# TCDS E4IN: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Revision: 9
- Revised: September 19, 2022
- Product: Engine
- Certification basis: CAR 10
- Registered aircraft: 2, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/1f/ef/1fef0dd19af74e2012b21fac885f7e410e0892a549f092641c26227738f56a95
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B3F869AEB5125DDD862588C6006584BE.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4IN

## Models (4)

As the data sheet lists them.

- RR O-300-C
- RR O-300-A
- RR O-300-D
- RR O-300-B

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
E41N 
Revision 9 
CONTINENTAL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 
RR O-300-A, -B, -C, -D 
September 19, 2022 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. E4IN 
 
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate No. E4IN) 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 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.) 
 
 
Type Certificate Holder Record: Rolls-Royce transferred ownership to Teledyne Continental Motors on December 12, 1983 
 
 
Model RR O-300-A, -B, -C, -D 
 
Type 6HOA 
 
Rating, ICAO or ARDC standard atmosphere 
Max. continuous hp, rpm, full throttle at 
sea level pressure altitude 145-2700 
Takeoff hp, rpm, full throttle at sea level 
pressure altitude 145-2700 
 
Fuel (min. grade aviation gasoline) 80/87, ASTM D7547 (UL91), ASTM D7547 (UL94) 
 
Lubricating oil Lubricating oils qualified under SAE-J1899 or J1966 are considered 
qualified under Continental Spec MHS-24 
 
Oil inlet temperature Oil grade 
Below 120°F SAE 20 
Over 120°F SAE 40 
 
Bore and stroke, in. 4.0625 X 3.875 
Displacement, cu. in. 301 
Compression ratio 7.0:1 
Weight (dry), lb. 268 
C.G. location (with accessories where eligible) 
Fwd. of mounting lug rear face, in. 8.1 
Below crankshaft, in. 1.6 
Propeller shaft, SAE No. See Note 7. 
Carburetion Marvel-Schebler MA-3SPA P/N 628945 
 
Page No. 1 2 3 
Rev. No. 9 8 8

E4IN 2 
 
 
 
Ignition, dual, magnetos Continental SF6LN-12 or S6LN-21, or J. I. Case Model 67 or 2 
Continental S6LSC-21 or Slick Electro 664; or 1 ea. Continental S6LN- 
200 or -204. 
 
Timing, °BTC Right 26, Left 28 
 
Spark plugs See Note 8. 
 
Oil sump capacity, qt. 8: 7.46 usable at 5° nose-up and 5.6 usable at 5° nose-down; 
7.76 usable at 10° nose-up and 3.77 usable at 10° nose-down attitudes 
 
NOTES 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 
 
Certification basis CAR 10 and British Civil Airworthiness Requirements Section C (BCAR 
Section C is equivalent to CAR Part 13, effective June 15, 1956, as 
amended by 13-1 through 13-3, effective October 1, 1959). Type 
Certificate No. E4IN issued April 2, 1963. 
Date of application for Type Certificate: May 18, 1962 
 
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible cylinder head, barrel and oil inlet temperatures, 525°F, 290°F, and 225°F 
respectively. 
Maximum oil inlet temperature limit is 240°F when using Spec. MHS-24 oil SAE No. 50 above 40°F 
ambient and SAE No. 30 or 10W30 below 40°F ambient. 
 
NOTE 2. Pressure limit for normal operation: 
Fuel at carburetor inlet: For pump system: 1-1/2 to 6 psig 
For gravity system: Minimum 11 in. fuel hand differential between 
carburetor fuel inlet fitting and float bowl 
chamber, maximum 6 psig. 
 
Oil 30 to 40 psig 
 
NOTE 3. The following accessory drive or mounting provisions are available: 
 
 
 
Accessory 
 
Type of 
Drive 
 
Direction 
of 
Rotation* 
 
Speed Ratio 
to 
Crankshaft 
 
Max. Torque 
(in.-lb.) 
Maximum 
Overhang 
Moment 
(in.-lb.) Continuous Static 
Generator Automotive CC 2.035:1 60 500 100 
**Starter Automotive C 35.77:1    
***Starter Automatic C 24.727:1    
 engagement      
****Vacuum pump AND 20,000 CC 1.545:1 100 800 25 
***Fuel pump Automotive  0.500:1    
 diaphragm      
*C - Clockwise viewing drive pad, CC - Counter Clockwise 
**Delco-Remy gear reduction drive and starter eligible on all models except O-300-D. 
***Delco-Remy starter (Continental P/N 631261) with Continental adapter P/N 630527 eligible on model 
O-300-D only. 
****Vacuum pump drive available on Model O-300-D only. 
 
NOTE 4. Reserved. 
 
NOTE 5. O-300 series engines are also equipped with crankshaft incorporating one each 5th and 6th order dampers.

3 E4IN 
 
 
NOTE 6. O-300-B is similar to O-300-A except incorporates crankcase and crankshaft provisions for use of a 
hydraulically controllable propeller from the engine oil pressure. O-300-C is identical to O-300-A except 
for propeller flange provisions as indicated. O-300-D is similar to O-300-C except for provisions for 
Continental right angle automatic engagement starter drive which incorporates a vacuum pump drive. 
NOTE 7. Propeller shaft 
O-300-A, -B : SAE-AS127 No. 3 flange 
O-300-C, -D : ARP502 Type 1 flange 4-7/8 in. o.d. by .31 in. thick with six 1/2 in. 
bolt holes in 4 in. diameter circle. 
 
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: 
AC HSR83IR, SR83IR, SR83P, HSR83P, A88, S88, S88D, HS88, SR88, HSR88, SR88D 
Auto Lite  BR4, BR4S, BR4SB, H15, SH15, SH15R, SH20A, SH150, SH200A 
BG RB485S, RB919SR5, RB955S, 706, 706S 
Champion C26S, RC26S, C27, C27S, REM38E, REM38P, REM38W, RHM33P, RHM38W, RED39N, 
REM39N, RHD39N, RHM39N, REM40E, RHM40E, D41N, ED4IN, EM4IN, M4IN, 
M42E, EM42E 
Red Seal SA190, SE190, SJ190, SE230, SJ230 
 
 
....END.....
```

## ADs (2, in force first)

- [AD 94-05-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-05-05-R1): Cylinder Rocker · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 59 more. Effective Feb 13, 1996
- [AD 72-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-25-02): Oil Pump Drive Gear · Continental Motors RR C90-12F, RR C90-12FH, RR C90-12FJ and 14 more. Effective Apr 23, 1973

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Rolls-Royce RR O-300-D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-rr-o-300-d): 2 aircraft (registry code 54148)
- [Rolls-Royce RR O-300-A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-rr-o-300-a): 0 aircraft (registry code 54145)
- [Rolls-Royce RR O-300-B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-rr-o-300-b): 0 aircraft (registry code 54146)
- [Rolls-Royce RR O-300-C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-rr-o-300-c): 0 aircraft (registry code 54147)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (6)

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC
- [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 SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings.. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [STC SE01943CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01943CH): Add the following approved fuels:  unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4814 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227.. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc.
- [STC SE898GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE898GL): Superseded by STC SE01943CH.  Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index.. EAA Aviation Foundation

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