Lycoming TEO-540-A1A Installation And Operation Manual page 51

TEO-540-A1A Engine Installation and Operation Manual
NOTICE: If any of these plugs break and the crystals fall into the engine, complete the following
procedure per the TEO-540-A1A Engine Maintenance Manual.
• Disassemble the engine as necessary to remove all of the crystals that fell into the engine.
• Clean the engine.
4. Examine the engine for any damage.
5. If the engine is not damaged, go to the next step. If damage is found, identify and correct the
problem. Record findings and corrective action in the engine logbook.
6. Remove the spark plugs or protective plugs from the bottom spark plug holes per instructions in
Chapter 74-20 in the TEO-540-A1A Engine Maintenance Manual.
7. Remove any other moisture-prevention seals and covers from the engine.
CAUTION IF PRESERVATIVE OIL TOUCHES PAINTED SURFACES, REMOVE THE
OIL IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE PAINT.
NOTICE: To touch-up paint, refer to Chapter 72-10 in the TEO-540-A1A Engine Maintenance
Manual.
8. Complete the preservative oil removal procedure as follows:
A. Put a container under the engine to collect the cylinder preservative oil.
B. Turn the crankshaft completely three or four revolutions to remove the cylinder preservative
oil from the cylinders.
C. Collect the cylinder preservative oil as it drains out of the lower spark plug holes.
D. Tilt the engine to one side, until the spark plug holes on that side are vertical.
E. Turn the crankshaft two revolutions and let the oil drain out through the spark plug holes.
F. Tilt the engine to the other side until the spark plug holes on that side are vertical.
G. Turn the crankshaft two revolutions and let the oil drain out through the spark plug holes.
9. Examine the cylinder bores with a borescope for rust and contamination. Refer to Chapter 72-30
in the TEO-540-A1A Engine Maintenance Manual.
10. If any corrosion or unusual conditions are found, speak to Lycoming Engines' Service
Department.
11. Drain preservative oil from the oil sump:
A. Put a container under the oil sump.
B. Remove the safety wire or safety cable and oil sump drain plugs (Figure 1). Discard the
safety wire/cable.
C. Remove the oil sump drain plugs.
D. Drain the remaining preservative oil from the oil sump into the container.
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