# TCDS E-213: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Revision: 12
- Revised: September 19, 2022
- Product: Engine
- Registered aircraft: 33, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/42/15/421517f2b089304543f572724b7db465004fd2e02852a7c2f4c1f1e27e48ea8f
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7D0D30D18C2CDF4B862588C60066BBDC.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-213

## Models (9)

As the data sheet lists them.

- A75-3
- A75-9
- A75-6J
- A75-8
- A75-9J
- A75-6
- A75-8J
- A75-8FJ
- A75-8F

## What the data sheet says

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

```text
E-213 
Revision 12 
CONTINENTAL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 
A75-3 
A75-6, -6J 
A75-8, -8F, -8J, -8FJ 
A75-9, -9J 
 
September 19, 2022 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. E-213 
 
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of type certificate No. 213) 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 specifications 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 A75 A75-3, -6 A75-8, -9 
Type 4HOA - - 
Rating, standard atmosphere   
Max. continuous hp., r.p.m., sea level 75-2650 75-2600 
pressure altitude   
Takeoff hp. (5 min.) r.p.m., full throttle 75-2650 75-2600 
at sea level pressure altitude   
Fuel, aviation gasoline (min. grade) 73, ASTM D7547 (UL91), - - 
 ASTM D7547 (UL94)  
Lubricating oil:   
Ambient Air Temperature, °F. Oil grade - - 
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 - - 
Weight (dry), lb. 170, 173 - - 
Propeller shaft, SAE No. (Taper) 0 - - 
Carburetion Stromberg NA-S3A1 with 1-1/4 in. venturi or - - 
 Marvel MA3-PA with 1-7/32 in. venturi  
Ignition, dual Scintilla SF4R, SF4RN-8; Case 47, 4 CAME; - - 
 Eisemann AM-4 or LA-4 magnetos or  
 Continental S4RSC-21 or S4RSC-204  
Spark plugs See NOTE 6 - - 
Ignition timing, °BTC Right 29, Left 32 - - 
Oil sump and capacity (qt.) Wet - 4-1/2 - - 
Exhaust port Up Down 
NOTES 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,6 
 
"- -" indicates "same as preceding model." 
"" indicates "does not apply." 
 
 
Page No. 1 2 
Rev. No. 12 11

E-213 Page 2 
 
 
Certification basis  Type Certificate No. 213 
Production basis Production Certificate No. 7 
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible temperatures:  
 Spark plug gasket thermocouple 550°F. 
 Contact type thermocouple 350°F. 
 Oil inlet 220°F. 
 Oil pressure limits: 30 to 40 p.s.i. 
 
NOTE 2. Those models listed in the heading of this data sheet, suffixed by the letters "F" and "J", differ from the basic model 
as follows: 
"F" denotes an SAE No. 1 flanged crankshaft instead of "0" taper, at a weight increase of 1 lb. 
"J" denotes the High Model A Fuel Injector in place of the carburetor at an increased weight of 3 lb. 
 
NOTE 3. Engine S/N's 606993 and up incorporate originally a modified crankcase for rubber conical shock mountings which 
necessitates using a modified engine mount. These engines weight 3 lb. additional. 
 
NOTE 4. The following accessory provisions and typical accessories are eligible at the increased weights shown: 
 
Starter (Models -6, -6J, -9, -9J only) 
Eclipse, Type 635, Electric 
Weight (lb.) 
16 
Eclipse, Type E-80, Electric 18 
Hummer, Type X, Mechanical 14 
Fuel Pump (provisions optional) 
AC Type CP 8527 
 
4 
AC Type 1523843 or 3843 (Continental No. 4552) 2 
Miscellaneous 
Oil Filter, Fram PB-500 (Continental No. 40581) 
 
3 
Air Filter and Scoop (Continental No. A-5810 or A-40522) 3 
Radio Shielding 3 
 
NOTE 5. Approvals for Models A75-3, -6, and -6J expired November 7, 1941. No engines of these models manufactured after 
this date, or with S/N's above the following, are eligible for use in certificated aircraft: 
 
Model Serial No. 
A75-3 631893 
A75-6 624196 
A75-6J 625796 
 
NOTE 6. 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, SR88, HSR88, S88D, SR88D 
Auto-Lite 18A1, B4, B4S, BH4S, SH2K, SH2M, H15, SH15, SH15R, SH20, SH20A, SH200A 
Red Seal  SE190, SE230, SJ230 
BG 4B2, 4B2S, 417, 417S, RB485-S, 706, 706R, 706S, 706SR, RB955S 
Champion C26, C26S, M26, C27, C27S, M31A, LM31S, REM40E, RHM40E, D41N, ED41N, M41N, EM41N, 
EM42E, M42E, 62S 
Safir B57 
 
 
.....END.....
```

## ADs (9, in force first)

- [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998
- [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998
- [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993
- [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981
- [AD 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981
- [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 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969
- [AD 46-36-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-36-01): Piston Pins · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 32 more
- [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Continental A75-8](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a75-8): 18 aircraft (registry code 17079)
- [Continental A-75](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-75-series): 9 aircraft (registry code 17406)
- [Continental A75-8F](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a75-8f): 3 aircraft (registry code 17140)
- [Continental A75-9](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a75-9): 2 aircraft (registry code 17080)
- [Continental A75-3](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a75-3): 1 aircraft (registry code 17077)
- [Continental A75-6](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a75-6): 0 aircraft (registry code 17078)
- [Continental A75-6J](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a75-6j): 0 aircraft (registry code 17139)
- [Continental A75-8FJ](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a75-8fj): 0 aircraft (registry code 17142)
- [Continental A75-8J](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a75-8j): 0 aircraft (registry code 17141)
- [Continental A75-9J](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a75-9j): 0 aircraft (registry code 17143)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (24)

- [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 SE2932SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2932SW): Install carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive.. Alcor LLC
- [STC SE208SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE208SO): Installation of ice indicator in the carburetor.. LegacySTC.com
- [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 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 SE00533SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00533SE): Installation of Real Gasket Corporation Continental Engine Pushrod Tube Modification.. Real Gaskets Tennessee
- [STC SE4247SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4247SW): Regrind crankshaft to .020 undersize on crankpin and main journals.. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [STC SE4271SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4271SW): Alteration of crankcase to accept alternate front main bearing P/N530058.. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [STC SE3330NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3330NM): Continental valve cover gasket. Real Gaskets Tennessee
- [STC SE1589GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1589GL): Installation of Slick Aircraft Products Magneto Model 4202 or Model 4302.. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [STC SE09002SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09002SC): Regrind Teledyne Continental crankshafts, to .020-inch undersize on crankpin and main journals.. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc
- [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III).. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SE01943CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01943CH): Add 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.. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc.
- [STC SE634GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE634GL): Superseded by STC SE01943CH.  Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index.. EAA Aviation Foundation
- [STC SE1-201](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1-201): Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D)). MidContinent Instru Co 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 SE2030CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2030CE): Add approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum anitknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index(RON+MON)/2.. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [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 SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines.. ProTec
- [STC SE4CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4CE): Motorola alternator A12NK451.. Steven E/Robert F Bell
- [STC SE984SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE984SW): Delco 55A ampere alternator. (C85 SERIES Suffix F Series). Waldrop Lee A
- [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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