The U.S. aircraft register, updated daily
Engines · piston (reciprocating) · data as of October 8, 2026

Continental IO-470 series

4,726 aircraft on the U.S. register carry a Continental IO-470 series engine, rated at about 260 horsepower. The Beechcraft 95 Travel Air and Baron 55 is the model most often fitted with it (872 aircraft). The aircraft carrying it were built between 1954 and 2003.

The FAA records engines by code, usually at the level of a series ("O-320 series") rather than the exact variant; this page gathers every FAA code that reads as Continental IO-470 series (2 codes). FAA spellings: I0-470 SERIES · IO-470 SER.

When the aircraft were built by decade

By decade built, as a table
aircraft
194027
1950585
19602,747
1970610
198073
19906
20004

What the FAA has certified, ordered and been told about the Continental IO-470 series the component layer

The design is held under 1 type certificate (3E1, held by Continental Aerospace Technologies, INC.). The FAA has issued 28 airworthiness directives (orders that owners must comply with) that name this engine series. Operators and repair shops have filed 114 failure reports with the FAA since 1995, 14 of them in the last ten years.

FAA orders 28 airworthiness directives · newest first

2023-10-262023-17-04 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System · engine
2023-03-152023-05-16 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section · engine
2023-02-232023-04-08 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section · engine
2023-02-172023-02-12 · Engine Air Intake System · engine
2022-08-152022-16-03 · Engine (RECIPROCATING) · engine
2022-03-292022-04-04 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System · engine

All orders naming the Continental IO-470 series

Failure reports 114 since · what operators and shops told the FAA

048131795030914123
Failure reports by year, as a table
reports
952
981
001
0115
029
0316
044
0517
069
0710
094
104
113
123
132
143
156
161
191
222
231

Parts most often reported as the reports name them

Bulkhead4Line4Strut4Support4Bearing3Bellcrank3Heater3Actuator2Battery2Bolt2
Parts most reported, as a table
reports
Bulkhead4
Line4
Strut4
Support4
Bearing3
Bellcrank3
Heater3
Actuator2
Battery2
Bolt2

Latest reports

2023-03-29Fairing: unknown
2022-05-20Vacuum Sys: failed
2022-05-20Vacuum Sys: failed
2019-03-24Actuator Cable: unsecure
2016-05-17Rod: failed

Certificates and bulletins

3E1Type certificate held by Continental Aerospace Technologies, INC. · 19 models listed · revised October 12, 2022

Safety bulletins 6 · advice, not orders

2020-04-06NE-20-05 · POWERPLANT - Engine Camshaft Gear Tooth Fracture
2016-03-08NE-16-13 · Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant
2013-02-08NE-13-15 · Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control Levers
2012-10-31NE-13-04 · Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection
2009-11-20NE-10-09 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve Lifters

Sources: the FAA's type certificate data sheets, airworthiness directives, supplemental type certificates, special conditions and special airworthiness information bulletins (Dynamic Regulatory System), and the FAA's service difficulty reports. A failure report is what an operator or repair station chose to file; the counts show reporting as much as reliability, and larger and commercial fleets report more. How the systems are grouped.

Connections how this engine series links to the rest of the register

Fitted to
Where they are
Biggest operators
Airworthiness

The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/engine/continental-io-470-series.json.

