold oil) 100 p.s.i. 
  Turbocharger oil inlet   - Normal 20-40 p.s.i. 
        - Idle 10 p.s.i. min. 
 
NOTE 3. The following accessory drive or mounting provisions are available: 
 *Direction  Speed Ratio Max. Torque (in-lb.) Max. Overhang. 
Accessory of Rotation to Crankshaft Continuous Static  Moment (in-lb.) 
Governor C 1.0:1 29 825 50 
Tachometer CC .5:1 7 50 25 
Optional (2)      
   Left and Right Hand C 1.5:1 **100 800 40 
Generator (Belt driven) CC 2:1 100 800 100 
Oil cooler  ___ ___- ___- 65 
Starter: CC 32:1 200 400 60 
 Continental P/N 627841 and 627842   
eligible 
   
*C - Clockwise viewing drive pad; CC - counterclockwise. 
**One drive eligible at 160 in.-lb. continuous torque load provided the other drive does not exceed 100 in.-lb., continuous torque 
     load.  
 
NOTE 4. The following spark plugs and/or those listed in latest approved revision of M-0, Standard Practice 
Maintenance Manual, are approved on this engine: 
 
   Champion RHB32E, RHB32N, RHB33E, RHB36P 
   AC   271, 273  281, 283 
 
NOTE 5.  The Model TSIO-470-C is identical to the TSIO-470-3 except crankcase internal oil passages are provided to 
permit direct mounting of a full-flow oil filter. 
  The Model TSIO-470-D is identical to the TSIO-470-C except for crankshaft damper configuration. 
 
NOTE 6. Models TSIO-470-B and -C incorporate crankshaft with four sixth order dampers.  Model TSIO-470-D 
  incorporates crankshaft with two sixth, one fourth and one fifth order dampers. 
 
NOTE 7. Maximum exhaust back pressure: 
   38 in. Hg. absolute 3.25 in. from each cylinder exhaust flange and

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   32 in. Hg. absolute 1.75 in. from turbocharger exhaust outlet flange. 
 
NOTE 8. Required equipment: 
  (a) A full-flow 20 micron oil filter incorporating a bypass valve set to open at 12-16 p.s.i. is required.  
Maximum clean element pressure drop shall not exceed 6 p.s.i. at a flow of 60 lb./min. using SAE 50 oil 
at 240° F. Continental P/N 629199 (Winslow P/N 30409A) and Continental P/N 629232 (A.C. P/N 
5577730) are eligible on the TSIO-470-B.  TSIO-470-C and -D oil pump housings are eligible for direct 
mounting of oil filter equipment having a maximum weight of 6 lb. and a maximum overhang moment 
of 25 in.-lb. 
 
 (b) Unless otherwise substantiated by the installation, an oil separator having a capacity of one pint 
minimum and capable of separating an air flow of 2 c.f.m and an oil flow of 15 lb./min. at an oil 
temperature of 240° F. shall be installed in the supercharger oil return line. 
 
 (c) An exhaust system meeting the requirements of one of the following Continental outline drawings is 
required: 
   Continental No. 629135 
   Continental No. 629278 
 
 (d) Continental P/N AL-E6-5411 waste gate and throttle coordinator or equivalent shall be provided in the 
installation. 
 
NOTE 9. Correction factors and/or curves for off standard day and induction ram conditions necessary for determining 
the horsepower are to be arrived at by flight testing of the aircraft until such time as they are made available 
by Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. 
 
NOTE 10. The mounting of the turbocharger shall be approved by the engine manufacturer until adequate mounting 
instructions are included in FAA Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. Installation Manual. 
 
NOTE 11.    Engine model numbers may include a suffix to define minor specification changes and/or accessory 
packages.  Example: TSIO-470-A(10). 
 
