- Holder
- Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Revision
- 19
- Revised
- September 19, 2022
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Engine
- Certification basis
- CAR 13
- Models
- 21
- Registered
- 8,167 aircraft
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Models · 21
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| A-65-14F | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-65-8FJ | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors | |
| A-65-9F | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors |
Airworthiness directives · 11
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Continental A&C65 series7,967 registered aircraftContinental A-65-8137 registered aircraftContinental A-65 series32 registered aircraft
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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.
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E-205
Revision 19
CONTINENTAL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
A-65-1, -3, -6, -6J, -7
A-65-8 (O-170-3, O-170-7), -8F, -8FJ, -8J
A-65-9 (O-170-5), -9F, -9FJ, -9J
A-65-12, -12F, 12FJ, -12J
A-65-14, -14F, -14FJ, -14J
September 19, 2022
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. E-205
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is a part of type certificate No. E-205) 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. (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-65 -1 -3, -6 -7 -8, -9 -12 -14
Type 4HOA - - - - - - - - - -
Rating, ICAO or ARDC standard
atmosphere
Max. continuous hp. r.p.m. at
65-2350
65-2300
- -
- -
- -
- -
F.T. sea level pressure alt.
Takeoff hp. (5 min.) r.p.m. 65-2350 65-2300 - - - - - - 75-2675
at full throttle
Fuel (minimum grade aviation
See NOTE 9
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
gasoline)
Lubricating Oil, Ambient Air
Oil Grade
- -
Temperature, °F
Below 40 SAE 20 - - - - - - - - - -
Above 40 SAE 40 - - - - - - - - - -
Bore and stroke, in. 3.875 x 3.625 - - - - - - - - - -
Displacement, cu. in. 171 - - - - - - - - - -
Compression ratio 6.3:1 - - - - - - - - 170
Weight (dry) lb. (See NOTE 3) 163 173, 176 163 170, 173 171
- -
C.G. Location - -
Fwd. of mounting face, in. 6.8 6.2 6.8 6.2 - -
Below prop shaft, in. 1.2 1.5 1.2 1.5 - - - -
Propeller shaft (SAE No.) (See 0 (Taper) - - - - - - - -
NOTE 2 for flanged type)
Carburetor (see NOTE 2 for
injectors)
Stromberg NA-S3A1 or NA-S3B carburetor with 1-1/4 in. venturi or Marvel-Schebler
MA-3PA carburetor with 1-7/32 in. venturi
Page No. 1 2 3
Rev. No. 19 18 19
E-205 Page 2
Model A-65 -1 -3, -6 -7 -8, -9 -12 -14
Ignition
Single,
Dual,
Single,
Dual,
Dual
Dual, Continental
Continental SF-4L Continental Continental Continental Continental S4N-20, -21, SF
or Eisemann SF-4R, SF-4L, S4RN -20, -21, S4RN-20, -21, -4R, S4LN-20 or
AM-4, Case 47 or Eisemann AM- Eisemann AM- SF-4R, S4LN- SF-4R, S4LN- -21, Eisemann LA-
Continental 4, Case 47, 4 or Case 47 or 20 or S4LN-21, 21, Eisemann 4 AM-4, Case
S4LSC-204 Slick Electro Continental Eisemann LA-4 LA-4 or AM-4 4-CAMA, 4-
443 or S4LSC-204 or AM-4, Case (with impulse CAME, 47 (with
Continental 4-CAMA, 4- coupling impulse coupling
S4LSC-204 CAME, 47 retard 25°) on Eisemann and
(with impulse Case 47, Slick Case magnetos
coupling on Electro 447or retard 25°), Slick-
Eisemann and Continental Electro 443 or
Case magnetos S4LSC-204 or Continental
retard 25°) Slick S4RSC-21 S4LSC-204 or
Electro 443, or S4RSC-21
4003 (-8 Series
only) or
Continental
S4LSC-204 or
S4RSC-21
Timing, °BTC 30 - - - - - - - - - -
Spark plugs See NOTE 10 - - - - - - - - - -
Oil sump and capacity Wet - 4½ - - - - - - - - - -
(qt.)
Exhaust port
Up
- -
Down
- -
- -
- -
NOTES 1,3,5,6,9,10,11 1,2,3,5,6,9, 1,3,5,6,9, 1,2,3,4,5,7, 1,2,3,5,8,9, 1,2,3,5,7,9,
10,11 10,11 8,9,10,11 10,11 10,11
"- -" indicates "same as preceding model"
"" indicates "not applicable"
Certification basis CAR 13
Type Certificate No. 205
Production basis Production Certificate No. 7. Production Certificate No. 508 (for all models except A-65-1, -3, -6, -6J, -
7, -8F, -8FJ, -9F, -9FJ, -12F, -12FJ, -12J, -14F, -14FJ, -14J)
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible cylinder head, barrel and oil inlet temperature, 550°F., 350°F. and 220°F., respectively. Oil
pressure limits: 30 to 60 p.s.i.g.