Aircraft newest certificates first · 4,726

Tail no.Maker and modelGroupOwner and baseCertificateRegisteredStatus
N2363T Navion
NAVION G
Fixed-wing, single engine Kan-Do INC
Danbury, Connecticut
Standard 2023-06-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6914L Cessna
310K
Fixed-wing, multi-engine C2 Holdings 22 LLC
Chesapeake, Virginia
Standard 2023-06-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1782G Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Jts Aircraft LLC
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Standard 2023-06-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N728JG Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Georgia
Standard 2023-06-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N960J Beech
95-55
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Ace Maker Aviaiton LLC
San Rafael, California
Standard 2023-06-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8006M Cessna
310I
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2023-06-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8514M Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Summerland Spins LLC
Summerland Key, Florida
Standard 2023-06-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9162Q Beech
G33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Arizona
Standard 2023-05-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N75LE Cessna
185D
Fixed-wing, single engine Withheld at owner's request
Standard 2023-05-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5NB Beech
K35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Georgia
Standard 2023-05-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9680Y Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Illinois
Standard 2023-05-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N622V Beech
35-33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Rhode Island
Standard 2023-05-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7899Q Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine County Farms LLC
Mars Hill, Maine
Standard 2023-05-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8036M Cessna
310I
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
California
Standard 2023-05-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1119Q Cessna
E310H
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2023-05-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5870S Beech
35-C33
Fixed-wing, single engine Too Slick LLC
Greenwood, Indiana
Standard 2023-05-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6690X Cessna
210A
Fixed-wing, single engine Winston Marine LLC
Bellingham, Washington
Standard 2023-05-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N808R Beech
35-33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Arkansas
Standard 2023-05-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8317N Beech
E33
Fixed-wing, single engine Rld Leasing INC
Downers Grove, Illinois
Standard 2023-05-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N205RT Cessna
210-5
Fixed-wing, single engine Triple D Cessna LLC
Greenville, South Carolina
Standard 2023-05-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6PK Cessna
310I
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Washington
Standard 2023-05-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8268D Beech
J35
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Pennsylvania
Standard 2023-05-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N34HE Beech
T-34B
Fixed-wing, single engine Haltitude Aviation LLC
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Standard 2023-05-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6267V Beech
E33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2023-05-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9540R Beech
K35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Oregon
Standard 2023-05-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1092W Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine American Aviation LLC
Waterville, Maine
Standard 2023-05-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1298Z Beech
N35
Fixed-wing, single engine Shaw Aviation LLC
Greenleaf, Idaho
Standard 2023-05-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2465T Navion
NAVION G
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2023-05-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N321X Beech
K35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Arizona
Standard 2023-05-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9988X Cessna
185
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Alaska
Standard 2023-05-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3335X Cessna
310L
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Pfeiffer Engineering LLC
Boonville, Missouri
Standard 2023-05-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N61HM Beech
N35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2023-05-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N31YK Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Jendair LLC
New York, New York
Standard 2023-05-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N363Z Beech
M35
Fixed-wing, single engine N363Z Flyers LLC
Lenexa, Kansas
Standard 2023-05-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7704Q Cessna
T310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2023-05-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6128V Beech
35-C33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Arizona
Standard 2023-05-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8348D Beech
J35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2023-05-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6696X Cessna
210A
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2023-05-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9685Y Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Smd Air LLC
Cleveland, Ohio
Standard 2023-05-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6394B Cessna
210
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
New Mexico
Standard 2023-05-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7151N Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2023-05-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8241D Beech
J35
Fixed-wing, single engine Mco Holdings LLC
De Pere, Wisconsin
Standard 2023-05-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8034Q Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Goins Plastic Source INC
Texarkana, Arkansas
Standard 2023-05-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N101PQ Cessna
210B
Fixed-wing, single engine Valiair Limited Company Trustee
Casper, Wyoming
Standard 2023-05-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N117KZ Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2023-05-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N554K Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Washington
Standard 2023-05-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N681V Beech
M35
Fixed-wing, single engine Standby One Aircraft LLC
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Standard 2023-05-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N291BP Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Tennessee
Standard 2023-05-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N56BW Beech
B-55
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Wnk Leasing LLC
Lewes, Delaware
Standard 2023-05-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N21BB Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Smartin Enterprises LLC
Phoenix, Arizona
Standard 2023-05-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N220A Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Aerospace Aviation Services INC Trustee
