Pre-Flight Inspection For First Time Operation Checklist - Lycoming IO-360-N1A Installation And Operation Manual

IO-360-N1A Engine Installation and Operation Manual
Pre-Flight Inspection for First-Time Operation Checklist (Cont.)
Make sure that the induction air filter is clean and
securely in place.
Examine the engine, propeller hub area, and cowl for
indication of fuel and engine oil leaks.
Look in the engine compartment and cowling for
unwanted material, loose, missing fittings, clamps and
connections. Examine for restrictions to cooling airflow.
Remove any unwanted material.
DO NOT ROUTE FUEL OR OIL LINES CLOSE TO HEAT SOURCES. HEAT
CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL AND OIL LINES AND CAUSE A LEAK WHICH
COULD LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE.
Examine fuel lines:
Make sure that each fuel and lubrication line is
A.
intact, not bent or damaged, and does not have
any kinks or dents.
Make sure that the fuel and lubrication lines are
B.
securely connected.
Make sure the clamps are tightly attached to
C.
support the fuel and lubrication line and to
prevent movement from vibration or motion
frequencies. Do NOT use plastic tie straps in
place of cushioned clamps.
Do not let fuel or lubrication lines touch the
D.
engine or aircraft baffle hardware. There must be
a minimum of clearance of 3/16 in. (4.76 mm)
between a fuel and lubrication line and any engine
or aircraft surface.
NOTICE: Record any problems found and corrective action taken in the engine logbook. Record
the magnitude and duration of a problem and any out-of-tolerance values.
Correct all problems before engine start. Refer to the
"Engine Conditions" chapter in this manual.
Complete a flight test per the "Flight Test" chapter in this
manual.
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February 2016
Requirement Comments
Identify and correct the cause of
any leaks.
Tighten any loose connections
per torque values supplied by
the aircraft manufacturer.
Engine Start and Operation
Done
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