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
N8395D Beech
J35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
North Carolina
Standard 2000-04-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8330D Beech
J35
Fixed-wing, single engine V-Tail Flyers INC
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Standard 2000-03-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2357T Navion
NAVION G
Fixed-wing, single engine B & R Aviation LLC
Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
Standard 2000-03-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1045W Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Illinois
Standard 2000-03-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2469T Navion
NAVION G
Fixed-wing, single engine Justice Construction CORP
Friendsville, Tennessee
Standard 2000-02-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9029V Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Co-owned owner
Kansas
Standard 2000-02-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5KG Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
California
Standard 2000-02-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1202G Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Tyler Brenda
Mountain Top, Pennsylvania
Standard 2000-01-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1586Z Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Illinois
Standard 2000-01-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1363Z Beech
N35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
California
Standard 2000-01-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7343E Cessna
210
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Michigan
Standard 2000-01-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4567F Cessna
210
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Alabama
Standard 2000-01-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N177WW Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2000-01-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N44441 Cessna
182K
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Maryland
Standard 2000-01-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N554TB Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Tennessee
Standard 2000-01-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N144GM Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Missouri
Standard 2000-01-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1659W Beech
95-B55
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Trim Aire Aviation INC
Mexia, Texas
Standard 2000-01-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6756T Cessna
310D
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Idaho
Standard 1999-12-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N717NP Beech
E33
Fixed-wing, single engine Olymbos Aviation INC
Wilmington, Delaware
Standard 1999-12-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7005L Cessna
310K
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 1999-11-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N923WD Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
South Carolina
Standard 1999-11-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9619Y Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 1999-11-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6071E Beech
K35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Wisconsin
Standard 1999-11-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4784M Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Tigress IV LLC
California, Maryland
Standard 1999-09-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7782Q Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Ohio
Standard 1999-08-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5720M Cessna
310P
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Songbird Aviation INC
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Standard 1999-06-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N471L Beech
95-55
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Hinkle Airspray INC
Cavalier, North Dakota
Standard 1999-06-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3828X Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine American Flightscope INC
Wilmington, Delaware
Standard 1999-05-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N921Q Beech
35-A33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
North Carolina
Standard 1999-05-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N627B Beech
N35
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Arizona
Standard 1999-04-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N221CG Beech
T34 MENTOR
Fixed-wing, single engine Berry Machine & Tool CO INC
Camden, Tennessee
Standard 1999-04-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7712R Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Jerry T and Beverly H Davis Family LP
Monticello, Arkansas
Standard 1999-03-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N348Z Beech
35-A33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 1999-03-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N919T Beech
35-33
Fixed-wing, single engine Aero Precision Machine INC
Julian, North Carolina
Standard 1999-03-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6995L Cessna
310K
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Missouri
Standard 1999-03-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N310QD Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Co-owned owner
Tennessee
Standard 1999-03-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5432U Beech
35-C33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Oregon
Standard 1999-02-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9354C Cessna
180
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Washington
Standard 1999-02-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1485G Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
North Carolina
Standard 1999-02-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6296X Aero Commander
500-A
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 1999-01-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9613T Cessna
210
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Indiana
Standard 1999-01-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8112M Cessna
310I
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Co-owned owner
Pennsylvania
Standard 1999-01-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N93JG Cessna
310J
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Classy Aircraft INC
Victoria,
Standard 1999-01-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8901U Beech
35-C33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Kentucky
Standard 1998-12-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N33JB Beech
35-C33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Arizona
Standard 1998-12-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N191F Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Minnesota
Standard 1998-12-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9766Y Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Gleo LLC
Downers Grove, Illinois
Standard 1998-12-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4133Q Cessna
310N
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Indiana
Standard 1998-12-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N510WH Cessna
310H
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
New Jersey
Standard 1998-10-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N221MB Cessna
310L
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
North Carolina
Standard 1998-10-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9628Y Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Missouri
Standard 1998-10-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1523W Beech
G33
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Indiana
Standard 1998-09-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4809U Cessna
210-5A(205A)
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
California
Standard 1998-09-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N560T Beech
35-A33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Arizona
Standard 1998-09-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7012N Beech
E33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Minnesota
Standard 1998-09-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N632V Beech
35-33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 1998-09-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1276G Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
New Hampshire
Standard 1998-08-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N27JC Beech
35-A33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
New Jersey
Standard 1998-07-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N620JP Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Preiss Aviation INC
Poplar Grove, Illinois
Standard 1998-07-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N117JD Cessna
310L
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Vintage Motors INC
Beattyville, Kentucky
Standard 1998-07-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8982Z Cessna
310G
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Co-owned owner
California
Standard 1998-06-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1112Q Cessna
310H
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 1998-06-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8315D Beech
J35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Alabama
Standard 1998-06-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N55VF Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Tjp Aviation INC
Garrettsville, Ohio
Standard 1998-06-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N990T Beech
35-33
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Missouri
Standard 1998-05-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8103M Cessna
310I
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Montana
Standard 1998-05-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N144F Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 1998-04-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8644M Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Pennsylvania
Standard 1998-04-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4175Q Cessna
310N
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Nevada
Standard 1998-04-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1364Z Beech
N35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Arizona
Standard 1998-03-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9591Y Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Nevada
Standard 1998-03-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9681Y Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Arizona
Standard 1998-03-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N473S Cessna
310K
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 1998-02-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3300F Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Carter Flygare INC
Sacramento, California
Standard 1998-01-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2427T Navion
NAVION G
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
California
Standard 1998-01-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9570R Beech
K35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Colorado
Standard 1998-01-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N23EC Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Denver Aero Service Marine INC
Wilmington, Delaware
Standard 1997-12-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8378Z Cessna
210-5(205)
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 1997-12-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7295B Beech
J35
Fixed-wing, single engine Bonanza Flyers INC
Sioux City, Iowa
Standard 1997-12-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5951M Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Mcdonnell Enterprises INC
Wilmington, Delaware
Standard 1997-12-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8167M Cessna
310I
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Illinois
Standard 1997-11-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N67867 Grumman
G-44
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Jmq INC
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Standard 1997-11-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7381E Cessna
210
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Indiana
Standard 1997-11-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1529F Cessna
185D
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Oregon
Standard 1997-10-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9853R Beech
M35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 1997-09-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4821U Cessna
210-5A
Fixed-wing, single engine South Side CORP
Loomis, Nebraska
Standard 1997-09-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1679Z Cessna
185A
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Washington
Standard 1997-09-24 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6073F Beech
35-C33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
California
Standard 1997-09-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N415VW Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Michigan
Standard 1997-09-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N66CA Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine M L Air INC
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Standard 1997-09-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9478T Cessna
210
Fixed-wing, single engine 4Cl INC
Wilmington, Delaware
Standard 1997-08-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8550M Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 1997-08-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N917CE Beech
E33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Virginia
Standard 1997-08-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8620M Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Doctors Building INC
Rancho Santa Fe, California
Standard 1997-08-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N43AB Beech
K35
Fixed-wing, single engine V Tail Flyers LLP
South Lyon, Michigan
Standard 1997-07-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9501X Cessna
210A
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Virginia
Standard 1997-06-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3056C Beech
J35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 1997-05-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1801Z Cessna
210-5(205)
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Virginia
Standard 1997-05-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9851X Cessna
185
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Washington
Standard 1997-05-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8120Z Cessna
210-5
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 1997-05-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes

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.