Maintenance Inspections
Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc.
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7-3.3. 50-Hour Engine Inspection
Frequency
The 50-hour Inspection is done under the following circumstances:
•
25 hours after the 25-hour Initial Operation Inspection
•
After every 50 hours of operation
WARNING
When performing this inspection, turn the Ignition Switch
OFF and disconnect engine electrical power. Do not stand or
place equipment within the arc of the propeller.
Procedure
WARNING
Correct all fuel or oil leaks. Flammable petroleum products
may ignite if exposed to an ignition source.
1.
Perform a “Visual Inspection” according to instructions in Section 7-3.6; correct any
discrepancies.
2.
Submit an oil sample for analysis according to the instructions in “Oil Sample
Collection” and “Spectrographic Oil Analysis” in Chapter 9, “Maintenance and
Adjustments.”
3.
Change the oil and filter according to the “Oil Change Procedure” in “Engine Oil
Servicing.” Fill the oil sump to the proper capacity with approved fresh, ashless
dispersant oil.
4.
Perform an “Induction System Inspection” according to Section 7-3.9.
NOTE: The FADEC System backup battery must be replaced
every 12 months or if the EBAT FAIL lamp is persistently (more
than five minutes) illuminated on the HSA.
FADEC Backup Battery Inspection” according to Section 7-3.11.
5.
Perform a “
6.
Complete the “Cylinder Drain Inspection” according to Section 7-3.15.
7.
Perform a “Throttle Position Switch Inspection” according to Section 7-3.16.
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IOF-240 Series Engine Maintenance Manual
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31 August 2007