100 - 300hp piston engine 500 series

300hp +100 - 300kg300kg +

Continental® introduced the first 520 series engine to the world in the Beechcraft® Bonanza and the Cessna® Centurion in 1964. The 520 series includes 520 in 3 models in either naturally aspirated or turbocharged configurations. With the right combination of thrust and efficiency, our 520-series engines have powered some of the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and continues to deliver reliability and value to its owners. Most recently, the 520 engine was been selected to power the Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft. The 550 series includes 550 in3 models in either naturally aspirated or turbocharged configurations. With the right combination of thrust and efficiency, our 550-series engines are powering some of the most successful and high performing aircraft in general aviation history like the Cirrus® SR22T, Beechcraft® Baron/Bonanza, and Mooney®. With a powerful range of 280 to 350 HP at 2500 to 2700 RPM, you’ll be glad you fly a 550 engine. THE 500 SERIES IS A FAMILY OF AIR COOLED, NATURALLY ASPIRATED, HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED, 6-CYLINDER, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTED, SPARK IGNITION, FOUR-STROKE, DIRECT DRIVE, RIGHT (CW) ROTATING, AIRCRAFT ENGINE WITH MANUAL ENGINE CONTROLS FOR FIXED WING AIRCRAFT. THE TURBO SERIES IS TURBOCHARGED FOR FIXED WING AIRCRAFT (550). Certified Fuels 100/100LL AvGas (520 & 550) and 94UL (TSIO-550-K Only) Maximum Rated RPM 2600 to 3400 r/min2600 to 3400 rpm (520) 2500 to 2700 r/min2500 to 2700 rpm (550) Bore 133.35 mm 5.25 in Stroke 101.6 mm4.00 in (520) 107.95 mm4.25 in (550) Compression Ratio 7.5:1 (turbocharged) and 8.5:1 (naturally aspirated) Height 477 to 1030.22 mm18.78 to 40.56 in 501.7 to 933.2 mm19.75 to 36.74 in