 
 
 
...END...
```

## ADs (18, in force first)

- [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 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 2009-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-19-07): EQ3 cylinders · Continental Motors IO-470-C, IO-470-D, IO-470-E and 72 more. Effective Oct 7, 2009
- [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
- [AD 91-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-19-03): Oil Filter · Continental Motors 6-285-A, 6-285-B, 6-285-BA and 169 more. Effective Sep 29, 1991
- [AD 88-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-03-06): Oil Filter · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 155 more. Effective Apr 15, 1988
- [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980
- [AD 75-09-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-09-13): Turbocharger Oil Inlet Adapter · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-F and 9 more. Effective Apr 24, 1975
- [AD 70-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-14-07): Fuel Injection Pump · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-C, IO-360-D and 25 more. Effective Nov 22, 1974
- [AD 72-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-20-02): Cylinders · Continental Motors IO-470-D, IO-470-E, IO-470-F and 10 more. Effective Oct 2, 1974
- [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 2009-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-51) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Teledyne Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 156 more
- [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 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

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Continental TSI0-470-B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsi0-470-b): 75 aircraft (registry code 17029)
- [Continental TSIO-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-470-series): 4 aircraft (registry code 17047)
- [Continental TSIO-470-C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-470-c): 0 aircraft (registry code 17194)
- [Continental TSIO-470-D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-470-d): 0 aircraft (registry code 17195)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (31)

- [STC SE04349CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04349CH): Installation of SureFly electronic ignition. SureFly Partners Ltd.
- [STC SE02352CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02352CH): Installation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assembly. Challenger Aviation Products Inc.
- [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 SE09637SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09637SC): Remove existing rocker arm assemblies and install modify rocker arm assemblies.. General Aviation Modifications Inc.
- [STC SE93WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE93WE): Installation of oil fitting(AN-823-5D) in rocker box cover.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SE166SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE166SW): Modification of Continental Piston Part No. 629185 (TSIO-470 Series) to accommodate piston ring set-up presently used in Continental O-470 Series piston #537883. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [STC SE26WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE26WE): Piston ring 250000, 250000+2W and250000+10W on Continental E Series piston 534895, O-470 piston 534895, 626992 and 537883 and IO-470 piston534895.. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [STC SE271SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE271SW): Modification of Continental TSIO-470 piston P/N 629185 compression ring grooves from present  keystone configuration to rectangular configuration. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [STC SE34WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE34WE): Installation of Electro-Coatings, Inc., piston rings on Continental pistons.. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [STC SE5820SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5820SW): Installation of Airmotive exhaust valve, P/N AEC-637781.. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings.. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [STC SE910SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE910SW): The manufacturer of pistons, valve guides, and parts. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [STC SE03073CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03073CH): Installation of the Hartzell Engine Technologies turbocharger Model TE06 (P/N 406610-0018) with optional wastegate (P/N 490001-0000) on TCM engine model TSIO-470-B, -C, -D equipped on Cessna model 320 airframe in accordance with Turbo Solutions Installation Instructions Revision 3, FAA approved on 2/22/2012 and Drawing List No. 6, revised 
on 11/29/2011 or later FAA approved revision.. Turbo Solutions LLC.
- [STC SE09846SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09846SC): Installation of S539800M30 starter adapter springs.. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc
- [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III).. Precise Flight 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 SE55WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE55WE): Modification of fuel injection manifold valve P/N 626547 to the P/N 631427 or P/N 636326 configuration.. AAR Aircraft Services Inc. d/b/a AAR Aircraft Services-Oklahoma
- [STC SE09319SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09319SC): Modify oil pan adding a new oil sump drain.. Texas Skyways Inc
- [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector.. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SE5205NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5205NM): Installation of an Oilamatic engine filter screen adapter.. Oilamatic Inc
- [STC SE937GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE937GL): Installation of oil fillter tube extension.. Rapco, Inc
- [STC SE452NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE452NE): Installation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil.. Mobil Research & Development Corp
- [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP.. Phillips Petroleum Co
- [STC SE1642SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1642SW): Modified cylinder assembly G-626820C or G-625859.. Gary Aerospace Corp
- [STC SE80NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE80NE): Installation and usage of Bel-Ray synthetic aviation oil, Bel-Ray Aero 1, (nonsupercharged), horizontally opposed direct drive, aircraft engines of 350 hp. or less.. Bel-Ray Company, Inc
- [STC SE71WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE71WE): BG-341 spark plug as eligible for installation on listed Continental engines.. Lewis Leibee
- [STC SE16WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE16WE): Bendix S-600 low tension ignition system.. Salinas Engine Works
- [STC SE44WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE44WE): Use of Kling Aviation Oil, Specifications KL-100, KL-200 and KL-300 in Continental and Lycoming engines.. Kling Oil Company

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