The U.S. aircraft register, updated daily
Engines · piston (reciprocating) · data as of October 7, 2026

Continental IO-470 series

4,725 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

These connections as data: /graph/engine/continental-io-470-series.json · about the eFlight graph.

Aircraft newest certificates first · 4,725

Tail no.Maker and modelGroupOwner and baseCertificateRegisteredStatus
N9634X Cessna
210B
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2024-08-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N984Q Beech
95-A55
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Spring Lake Aviators LLC
Quincy, Illinois
Standard 2024-08-28 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6003E Beech
K35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Utah
Standard 2024-08-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8361Z Cessna
210-5
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Arkansas
Standard 2024-08-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2458T Navion
NAVION G
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
California
Standard 2024-08-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N61JK Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Withheld at owner's request
Standard 2024-08-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7935K Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Midwest Thermal Optics LLC
Walnut, Illinois
Standard 2024-08-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N994RF Beech
K35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Massachusetts
Standard 2024-08-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3200L Cessna
310J
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Rapid Imaging Solutions LLC
American Fork, Utah
Standard 2024-08-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N853R Beech
M35
Fixed-wing, single engine Belknap Aero Services LLC
Meredith, New Hampshire
Standard 2024-08-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3050L Cessna
310J
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Oklahoma
Standard 2024-08-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4455V Beech
35-C33
Fixed-wing, single engine Horsefly Aviation LLC
Helena, Montana
Standard 2024-08-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7386E Cessna
210
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Nevada
Standard 2024-08-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2211F Cessna
310D
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Skyvault Holdings LLC
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Standard 2024-08-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1260Z Beech
N35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Michigan
Standard 2024-08-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9424Y Beech
N35
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Texas
Standard 2024-08-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5325E Beech
K35
Fixed-wing, single engine These Knots Aviation LLC
Bullard, Texas
Standard 2024-08-14 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N162WB Beech
T-34B
Fixed-wing, single engine N162Wb LLC
Benton, Kansas
Standard 2024-08-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N25698 Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Co-owned owner
Mississippi
Multiple 2024-08-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N974B Beech
35-A33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Minnesota
Standard 2024-08-13 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2474T Navion
NAVION G
Fixed-wing, single engine Navionic Vagabond LLC
Leesburg, Virginia
Standard 2024-08-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1766H Cessna
310C
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Orlandi Properties LLC
Blairstown, New Jersey
Standard 2024-08-09 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8511R Bellanca
14-19-3
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Pennsylvania
Standard 2024-08-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N861R Beech
35-33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Pennsylvania
Standard 2024-08-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3752Q Beech
35-C33
Fixed-wing, single engine Prop Setters LLC
Memphis, Tennessee
Standard 2024-08-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3309X Cessna
310L
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Pennsylvania
Standard 2024-08-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9748R Beech
M35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
California
Standard 2024-08-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N172Q Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Bonanza N172Q LLC
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Standard 2024-08-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9582Y Beech
95-A55
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Castlewood Medical LLC
Dallas, Texas
Standard 2024-08-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1897L Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Hrt Aviation LLC
Southlake, Texas
Standard 2024-07-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N303RM Beech
95-B55
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Idaho
Standard 2024-07-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3657Y Cessna
210C
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
California
Standard 2024-07-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7133N Beech
E33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Oregon
Standard 2024-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8795R Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Co-owned owner
Florida
Standard 2024-07-26 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3572A Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Davis Robert D
Independence, Oregon
Standard 2024-07-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9909X Cessna
185
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Georgia
Standard 2024-07-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9598Y Beech
95-A55
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
New York
Standard 2024-07-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2812A Beech
E33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Indiana
Standard 2024-07-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3493A Beech
E33
Fixed-wing, single engine Papago Equipment LLC
Bayfield, Colorado
Standard 2024-07-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N600PR Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine West Wind Air LLC
Lake Village, Arkansas
Standard 2024-07-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9358Y Beech
M35
Fixed-wing, single engine Tailwind Partners LLC
Lawrence, Kansas
Standard 2024-07-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N609V Beech
35-33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2024-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9809R Beech
M35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Nebraska
Standard 2024-07-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N111YB Beech
P35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
North Carolina
Standard 2024-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1WD Beech
95-A55
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Bushcraft Aviation LLC
Cypress, Texas
Standard 2024-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N98381 Cessna
172P
Fixed-wing, single engine Central Air Parts INC
Staunton, Illinois
Standard 2024-07-19 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1343Z Beech
N35
Fixed-wing, single engine Briscoe Travis L
Archie, Missouri
Standard 2024-07-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8127R Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Kanok Enterprises LLC
Derby, Kansas
Standard 2024-07-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3023L Cessna
310J
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Tennessee
