You'll often hear pilots referring to the Continental® O-470 in reverent tones as "old reliable." Powering the majority of Cessna® 180 and fixed-gear 182 aircraft from 1953 through 1986, this workhorse of an engine embodies simplicity, efficiency and ruggedness. Its track record speaks louder than words - a true brawny powerplant. In fact, some versions make full power at a smooth, quiet 2400 rpm.
The Continental IO-470-U is a 260 horsepower, six-cylinder, fuel-injected engine built for high-performance, twin-engine aircraft. It’s a proven performer in the Cessna 310 fleet, offering excellent cruise efficiency, strong climb rates, and smooth throttle response.
Air Power, Inc. provides the IO-470-U in both factory new and rebuilt configurations, built to order based on your aircraft’s exact electrical system, magneto type, and accessories. Whether you're maintaining a legacy 310 or upgrading an older core, we will guide you to the correct configuration.
Air Power stocks the most common IO-470-U specs, but if your configuration isn’t priced, we can submit a Request for Quote (RFQ) to Continental.
Air Power is the largest worldwide distributor of Continental engines and Continental’s preferred engine partner. With expert spec guidance, deep product knowledge, and factory-direct support, we help ensure you get the right engine—built right and delivered on time.
Get started today by requesting a quote or speaking with our engine sales team.
Continental Aerospace Technologies™, headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, has been a global leader in general aviation piston aircraft engines for over 115 years. Continental® aircraft engines are synonymous with excellence, reliability and innovation. Air Power Inc. is proud to be the largest provider of Continental® engines and engine parts worldwide — and their preferred distributor since 2018. We carry an extensive range of gasoline and Jet-A engines to serve OEMs, flight schools, fleet customers and pilots across the globe and help keep their aircraft in top condition year-round. Whether you need Continental® engine parts or factory-new/rebuilt Continental® engines, Air Power Inc. can help you keep your aircraft in operation at the lowest prices in the industry.
Air Power Inc.'s trained team of Continental® sales experts makes purchasing Continental® engines easier. As the preferred distributor of new and rebuilt Continental® engines worldwide, we work directly with the folks at Continental Aerospace Technologies™ to ensure you're getting the best deal for your investment. We integrate core return management, low-cost shipping, warranty management and engine financing on all the Continental® aircraft engines for sale in our inventory.
Air Power Inc. maintains a trained team of Continental® engine and Continental® engine parts specialists to assist you in all things Continental®. With over 100 years of combined experience, our specialists are experts on every Continental® aircraft engine for sale in our inventory. Whether you have questions regarding the intricacies of engine adaptation to a particular airframe or need more information about available customizations for your airframe and Continental® engine combination, the team at Air Power Inc. is here for you.
We're confident we have Continental® aircraft engines for sale to meet your general aviation aircraft's power and performance requirements. We carry four different Continental® engine series builds ranging from 100 to 375 HP, straight from the factory in Mobile, Alabama. Take a closer look at our series build offerings and their unique Continental® engine specs below.
Our complete Continental® engine list includes 28 unique engines. As mentioned, we separate series builds based on their Continental® engine specs. We can then divide series builds by variants that feature more refined Continental® aircraft engine specifications. For example, within the Continental® IO-360 engine build, you can choose a Continental® IO-360-C. This variant offers 210 HP at 2800 RPM, takes a minimum fuel grade of 100 or 100LL AVgas, uses a TCM 639231A3 fuel injector, includes accessory drive provisions and has two 6th-order dampers on the crankshaft. You could also choose a Continental® TSIO-360-LB, which features a larger throttle body and induction elbows, a relocated overboost valve, magneto pressurization and an exhaust muffler. The full Continental® engines list includes:
We understand shopping for Continental® aircraft engines online can be a nerve-wracking experience – a lot rides on getting the perfect engine for your aircraft. We pride ourselves on being an engine distributor that aircraft owners and their mechanics trust, which is why we offer complete transparency in all our operations. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about Continental® aircraft engines.
We can only accurately price a Continental® engine overhaul once we know your specific series build and variant. The cost of a Continental® engine's overhaul varies by product.
Continental® engine parts for sale at Air Power Inc. include:
As a certified distributor for Continental Aerospace Technologies™, Air Power Inc. must mirror its core return policy. If you need to return Continental® aircraft engines, please adhere to the following:
There is little operational difference between new and rebuilt Continental® engines, so we recommend choosing whichever better suits your financial capabilities.
Air Power Inc. will provide customers with same-day shipping of in-stock Continental® aircraft engines if an order is received before 3 PM Central (US) time. Delivery dates depend on the shipping carrier, which Air Power reserves the right to choose unless otherwise specified by the customer.
Continental® aircraft engines can only be paid for via wire transfer or business check drawn from a United States-based bank. Continental® engines must be paid for in full before shipment, regardless of the customer's account status.
Air Power Inc. takes its status as the preferred provider for Continental® aircraft engines very seriously. It's our mission to offer Continental® engines for sale at the lowest possible price to every one of our customers. But more importantly, we strive to build long-term relationships with our customers based on trust, technical expertise and service excellence. Shop Air Power Inc. for Continental® engines today. If you need to talk with a Continental® engine sales expert about specifics, feel free to contact us anytime. We're ready to answer any questions and provide you with more information to ensure your satisfaction.
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