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.
Excessive oil
consumption (Cont.)
Oil siphoned from engine
during flight
1.
Verify that the oil level gage
(dipstick) is secure and the
oil access door closes
correctly.
2.
Make sure that the breather
hose is accurately cut and
installed to prevent
siphoning.
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Oil level too high
Do not fill above the maximum
oil sump capacity.
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Appendix A
Drain some oil (start of “Oil
Change Procedure.”)
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Breather blocked or
restricted.
Clear breather hose blockage or
restriction.
AMM
Cam spacer not installed.
Borescope breather tube in
accessory housing to ensure
cam spacer is installed.
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High oil temperature
Cooling baffles are
missing, broken, or
incorrectly installed
Ensure that all baffles are
installed correctly and none are
broken. Replace as necessary.
NOTICE:
Never modify,
relocate, or eliminate any
cooling baffles.
Oil level is too low
Complete the “Oil Level
Check” at regular intervals.
Complete the “Add Oil to the
Engine” procedure as
necessary. Keep oil at the
specified level.
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Incorrect grade of oil
Use the correct grade of oil per
the latest revision of Service
Instruction No. SI-1014.
Oil cooler bypass valve is
not operating correctly or
seating accurately
Replace the oil cooler bypass
valve. Refer to the latest
revision of Service Instruction
No. SI-116.
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