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IO-520-BB

Six-cylinder fuel-injected Permold engine with under-bank induction, a front gear alternator and rear accessory cluster.

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  • Five receiving-end contact relationships remain; hollow sealed joints are not established.
  • Fitted routing and simplified accessory surfaces remain.

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  1. Continental 520 Engine Series

    Document host: continental.aero

    2026

    Reference pages: 1, 2

    BB model row and Permold-family appearance; not BB exterior station dimensions.

  2. Continental IO-520 Overhaul Manual X30039

    Document host: csobeech.com

    August 2011 change 1 cover; historical OEM-authored mirror

    Reference pages: 1-4, 2-1, 10-1

    B Permold accessory architecture and BB modifications; not current installed-parts authority.