Teledyne TSIO-360-RB, Maintenance Manual

Page: 46 / 206

5-14
5-8 GENERAL INFORMATION
The troubleshooting chart which follows discusses symptoms which can be diagnosed and
interprets the probable causes and the appropriate corrective actions to be taken.
Troubleshooting for individual systems will be found in that particular section of Chapters 11
through 22.
Any attempt by unqualified personnel to adjust, repair or replace any parts, may result in
engine malfunction or failure.
WARNING
Operation of a malfunctioning engine can cause further damage to a disabled
component and possible injury to personnel. By careful inspection and
troubleshooting such damage and injury can be avoided.
5-9 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
This troubleshooting chart is provided as a guide. Review all probable causes given, check
other listings of troubles with similar symptoms. Items are presented in sequence of the
approximate ease of checking, not necessarily in order of probability.
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine Will Not Start Fuel Tank Empty Service aircraft fuel system in
accordance with the airframe
manufacturer's instructions See
Chapter 7, "Servicing Fluids," for
correct fuel grade.
Improper starting procedure Refer to the airframe manufacturer's
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) for
engine starting procedures. Check for
performance of each item.
Cylinder overprimed. Engine
flooded. Allow fuel to drain from intake system.
WARNING . . . Starting an engine
with a flooded intake system will
result in hydraulic lock and
subsequent engine malfunction.
Induction system leak Torque or replace loose or damaged
hose connection. See Section 14-5,
"Induction System maintenance."
Excessive Starter slippage Replace starter adapter. See Section
17-5.
Fuel system malfunction Isolate cause and correct. See
Section 13-4, "Fuel Injection System
Troubleshooting."
Ignition system malfunction See Section 12-5, "Ignition
Troubleshooting."
Manifold valve vent
obstruction Repair or replace manifold valve. See
Section 13-5, "Fuel System
Maintenance 'Manifold Valve.' "