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Installation
GENERAL
Technicians involved with engine preparation and
installation into the airframe must possess a detailed
knowledge of safe procedures used in engine
servicing and the operation of ground support
equipment.
The engine must have a detailed visual inspection
prior to installation in the airframe.
UNPACKING
Packaging Category"A" (Cardboard Container)
1. Cut steel banding straps securing the container.
(Use caution as straps may spring loose when
cut).
2. Remove the staples from the base of the
cardboard cover.
3. Lift cardboard cover vertically and remove.
4. Attach a hoist to the engine lifting eye, located
at the top of the crankcase backbone. Take up
slack on the hoist, then cut the steel banding
straps holding the engine to the base. (Use
caution as straps may spring loose when cut.)
Lift the engine vertically and install on a
transportation stand or dolly.
CAUTION...
Do not allow chains to become entangled on engine
or its hardware.
Packaging Category"B" (Wooden Container)
1. Remove the (4) four lag screws attaching the
wooden cover to the base.
2. Lift the wooden cover vertically and remove.
3. Open the moisture proof plastic bag.
4. Attach a hoist to the engine lifting eye located at
the top of the crankcase backbone. Take up slack
on the hoist, prior to loosening the engine mount
bolts; then remove the bolts from the shipping
shock mounts. Lift the engine vertically and
install on a transportation stand or dolly.
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CAUTION...
Do not allow chains to become entangled on engine
or its hardware.
GROUND HANDLING
After engine is removed from container (attached to
hoist) proceed with care. Do not let engine front,
rear, sides or bottom come in contact with any
obstructions as the extreme weight may cause
damage to the engine or components. If contact has
occurred, inspect for obvious or consequential
damage.
CRATING AND SHIPPING
Category "A" (cardboard container)
Lower engine onto container base and attach with
metal banding straps. Install and attach container
cover.
Category "B" (wooden container). Lower engine
onto container base. Attach engine using shock
mounts and bolts. Cover engine with plastic bag.
Install and attach eontainer cover to base.
PREPARATION FOR SERVICE
If the engine is not to be installed within five (5)
days after removing shipping plugs, it must be re-
preserved in accordance with procedures listed in
section 2, chapter 2.
If the engine is to be installed within five (5) days
after unpacking, remove the shipping plugs installed
in the lower spark plug holes and turn the crankshaft
through at least two complete revolutions in order to
remove the cylinder preservation oil from the
cylinder. Remove the shipping plugs installed in the
upper spark plug holes and inspect the cylinder bore
with a borescope for rust or contamination. Contact
your Teledyne Continental Motors Distributor if any
abnormal condition is noted.
Apply Champion® thread lubricant to spark plugs in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (see
Chapter 3). Install the lower spark plugs and torque
to 300-360 in. Lbs. Install the upper spark plugs
finger tight.
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