Step 1. Prepare An Engine For First Time Operation - Lycoming IO-360-N1A Installation And Operation Manual

Step 1. Prepare an Engine for First-Time Operation
1. After any of the following actions on a newly installed/rebuilt/repaired/overhauled or stored
engine, complete the Pre-Flight Inspection for First-Time Operation Checklist to make sure
that the engine is operating correctly after:
 Engine installation
 Fault isolation
 Maintenance or Overhaul
Pre-Flight Inspection for First-Time Operation Checklist
Engine Model Number___________________ Engine Serial Number:___________________
Engine Time:______________________ Date Inspection Done:________________________
Inspection done by:___________________________
Make sure that all switches are OFF.
Make sure the magneto ground wires are connected.
NOTICE: Refer to Appendix A for minimum quantity of oil in flight.
Measure the engine oil level before every flight to make
sure there is sufficient oil in the engine. If the oil level is
too low, look for any oil leaks. Identify and correct the
cause of any oil leak. There must not be any oil leaks.
NOTICE: During the first 50 hours of engine operation of a new, rebuilt, or overhauled engine, it
is recommended that this engine be operated with mineral oil until oil consumption has
stabilized.
The oil sump capacity and the minimum quantity for flight and on the ground are
identified in Appendix A.
Make sure that the engine crankcase breather is attached
tightly and that there are no blockages to the breather air
flow.
If the engine is newly installed or is to be put back into
service after long-term storage, make sure that the pre-oil
procedure was done.
Engine Start and Operation
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Requirement
IO-360-N1A Engine Installation and Operation Manual
Refer to Appendix A in this
manual.
Add the correct specified grade
of oil as necessary. Refer to the
IO-360-N1A Engine Service
Manual.
Remove any blockage to the air
flow. Identify and correct the
cause of any blockage.
Refer to Section "Step 13.
Engine Pre-Oil Procedure" in
the "Engine Installation"
chapter in this manual.
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