- Holder
- Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Revision
- 10
- Revised
- May 4, 2020
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Engine
- Certification basis
- CAR 13
- Models
- 2
- Registered
- 6 aircraft
The release keeps the latest revision of each data sheet. Model names are as the data sheet lists them.
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Models · 2
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| O-470-2 | Formerly Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (Continental®) | |
| FSO-470-A | Formerly Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (Continental®) |
Airworthiness directives · 21
ADs whose products are models on this data sheet, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft
Registry models that point at this data sheet, with their registered aircraft.
STCs approved under this data sheet · 7
STC SE03309CHInstallation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt applicationSTC SE01966WIUse of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft enginesSTC SE1780NMInstallation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III).STC SE09513SCInstallation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013.STC SE452NEInstallation and usage of 'Mobil AV 1' aviation oil.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 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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Rev. No. 10 10
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
E-281
Revision 10
CONTINENTAL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
FSO-470-A
O-470-2
May 04, 2020
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. E-281
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of type certificate no. 281) 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 FAA 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 FSO-470-A O-470-2
Type 6HOA - -
Rating
Max. continuous, hp., r.p.m., in.
Hg., at:
Rated press. alt. (ft.) 260-3000-33.0-10,000 250-2600-30.5-10,000
Sea level press. alt. (ft.) 260-3000-38.0-S.L. 250-2600-34.0-S.L.
Takeoff (5 min.), hp., r.p.m., in.
Hg., at.
260-3000-38.0-S.L. 265-2600-36.0-S.L.
Fuel (Min. grade aviation gas) 91/96 100/130
Lubricating oil:
Ambient Air Temperature: Oil grade
Above 40F. SAE 50 - -
Below 40F. SAE 30 - -
Bore and stroke, in. 5.00 x 4.00 - -
Displacement, cu. in. 471 - -
Supercharging ratio 10.13:1 10.36:1
Compression ratio 6.0:1 7.0:1
Weight (dry), lb. 533 (with cooling fans) 484
C.G. location 10.48
Fwd. of rear face engine acc. case,
in.
9.13 2.35 (below)
From crankshaft centerline, in. 2.29 (above)
Beside crankshaft centerline, fwd. 1-
3-5
side, in. .45 .23
Propeller shaft Special integral flange 4-7/8 in. - -
O.D. with six 1/2 in. bolt holes
in 4 in. bolt circle.
Carburetion Bendix-Stromberg Model Bendix-Stromberg Model
PSH-7ED (Continental No. 538809) PSH-5CD (Continental C No. 538822)
Ignition, Dual magnetos Continental S6RN-26 Continental S6RN-25 or Continental
S6RSC-25
Timing, ATC Right 10, Left 10 (static)
E-281 2
Model FSO-470-A O-470-2
BTC Right 26, left 26 (running, fully Right 22, left 22
advanced)
Spark plugs (See NOTE 6) - -
Oil sump capacity, qt. 12; 8 usable with accessory end down 12 16, 10 usable at 30 nose-up and 14 nose-
down attitudes
NOTES 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,5,6
“- -” indicates “does not apply.”
“__” Indicates “same as preceding model.”
Certification basis CAR 13, effective March 5, 1952
Type Certificate No. 281 issued February 2, 1955
Date of Application for Type Certificate October 20, 1953.
Production basis Production Certificate No. 7
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible temperatures:
Cylinder head 525F. (spark plug gasket), 475F. (bayonet thermocouple downdraft cooling only)
Cylinder barrel 280F. (FSO-470-A), 290F. (0-470-2)
Oil inlet 225F.
NOTE 2. Fuel inlet pressure limits: 9 - 15 p.s.i.
Oil pressure limits: 40 - 60 p.s.i. (FSO-470-A) (min. at idle: 10 p.s.i.)
(max. with cold oil: 100 p.s.i.
30 - 60 p.s.i. (O-470-2)
NOTE 3. The following accessory mounting provisions are available:
Maximum Torque Maximum Overhang
Original Direction Speed Ratios (in.-lb.) Moment
Accessory of Rotation* to Crankshaft Continuous Static (in. - lb.)
**Governor C 1.0:1 29 438 50
***Governor CC 1.0:1 29 438 50
Tachometer CC .5:1 7 50 25
***Generator (belt driven) CC 2.95:1 50 650 —
**Fluid pump C 1.5:1 100 800 25
***Fluid Power Pump CC 1.5:1 100 800 25
Fuel pump C 1.0:1 25 680 60
Starter These engines eligible with Continental P/N 537241 starter.
*“C” - Clockwise viewing drive pad
“CC” - Counterclockwise
**F or FSO-470-A engine only
***For O-470-2 engine only
NOTE 4. The FSO-470-A engine has been specifically approved for helicopter installation.
NOTE 5. Supercharger oil filter Continental No. 539609 weight of 2 pounds is included in engine dry weight.
NOTE 6. The following spark plugs and/or those listed in Section 6-4.9 of M-0, Standard Practice
Maintenance Manual, are approved on this engine:
Champion R25S, RED37N, REM37N, RHD37N, RHM37N, REM38E, RHM38E, REM38P,
RHM38P
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