Mahindra GIPPSAERO GA8-TC 320, Operating Handbook

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Section 2
Model GA8-TC 320 Limitations
Page 2-4 5 Feb 2009 C01-01-08
2.4.4. Lubricating Oil
1. Specification:
Textron Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1014M stipulates that all turbocharged engines must
be broken-in and operated on ashless dispersant oil only. Under no circumstances use straight
mineral oil in the TIO-540-AH1A engine.
Any brand of ashless dispersant oil can be used provided it conforms to MIL-L-22851 or
SAEJ1899 specifications (Textron Lycoming Specification No. 301F).
WARNING:
USE ONLY ASHLESS DISPERSANT OIL CONFORMING TO MIL-L-22851 OR
SAEJ1899 SPECIFICATION
2. Viscosity Grade:
The following chart is intended to assist in choosing the correct grade of oil and must be
considered as a guide only. Multiviscosity grades can also be used as indicated. Refer to
Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1014 for further details.
Average
Ambient Temperature
Ashless Dispersant
Grades
All Temperatures
Above 27°C
Above 16°C
-1°C to 32°C
-18°C to 21°C
-18°C to 32°C
Below -12 °C
SAE 15W50 or 20W50
SAE 60
SAE 40 or SAE 50
SAE 40
SAE 40, 30, 20W40
SAE20W50 or SAE 15W50
SAE 30, 20W30
Equivalence of SAE and commonly used Commercial Grade designations:
SAE: 30 40 50 60
Commercial: 65 80 100 120
3. Capacity:
Total: 11.4 litres (12 US quarts)
Useable: 8.8 litres (9.3 US quarts)
Min safe: 2.7 litres (2.8 US quarts)
WARNING:
DIPSTICK IS CALIBRATED IN US QUARTS