- Holder
- Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Revision
- 9
- Revised
- September 19, 2022
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Engine
- Certification basis
- CAR 13
- Models
- 15
- Registered
- 26 aircraft
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Models · 15
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| A-50-7 | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-4 | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-6J | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-9J | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-5J | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-2 | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-1 | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-3 | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-7J | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-6 | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-9 | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-4J | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-8 | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-5 | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-50-8J | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors |
Airworthiness directives · 1
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Registered aircraft
Registry models that point at this data sheet, with their registered aircraft.
Continental A50 series26 registered aircraftContinental A-50-10 registered aircraftContinental A-50-20 registered aircraft
See all 16 registry modelsSTCs approved under this data sheet · 12
STC SE04651CHTo allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22STC SE2932SWInstall carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive.STC SE208SOInstallation of ice indicator in the carburetor.STC SE03232CHInstallation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt applicationSTC SE01966WIUse of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft enginesSTC SE01943CHAdd the following approved fuels: unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4814 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227.STC SE634GLSuperseded by STC SE01943CH. Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index.STC SE09513SCInstallation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013.STC SE1-201Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D))STC SE5879SWUse of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP.STC SE80NEInstallation and usage of Bel-Ray synthetic aviation oil, Bel-Ray Aero 1, (nonsupercharged), horizontally opposed direct drive, aircraft engines of 350 hp. or less.STC SE44WEUse of Kling Aviation Oil, Specifications KL-100, KL-200 and KL-300 in Continental and Lycoming engines.
What the data sheet says
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E-190
Revision 9
CONTINENTAL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A-50-1, A-50-2, A-50-3, A-50-4, A-50-4J
A-50-5, A-50-5J
A-50-6, A-50-6J
A-50-7, A-50-7J
A-50-8, A-50-8J
A-50-9, A-50-9J
September 19, 2022
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. E-190
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is a part of type certificate No. 190) 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 A-50 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5, -6 -7 -8, -9
Type 4HOA - - - - - - - - - - - -
Rating
Max. continuous hp. r.p.m.
50-1900-S.L.
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
at sea level pressure
altitude
Takeoff (5 min.) hp. r.p.m.
50-1900
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
at full throttle
Fuel (minimum grade aviation
gasoline)
Lubricating Oil, Ambient Air
Temperature, °F
Below 40
73, ASTM
D7547 (UL
91), ASTM
D7547 (UL
94)
Oil Grade
SAE 20
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Above 40 SAE 40 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Bore and stroke, in. 3.875 x 3.625 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Displacement, cu. in. 171 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Compression ratio 5.4:1 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Weight (dry) lb. 160 166 170 163 173, 176 160 170, 173
Propeller shaft SAE 0 - - - - - - - - - - - -
No. (Taper)
Carburetion (See NOTE 3 for
injectors)
Stromberg NA-S3 or NA-S3A1 carburetor with 1-1/4 in. venturi or Marvel-Schebler MA-3-PA
carburetor with 1-7/32 in. venturi
Page No. 1 2
Rev. No. 9 8
E-190 2
"- -" indicates "same as preceding model"
Model A-50 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5, -6 -7 -8, -9
Ignition Single, Dual, Dual, Single, Dual, Single, Dual,
Continental SF- Continental Continental Continental Continental Continental Continental
4L or Eisemann WL-4 or SF-4R or SF-4R or SF-4R or SF-4L or SF-4R or
AM-4 magnetos Auto-Lite Eisemann Eisemann Eisemann Eisemann Eisemann
IGW battery AM-4 AM-4 AM-4 AM-4 AM-4
magnetos magnetos magnetos magnetos magnetos or
Case
4-CAMA
magnetos
with impulse
coupling
(25° retard)
Spark plugs See NOTE 6 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Timing, °BTC 28 24 Right 25 28 Right 25 28 Right 25
Left 28 Left 28 Left 28
Oil sump and capacity (qt.) Dry Dry Dry Wet - 4½ Wet - 4½ Wet - 4½ Wet - 4½
Exhaust port Up Up Up Up Up Down Down
NOTES 1,2,4,5,6 1,2,4,5,6 1,2,4,5,6 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3,4,6
5,6 5,6
Certification basis CAR 13
Type Certificate No. 190
Production basis Production Certificate No. 7
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible cylinder head, barrel and oil inlet temperatures, 550°, 350° and 215° respectively.
NOTE 2. Engines Nos. 115395 and up incorporate originally a modified crankcase for rubber shock mountings which
necessitates using a modified engine mount.
NOTE 3. The A-50-4J, -5J, -6J, -7J, -8J, and -9J models incorporate High Fuel Injector Model A in place of the carburetor at a
weight increase of 3 lb.
NOTE 4. Accessory provisions and typical accessories are as follows:
Starter Added Weight (lb.)
Eclipse Type 635 (Electric), for Models -6, -6J, -9, -9J only 16
Eclipse Type E-80 (Electric), for Models -6, -6J, -9, -9J only 18
Hummer Type X (Mechanical), for Models -6, -6J, -9, -9J only 14
Fuel Pump (provisions optional)
AC Diaphragm Type CP8527 4
AC Diaphragm Type 1523843 (CMC No. 4552) 2
Miscellaneous Added Weight (lb.)
Air Filter and Scoop, Nos. A-5810 and A-40522 3
NOTE 5. The approvals for the following models expired November 7, 1941. No engines of these models, manufactured after
this date, or with Serial Nos. above those shown, are eligible for use in certificated aircraft:
Models Serial No.
A-50-1, -2, -3, -4, -4J, -5, -5J, -6, -6J 131595
A-50-7, -7J 138197
NOTE 6. The following spark plugs are approved for use in these engines:
AC A88, S88, SR88
Auto-Lite 18A-1, SH-2K, SH-2M
BG 4B2, 417S, 706, 706R
Champion C-26, C-27, M-26, M31A, LM-31S
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