IO-390-D Series Engine Maintenance Manual
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05-00
March 2020
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IO-390-D Series Engine Maintenance Manual
05-00 - REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
1.
Required Maintenance
Required maintenance on these engines includes: oil changes, oil addition, oil filter replacement,
routine time-interval inspections, routine service, spark plug replacement/inspection procedures,
cylinder inspection, fuel system inspection and other procedures identified in the checklists in
Chapter 05-20 of this manual.
2.
General
In addition to instructions for required service and maintenance of the Lycoming IO-390-D
Series engine, this manual also includes fault isolation guidelines and procedures for component
replacement, engine disassembly, and engine assembly. Refer to the applicable parts catalog to
identify spare parts.
A.
Refer to the latest revision of the
Service Table of Limits - SSP-1776
, for dimensions,
clearances, measurements, and torque values.
B.
Engine description, uncrating procedures, acceptance check, engine lift procedure, engine
preservation and storage, depreservation, engine installation requirements, engine installation,
engine start, operation, and stop procedures, engine initiation (break-in/flight test), fuels and
oil to be used, and operating specifications are included in the
IO-390-D Series Engine
Installation and Operation Manual.
3.
List of Tools for Service and Maintenance
Table 1 identifies tools used for service and maintenance.
Table 1
Tools for Service and Maintenance
Tool
Purpose
Champion Tool CT-470 or Airwolf Cutter
AFC-470 or equivalent
Cut open oil filter
Borescope
Cylinder Borescope Inspection
Aviation Mechanic’s Tools
Differential Compression Tester
Cylinder Compression Check
Valve Clearance Gage
Dry tappet clearance
Baffle Retainer Hook
Plug Gage
Measure inner diameter of the valve guide
Imada DPS-220R or equivalent
Spring Tester - Available from Tool Vendor
Dial Bore Gage
Measure cylinder diameter
Thickness Gage
Measure paint coating thickness
Arbor Press Spindle
Counterweight bushing removal