Continental's CD-300 Jet-A Piston Receives FAA Certification
Continental Aerospace Technologies has obtained the FAA Validated Type Certificate for its CD-300 Jet-A Piston engine. This accomplishment is a significant milestone for Continental and future CD-300 owners in the US, enabled by the streamlined validation process under the FAA-EASA agreement. The CD-300 engine, which received Type Certification from the EASA in 2017, has gained recognition and powered various notable flights, including Diamond Aircraft's DA50 RG and the Earthrounding flight promoting sustainable aviation. With over 10 million flight hours, the CD series engines continue to pave the way for pilots to experience the remarkable performance and reliability of the CD-300 engine on Jet-A fuel.
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ Receives the FAA Validated Type Certificate for the CD-300 Jet-A Piston EngineOshkosh, Wisconsin, July 25, 2023 — Continental®, a subsidiary of Continental Aerospace Technologies Holding Limited (HKEX: 232.HK), is proud to announce that it has received the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Validated Type Certificate (VTC) for its CD-300 Jet-A Piston engine. This notable achievement validates the engine's compliance with the FAA's strict airworthiness and safety standards. This validation has been an excellent example of the streamlined validation process based on the FAA-EASA bilateral agreement, marking a significant milestone for both Continental® and future CD-300 owners in the United States. "We are thrilled to receive the VTC for the CD-300 Jet-A engine,” said Karen Hong, CEO & President of Continental®. "This VTC achievement represents our commitment to bringing cutting-edge technology and advanced engine solutions to the aviation industry. This engine demonstrates the latest piston engine technology that is leading the way for more sustainability in general aviation.” Since the CD-300 received its Type Certification from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in 2017, the engine has celebrated numerous milestones including being named the powerplant of choice by Diamond Aircraft for the DA50 RG. Over the years, Continental® has extended the Time Between Replacement (TBR) to 2,000 hours and successfully powered the Diamondo Earthrounding flight around the world to promote sustainable aviation, showcasing the 6-cylinder engine’s fuel efficiency. As the CD series of engines proudly celebrated surpassing 10 million flight hours earlier this year, this latest milestone paves the way for pilots across the United States to experience the exceptional performance and reliability of the CD-300 engine on Jet-A fuel. Continental® is excited to see pilots embark on their adventures with confidence, knowing they have the power of a Continental® Jet-A engine in front of them and the expertise of the Continental® team behind them.
