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INDEFINITE STORAGE
To maintain the integrity of an engine that requires long term storage, whether on or off an air frame, the following is
recommended every 90 days:
1. Fuel tank:
• For temporary storage, (non-operation status for a maximum of 90 days), fill the tank(s) with
correct grade of petrol to prevent moisture accumulation.
• For indefinite storage, drain both the fuel tank and carburettor bowl of all fuel
2. Disconnect spark plug leads and remove one spark plug from each cylinder
3. The chrome molly steel cylinders are chemically blackened preventing external rust, although internally they rely
on oil to prevent corrosion. With the piston down (BDC), use a spray atomiser to spray Anti Corrosion Oil through
the spark plug hole of each cylinder. Possible Anti Corrosion Oils include:
• Shell Aero Fluid 2XN Anti Corrosion Oil
• WD-40 or similar penetrating oil
4. Rotate the crankshaft by hand to lubricate any reciprocating components
5. Reinstall the spark plugs and leads
6. Seal all exhaust openings. Attach a red ribbon to each seal. DO NOT seal the fuel tank breather.
7. Attach a placard to the engine informing of storage status. Engine should not be hand rotated and
MUST NOT
be
started with seals in place.
8. After 90 days, if continued storage is intended, repeat all the above steps.
All exterior aluminium components are made of 6000 series aluminium, which is highly corrosive resistant.
Keep in mind that an unsheltered engine will be exposed to more:
• UV radiation, accelerating the degradation of rubber components
• Moisture, potentially causing rust of steel components
• Dust and contaminates
NOTE:
After 90 days, if continued storage is intended, repeat all of the above.