TEO-540-C1A Engine Maintenance Manual
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November 2018
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TEO-540-C1A Engine Maintenance Manual
Table 1 (Cont.)
Fault Isolation Guide
Problem
Cause
Corrective Action
Ref.
Engine surges
Fuel injectors are dirty
Replace the fuel injector.
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Low engine oil level
Complete a check of the oil
level. Add oil. Refer to the
sections "Oil Level Check" and
"Add Oil to the Engine."
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Malfunctioning propeller
governor
Refer to the Aircraft
Maintenance Manual.
AMM
Incorrect propeller
governor
Make sure that the propeller
governor is the correct part
number per the aircraft IPC.
Breather is blocked
Examine the breather for
obstructions. Remove all
obstructions.
Faulty oil pump
Replace the oil pump per the
“Oil Pump Removal” and “Oil
Pump Installation” procedures.
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Propeller blades are
intermittently sticking in
hub
Remove and overhaul the
propeller as per the propeller
manufacturer's instructions.
Front main bearing has
too much clearance
Complete a “Propeller Oil
Control Leak Test”.
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Irregular oil pressure
Oil pump is sucking air
Replace the oil pump per the
“Oil Pump Removal” and “Oil
Pump Installation” procedures.
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Low oil pressure
Oil not of the correct
viscosity for ambient
temperature
Make sure oil of the correct
viscosity for the ambient
temperature is used.
IOM
Appendix A
Low engine oil level
Complete a check of the oil
level. Add oil. Refer to the
sections "Oil Level Check" and
"Add Oil to the Engine."
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