Standard 2024-07-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8993Z Cessna
310G
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Ohio
Standard 2024-07-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N927Q Beech
35-A33
Fixed-wing, single engine Cumulonimbus LLC
Northampton, Massachusetts
Standard 2024-07-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7616E Downer
BELLANCA 14-19-3
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Minnesota
Standard 2024-07-15 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4BE Cessna
210
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
North Carolina
Standard 2024-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5081Q Cessna
310N
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Illinois
Standard 2024-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9818R Beech
M35
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Ohio
Standard 2024-07-11 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4310W Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2024-07-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N111TX Beech
95-A55
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Virginia Air LLC
Wilmington, North Carolina
Standard 2024-07-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8186Z Cessna
210-5
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Maryland
Standard 2024-07-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N30HC Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Kinetic Concepts LLC
Pensacola, Florida
Standard 2024-07-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N910KD Ryan
NAVION E
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Louisiana
Standard 2024-07-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N928B Beech
35-A33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Michigan
Standard 2024-07-02 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7657N Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Arizona
Standard 2024-06-30 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3003L Cessna
310J
Fixed-wing, multi-engine 310-J Enterprises INC
Parkland, Florida
Standard 2024-06-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6659X Cessna
210A
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Colorado
Standard 2024-06-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7921R Beech
E33
Fixed-wing, single engine Withheld at owner's request
Standard 2024-06-29 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4057Y Cessna
185A
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Alaska
Standard 2024-06-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N904T Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Max Q Aviation LLC
Cocoa Beach, Florida
Standard 2024-06-27 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N338NS Beech
B-55
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Elon Aviation LLC
Burlington, North Carolina
Standard 2024-06-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8839R Downer
14-19-3
Fixed-wing, single engine Huisman Aero LLC
Clarksville, Iowa
Standard 2024-06-25 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N5623K Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
South Carolina
Standard 2024-06-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8555N Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Sc Infinities LLC
Dover, Delaware
Standard 2024-06-23 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6849Q Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine E H L Aviation LLC
Greenbush, Minnesota
Standard 2024-06-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8258B Cessna
172
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2024-06-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9922X Cessna
185
Fixed-wing, single engine Dooleys LLC
Glendale, Arizona
Standard 2024-06-22 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3VJ Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Pennsylvania
Standard 2024-06-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N711CT Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Clinton 83 Aviation LLC
La Place, Louisiana
Standard 2024-06-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9689T Cessna
210
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2024-06-21 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N76RR Cessna
210
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
New York
Standard 2024-06-20 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N9451X Cessna
210A
Fixed-wing, single engine Withheld at owner's request
Standard 2024-06-18 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N684T Beech
K35
Fixed-wing, single engine Spa N684T LLC
Titusville, Florida
Standard 2024-06-17 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N330CL Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Coalos INC
State College, Pennsylvania
Standard 2024-06-16 Reports overdueFAA registration status code N: Non-citizen corporation that has not returned its flight-hour reports. All codes
N7760Q Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Bode Aviation INC
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Standard 2024-06-16 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N1188 Cessna
310D
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
North Carolina
Standard 2024-06-12 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3653A Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Alaska
Standard 2024-06-10 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N121LG Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Payton Kathleen
Grand View, Idaho
Standard 2024-06-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N99HP Cessna
185C
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Colorado
Standard 2024-06-08 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N2920R Cessna
310G
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
New Mexico
Standard 2024-06-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3617Y Cessna
210C
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
North Dakota
Standard 2024-06-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6832S Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Co-owned owner
Colorado
Standard 2024-06-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N866P Beech
35-C33
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Nevada
Standard 2024-06-07 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N6053E Beech
K35
Fixed-wing, single engine Dublin Airforce LLC
Dublin, Georgia
Standard 2024-06-06 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3134L Cessna
310J
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2024-06-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N4455B Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Tennessee
Standard 2024-06-05 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N7912K Beech
35-B33
Fixed-wing, single engine Co-owned owner
Tennessee
Standard 2024-06-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N8927Z Cessna
310G
Fixed-wing, multi-engine East Texas Aircraft Engines LLC
Palestine, Texas
Standard 2024-06-04 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N69728 Cessna
310Q
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Delaware
Standard 2024-06-03 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N3040L Cessna
310J
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Luft INC
North Fort Myers, Florida
Standard 2024-06-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N969DC Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
Texas
Standard 2024-06-01 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N18472 Beech
95-B55 (T42A)
Fixed-wing, multi-engine Individual owner
North Carolina
Standard 2024-05-31 ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes
N197M Meyers Industries Inc
200C
Fixed-wing, single engine Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2024-05-31 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 7, 2026. Horsepower and thrust are the FAA's figures for the series, not for a particular aircraft.