Servicing And Inspection - Continental Motors O-470-B Operator's Manual

SECTION VIII
SERVICING AND INSPECTION
SERVICING
Maximum efficiency and engine service life can be expected when a
sound inspection program is followed. Poor maintenance results in
faulty engine performance and reduced service life. Efficient engine
operation demands careful attention to cleanliness of air, fuel, oil
and maintaining operating oil temperatures within the required
limits.
Good common sense is still the rule, but certain basic maintenance
and operational requirements that we find widely disregarded, do
determine to a large degree the service life of the modern aircraft
engine.
Fuel ...................................... See Page 2-4
WARNING ... The use of a lower octane rated fuel can
result in destruction of an engine the first time high power is
applied. This would most likely occur on takeoff. If the air-
craft is inadvertently serviced with the wrong grade offuel,
then the fuel must be completely drained and the tank
properly serviced.
Oil: (First 25 hours operation) ..... Mineral (non-Detergent
oil or Corrosion Prevent oil - Corresponding to
MIL-C-6529 Type II
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE TO
SELECT MULTI VISCOSITY GRADE OIL
Below 40°F.
SAE #
30
IOW-30
15W-50
20W-50
Above 40°F.
SAE #
50
15W-50
20W-50
20W-60
Oil Sump Capacity ......................... See Page 2-4
Oil Level ......... Oil levels are indicated by "High & Low"
marks on oil level gauge
8-1