# TCDS E-281: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Revision: 10 - Revised: May 4, 2020 - Product: Engine - Certification basis: CAR 13 - Registered aircraft: 6, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/07/0a/070aa0f83565625efc145f5fec29a1806e3cdcab81287590b4d410ac7ec8b1b6 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/240AF7F7EAB1E0E5862585CA005E8D77.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-281 ## Models (2) As the data sheet lists them. - O-470-2 - FSO-470-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. 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 40F. SAE 50 - - Below 40F. 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 525F. (spark plug gasket), 475F. (bayonet thermocouple downdraft cooling only) Cylinder barrel 280F. (FSO-470-A), 290F. (0-470-2) Oil inlet 225F. 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 ...END... ``` ## ADs (21, in force first) - [AD 2023-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-04): Reciprocating Engine Oil System · F & M Enterprises' Model C6LC, C6LC-S or C6LC-L oil filter… (Stratus Tool Technologies STC SE09356SC or 2 others). Effective Oct 26, 2023 - [AD 2010-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-11-04): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 190 more. Effective Jun 16, 2010 - [AD 2000-23-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-21): Crankshaft · Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 164 more. Effective Dec 12, 2000 - [AD 99-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-01): No. 2 and No. 5 Crankshaft Inspections · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Sep 30, 1999 - [AD 97-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-21-02): Cylinders · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 61 more. Effective Oct 27, 1997 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 93-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-08-17): Oil Pick-Up Tube · Continental Motors IO-470-A, IO-470-C, IO-470-D and 104 more. Effective Aug 23, 1993 - [AD 93-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-02): Missing Cylinder Valve Retainer Key · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 180 more. Effective Aug 12, 1993 - [AD 91-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-19-03): Oil Filter · Continental Motors 6-285-A, 6-285-B, 6-285-BA and 169 more. Effective Sep 29, 1991 - [AD 89-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-04-02): Carburetors · Continental Motors O-470-11, O-470-11-CI, O-470-11B and 175 more. Effective Mar 8, 1989 - [AD 88-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-03-06): Oil Filter · Continental Motors GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 155 more. Effective Apr 15, 1988 - [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 63-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-15-01): Exhaust Valves · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 41 more. Effective Dec 31, 1969 - [AD 67-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-01-04): Oil Filters · Full flow oil filter (Superior Flow STC SA401SW or 2 others). Effective Jan 2, 1967 - [AD 63-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-22-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors GO-300-A, GO-300-B, GO-300-C and 143 more. Effective Dec 2, 1963 - [AD 56-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-06-01): Piston Pin Assembly · Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 41 more - [AD 2000-08-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-08-51) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360-A, IO-360-AB, IO-360-B and 158 more - [AD 2009-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-51) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Teledyne Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 156 more - [AD 2009-24-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-52) (historical): Hydraulic lifters · Continental Motors FSO-470-A, GIO-470-A, GTSIO-520-C and 192 more - [AD 97-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-01) (historical): Pistons · Teledyne Continental Motors E165-2, E165-3, E165-4 and 61 more - [AD 99-09-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-17) (historical): Crankshaft · Teledyne Continental Motors IO-470-A, IO-470-C, IO-470-D and 114 more ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Continental FSO-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-fso-470-series): 6 aircraft (registry code 17028) - [Continental FSO-470-A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-fso-470-a): 0 aircraft (registry code 17167) - [Continental O-470-2](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-2): 0 aircraft (registry code 17169) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (7) - [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. - [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 SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III).. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013.. Exxon Company USA - [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 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 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.