Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc.
TM
Maintenance
Inspections
IOF-550 Permold Series Engine Maintenance Manual
7-3
1 April 2007
7-1.
Inspection Program Introduction
The Inspection Program described in this chapter applies only to the Teledyne
Continental Motors, Inc. (TCM) engines covered in this manual. Perform the engine
inspections using the instructions contained in this chapter. Aircraft inspections must be
performed according to the aircraft manufacturer’s instructions. Refer to the following
sections in this chapter:
•
Inspection Schedule
•
Inspection Checklist Instructions
•
Inspection Procedures
Some inspections are at predetermined intervals (scheduled) while others are based on
circumstance (unscheduled). The first part of this chapter is devoted to the schedule
maintenance intervals while unscheduled maintenance instructions follow the scheduled
maintenance instructions.
7-2.
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
Unless another FAA-approved Inspection Program is established, the Engine Inspection
and Maintenance Schedule (Table 7-1) shows the inspections for engines covered in this
manual. The inspections described in this chapter apply to the engine and not to the
aircraft. Refer to the Airframe Manufacturer’s manual for airframe inspection
requirements.
The inspections are progressive; commencing from the date the engine is placed in
service. The inspection intervals are tracked by Engine Log entries and designated by
hours of operation or calendar time, whichever occurs first.
The inspection techniques must be executed consistently for reliability.
7-3.
Scheduled Inspections
Scheduled inspections are performed at predetermined intervals to verify the system and
subsystem physical integrity; Scheduled inspections and maintenance are intended to
prolong equipment by discovering minor discrepancies and correcting them before the
condition degrades. Scheduled inspections are based on calendar days or operating hours
or a combination of both. Scheduled maintenance tasks are included in the inspections for
economical reasons as well as convenience.