Introduction - Continental Motors O-470-B Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION
This booklet is intended to provide pilots, operators and main-
tenance personnel with recommended procedures relating to engine
operation, servicing and periodic maintenance. Subjects are limited
to engine operation and inspection normally carried out on engines
installed in aircraft. No effort is made herein to describe extensive
repair work or overhaul. For such instructions, refer to the appli-
cable overhaul manual. Careful observation of operating limits and
compliance with
recommen~ed
inspection procedures herein will
result in greater engine relia bility.
The operating instructions outlined in this manual have been
developed for general airframe installation; for a particular air-
frame, refer to the appropriate aircraft operator's manual. Recom-
mendations, cautions and warnings regarding operation of this
engine are not intended to impose undue restrictions on operation
of the aircraft, but are inserted to enable the pilot to obtain
maximum performance from the engine commensurate with safety
and efficiency. Abuse, misuse or neglect of any piece of equipment
can cause eventual failure. In the case of an aircraft engine it should
be obvious that a failure may have disastrous consequences. Failure
to observe the instructions contained in this manual constitutes
unauthorized operation in areas unexplored during development of
the engine, or in areas in which experience has proved to be un-
desirable or detrimental.
Notes, Cautions and Warnings are included throughout this
manual. Application is as follows:
NOTE: Special interest information which may facilitate the
operation of equipment.
CAUTION: Information issued to emphasize certain instructions
or to pre\'ent possihle damaRe
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el1Rine or accessories.
WARNINGS: Information which, if disregarded, may result in
severe damage or destruction of the engine or endangerment to
personnel.
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