IO-390-D Series Engine Maintenance Manual
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March 2020
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IO-390-D Series Engine Maintenance Manual
Table 1 (Cont.)
Fault Isolation Guide
Problem
Cause
Corrective Action
Ref.
Engine will not turn
static rpm or will not
develop rated rpm
(Cont.)
Too much air dropped
through a new air filter
Defective air filter
1.
Put the aircraft in a dust-free area.
2.
Remove the air filter.
3.
Operate the engine to full throttle.
4.
If the engine operates at full rpm,
replace the air filter with a new air
filter.
AMM
Propeller is out of
adjustment (not reaching
low pitch)
Adjust the propeller in accordance with
airframe or propeller manufacturer's
instructions.
AMM
Fouled spark plugs
•
Spark Plug Removal
•
Spark Plug Cleaning
•
Spark Plug Fouling
•
Spark Plug Gap Setting
•
Spark Plug Rotation
•
Spark Plug Installation
74-20
&
05-30
Incorrect fuel flow
1.
Look for blocked fuel lines to the
engine.
2.
Remove the fuel injector inlet screen
and flush out with acetone or MEK.
Blow out with compressed air.
3.
Disconnect the fuel flow gage and
install a master fuel flow gage to
make sure the aircraft fuel flow gage
is accurate.
4.
Replace the fuel injector* as
necessary. Refer to the “Fuel Injector
Replacement” procedure.
73-10
Incorrect type of fuel
Refer to the section "Incorrect Fuel or
Fuel Contamination."
05-50
Throttle lever is
incorrectly adjusted
Adjust the throttle lever in accordance
with airframe manufacturer’s
instructions.
Insufficient combustion
1.
Complete a “Cylinder Compression
Check Procedure.”
2.
Complete a “Borescope Inspection
Procedure” to look for excessive
wear on the cylinders or damaged
valve and valve seats.
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