Wilmington, Delaware
Standard 2023-05-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N826R Beech
K35
Fixed-wing, single engine A & D Aviation LLC
Menominee, Michigan
Standard 2023-05-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4819J Beech
35-C33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Ohio
Standard 2023-04-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5863S Beech
35-C33
Fixed-wing, single engine Stone Dynamics INC
Martinsville, Virginia
Standard 2023-04-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9710Y Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Kentucky
Standard 2023-04-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9578X Cessna
210B
Fixed-wing, single engine Tvat LLC
Sun City, Arizona
Standard 2023-04-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3091L Cessna
310J
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
California
Standard 2023-04-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4PJ Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Co-owned owner
Florida
Standard 2023-04-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8199Z Cessna
210-5(205)
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Tennessee
Standard 2023-04-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8255Z Cessna
210-5
Fixed-wing, single engine Sonoma County Fliers LLC
Petaluma, California
Standard 2023-04-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N96598 Cessna
182Q
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Arkansas
Standard 2023-04-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9777Y Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2023-04-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1843Z Cessna
210-5(205)
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Alaska
Standard 2023-04-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6054E Beech
K35
Fixed-wing, single engine Kj & J LLC
Lamar, Missouri
Standard 2023-04-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9588Y Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine We Be Flying LLC
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Standard 2023-04-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9622R Beech
M35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
California
Standard 2023-04-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N17LC Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Co-owned owner
Massachusetts
Standard 2023-04-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8487Z Cessna
210-5A(205A)
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2023-04-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9703X Cessna
210B
Fixed-wing, single engine Salsa de Tomate INC
Craig, Colorado
Standard 2023-04-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1255Z Beech
N35
Fixed-wing, single engine Keepem Flying LLC
Oak Point, Texas
Standard 2023-04-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N21KB Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2023-04-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9679X Cessna
210B
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Missouri
Standard 2023-04-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9338Y Beech
M35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2023-04-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N431BR Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2023-04-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1758G Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
California
Standard 2023-04-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3811X Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Baron 55 LLC
Hanover, New Hampshire
Standard 2023-04-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8652M Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Alabama
Standard 2023-04-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8085R Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Co-owned owner
Nevada
Standard 2023-04-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N62BS Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Pennsylvania
Standard 2023-04-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8893R Bellanca
14-19-3
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Colorado
Standard 2023-04-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9437Y Beech
N35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2023-04-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1189M Cessna
310D
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Quality Aviation INC
Marana, Arizona
Standard 2023-04-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N19DB Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Dcs Air LLC
Pulaski, Wisconsin
Standard 2023-04-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N258P Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Tennessee
Standard 2023-04-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1574S Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Adk Global LLC
Hollywood, Florida
Standard 2023-04-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8239Z Cessna
210-5(205)
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
North Carolina
Standard 2023-04-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N500TU Aero Commander
500-A
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Alpha Jets USA INC
Clarksville, Texas
Standard 2023-04-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8932Z Cessna
310G
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Co-owned owner
Arizona
Standard 2023-04-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8969M Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Triple Heaven Aircraft Leasing INC
Anchorage, Alaska
Standard 2023-04-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9578R Beech
M35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2023-04-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N12RF Cessna
210A
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Virginia
Standard 2023-04-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2517Z Cessna
185B
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Alaska
Standard 2023-04-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3266X Cessna
310L
Fixed-wing, multi-engine
Standard 2023-04-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N38BT Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Tennessee
Standard 2023-04-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4975B Beech
J35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2023-04-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5LH Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Island Creek Partners LLC
Alpine, California
Standard 2023-04-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N157CC Cessna
310I
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Tennessee
Standard 2023-04-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N315BP Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine King Logistics LLC
Ridgeland, Mississippi
Standard 2023-04-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N61EE Beech
E33
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Florida
Standard 2023-04-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N685LA Cessna
185D
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
California
Standard 2023-04-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
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Source: FAA Civil Aviation Registry, Releasable Aircraft Database (the engine reference table and each aircraft's engine code), October 8, 2026. Horsepower and thrust are the FAA's figures for the series, not for a particular aircraft.