- 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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Models · 3
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSO-526-A | Formerly Continental, then Teledyne Continental Motors · (O-525-1) | |
| FSO-526-C | Formerly Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (Continental®) | |
| FSO-526-A (O-525-1) | Formerly Continental Aerospace Technologies, then Inc. (Continental®) |
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STCs approved under this data sheet · 6
STC SE03309CHInstallation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt applicationSTC 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.
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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 290F.
Oil inlet 225F.
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.
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