Maintenance Inspections
Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc.
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7-3.7. Cylinder Inspections
A complete cylinder inspection entails the tasks described in respective sections in this
manual referenced in
7-10
IOF-240 Series Engine Maintenance Manual
Change 1
31 August 2007
Table 7-2 below. Performing all of the tasks in the table below
ensures that items that can affect cylinder operation have been inspected and verified for
proper operation. Use a copy of the “Cylinder Inspection Checklist” on page 7-61 to
record inspection progress and findings.
Table 7-2.
Cylinder Inspection Tasks and References
Task* Section
Reference
Inspect cylinder power stroke area
“Cylinder Visual Inspection” (Section 7-3.7.1)
Check cylinder differential pressure
“Differential Pressure Test” (Section 7-3.7.2)
Inspect engine cylinders with a borescope. “Cylinder Borescope Inspection” (Section 7-3.7.3)
Inspect the cylinder-to-crankcase mounting
deck.
“Cylinder-to-Crankcase Mounting Deck Inspection”
(Section 7-3.7.4)
Inspect cylinder baffles
“Baffle Inspection” (Section 7-3.7.5)
Inspect cowling
“Cowling Inspection” (7-3.7.6)
* All tasks in this table must be performed for a complete cylinder inspection.
7-3.7.1. Cylinder Visual Inspection
Procedure
1.
Remove the engine compartment cowling and perform steps 2 and 3 without cleaning
the engine.
2.
Use an inspection light and mirror, inspect the cylinder barrel and fins power stroke
areas for cracks, sharp indentations, chafing damage and pitting. (Figure 7-1). Repair
discrepancies according to Chapter 9, “Overhaul Inspection and Repair” in the
Overhaul Manual (OH-22). The power stroke areas include the:
•
12 o’clock area on the first six fins below the head on the 1-3 side of the engine as
mounted on the crankcase
•
6 o’clock area on the first six fins below the head on the 2-4 side of the engine as
mounted on the crankcase
3.
Inspect the external surfaces of the cylinder head including the cylinder head fins,
intake and exhaust ports, top and bottom spark plug bosses and fuel nozzle bosses for
cracks, exhaust flange leakage or any signs of leakage of oil, fuel, soot indicating
cylinder or the head-to-barrel junction structural integrity has been breached.
4.
Thoroughly wash the engine exterior and repeat steps 2 and 3.
NOTE: If discrepancies are noted, perform a Cylinder Differential
Pressure Test and Cylinder Borescope Inspection according to the
instructions in Sections 7-3.7.2.4 and 7-3.7.3, respectively.