Installation & Operation Manual
O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines
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© March 2004 Superior Air Parts Inc. Chapter 4 • Engine Installation
3. INSTALLATION OF ENGINE
Install per airframe manufacturer’s instructions.
Only the lifting eye bracket installed on the
backbone of the crankcase should be used to
hoist the engine.
Consult airframe manufacturer’s instructions for
engine to airframe connections. Remove all
protective covers, plugs, caps and identification
tags as each item is connected or installed.
WARNING: THE AIRCRAFT FUEL TANKS
AND LINES MUST BE PURGED TO REMOVE
ALL CONTAMINATION PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN FUEL INLET
LINE TO THE FUEL PUMP. FAILURE TO
COMPLY CAN CAUSE ERRATIC FUEL
SYSTEM OPERATION AND DAMAGE TO ITS
COMPONENTS.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THE IGNITION
HARNESS “B” NUTS ON THE SPARK PLUGS
UNTIL THE PROPELLER INSTALLATION IS
COMPLETED. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD
RESULT IN BODILY INJURY WHEN THE
PROPELLER IS ROTATED DURING
INSTALLATION.
Install the approved propeller in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Outline Drawings for the installation design are
located in the Model Specification Data. These
illustrations are provided by engine series and
therefore include reference dimensions only.
Full size, detailed installation drawings may be
obtained from Superior Air Parts Engineering.
4. INSTRUMENTATION CONNECTIONS
Superior Vantage Engines are provided with
accommodations for standard engine monitoring
instrumentation. Table 4-1 describes these
instrument connections.
Table 4-1 • Instrumentation Connections
Instrument
Qty
Connection
O
IO
Cylinder Head
Temperature
4
3/8-24 UNF Thread with 1.0” deep hole to receive
AN4076-1 or equivalent thermocouple. Fitting type
“J” Thermocouple recommended.
Fig. 1-2
Fig. 1-6
Oil Temperature
1
5/8-18 UNF Thread with 2 7/16” deep hole to
receive MS28034-1 Oil Temperature Sensor or
equivalent.
Fig. 1-5
Fig. 1-9
Oil Pressure
1
1/8-27 NPT
Fig. 1-5
Fig. 1-9
Manifold
Pressure
1
1/8-27 NPT
Fig. 1-5
Fig. 1-9
Tachometer
Drive
1
Standard Tach Drive Connection: 5/32 Square Drive
Socket with 7/8-18 UNS Cap Threads
Fig. 1-5
Fig. 1-9
Fuel Pressure
1
1/8-27 NPT
App A
Table 3
App B
Table 3