Maintenance Inspections
Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc.
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7-3.17. Alternator Inspection
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IOF-240 Series Engine Maintenance Manual
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ator shaft This prevents internal engine damage in the event of an
alternator seizure.
2.
ace
3.
ve hub in the protected jaws of a vise, tight enough to loosen and
4.
rubber) element for shearing or tearing.
5.
nd Supplies); adjust the bolts using finger pressure only. DO NOT
6.
Holding Fixture and drive hub assembly in vise with
protective covers on the jaws.
The alternator coupling is designed to slip when abnormal torque is required to rotate the
alternator shaft This can prevent internal engine damage in the event of an alternator
seizure.
Frequency
During 100-hour or annual inspection
Procedure
1.
Remove engine cowling and other airframe components as necessary to gain access to
the alternator.
2.
Remove the alternator from the engine according to instructions in Chapter 10. If the
alternator is gear driven, perform the Alternator Drive Hub Inspection in Section 7-
3.17.1. For Belt-Driven Alternators, proceed to step 3.
3.
Inspect the alternator according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.
Install the alternator according to Alternator Installation instructions in Chapter 10.
5.
Install airframe components and cowling in accordance with the airframe
manufacturer’s instructions.
7-3.17.1. Alternator Drive Hub Inspection
Procedure
The direct drive alternator drive hub is designed to slip when abnormal torque is required
to rotate the altern
1.
Remove the upper spark plugs according to instructions in Section 9-4.1.
Perform a Gear Tooth Inspection according to instructions in Section 9-3.1 of the
Overhaul Manual (OH-22) on the alternator drive hub gear and the crankshaft f
gear. Rotate the crankshaft 360
°
in order to inspect the circumference of the gear.
Remove the alternator drive hub according to instructions in Section 10-4.1.1. Secure
the alternator dri
remove the nut.
Inspect the alternator drive hub elastomeric (
Replace the drive hub if damage is observed.
Install the alternator drive hub in the Alternator Drive Hub Holding Fixture (Chapter
3, Special Tools a
torque the bolts.
Place the Alternator Drive Hub