IO-240 Series Engine Installation & Operation Manual
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31 October 2011
Engine Operation
4-2.3.2. Flight Check
Flight Check procedures vary for IO-240 engines based on fuel system configuration. For
IO-240 engines with a standard fuel pump, perform the Flight Check according to
instructions in Section 4-2.3.2.1. On IO-240 engines with an altitude compensating fuel
pump
, perform the Flight Check according to instructions in Section 4-2.3.2.2.
4-2.3.2.1. Flight Check w/Standard Fuel Pump
1. Start the engine according to the “Engine Start” instructions in Section 4-3.2.
2. Conduct a normal ground run-up and take-off according to the AFM/POH.
3. Monitor the following engine instrument panel indications: a) engine RPM, b) fuel
flow, c) oil pressure and temperature, d) cylinder head temperature and e) exhaust
gas temperature (4) to verify the engine is operating within the parameters specified
in Section 2-3.
4. If the engine fails to reach the rated full throttle RPM during ground operations,
ascend to cruise altitude (>2000' above field elevation) and verify the engine
achieves full throttle, full rich, rated RPM at cruise altitude and operates within the
limits specified in Section 2-3; If full power, rated RPM is achieved, proceed to step
5. If the aircraft indicated values fail to meet the published limits, repeat the Engine
Operational Check and Flight Check.
WARNING
All abnormal conditions must be corrected prior to releasing
the aircraft for normal operation.
5. Release the engine to normal service.
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