Aircraft Technical Manual
Jabiru Aircraft
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J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
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Dated: 29th October 2014
Issued By: AS
Page: 202 of 298
Figure 146
– Air Duct Hard Point Reinforcement
7.5
Engine Mount
7.5.1 Description
The engine mount is a welded assembly. Its purpose is to support the engine and attach the
engine to the airframe. The engine is attached to the mount with rubber cushions which absorb
engine vibrations.
Spacers are used to correctly align the engine. Ensure that they are correctly marked on removal
and correctly replaced on reassembly.
7.5.2 Engine mount removal
Required Tools:
Tools as required for engine removal (see Engine Maintenance Manual)
Side cutters or similar
Screwdrivers
Spanners / Socket Wrench
Parts and Material:
N/A
Type of Maintenance:
Heavy Maintenance
Level of Certification:
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Return to Service:
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Remove the engine in accordance with the instructions given in the Engine Maintenance manual.
Cut the zip-ties holding wires, vents and lines to the engine mount.
In some cases the instrument panel covers the bolts for the engine mount. Access must be
secured to these bolts
– either from the inside of the panel or by removing or loosening the
instrument panel mounting.
Un-bolt the engine mount fasteners and remove the mount from the aircraft.