TCDS E-292

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

Holder
Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
Revision
11
Revised
May 4, 2020
Status
Current
Product
Engine
Certification basis
CAR 13
Models
3
Registered
7 aircraft

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ModelAlso known asNote
FSO-526-AFormerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors · (O-525-1)
FSO-526-CFormerly Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (Continental®)
FSO-526-A (O-525-1)Formerly Continental Aerospace Technologies, then Inc. (Continental®)

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Page No. 1 2 Rev No. 11 11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION E-292 Revision 11 CONTINENTAL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FSO-526-A (0-525-1) FSO-526-C May 04, 2020 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. E-292 Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is a part of type certificate no. 292) 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 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-526-A, -C Type 6HOA Rating Max. continuous hp., r.p.m. in Hg., at: Rated press. alt. (ft.) 270-3000-36.3-7, 900 Sea Level press. alt. (ft.) 270-3000-36.8-S.L. Takeoff (5 minutes), hp., r.p.m., in. Hg., at: 270-3200-38.5-S.L. Fuel (Min. grade aviation gas.) 91/96 Bore and stroke, in. 5.125 X 4.25 Displacement, cu. in. 526 Supercharger ratio 10.04:1 Compression ratio 6.0:1 Weight (dry), lb. -A, 542; -C, 552 C.G. location (with cooling fan) Fwd. of rear face, engine acc. case, in. -A, 9.85; -C, 10.41 Above crankshaft centerline, in. 1.38 Beside crankshaft centerline, toward 1-3-5 side, in. 0.11 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 PSD-7BD (Continental No. 626316 - Bendix No. 391660-10) Ignition, Dual magnetos Continental S6LN-26 Timing, Static Right 10. Left 10, ATC on -A Right 4, Left 4, BTC on -C Running, fully advanced Right 26, Left 26, BTC on -A and -C Spark plugs (See Note 8) Oil sump capacity, qt. 12; 8 usable from 6 drive end down to 8 accessory end down attitudes. Lubricating oil See Note 9 E-292, Rev 11 2 Certification basis CAR 13 effective June 15, 1956. Type Certificate No. 292 issued June 11, 1957 for FSO-526-A, FSO-526-C aded January 11, 1963. Date of Application for Type Certificate August 7, 1956 for FS-526-A, October 8, 1962 for FSO-526-C. Production basis Production Certificate No. 7 NOTE 1. Maximum permissible temperatures: Cylinder head 470 F. (bayonet) thermocouple) Cylinder barrel 290F. Oil inlet 225F. NOTE 2. Fuel inlet pressure limits: 10-15 p.s.i. Oil pressure limits: 40-60 p.s.i. (min. at idle: 10 p.s.i.) (max. with cold oil: 100 p.s.i.) NOTE 3. The following accessory mounting provisions are available: Maximum Torque Maximum Overhang Direction Speed Ratios (in. -lb.) Moment Accessory of Rotation* to Crankshaft Continuous Static (in.-lb.) Tachometer C 0.5:1 7 5 25 Fuel Pump CC 0.91:1 25 680 60 Hydraulic Pump CC 1.5:1 100 800 25 Starter CC 32:1 Cooling Fan CC 1.51:1 Cooling fan Continental No. 626169 and Cessna No. 1-400-012, and starter Continental No. 537241 are eligible with these engines. *C - Clockwise, CC Counter-clockwise facing engine pad. NOTE 4. These engines have been specifically approved for helicopter installation. NOTE 5. Supercharger oil filter Continental 625358, weight 2 lb. included in engine dry weight. NOTE 6. The Model FSO-526-A incorporates six third order crankshaft torsional vibration dampers. Model FSO-526-C incorporates two sixth order crankshaft torsional vibration dampers. NOTE 7. FSO-526-C is similar to FSO-526-A except for crankshaft torsional vibration damper con- figuration, static magneto timing, structural changes in cylinder and connecting rod assemblies and incorporation of a flywheel and overspeed and overboost indicators. NOTE 8. 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: Auto-Lite SL30A, SL300A Red Seal LE310, LJ310 Champion RHB36P, RHB37E, REA37N, REB37N, RHA37N, RHB37N, R37S1, RHB38E, R115 NOTE 9. MIL-L-6082, Grade 1100, or detergent oil meeting Continental Specification MHS-24 is approved for use in these engines. Continental instructions shall be consulted and followed when changing types of oil. NOTE 10. The Military Model 0-525-1 engine is identical to the Model FSO-526-A engine. The military engine is eligible for use with certificated aircraft and when so used, the engine nameplate should be revised to include the corresponding civil model designation and type certificate number. ...END...