Normal Operating Procedure - Continental Motors O-470-B Operator's Manual

SECTION III
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ROCEDURE
CA LIT/ON . .. This se("fion pertains to/light operations conducted
under" Standardized Day" conditions. The pilot should thoroughly
familiari::e himself with the Section on Abnormal Operating
COfl(/iliof1.\'. Whene\'er such abnormal condilions are encoul1lered
or alllicipaled. Ihe procedures and Techniques/or normal operaTion
should he lailored {[ccordingZI', For example, tithe aircraft is
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be
Temporarily operaled ill exTreme cold or hot lI'emller, consideraTion
should be given To all early oil change and/or a rOUTine inspection
sen'icing.
GENERAL
The life of your engine is determined by the care it receives. Follow
the instructions contained in this manual carefully.
The engine receives a run-in operation before leaving the factory.
Therefore, no break-in schedule need be followed. Straight mineral
oil (MIl-C-6529 Type II) should be used for the first oil change
period (25 hours).
The minimum grade aviation fuel is 80 octane for models A. E. J,
K,
L, Rand Sand 1001 100lL for models B, G, M, U. A grade offuel
other than that specified should be limited to emergencies only. In
case the grade required is not available, use a higher rating. Never
use a lower rated fuel. Using higher octane fuels may cause higher
cylinder temperatures and engine instruments should be closely
monitored, staying within normal limits. (See Section II) ..
WARNING ... The use of a lower octane rated fuel can
cause pre-ignition or detonation, which can damage an
engine the first time high power is applied. This will most
likel)' occur on takeoff. If the aircraft is inadvertently
serviced with the wrong grade of fuel, completely drain and
properly service fuel tank/tanks.
NOTE ... The following checklists are general in nature, since the
various airframelpowerplant combinations are not necessarily the
same in setup and layout. Consult your own pilot's operating hand-
book for the specific challenge and response checklists required for
your aircraft.
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