Publicatin
JP OM15
Jabiru J400
Owners Manual
Section: 3
REVISION
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Date SEPT 00
Page 3-12 of 12
3.4.3. LOW OIL PRESSURE
1
A rapid drop from normal indicated pressure to indication "0”
Action
Observe for smell of oil
Open cabin air vents
Observe for signs of spilt oil on cowls,
windscreen, wing struts
If strong smell of oil and oil appearing on
airframe, reduce power to minimum to sustain
level flight and proceed to nearest landing area.
Be prepared to make an emergency landing
enroute, should the engine fail.
2
Gradual reduction in oil pressure below observed normal
position:
Action:
Observe oil temperature indications
If oil temperature is higher than normal
indications and all other engine functions are
normal, proceed to the nearest landing area, land
and check oil levels and external oil system for
leaks
If oil level is low, top-up to full mark on dipstick
Allow engine to cool, start engine, run to full
power and recheck oil pressure
If oil pressure readings are normal, proceed with
flight, observing both oil pressure and
temperature readings.
If, after the run-up check, the oil pressure
remains low, have the engine checked by an
authorised person.