Teledyne TSIO-360-RB, Maintenance Manual

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11-7 EXHAUST SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
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 Lacks Power,
Reduction In Maximum
Manifold Pressure or Critical
Altitude Improperly adjusted controller To adjust the controller, see
Chapter 23.
Loose or damaged exhaust
system Inspect entire exhaust system to
turbocharger for cracks and
leaking connections. Torque
connections and replace
damaged parts.
Malfunctioning turbocharger Check for unusual noise in
turbocharger. If malfunction is
suspected, remove exhaust
and/or air inlet connections and
check rotor assembly for
possible rubbing in housing,
damaged rotor or damaged
bearings. Per component
manufacturer's instructions,,
replace if turbocharger damage
is noted.
Exhaust system gas leakage Inspect exhaust system for gas
leakage, gaskets at cylinder
exhaust ports, gaskets at turbine
inlet flanges etc., and correct.
White Smoke Exhaust Turbo coking, oil forced through
turbine housing seal Clean or change turbocharger.
Low Manifold Pressure Improperly adjusted controller Adjust according to Chapter 23
or replace if adjustment cannot
be made.
Binding wastegate Replace
Induction or exhaust manifold
leaks Repair or replace as required
Manifold Pressure Higher
Than Normal Binding wastegate Replace wastegate
Manifold Pressure Higher
Than Normal (con’t) Improperly adjusted controller Adjust, see Chapter 23
Loss of Aircraft's Critical
Altitude Improperly adjusted controller Adjust,, see Chapter 23.
Induction or exhaust manifold
leaks Repair or replace as required