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Engine Serial Number/Engine Data Plate
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 a data plate is ever lost or damaged, refer to the latest
revision of Service Instruction No. SI-1304 for data
plate replacement information.
Cylinder Number Designations
• The propeller is at the front of the engine and the accessories are at the rear of the engine.
• In a top view of the engine, the left side cylinders are 2-4-6. Cylinder 2 is at the front of the
engine. Refer to Figure 3.
• In a top view of the engine, the cylinders on the right are 1-3-5. Cylinder 1 is at the front of
the engine. Refer to Figure 3.
• The firing order of the cylinders is 1-4-5-2-3-6
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Top View of Engine – Cylinder Number Designations
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Figure 2
Engine Data Plate
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