- Holder
- Continental Aerospace Technologies GmbH
- Revision
- 2
- Revised
- May 13, 2021
- Status
- Historical
- Product
- Engine
- Certification basis
- Part 21, Part 33
- Models
- 6
- Registered
- 1 aircraft
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Models · 6
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Centurion 4.0 BE-250 | Formerly Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, then Technify Motors GmbH | |
| Centurion 4.0 BE-210 | Formerly Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, then Technify Motors GmbH | |
| Centurion 4.0 BE-257 | Formerly Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, then Technify Motors GmbH | |
| Centurion 4.0 BE-221 | Formerly Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, then Technify Motors GmbH | |
| Centurion 4.0 BE-228 | Formerly Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, then Technify Motors GmbH | |
| Centurion 4.0 BE-239 | Formerly Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, then Technify Motors GmbH |
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET
TCDS NUMBER: E00079EN
REVISION: Revision 2
DATE: May 13 , 2021
MODELS: Centurion 4.0 BE-210, Centurion 4.0 BE-221
Centurion 4.0 BE-228, Centurion 4.0 BE-239
Centurion 4.0 BE-250, Centurion 4.0 BE-257
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate Number E00079EN 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 Federal Aviation Regulations, provided they are installed,
operated, and maintained as prescribed by the approved manufacturer's manuals and other approved instructions.
TYPE CERTIFICATE (TC) HOLDER: Continental Aerospace Technologies GmbH
Platanenstrasse 14
D-09356 Sankt Egidien Germany
TYPE CERTIFICATE HOLDER RECORD: Technify Motors GmbH transferred TC E00079EN to Continental Aerospace
Technologies GmbH on August 1, 2019
Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH transferred TC E00079EN to Technify Motors
GmbH on August 19, 2013
MODELS (see Note 15) Centurion
4.0 BE-210
Centurion
4.0 BE-221
Centurion
4.0 BE-228
Centurion
4.0 BE-239
Centurion
4.0 BE-250
Centurion
4.0 BE-257
TYPE The Centurion 4.0 engine is a liquid-cooled 8 cylinder, 4 stroke diesel cycle engine with a
displacement of 3996 cm3. It is equipped with common rail high pressure direct injection,
2 turbochargers, gearbox with reduction ratio of 1:1.689, propeller, governor, and FADEC.
RATINGS (US Standard
Atmosphere at Sea Level
Pressure Altitude), KW, (Note
17)
Takeoff 210 at
3900 rpm
221 at
3900 rpm
228 at
3900 rpm
239 at
3900 rpm
250 at
3900 rpm
257 at
3900 rpm
Max. Continuous 210 at
3900 rpm
221 at
3900 rpm
228 at
3900 rpm
228 at
3900 rpm
228 at
3900 rpm
228 at
3900 rpm
Max. Best Economy Cruising 154 at
3300rpm
154 at
3300rpm
154 at
3300rpm
154 at
3300rpm
154 at
3300rpm
154 at
3300rpm
FUEL (Also see Operation &
Maintenance Manual)
Jet A, Jet A-1, Jet Fuel No.3, JP-8 and JP-8+100
OIL (See NOTE 4) Use the approved oil with exact declaration only. See Operation and Maintenance Manual
OM-03-01 (US-Version) or Installation Manual IM-03-01 for approved oils
OIL SUMP CAPACITY, liters
Maximum level 10
Minimum level 7
Max. oil consumption 0.1 liter per hour
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Length, mm
Width, mm
Height, mm
900
670
770
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MODELS (Continued) Centurion
4.0 BE-210
Centurion
4.0 BE-221
Centurion
4.0 BE-228
Centurion
4.0 BE-239
Centurion
4.0 BE-250
Centurion
4.0 BE-257
CENTER OF GRAVITY, mm Relating to propeller flange, z-axis point downwards (Refer to Installation Manual)
X=635
Y=0
Z=10
WEIGHT (dry), kg 286
BORE, mm 86.00
STROKE, mm 86.00
Displacement Total, cm3 3996
COMPRESSION RATIO 18.5:1
PROPELLER ROTATION CCW
GEAR REDUCTION
(crankshaft to propeller)
1.689 : 1
CONTROL SYSTEM (See Notes
11-14)
Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC): P/N 02-7610-55003R1 or later approved
standard
Software P/N : Refer to Service Bulletin (SB) TM TAE 000-0007 or later approved
standard
Software Mapping : Refer to SB TM TAE 000-0007 for approved installation version
CERTIFICATION BASIS FAR 21.29 and FAR 33 effective February 1, 1965 and Amendments 33-1 through
Amendment 33-20.
