# TCDS E-245: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Revision: 6
- Revised: April 17, 2020
- Product: Engine
- Certification basis: CAR 13
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b3/04/b304a5df7e05413b372d3358feebac294e2048c5a21932d49c1ca0028bcd5cd7
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4DDDFEB382EE87D6862585540056B0F3.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-245

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- R9-A

## What the data sheet says

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

```text
Page No. 1 2 
Rev. No. 6 6 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
E-245 
Revision 6 
CONTINENTAL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 
R9-A 
 
April 17, 2020 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. E-245 
 
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of type certificate No. E-245) 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 R9-A 
Type R9-A  -  Direct Drive 
Impeller gear ratio 10.15:1 
Rating, ICAO or ARDC, standard atmosphere 
  Max. continuous hp., rpm, in.Hg. at: 
    Critical altitude, ft. 500-2300-40.0-4000 
    Sea level pressure altitude 500-2300-41.5 
  Takeoff hp., 5 min., rpm, full throttle 525-2300-43.0 
    at sea level pressure altitude 
Fuel (aviation gasoline, minimum grade) 91 
Lubricating oil 
  Ambient air temperature Oil grade 
    Above 40°F. SAE 50 
    Below 40°F. SAE 30 
Bore and stroke, in. 5.0  X  5.5 
Displacement, cu. in. 972 
Compression ratio 6.3:1 
Weight (dry), lb. 705 
C.G. location 
    Rear of center-line of cylinders 2.70 
    Below proeller shaft, in.   .43 
Propeller shaft, SAE No. 30 
Carburetion Stromberg QD-9A3 
Ignition, dual magnetos Continental SF9RN 
Timing, °BTC Right 29, Left 26 
Spark plugs Champion RC-35S, R37S-1, REA37N, REB37N, 
 RHA37N, RHB37E, RHB37N, R115 
Applicable notes 1, 2, 3, 4 
 
Certification basis CAR 13 effective August 1, 1941 
 Type Certificate No. 245 issued April 4, 1946 
Production basis Production Certificate No. 7

E-245   Page 2 
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible temperatures: 
 
  Maximum Continuous Takeoff 
 Cylinder head 450°F. 500°F. 
 Cylinder barrel 320°F. 320°F. 
 Oil inlet 185°F. 185°F. 
 
NOTE 2. The following accessory drive or mounting provisions are available: 
  
  
Direction of 
 
Speed Ratio to 
Maximum torque 
(in.-lb.) 
Original Accessory Rotation* Crankshaft Continuous Static 
Starter CC   .8  6000 
Generator C 3.12 150 1000 
Fuel pump CC 1.0   25   450 
Vacuum or hydraulic pump CC 1.333 100 1200 
Vacuum or hydraulic pump CC 1.313 250 2250 
Propeller governor C 1.118 125 1000 
 *C  -  Clockwise viewing drive pad;  CC  -  Counter-clockwise 
 
NOTE 3. Shear type rubber mounts, P/N 402233, eligible for use with this engine with 15 lbs. additional 
 weight per set of four mounts. 
 
NOTE 4. Engine P/N 105004 thru 105084 (excepting 105056, 105080, 105081 and 105082) incorporating rear 
 counter weight damper pin P/N 401618 must have this pin replaced by damper pin P/N 402791 at 
 first engine overhaul. 
 
 
 
.....END.....
```

## ADs (1, in force first)

- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Continental R9A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-r9a): 0 aircraft (registry code 17017)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (1)

- [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.

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