
IO-240 Series Engine Installation & Operation Manual
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31 October 2011
Engine Installation
2. Connect a length of the appropriate size hose to the aircraft fuel supply using an AN
union fitting and secure the end of the hose in a properly grounded Type 1
flammable fluid container.
CAUTION: Ensure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and
clear the rotational arc of the propeller before proceeding.
3. Have an assistant turn the aircraft master power switch on.
4. Place the aircraft boost pump in the ON position for approximately one minute
while cycling the throttle and mixture controls through the full range of travel
several times.
5. Turn the aircraft boost pump and Master Power switches to the OFF positions.
6. Close the mixture and throttle controls.
7. Inspect the paper filter for contamination; isolate and correct the source of
contamination and continue flushing until no contamination is present in the paper
filter.
8. Remove the extra length of hose and union installed in step 2 from the fuel manifold
supply hose.
9. Connect the fuel manifold valve fuel supply hose to the inlet fitting on the manifold
valve and torque the fuel hose “B” nut to Appendix B specifications.
NOTE: Place approved containers at the induction system drain locations
to collect fuel as it is drained overboard.
10. Turn the aircraft Master Power Switch to the ON position.
11. With the Mixture control in FULL RICH and the Throttle ¼ OPEN, turn the aircraft
boost pump to the ON position.
12. Inspect all fuel lines, hoses and fitting for evidence of fuel leakage.
13. Place the mixture control to IDLE CUT-OFF and CLOSE the THROTTLE.
14. Turn the aircraft fuel boost pump OFF.
15. Turn the aircraft Master Power Switch OFF.
16. Correct any discrepancies noted.
17. Dispose of the fuel/oil mixture according to local hazardous material regulations.
3-2.4. Installation Inspection
Perform a “Visual Inspection” of the engine according to the instructions in Section 6-3.6
of the Maintenance and Overhaul Manual (M-6) prior to engine start.
3-2.5. Preflight and Run-up
Perform an Engine Operational Check after completing the engine installation and before
performing the flight check according to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) or Pilot
Operating Handbook (POH). Perform a flight check before releasing the engine for
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