Continental IO-520 series
9,484 aircraft on the U.S. register carry a Continental IO-520 series engine, rated at about 285 horsepower. The Beechcraft V35 Bonanza is the model most often fitted with it (1,496 aircraft). The aircraft carrying it were built between 1963 and 2017.
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-520 series. FAA spelling: IO 520 SERIES.
Fitted to model families
Model families, as a table
Beechcraft V35 Bonanza · Beechcraft A36 Bonanza · Cessna A185 Skywagon · Beechcraft F33 Bonanza · Cessna 210 Centurion · Cessna U206 Stationair · Beechcraft 58 Baron · Bellanca 17 Viking · Beechcraft S35 Bonanza · Cessna 310
Where they are owner's state
Kind of aircraft
By kind, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Piston singles | 7,845 | 83% |
| Piston twins | 1,371 | 14% |
| Turboprops | 268 | 3% |
What the FAA has certified, ordered and been told about the Continental IO-520 series the component layer
The design is held under 1 type certificate (E5CE, held by Continental Aerospace Technologies, INC.). The FAA has issued 30 airworthiness directives (orders that owners must comply with) that name this engine series. Operators and repair shops have filed 465 failure reports with the FAA since 1995, 26 of them in the last ten years.
FAA orders 30 airworthiness directives · newest first
Failure reports 465 since · what operators and shops told the FAA
Failure reports by year, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| 95 | 15 |
| 96 | 2 |
| 97 | 1 |
| 98 | 1 |
| 99 | 5 |
| 00 | 37 |
| 01 | 48 |
| 02 | 58 |
| 03 | 46 |
| 04 | 35 |
| 05 | 62 |
| 06 | 17 |
| 07 | 18 |
| 08 | 17 |
| 09 | 10 |
| 10 | 20 |
| 11 | 15 |
| 12 | 13 |
| 13 | 9 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 12 |
| 16 | 4 |
| 17 | 2 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 24 | 2 |
Parts most often reported as the reports name them
Parts most reported, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| Cylinder | 26 |
| Cylinder Head | 25 |
| Relay | 20 |
| Hub | 14 |
| Circuit Breaker | 13 |
| Antenna | 12 |
| Line | 12 |
| Bolt | 10 |
| Bracket | 9 |
| Control Cable | 9 |
Latest reports
Certificates and bulletins
Safety bulletins 11 · advice, not orders
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
- Beechcraft V35 Bonanza 1,496 with this engine series
- Beechcraft A36 Bonanza 1,145 with this engine series
- Cessna A185 Skywagon 1,143 with this engine series
- Beechcraft F33 Bonanza 872 with this engine series
- Cessna 210 Centurion 767 with this engine series
- Cessna U206 Stationair 641 with this engine series
- Beechcraft 58 Baron 466 with this engine series
- Bellanca 17 Viking 456 with this engine series
- Texas 1,047 of these aircraft
- California 791 of these aircraft
- Alaska 673 of these aircraft
- Florida 567 of these aircraft
- Delaware 326 of these aircraft
- Bas Part Sales LLC 27 of these aircraft
- International Air Services INC Trustee 12 of these aircraft
- Gta Air INC 12 of these aircraft
- Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee 11 of these aircraft
- United States Department Of Interior 10 of these aircraft
- FAA orders naming the Continental IO-520 series 30 airworthiness directives
- Failure reports on the Continental IO-520 series 465 reports since 1995
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/engine/continental-io-520-series.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 9,484
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Group | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N65VB | Beech S35 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2018-05-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8373N | Beech D55 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2018-05-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1671R | Cessna A185F |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2018-05-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N252V | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2018-05-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3813G | Cessna 310R |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | One Three Golf LLC Cleghorn, Iowa |
Standard | 2018-05-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N550CB | Beech E-55 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2018-05-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6733B | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2018-05-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8064M | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Team Financial INC Birmingham, Alabama |
Standard | 2018-04-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N48JG | Cessna A185F |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2018-04-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N18368 | Beech V35B |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Olaf LLC Bellbrook, Ohio |
Standard | 2018-04-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8028J | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Vintage Aircraft Sales LLC Radnor, Ohio |
Standard | 2018-04-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N762CA | Cessna 421C |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Cullum Transportation LLC North Charleston, South Carolina |
Standard | 2018-04-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9401G | Cessna U206E |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2018-04-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4486A | Beech E-55 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Aerro LLC Argyle, Texas |
Standard | 2018-04-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7293R | Beech 58 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Air New England LLC Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
Standard | 2018-04-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5182H | Cessna A185F |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2018-04-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N841RQ | Cessna U206F |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2018-04-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N185W | Cessna A185F |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Oregon |
Multiple | 2018-04-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1905U | Cessna U206F |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Arizona |
Standard | 2018-04-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7AW | Beech S35 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2018-04-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9217Q | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2018-04-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1795E | Cessna 310R |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Rb Aviation LLC Tyler, Texas |
Standard | 2018-04-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N555DB | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2018-04-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9692Y | Cessna 210N |
Fixed-wing, single engine | A Viation INC Bennettsville, South Carolina |
Standard | 2018-04-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N111NJ | Cessna U206 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | New Jersey Forest Fire Service Trenton, New Jersey |
Standard | 2018-04-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N964HB | Beech S35 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Hubbard Aviators LLC Harrison, Arkansas |
Standard | 2018-04-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2241S | Cessna 210L |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2018-04-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N33MU | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Kteg LLC Bridgeport, Texas |
Standard | 2018-04-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7349R | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2018-04-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9841Y | Cessna 210N |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2018-04-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N190P | Cessna P206 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | 98 Mike LLC Hayden, Idaho |
Standard | 2018-04-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N27HB | Beech A36 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Washington |
Standard | 2018-04-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N658DG | Beech 58 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2018-04-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6939R | Cessna T210H |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2018-04-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N93L | Cessna A185E |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC Palmer, Alaska |
Standard | 2018-04-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N70112 | Cessna A185E |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Piper Meridian LLC Mesa, Arizona |
Standard | 2018-04-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N94DM | Cessna A185F |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Lad Salvage LLC Morgan City, Louisiana |
Standard | 2018-04-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4639Q | Cessna 210L |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2018-03-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3844G | Beech A36 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Landvalue Management LLC Fresno, California |
Standard | 2018-03-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N581KB | Beech A36 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Fenn Farms INC Durham, California |
