# TCDS E5SO: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Revision: 13 - Revised: March 31, 2020 - Product: Engine - Certification basis: Part 33 - Registered aircraft: 3,842, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/79/d5/79d59bc3415930ab1f256e52a6c21404f650cdb0b199f2dbd5e0d5fcdfe07e90 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B0CB3C74E75CE88E8625854300448186.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E5SO ## Models (12) As the data sheet lists them. - TSIO-550-C - TSIOF-550-P - TSIO-550-N - TSIO-550-G - TSIOF-550-J - TSIO-550-E - TSIOF-550-D - TSIO-550-B - TSIO-550-A - TSIO-550-J - TSIOF-550-K - TSIO-550-K ## ADs (22, in force first) - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2023-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-16): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 147 more. Effective Mar 15, 2023 - [AD 2023-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-12): Engine Air Intake System · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-E and 127 more. Effective Feb 17, 2023 - [AD 2020-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-11): SUMMARY: Reciprocating Cylinder Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 23 more. Effective Sep 21, 2020 - [AD 2016-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-21-04): Oil cooler cross fitting assembly · Continental Motors TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-K, TSIO-550-N and 2 more. Effective Nov 18, 2016 - [AD 2016-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-16-12): Cylinder assemblies · Continental Motors LTSIO-520-AE, TSIO-520-A, TSIO-520-AE and 89 more. Effective Sep 15, 2016 - [AD 2012-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-10-13): Starter adapters · Continental Motors IO-550-N, TSIO-520-B, TSIO-520-BB and 14 more. Effective Jun 8, 2012 - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 - [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 2010-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-07-08): Turbochargers · Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems HIO-360-E1AD, HIO-360-E1BD, HIO-360-F1AD and 137 more. Effective Apr 19, 2010 - [AD 2007-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-10): Kelly Aerospace Power Systems turbochargers · Turbonormalizing system (Engine Technologies STC SE10589SC or SA10588SC). Effective Aug 23, 2007 - [AD 2004-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-10): Serial-numbered (SN) cylinders · Modify Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-NB engine (RAM Aircraft Limited Partnership STC SE09104SC or 4 others). Effective May 5, 2004 - [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 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 93-16-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-16-15): Fuel Pump Drive Shaft · Continental Motors IO-520-B, IO-520-BA, IO-520-BB and 27 more. Effective Dec 14, 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 2023-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-04-08) (historical): Reciprocating Engine Power Section · Continental Aerospace Technologies GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H and 141 more. Effective Feb 23, 2023 - [AD 2011-25-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-51) (historical): Starter Adapter Gear Shaft · Continental Motors IO-550-N, TSIO-520-B, TSIO-520-BB and 14 more. Effective Dec 28, 2011 - [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 2009-24-52](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 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 TSIO-550-K](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-k): 2,793 aircraft (registry code 17410) - [Continental TSIO-550-C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-c): 480 aircraft (registry code 17246) - [Continental TSIO-550 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-series): 382 aircraft (registry code 17043) - [Continental TSIO-550-G](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-g): 129 aircraft (registry code 17401) - [Continental TSIO-550-E](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-e): 46 aircraft (registry code 17247) - [Continental TSIO-550-B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-b): 7 aircraft (registry code 17245) - [Continental TSIO-550-N](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-n): 2 aircraft (registry code 17425) - [Continental TSIO-550-A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-a): 1 aircraft (registry code 17244) - [Continental TSIOF550-D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsiof550-d): 1 aircraft (registry code 17415) - [TCM TSIOF-550J](https://openairdocs.org/engine/tcm-tsiof-550j): 1 aircraft (registry code 43000) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (11) - [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 SE04577CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04577CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corp - [STC SE01966WI (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI%20(1%20OF%202)): 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 SE09846SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09846SC): Installation of S539800M30 starter adapter springs.. Aircraft Specialties Services Inc - [STC SE01628NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01628NY): Modification of starter adapter by substitution or rework of accessory drive parts.. Canadian Aero Manufacturing - [STC SE09963SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09963SC): Installation of modified fuel injector nozzles.. General Aviation Modifications, 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 SE09559SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09559SC): Installation of US Airparts roller rocker arm assemblies P/N US92E exhaust and US92I intake.. US Airparts, Inc. - [STC SE09319SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09319SC): Modify oil pan adding a new oil sump drain.. Texas Skyways Inc - [STC SE00350SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00350SE): Installation of sump mounted chip detector.. Aviation Development Corporation --- 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.