# TCDS ATC 72 Teledyne: Continental Motors Inc - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Continental Motors Inc - Revision: 0 - Product: Engine - Registered aircraft: 10, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/5b/ea/5bea3abce07ae5dfe3b089f6aae87dcc3b5412c1701c9afd539c79841aee1f35 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EECEF182E8BFE27C86257FC7004B9B30.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%2072%20Teledyne ## Models (4) As the data sheet lists them. - A-40-2 - A-40-3 - A-40-4 - A-40 ## What the data sheet says This is OCR from the scanned FAA data sheet. OCR can misread letters and numbers. ```text LELELYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS MODEIS: Cortinental A-40, A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 1.C. NUMBER: AIC 72 Model A40-4 4-400 -20 -3 ıype 4 HOA Rating: Maximum continuous, hp, rpm, at s.I. press. alt. 40-2575-5.L. 312550-5010 38-2500-S.L. Take-off (one minute), hp, rem, at full throttle 40-2575 37-2550 39-2500 Fuel (minimum octane aviation gasoline) 73 Fore and stroke, in. 3.125 × 3.75 Cisplacement, cu. in. 115 Compression ratio 5.2:1 weight (dry), 1bs. 944 Crankshaft gearing None Fropeller shaft, SAE NO. - _ Supercharging (Impeller gear ratio) None - - carturetion (Venturi diameter, in.) Stromterg NA-82 carburetor 1-118 1-1/8 08 15/16 Ignition, single Scintilla PM4-DF, Bosch FEUAC or Bendix-Scintilla SF-WL Certification basis Approved Type Certificate No. 72 Maximum permissible cylinder head, barrel and oil inlet temperatures, 550 degrees F.. 300 degrees F.,and 200 degrees F.. respectively. Approval expired 11/1/41. No engines of these models manufactured after this date or with serial numbers arove 2699 eligible for use in certificated aircraft. ``` ## ADs None name its models. ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Continental A40-4](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a40-4): 8 aircraft (registry code 17388) - [Continental A-40-3](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-40-3): 2 aircraft (registry code 17391) - [Continental A-40](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-40): 0 aircraft (registry code 17389) - [Continental A-40-2](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-40-2): 0 aircraft (registry code 17390) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (2) - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (53, newest 50) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this data sheet's models, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [72-231114-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199441148320260722204348.0001): TAG-Engine. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · Jul 17, 2026 - [AB-160844](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192590069520251216184412.0001): Spring & Brush Assembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-160844 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · Nov 10, 2025 - [AM-3006](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199076821220251216184150.0001): Bearing. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3006 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3062](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192996710420251216184153.0001): Oil Seal. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3062 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [ES3040](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191562815220251216184205.0001): Coil Wedge. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3040 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3021](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191046961620251216184144.0001): Screw Distributor Block. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3021 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [AK-3984](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID190233478620251216184159.0001): Capacitor. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3183, K3984 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3020](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID187339273820251216184145.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3020 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [ES3172](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID184923971220251216184209.0001): Washer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3172 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [ES1077](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID172483780220251216184212.0001): Air Vent. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M1077 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [ES3513](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID167219454320251216184223.0001): Machining, Rotating Magnet. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3513 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [ES3822](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152581170620251216184220.0001): Dist. Block & Gear Assy.. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces K3822 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [AM3611](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152309774820251216184158.0001): Cam. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3611, M1522 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [ES3826](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152140619720251216184206.0001): Spacer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3826 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3217](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID151556499720251216184157.0001): Wave Spring Washer. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M-3217 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [ES3221](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID141738448720251216184228.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3221 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [ES3827](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID135812622820251216184221.0001): Rotor Gear. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces K3827 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [ES3019](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133199676620251216184208.0001): Nut. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3019 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3485](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID132932943120251216184156.0001): Bearing Cap, Assembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3485 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [ES3018](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID127455593820251216184203.0001): Clamp, Bearing Cap. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3018 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [AK-3975](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID122929460020251216184201.0001): Coil, Ignition. