Engine Reception And Lift; Uncrate Procedure For New, Rebuilt, Or Overhauled Engines; Acceptance Check - Lycoming TEO-540-A1A Installation And Operation Manual

TEO-540-A1A Engine Installation and Operation Manual
Uncrate Procedure for a New, Rebuilt, or Overhauled Engine
1. When the engine is received, make sure that the shipping container or box is not damaged. If the
engine crate is damaged, speak to Lycoming Engines' Service Department and the freight
shipper.
NOTICE: Box crating can vary at times. Figure 1 shows a typical example.
A. These engines are usually sent in a box where the engine is attached to a pallet within the
box.
B. The engine can be in a plastic bag or wrapped and it could have a top foam pillow.
2. If the box/crate (Figure 1) is not damaged, remove the engine from the crate. To uncrate the
engine:
A. Remove the staples at the bottom perimeter around the box.
B. Remove a few top slats of the crate.
CAUTION
C. Look for any fluid (oil or fuel) on the skid or below the engine. If fluid is found, identify the
source.

Acceptance Check

1. Every engine sent from the factory is identified by a unique serial
number. The engine serial number is identified on the engine data
plate (Figure 2). Do not remove the engine data plate.
If an engine data plate is ever lost or damaged, refer to the latest
revision of Service Instruction No. SI-1304 for data plate
replacement information.
2. Make sure that the engine serial number and model number on the
engine data plate (Figure 2) are the same as specified in the
engine logbook and on the packing slip.
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October 2018

ENGINE RECEPTION AND LIFT

DO NOT TURN THE CRANKSHAFT OF AN ENGINE WITH
PRESERVATIVE OIL BEFORE REMOVAL OF THE PLUGS FROM THE
SPARK PLUG HOLES. OTHERWISE ENGINE DAMAGE CAUSED BY
HYDRAULIC LOCK CAN OCCUR.
Example of Engine Box/Crate
Figure 1
Figure 2
Engine Data Plate
Engine Reception and Lift
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