TCDS E-205

Type certificate data sheet · Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. · Engine

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

ModelAlso known asNote
A-65-14FFormerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors
A-65-8FJFormerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors
A-65-9FFormerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors
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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. Page 3 E-205 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 .....END.....