O-200-D & X Series Engine Installation and Operation Manual
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3 January 2017
Engine Installation
4. Turn the crankshaft through at least two complete revolutions to remove the cylinder
preservation oil from the cylinders.
5. Catch the cylinder preservation oil draining out of the lower spark plug holes.
NOTE: If corrosion or abnormal conditions are discovered during the
borescope inspection, contact the supplier (If the engine was obtained
from Continental Motors, refer to
“Contact Information” in Section 1-
) for disposition instructions.
6. Inspect the cylinder bores with a borescope for rust and contamination.
7. Remove the oil sump drain plug and drain the remaining cylinder preservation oil
from the oil sump. Drain plug locations are depicted in the “Engine Installation
Drawings” in Section 3-3.
8. Install the oil sump drain plug with a new crush washer; torque the drain plug to the
torque specifications in Appendix B of M-0, Standard Practice Maintenance
Manual; safety wire the drain plug according to instructions in Section C-3 of M-0,
Standard Practice Maintenance Manual.
9. Install all aircraft manufacturer-required components according to the aircraft
manufacturer’s instructions, including the following:
a. Cooling baffles
b. Hoses and fittings
c. Brackets
d. Ground straps
e. Exhaust system
f. Other aircraft manufacturer required item(s)
10. Install the engine in the sequence indicated in Section 3-2.3.
3-2.3. Installation Sequence
CAUTION: Do not allow slings or chains to become entangled on
the engine or its hardware. Be sure the area is clear when lifting the
engine. Do not allow the front, rear, sides or bottom of the engine to
strike any obstructions as the extreme weight may damage the engine
or its components. Do not connect engine hoist, hooks, cables, etc. to
any point other than the lifting eye.
1. Install the engine in the aircraft mounts according to the aircraft manufacturer’s
instructions. Refer to the “Engine Installation Drawings” in Section 3-3 for engine
dimensions, clearances, and connections.
2. Connect the aircraft fuel supply to the carburetor according to aircraft
manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Connect the starter and alternator wiring according to the aircraft manufacturer’s
instructions.
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