NOTE 2. The following additional models of A-65 series engines are also eligible:
Engine Model Characteristic Component Dry Weight Increase (lb.)
A-65-6J, -8J, -9J High Model A Fuel Injector or
Ex-Cell-0 A-42
A-65-12J, -14J Ex-Cell-0 Model A-42 Fuel
Injector
A-65-8F, -9F, -12F, -14F Flanged propeller shaft, 5-1/2 in.
dia. with 6 equally spaced .621
dia. holes on 4.375 bolt circle
A-65-8FJ, -9FJ, -12FJ, -14FJ Flanged propeller shaft, 5-1/2 in.
dia. with 6 equally spaced .621
dia. holes on 4.375 bolt circle,
and fuel injector as above
3 for High Model A or 4 for Ex-Cell-0 A-42
4
1
See above
NOTE 3. Engine S/N's lower than 340793 incorporate a crankcase for use with conical rubber shock mountings. With
Continental SF-4R magnetos, add 5 lb. to dry weight. With Case magnetos, add 4 lb. For -1 engine with Continental
SF-4L magneto, add 3 lb.
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NOTE 4. Military models O-170-3 and O-170-5 are identical to models A-65-8 and A-65-9 respectively. Model O-170-7 same
as -3 except for improved valves and valve guides, pistons and piston rings; also provisions for Annesley 75 and
Beech R-002 propellers. When these military engines are installed in certificated aircraft, the appropriate civil model
designation and T.C. 205 should be included on the nameplate.
NOTE 5. The following typical accessories are eligible as noted at the indicated additional weight:
Starter Weight (lb.)
Eclipse Type 635 (Electric), for Models A-65-6 and -9, F and J only 16
Eclipse Type E-80 (Electric), for Models A-65-6 and -9, F and J only 18
Hummer Type X (Mechanical) - Models A-65-6 and -9, F and J only 14
Delco-Remy CMC No. 50309 (Electric) - Models A-65-12, F and J only 16
Generator
Delco-Remy CMC No. 40435 - Models A-65-12, F and J only 10
Fuel Pump (provisions optional)
AC type CP 8527 4
AC type 1523843 or 3843 (Continental No. 40585) 2
Miscellaneous
Oil Filter, Fram PB-500 (Continental No. 40581) 3
Air Filter and Scoop, Nos. A-5810 or A-40522 3
Radio Shielding
Harrison Oil Radiator Model HE431-9 (Continental No. 40601)
-Models 12, F and J only
3
4
NOTE 6.
Approvals for Models A-65-1, -3, -6, -6J, -7 and -7J expired November 17, 1941.
No engines of these models
manufactured after that date or with S/N's above the following, are eligible for use in certificated aircraft:
Models
Serial No.
A-65-1 379991
A-65-3 387593
A-65-6 389096
A-65-6J 373296
A-65-7 575897
NOTE 7. Model A-65-14 differs from A-65-8 only in that it incorporates special pistons, rocker arms and exhaust valves, seats
and guides.
NOTE 8. Model A-65-12 differs from A-65-8 only in that C-75-12 type crankcase and accessories section are incorporated.
NOTE 9. All models using Stromberg NA-S3A1 or NA-83B carburetors eligible for use of 73, ASTM D7547 (UL91) or
ASTM D7547 (UL94) octane grade fuel except A-65-14 model which is limited to use of 80/87, ASTM D7547 (UL
91) or ASTM D7547 (UL94) octane fuel.
All models using Marvel-Schebler MA-3PA carburetor are limited to use of 80/87, UL91 or UL94 octane fuel.
NOTE 10. These models are approved for tractor or pusher operation.
NOTE 11. The following spark plugs and/or those listed in Section 6-4.9 of the latest revision of M-0, Standard Practice
Maintenance Manual, are approved on this engine:
AC A88, HS88, S88, S88D, HSR88, SR88, SR88D, HSR83P
Auto Lite 18A-1, B4, B4S, BH4S, SH2K, SH2M, H15, SH15, SH15R, SH20, SH20A, SH200A, SH260
BG 4B2, 4B2S, 417, 417S, RB485-S, 706, 706R, 706S, 706SR, RB955-S
Champion C26, C26S, C27, C27S, M26, M31A, LM31S, RHM38P, REM40E, ED41N, D41N, EM41E,
EM41N, M41N, EM42E, M42E, 62S
Decker D-26
Red Seal SA190, SE190, SJ190, SE230, SJ230
Safir B-57
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