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IO-240 Series Engine Installation & Operation Manual
31 October 2011
Engine Operation
manifold pressure. Carefully monitor engine instrumentation to maintain levels
above the minimum specified cylinder head temperature and oil temperature.
7. Comply with the scheduled maintenance intervals specified in Table 6-1, “Engine
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule.” in the Maintenance and Overhaul Manual
(M-6).
Table 4-1. IO-240 Operating Limits
Observe the following limits during normal engine operation, flight check and break-in
ITEM
SPECIFICATION
IO-240-A
IO-240-B
Full Throttle Speed
2800 ±25 RPM
2800 ±25 RPM
Idle Speed-RPM
1000 ±25 RPM
900-1000 ±25 RPM
(propeller dependent)
Rated Manifold Air Pressure
29.5 in. Hg.
29.5 in. Hg.
Engine Intake Air Temperature
Ambient
Ambient
Engine Intake Air Pressure
Ambient
Ambient
Fuel Grade (Octane)
100-LL or 100
100-LL or 100
Maximum Oil Temperature Limit
240° F (116° C)
240° F (116° C)
Oil Pressure (Max. Oil Cold)
100 psig
100 psig
Minimum Oil Pressure at Idle
10 psig at or below
200° F (93° C)
10 psig at or below
200° F (93° C)
Oil Sump Capacity (Quarts)
6 Quarts
6 Quarts
Ignition Timing
22° BTC +/- 1°
26° BTC +/- 1°
Cylinder Head Temperature
with Bayonet Thermocouple (Limit)
460° F (238° C) Max.
460° F (238° C) Max.
Oil Consumption
0.006 x (rated power of engine) x (%power at which
measured/100) x (hours duration) = oil consumed
1 quart of oil = 1.875 lbs
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