Continental TSIO-520-B Aircraft Engine | 285 HP | 987.9 SMOH

Continental TSIO-520-B Aircraft Engine for Sale Continental TSIO-520-B, 285 HP turbocharged aircraft piston engine removed from the left-hand engine position of a 1966 Cessna 320E.

Detailed Description

This fuel-injected engine features a big-bore, seventh-stud configuration and bottom-mount installation. It has 1,744.8 hours total engine time and 987.9 hours since major overhaul, with the last overhaul completed July 1, 1997.

Engine logbooks are available dating back to 1992.

Condition Disclosure: The engine has a documented propeller strike. The seller reports crankshaft flange runout of 0.001 inches.

Asking Price: $17,995

Engine Highlights

1. Continental TSIO-520-B, 285 HP
2. Serial Number: 176606-R
3. Removed from 1966 Cessna 320E
4. Left-Hand Engine Position
5. 1,744.8 Hours Total Engine Time
6. 987.9 Hours Since Major Overhaul
7. Last Overhaul: July 1, 1997
8. Logbooks Available Since 1992
9. Last Annual Inspection: September 8, 2021
10. Turbocharged, Fuel Injected
11. Big-Bore, Seventh-Stud Configuration
12. Bottom-Mount Engine
13. Prop Strike History
14. Crankshaft Flange Runout: 0.001"
15. Starter, Alternator and Bendix Magnetos Included

Engine Specifications

Compression Readings

Last seller-reported compression readings:

Maintenance Note: The seller lists all six compression readings as 60 but does not specify the test denominator or test date. Buyers should review the engine logbooks and verify these results before purchase.

Prop Strike Disclosure

This engine has experienced a propeller strike.

The seller reports crankshaft flange runout of 0.001 inches.

This measurement does not establish airworthiness or eliminate applicable prop strike inspection requirements.

A qualified aviation maintenance professional should evaluate the engine, review its records, and determine the inspections or repairs required before installation or return to service.

Included Accessories

1. Engine Baffling, As Photographed
2. Starter
3. Alternator
4. Engine-Mounted Fuel System
5. Bendix Magnetos
6. Air Pump

Not Included

1. Propeller
2. Air Box
3. Engine Mount
4. Exhaust System

Accessories not specifically listed as included are excluded from the sale.

Turbo System Note: The source listing does not specify which external turbocharging components, if any, accompany the engine. Buyers should confirm the exact equipment included before purchase.

Engine Documentation

Engine logbooks are reported to be available dating back to 1992.

Engine Logbook:

http://www.texasairsalvage.com/Log_books/N3439QLHEngine.pdf

Buyers should review the overhaul records, engine times, compression history, and prop strike documentation.

Condition and Sale Terms

This Continental TSIO-520-B was removed from a salvaged aircraft and is offered in as-removed, as-is condition.

1. Asking Price: $17,995
2. Condition: As Removed, Prop Strike History
3. Warranty: No warranty expressed or implied
4. Returns: Aircraft engines are not returnable
5. Deposit: No deposit required or accepted
6. Payment: Cash or bank wire transfer
7. Inspection: Independent pre-purchase inspection strongly recommended

Cashier's checks, credit cards, and PayPal are not accepted.

The seller can provide contact information for a local A&P mechanic to assist with a pre-purchase inspection.

Shipping Information

1. Commercial delivery within the lower 48 states: $1,000
2. Residential delivery surcharge: $250
3. Liftgate service surcharge: $250
4. Buyer-arranged shipping permitted
5. Shipping Origin ZIP Code: 75556

Buyer Applications

This Continental TSIO-520-B may interest Cessna 320 owners, aircraft maintenance facilities, engine overhaul shops, and restoration projects seeking a 285 HP turbocharged Continental engine with documented overhaul history and included accessories.

Buyers should independently verify aircraft compatibility, engine configuration, accessory completeness, prop strike inspection requirements, and eligibility for return to service.

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