Continental Aircraft Engine FAQ

What is the TBO time for my engine

Click on the following link for a copy of Continental Service Information Letter SIL 98-9 Time Between Overhaul Period.

TBO times

Although this crack may not look bad --it extends aproximately 1/4 around the pressure chamber (cylinder head). In short time the cylinder head will blow off.

Another source for tbo information and engine specifications is the following pdf file from Continental
Continental Engine specifications

tip: if you pluck the cylinder fins they will make a ringing sound --except where the crack extends into the base of the fins. These fins make do not ring like the rest.