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Continental TSIO-520-EB Aircraft Engine | 310 HP | 915 SMOH | No Prop Strike

Posted by Texas Air Salvage·Updated 2026-10-07·9 images
Year1970
Make / ModelCONTINENTAL TSIO-520-EB
ConditionUsed
Engine Time915
LocationBloomburg, Texas, United States
Engines Overview

Continental TSIO-520-EB Aircraft Engine | 310 HP | 915 SMOH | No Prop Strike

Continental TSIO-520-EB aircraft piston engine removed from the left-hand position of a 1970 Cessna 414. This 310 HP, fuel-injected engine has 915 hours since major overhaul, 4,881.4 hours total engine time, and no reported prop strike.

Detailed Description

Continental TSIO-520-EB Turbocharged Aircraft Engine for Sale

Continental TSIO-520-EB aircraft piston engine removed from the left-hand position of a 1970 Cessna 414. This 310 HP, fuel-injected engine has 915 hours since major overhaul, 4,881.4 hours total engine time, and no reported prop strike.

The crankshaft flange reportedly dials at 0.000 inches, and the engine is offered with starter, alternator, engine-mounted fuel system, Bendix magnetos, air pump, and remaining baffling as photographed.

Asking Price: $18,995

Engine Highlights

  1. Continental TSIO-520-EB
  2. 310 HP at 2,700 RPM
  3. 915 Hours Since Major Overhaul
  4. 4,881.4 Hours Total Engine Time
  5. Removed from 1970 Cessna 414
  6. Left-Hand Engine Position
  7. No Prop Strike
  8. Crankshaft Flange Runout: 0.000"
  9. Fuel Injected
  10. Bottom Mount
  11. Big Bore, 7th Stud Configuration
  12. Accessories Included
  13. Maintenance Logs Available Back to 2006
  14. Asking Price: $18,995

Engine Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Manufacturer Continental
Model TSIO-520-EB
Serial Number 271263-R
Alternate P/N TSIO520 / 0520
Horsepower 310 HP at 2,700 RPM
Fuel System Fuel Injected
Mount Configuration Bottom Mount
Configuration Big Bore, 7th Stud
Aircraft Removed From 1970 Cessna 414
Engine Position Left-Hand
Total Engine Time 4,881.4 Hours TTE
Time Since Major Overhaul 915.0 Hours SMOH
Last Overhaul Unknown
Overhaul Facility Unknown
Aircraft Hobbs Reading 461.5 Hours
Last Annual Inspection September 19, 2018
Prop Strike No
Crankshaft Flange Runout 0.000"
Logbooks Partial, available back to 2006
Asking Price $18,995

Compression Readings

The most recent compression readings reported with the engine are:

CylinderCompression
#1 64/80
#2 58/80
#3 66/80
#4 66/80
#5 68/80
#6 63/80

Prospective buyers should review the available engine records and independently evaluate the compression history and current mechanical condition as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Maintenance and Logbook Status

The engine has maintenance records available back to 2006. Complete historical logbooks are not available, and the date and facility responsible for the last major overhaul are unknown.

Reported engine times are:

  1. TTE: 4,881.4 hours
  2. TSMO: 915.0 hours
  3. Last Annual Inspection: September 19, 2018

Buyers should independently verify all engine times and maintenance history against the available records.

No Prop Strike

The engine is reported as having no prop strike.

The crankshaft flange was checked and reportedly measures 0.000 inches runout.

This is an important condition point for buyers evaluating an as-removed TSIO-520-EB engine, although an independent inspection remains recommended before purchase.

Included Accessories

The engine is offered with the following accessories:

  1. Baffling, as photographed
  2. Starter
  3. Alternator
  4. Engine-mounted fuel system
  5. Bendix magnetos
  6. Air pump

Previously Removed and Sold Components

The source listing identifies the following components as already removed and sold:

  1. P/N 5251800-16, Baffle Assembly Aft LH
  2. P/N 5251800-1, Baffle Assembly Aft Upper LH, WEU 5251800-19
  3. P/N 5650003-1, Baffle Assembly Aft RH, WEU 5650003-29
  4. P/N 5650003-20, Box Assembly Alternate Air
  5. P/N 0851857-1, Baffle Assembly Aft Center
  6. P/N 5600106-43, Line Assembly Aft Baffle to Nozzle Manifold
  7. P/N 5600106-37, Line Assembly Fuel Drain Manifold to Forward Baffle

Not Included

The following equipment is not included:

  1. Propeller
  2. Air box
  3. Engine mount
  4. Exhaust system

Accessories not specifically identified as included should not be assumed to accompany the engine.

Condition and Sale Terms

This engine was removed from a salvaged aircraft and is offered in as-removed, as-is condition.

  1. No warranty expressed or implied
  2. Aircraft engines are not returnable
  3. Pre-purchase inspection strongly recommended
  4. No deposit required or accepted
  5. Payment by cash or bank wire transfer
  6. No cashier's checks, credit cards, or PayPal accepted

The seller can provide contact information for a local A&P mechanic if a buyer wants to arrange an independent pre-buy inspection.

Shipping

The engine can be shipped to a commercial address within the lower 48 states for a reported flat rate of $1,000.

Additional charges apply for residential delivery or liftgate service. Buyers can also arrange their own transportation.

Buyer Suitability

This Continental TSIO-520-EB is positioned for aircraft owners, maintenance facilities, engine shops, rebuilders, and operators searching for a documented TSIO-520-series engine with known total time, 915 hours since major overhaul, included accessories, and no reported prop strike.

The engine was removed from the left-hand position of a Cessna 414. Buyers and installing agencies should independently confirm model applicability, configuration, component eligibility, maintenance status, and airworthiness requirements before installation or return to service.

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Listing Details

Key facts.

StatusFor Sale
ConditionUsed
Serial Number271263-R
CategoryPiston Engine
WarrantyNo
External URLVisit
Engine & Airframe

Engine status and airframe time.

Engine Time915
Overhaul TypeSMOH