SB670

CONTINENTAL MOTORS® IGNITION SYSTEMS CATEGORY 3
SERVICE BULLETIN SB670

Su per se des SB669
Compliance Will Enhance Safety TE CHN ICA L P O RTI O NS
FAA APPROVED
SUBJECT: Replacement and maintenance of the Continental
Motors S-20, S-200, and S-1200 Series Magneto Distributor Block
PURPOSE: To advise of availability of improved distributor blocks (see Table 1) and to
advise of updated maintenance and inspection procedures.
COMPLIANCE: During the next 500-hour magneto maintenance event, or at the next magneto
overhaul, whichever occurs first.
MODELS
AFFECTED: All aviation gasoline engines utilizing Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) 
(formerly TCM/Bendix) S-20, S-200, and S-1200 Series Magnetos
I. General Information
Magnetos manufactured by Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) contain a bronze oilite bushing in the
distributor block that supports the distributor gear shaft. The bushing is bonded to the distributor
block during its manufacture.
CMI is aware of instances in which the bushing has become loosened in the distributor block. The
loose bushing may result in an offset or disengaged distributor gear, damaged distributor gear
teeth, and/or rough running engine operations. CMI now offers distributor blocks that feature
improved materials and processes to ensure adhesion between distributor blocks and bushings.
Each distributor is marked with a batch-code, consisting of a two digit year number, and a two
digit batch number.
NOTE: This service bulletin is not intended to replace the
recommended periodic maintenance intervals and magneto
maintenance procedures as outlined in the published CMI Magneto
Service Support Manuals.
NOTE: Compliance with these instructions eliminates the recurring
“100-hour Inspection” required by Service Bulletin “SB669,
Continental Motors S-20, S-200, and S-1200 Series Magneto
Distributor Gear Block Inspection.”
II. Scope
In addition to procedures already detailed in the applicable Magneto Service Support Manual
under “500-Hour Inspection” this Service Document requires revised maintenance actions at all
500-hour periodic maintenance events.
This Service Document includes instructions for inspection, replacement, and disposal of
distributor blocks bearing superseded batch-codes (Table 1) with distributor blocks bearing
certain batch codes at or before the next 500-hour periodic maintenance event.
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III. Inspection Procedure
NOTE: At the “500 Hour-Inspection”, magnetos are accessible and
the end of the distributor gear shaft is ready for distributor block
replacement.
1. Locate the distributor block batch-code as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
2. Replace distributor blocks bearing superseded batch-codes with acceptable batch codes as
shown in Table 1. Destroy distributor blocks with superseded batch-codes after removal.
Table 1. Distributor Block Batch-Codes

Distributor Block Batch-Codes
Magnetos Built with Acceptable Affected Distributor Blocks with
Distributor Block Batch-Codes Distributor Block Superseded Batch- Distributor Block with
Magneto Series (subsequent to these serial number) Part Number (P/N)) Codes Acceptable Batch-Codes
S4-20 or 84-01 to 86-01 86-02 to 05-99
10-357424
S4-200 D15FA001(R) 06-01 to 15-02 15-03 and subsequent
E15FA001(R) 84-01 to 86-01 86-02 to 05-99
S6-20 or 10-357426
S6-200 06-01 to 15-01 15-02 and subsequent
84-01 to 86-01 86-02 to 05-99
F15KA001(R) 10-391584
84-01 to 86-01 86-02 to 05-99
F15FA001(R) 10-391586
84-01 to 86-01 86-02 to 05-99
F16CA001(R) 10-391588
3. Complete magneto servicing according to the Magneto Service Support Manual, “500-Hour
Inspection.”
4. Install magneto according to the engine’s Maintenance and Overhaul Manual.
5. Reinstall the engine cowling using the airframe manufacturer's maintenance instructions.
6. Perform ground run-up to normal operating temperature according to the Airplane Flight
Manual/ Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/POH) published by the aircraft manufacturer.
7. Perform a Magneto RPM Drop Check according to instructions in the applicable Airplane
Flight Manual /Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/POH) to verify proper ignition system
operation. RPM drop is expected when one magneto channel in a dual ignition system is
turned off.
8. Make the appropriate logbook entry for compliance with this Service Bulletin.

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Figure 1. Distributor Block Batch-Codes, (S-20, S-200, typical)
Figure 2. Distributor Block Batch-Code, (S-1200, typical)

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Table 1. Distributor Block Batch-Codes

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Figure 2. Distributor Block Batch-Code, (S-1200, typical)

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