Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc.
TM
Maintenance and Adjustments
IOF-550 Permold Series Engine Maintenance Manual
9-1
1 April 2007
Chapter 9.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CONTENTS
Chapter 9. Maintenance and Adjustments.............................................................................. 9-1
9-1. Cleaning................................................................................................................................ 9-3
9-1.1. Ground Strap Connection Point Cleaning.................................................................................................. 9-4
9-1.2. Cleaning Aluminum Alloy Parts................................................................................................................ 9-6
9-2.1. Alodine ...................................................................................................................................................... 9-7
9-2.2. Aviation Oil ............................................................................................................................................... 9-7
9-2.3. Paint........................................................................................................................................................... 9-8
9-3. Engine Oil Servicing ............................................................................................................ 9-8
9-3.1. Check and Replenish Engine Oil Level..................................................................................................... 9-9
9-3.2. Oil Change............................................................................................................................................... 9-10
9-3.3. Check for Oil Leaks................................................................................................................................. 9-11
9-3.4. Oil Trend Monitoring and Spectrographic Oil Analysis.......................................................................... 9-15
9-3.5. Oil Sample Collection ............................................................................................................................. 9-15
9-4. Ignition System Maintenance ............................................................................................. 9-17
9-4.1. Spark Plug Replacement.......................................................................................................................... 9-17
9-4.2. Ignition Harness Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 9-19
9-5. FADEC Dedicated Backup Battery Replacement .............................................................. 9-21
9-6. Throttle Control Linkage Rod Maintenance....................................................................... 9-21
9-7. Adjustment Procedures....................................................................................................... 9-23
9-7.1. Oil Pressure Adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 9-24
9-7.2. Fuel System Adjustments ........................................................................................................................ 9-25
9-7.3. Drive Belt Tension Check and Adjustment ............................................................................................. 9-27
LIST OF TABLES
Table 9-1. Cleaning Guidelines for Aircraft Engine Parts........................................................... 9-3
Table 9-2. Cleaning Tips.............................................................................................................. 9-4
Table 9-3. Painting External Parts ............................................................................................... 9-8
Table 9-4. Approved Spark Plug List ........................................................................................ 9-18
Table 9-5. IOF-550 Fuel System Parameters............................................................................. 9-25