Introduction - Lycoming IO-360-N1A Installation And Operation Manual

IO-360-N1A Engine Installation and Operation Manual
Engine Model Nomenclature
The tables below show the definition of each letter and number for IO-360-N1A engines.
Scope of this Manual
This manual supplies instructions (in compliance with FAR 33.5 and 21.50) for engine preparation,
installation, and operation of the IO-360-N1A Lycoming aircraft engines. The installation
instructions in this manual are basic guidelines. When installing the engine in the airframe, follow
the airframe manufacturer's installation instructions.
Refer to the IO-360-N1A Engine Service Manual for required maintenance (service information)
such as: oil changes, oil addition, oil filter replacement, routine time-interval inspections, routine
service, spark plug replacement/inspection procedures, cylinder inspection, fuel system inspection,
and scheduled servicing procedures.
For airworthiness limitations, guidelines to isolate faults and for procedures to replace components,
disassemble and assemble the engine, refer to the IO-360-N1A Engine Maintenance Manual.
For spare parts information, refer to the IO-360-N1A Illustrated Parts Catalog.
Refer to the latest revision of the Service Table of Limits - SSP-1776, for dimensions, clearances,
measurements, and torque values.
Service Bulletins, Service Instructions, and Service Letters
As advancements in technological applications on this engine continue, Lycoming will make future
revisions to this manual. However, if more timely distribution is necessary, Lycoming supplies
subscribers with up-to-date Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Instructions (SIs) and Service Letters
(which are abbreviated with a capital "L" followed by the number, example L180). Special
Advisories (SAs) are supplied as necessary without a subscription.
For subscription information, look on Lycoming's website or speak to Lycoming by telephone: U.S.
and Canada toll free: 1-800-258-3279; International Customers: 570-323-6181.
Applicable information from Lycoming Service Bulletins, Service Instructions, and Service Letters
are included in this manual at the time of publication. Any new service information will be included
in the next update of the manual.
For reference and future updates, the Service Document List at the front of this manual shows the
editions of the service documents included in this manual.
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
The IO-360-N1A Engine Service Manual, IO-360-N1A Engine Maintenance Manual, latest
revision of the Service Table of Limits - SSP-1776, service documents, and related publications
make up the complete set of Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAs). The ICAs are
prepared by Lycoming Engines and are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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February 2016

INTRODUCTION

Model Number
I Fuel Injected
Horizontally Opposed
O
360 Displacement in cubic inches
Meaning
Introduction
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