Teledyne TSIO-360-RB, Maintenance Manual

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8-5 INDEFINITE STORAGE INSPECTION PROCEDURES
1. Aircraft prepared for indefinite storage must have the cylinder dehydrator plugs visually
inspected every 15 days. The plugs must be changed as soon as they indicate other
than a dark blue color. If the dehydrator plugs have changed color in one-half or more of
the cylinders, all desiccant material on the engine must be replaced.
2. The cylinder bores of all engines prepared for indefinite storage must be re-sprayed with
corrosion preventive mixture every 90 days.
8-6 RETURNING AN ENGINE TO SERVICE AFTER STORAGE
1. Remove seals and all desiccant bags.
2. Remove cylinder dehydrators and plugs or spark plugs from upper and lower spark plug
holes.
3. Remove oil sump drain plug and drain the corrosion preventive mixture. Replace drain
plug, torque and safety. Remove oil filter. Install new oil filter torque and safety.
Service the engine with oil in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
To prevent possibility of serious bodily injury or death, before moving the propeller
accomplish the following:
a. Disconnect all spark plug leads.
b. Verify magneto switches are connected to magnetos, that they are in the
"OFF" Position and "P" leads are grounded.
c. Throttle position "CLOSED."
d. Mixture control "IDLE-CUT-OFF."
e. Set brakes and block aircraft wheels.
f. Insure that aircraft tie-downs are installed and verify that the cabin door latch
is open.
g. Do not stand within the arc of the propeller blades while turning the propeller.
4. Rotate propeller by hand several revolutions to remove preservative oil.
5. Service and install spark plugs and ignition leads in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
6. Service engine and aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
7. Thoroughly clean the aircraft and engine. Perform visual inspection.
8. Correct any discrepancies.
9. Conduct a normal engine start.
10. Perform operational test in accordance with "Operational Inspection," Chapter 1,
Maintenance. .
11. Correct any discrepancies.
12. Perform a test flight in accordance with airframe manufacturer's instructions.
13. Correct any discrepancies prior to returning aircraft to service.
14. Change oil and filter after 25 hours of operation.