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3009, M3114, M3525, K3975, K3975 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3015](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID122012454820251216184149.0001): Screw, Housing. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3015 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [AM-3215](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112532645320251216184148.0001): Brush Assy, Distributor. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3215 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [ES3084](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID110727692920251216184211.0001): Air Vent With Hood. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3084 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [AM-2556](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID110411778820251216184154.0001): Cotter Pin. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M2556 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [AM2536](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID105110906820251216184152.0001): Woodruff Key. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M2536 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [A-13081K](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID103011368520251216184147.0001): Contact Assembly. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces M3081 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · May 20, 2024 - [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID188894417020240301172637.0001): Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · For A-40-2, A-40-4, A-40 · Dec 1, 2023 - [ES10-400551-7](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182589540620240301172652.0001): Housing, Distributor. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-400551-7 · For A-40 · Dec 1, 2023 - [ES10-25788](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID163348788620240301172646.0001): Bearing, Sleeve. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-357078, 10-25788,736 · For A-40 · Dec 1, 2023 - [ES10-52945](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161827443420240301172619.0001): Magnet Rotating (Rotor). Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces Continental 10-52945 · For A-40 · Dec 1, 2023 - [ES10-400549-4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128163036820240301172658.0001): 200 Series Frame, Lyc Flange. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-400549-4 · For A-40 · Dec 1, 2023 - [ES10‐3503](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182314138120240301172653.0001): Washer, Plain. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-3503 · For A-40 · Nov 9, 2023 - [ES10‐682025](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID159888329220240301172656.0001): Screw. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 10-682025 · For A-40 · Nov 9, 2023 - [TA2925-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID180765534320231109132302.0001): Engine Preheat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · Oct 30, 2023 - [TA2925-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139163620620231109132301.0001): Engine Preheat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · Oct 30, 2023 - [ES10-400549-4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID140210671720230929175037.0001): 200 Series Frame, Lyc Flange. Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLC · PMA PQ4176CE · Replaces 10-400549-4 · For A-40 · Jul 17, 2023 - [ES10-400551-7](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID185790090620231025135059.0001): Housing, Distributor. Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLC · PMA PQ4176CE · Replaces 10-400551-7 · For A-40 · Apr 1, 2023 - [ES10-25788](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID108502503420230703154004.0001): Bearing, Sleeve. Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLC · PMA PQ4176CE · Replaces 10-357078, 10-25788, 736 · For A-40 · Mar 20, 2023 - [ES10-357165-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112544271720220725141428.0001): Coil, Magneto. Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLC · PMA PQ4176CE · Replaces 10-357165-20, 10-357164-1 · For A-40-2, A-40-4, A-40 · Jun 9, 2022 - [ES10-52945](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID124612893520210611134655.0001): Magnet, Rotating (Rotor). Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems LLC · PMA PQ4176CE · Replaces Continental Motors 10-52945 · For A-40 · Mar 1, 2021 - [M41E[B]](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B760EC2865BD05AB86258227005A1921.0001): Spark Plug Assembly. Champion Aerospace LLC · PMA PQ1287CE · Replaces Continental Motors 635149 Champion… · For A-40 · Nov 6, 2017 - [REM37BY[E]](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5530BC670096EAF586258227005A190A.0001): Spark Plug Assembly. Champion Aerospace LLC · PMA PQ1287CE · Replaces Continental Motors 655707 Lycoming… · For A-40 · Nov 6, 2017 - [REM40E[F]](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4D2545BF72B947A686258227005A190E.0001): Spark Plug Assembly. Champion Aerospace LLC · PMA PQ1287CE · Replaces Continental Motors 627643 Lycoming… · For A-40 · Nov 6, 2017 - [RHM40E[G]](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/375182EDFF743D4C86258227005A1918.0001): Spark Plug Assembly. Champion Aerospace LLC · PMA PQ1287CE · Replaces Continental Motors 629978 Lycoming… · For A-40 · Nov 6, 2017 - [AEC531001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F1689993B45D9EDD8625753C00782C25.0001): Nut, 7/16-20 UNF, Flanged. Airmotive Engineering Corp · PMA PQ0003SW · Replaces 22242, 531001 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 · Oct 17, 2006 - [AEC520112-1, AEC520112-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A06F52E5E44F46D08625753C00782A16.0001): Insert, Helical Coil, Spark Plug, 18-1.5 mm. Airmotive Engineering Corp · PMA PQ0003SW · Replaces 520112 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 · Oct 17, 2006 - [AEC21007](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/71EE4DA66A5972908625753C00782230.0001): Plug, Valve Rocker. Airmotive Engineering Corp · PMA PQ0003SW · Replaces 21007 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 · Oct 17, 2006 - [AEC2958](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4B66EBF8F9A2FB7F8625753C00782176.0001): Palnut. Airmotive Engineering Corp · PMA PQ0003SW · Replaces 2958 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 · Oct 17, 2006 - [Champion REM37BY-D](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F7EEA81CC48866628525704200569581.0001): Aviation Spark Plug Assembly. Champion Aerospace LLC · Replaces Teledyne Continental Motors 655707 · For A-40-2, A-40-3, A-40-4 and 1 more · Oct 30, 2000 All 53: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%2072%20Teledyne/pma.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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