Model Date of Application Date Type Certificate
Issued/Revised
Centurion 4.0 BE-210 October 8, 2006 April 14 2008
Centurion 4.0 BE-221 October 8, 2006 April 14 2008
Centurion 4.0 BE-228 October 8, 2006 April 14 2008
Centurion 4.0 BE-239 October 8, 2006 April 14 2008
Centurion 4.0 BE-250 October 8, 2006 April 14 2008
Centurion 4.0 BE-257 October 8, 2006 April 14 2008
IMPORT REQUIREMENTS To be considered eligible for installation on U.S. registered aircraft, each new engine to be
exported to the United States shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Airworthiness for
export with EASA Form 1, Authorized Release Certificate. The EASA Form 1 should
state that the engine conforms to the type design approved under the U.S. Type Certificate
E00079EN, is in a condition for safe operation and has undergone a final operational
check.
Additional guidance is contained in FAA Advisory Circular 21-23, "Airworthiness
Certification of Civil Aircraft, Engines, Propellers, and Related Products Imported into the
United States."
MODELS Centurion
4.0 BE-210
Centurion
4.0 BE-221
Centurion
4.0 BE-228
Centurion
4.0 BE-239
Centurion
4.0 BE-250
Centurion
4.0 BE-257
NOTE 1: Engine permissible
maximum crankshaft speed
4220 rpm
NOTE 2: Temperature Limitations,
deg F(C)
Min ambient temperature for starting -13 (-25)
NOTES
TCDS E00079EN Page 3 of 4
MODELS (Continued) Centurion
4.0 BE-210
Centurion
4.0 BE-221
Centurion
4.0 BE-228
Centurion
4.0 BE-239
Centurion
4.0 BE-250
Centurion
4.0 BE-257
Max Oil Temperature 284 (140)
Min opening up Oil Temperature 122 (50)
Min opening up Cooling Fluid
Temperature
140 (60)
Max Cooling Fluid Temperature 221 (105)
Max Gearbox Temperature 248 (120)
NOTE 3: Altitude 1. Maximum altitude, 25,000 ft
2. Critical altitude, 12,000 ft
NOTE 4: Fuel and Oil Pressure
Limits, kPa
Min Fuel Pressure at LP Engine
pump Inlet
70
Max Oil Pressure for cold start, up to
20 seconds
700
Min Oil Pressure 100
Normal Oil Pressure 300-400
NOTE 5: Dispatch Limitations: All engine systems and equipment must be functional prior to
aircraft take-off. Any detected engine system or equipment failure must be corrected
before next flight.
NOTE 6: Centurion 4.0 engine is Life-Limited. The core engine must be removed from service in
accordance with the Airworthiness Limitations Section, Chapter 5 of the Operation &
Maintenance manual OM-03-01 (US-Version).
NOTE 7: Overhaul of the core engine is not permitted. See Overhaul Manual for the
accessory/parts permitted for overhaul.
NOTE 8: The Instructions for Continued Airworthiness contained in the Operation & Maintenance
Manual, OM-03-01 (US-Version) have been approved by the FAA.
NOTE 9: Any repair other than those covered by the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness or
DER approved repairs in accordance with FAR Part 183 must be approved by the
Engine Certification Office.
NOTE 10: The engine is approved for installation in FAR 23 Normal and Utility aircraft categories
only.
NOTE 11: The software of the ECU has been validated according to DO 178 B, level C.
NOTE 12: The FADEC system relies on electrical power supplied from the aircraft. Interruption of
the FADEC electrical power supply will result with FADEC reboot and reinitiate.
NOTE 13: The electrical interface requirements between the FADEC and the aircraft electrical
system are defined in the Installation Manual.
NOTE 14: EMI/Lightning: The engine control system has been tested according to DO 160 D for
lightning protection and magnetic interference. The demonstrated levels are provided in
the Installation Manual.
NOTE 15: Engine model numbers may include suffixes in parentheses to define installation specific
configuration changes. Each application has a specific software mapping. Refer to SB
TM TAE 000-0007 for installation of the software of engine control.
NOTE 16: Engine Manual :
Installation Manual : IM-03-01
Operation & Maintenance Manual : OM-03-01(US version)
Overhaul Manual : OHM-03-01
NOTE 17: Convert from kW to Horsepower (hp), use conversion factor- 1kW=1.341022 hp
(international)
TCDS E00079EN Page 4 of 4
NOTE 18:
Service Information:
Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Any such documents including those approved
under a delegated authority, are accepted by the FAA and are considered FAA
approved.
Service bulletins,
Structural repair manuals,
Vendor manuals,
Aircraft flight manuals, and
Overhaul and maintenance manuals.
These approvals pertain to the type design only.
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