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FAA · Type Certificate Data Sheet

TCDS E5CE

Continental Motors

Historical Engine Rev 26 11/02/2011 drs.faa.gov ↗

Models covered (18)

Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (3)

Advisory bulletins on these airframes. Not mandatory like ADs — but operators tracking AD compliance often miss the SAIB on the same component.

  • NE-10-07 Reciprocating Engine Cylinder: Identification Information for Superior Air Parts, PMA Cylinder Heads for Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520,and IO-550 Series Engines.
  • NE-07-09R1 Periodic Inspections of ECi Cylinder Assemblies for Cracks in the Aluminum Head
  • NE-02-41

Certification basis — 14 CFR

Former holders

  • Continental\Teledyne Continental Motors
  • Teledyne Continental Motors\Continental Motors
  • Continental
  • Teledyne Continental Motors

The TCDS PDF on drs.faa.gov is the authoritative document for design-as-certified weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, and operating limitations. Open on drs.faa.gov ↗ DRS frequently breaks — when it does, the fleet view above and the cross-links below are usually what you actually need.