Standard | 2018-03-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7016N | Beech V35A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | N7016N LLC Columbia, Missouri |
Standard | 2018-03-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N732ZU | Cessna 210M |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Map Enterprises INC Mayfield, Kentucky |
Standard | 2018-03-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N750DR | Cessna 310R |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2018-03-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2312F | Cessna 210E |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2018-03-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3976G | Cessna U206C |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2018-03-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N59292 | Cessna 210L |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Cloud Busters LLC Goodrich, Michigan |
Standard | 2018-03-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7865R | Beech V35A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Spangler Bryan G Manteno, Illinois |
Standard | 2018-03-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1815R | Cessna A185F |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Osprey Island Lodge INC Eagle River, Alaska |
Standard | 2018-03-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3793Q | Beech V35 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-03-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4492S | Beech A36 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | D K Boyer LLC Melbourne, Florida |
Standard | 2018-03-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4527M | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | F33 Air LLC Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2018-03-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N60527 | Beech V35B |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2018-03-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7AE | Cessna 320D |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2018-03-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4561V | Cessna U206F |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Orca Wealth Management LLC New Port Richey, Florida |
Standard | 2018-03-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9016V | Beech A36 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2018-03-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N9909Z | Cessna U206G |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Lake and Peninsula Airlines INC Port Alsworth, Alaska |
Standard | 2018-03-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N5529D | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2018-03-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2720T | Beech V35 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2018-03-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N72BR | Beech A36 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Prestige Air Travel Middletown, Delaware |
Standard | 2018-03-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8133V | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | N8133V LLC Greenville, North Carolina |
Standard | 2018-03-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N535Q | Beech D55 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Geaux Fly LLC Bossier City, Louisiana |
Standard | 2018-03-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N33WH | Beech A36 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-03-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N819B | Beech V35B |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2018-03-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3770Q | Beech V35 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2018-03-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4WZ | Beech 58 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-03-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2606X | Cessna P206 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Smith and Cherry Aviation LLC Knoxville, Tennessee |
Standard | 2018-03-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2563Z | Cessna 185B |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2018-03-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N221WS | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Chaz LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2018-03-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N789JH | Beech 36 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Colorado |
Standard | 2018-03-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7998M | Beech V35 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 2018-03-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N95PJ | Beech 58 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Individual owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2018-03-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N311CT | Beech A36 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner California |
Standard | 2018-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N45FM | Beech 58 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Co-owned owner Michigan |
Standard | 2018-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6204V | Beech V35 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Avcraft INC Columbus, Nebraska |
Standard | 2018-03-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1871F | Cessna 210F |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2018-02-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2032E | Beech V35B |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Ohio Air Partners LLC Chardon, Ohio |
Standard | 2018-02-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2354B | Beech V35A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | High Sky LLC Rogers, Arkansas |
Standard | 2018-02-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1500B | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Electrical Field Services INC Huffman, Texas |
Standard | 2018-02-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N201JH | Beech V35 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2018-02-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N369M | Bellanca 17-30A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2018-02-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N454J | Beech A36 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-02-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N804MM | Cessna 185F |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Van Treese Kole S Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2018-02-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17668 | Beech A36 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Louisiana |
Standard | 2018-02-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N70810 | Cessna U206F |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Wrangell Mountain Air INC Palmer, Alaska |
Standard | 2018-02-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N71DW | Cessna 310R |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2018-02-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38WG | Beech E-55 |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2018-02-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N78KJ | Cessna 310R |
Fixed-wing, multi-engine | Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-02-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6420N | Cessna A185F |
Fixed-wing, single engine | South Aero LLC Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 2018-02-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2962T | Aero Commander 200D |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Aviation Days LLC Ridgefield, Connecticut |
Standard | 2018-02-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N43BB | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2018-02-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8946U | Beech S35 |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Washington |
Experimental | 2018-02-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7975R | Beech V35A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2018-02-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6607B | Cessna A188B |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Maryland |
Restricted | 2018-02-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6632V | Bellanca 17-30A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2018-02-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N81BB | Beech F33A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2018-02-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N21861 | Cessna A188B |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Round Engine Aero Nashville, Michigan |
Restricted | 2018-02-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N46PK | Cessna U206G |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Tensas Taildraggers LLC Saint Joseph, Louisiana |
Standard | 2018-02-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N734HX | Cessna U206G |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Waters Aero- Marine INC DBA South Thomaston, Maine |
Standard | 2018-02-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N14798 | Bellanca 17-30A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2018-01-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2295W | Cessna T207A |
Fixed-wing, single engine | Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2018-01-30 | 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.
