Piston Installation - Lycoming TEO-540-C1A Maintenance Manual

TEO-540-C1A Engine Maintenance Manual
TEO-540-C1A Engine Maintenance Manual
E. Install the two top compression rings (Figure 23) with the word "Top" toward the top of the
piston in the remaining top grooves. Orient the gaps in the two compression rings 180° from
each other parallel with the piston pin hole.
F. Compress each of the two top compression piston rings several times with your fingers to
make sure the rings are situated freely and loosely in the groove.
G. To ensure correct installation, measure the side clearance of the rings in the grooves with a
feeler gage and a straight edge (Figure 22). If the actual measurement is greater than the
maximum allowable side clearance, per the latest revision of the Service Table of Limits -
SSP-1776, replace the piston.
NOTICE: To ensure correct seating of the piston rings, you must complete the "Break-
In/Flight Test/50-Hour Operation" procedure in the "Engine Initiation" chapter of
the TEO-540-C1A Engine Installation and Operation Manual and per any details
in the latest revision of Service Instruction No. SI-1427.

12. Piston Installation

NOTICE: If more than one piston is being installed, make sure you are installing the correct piston
in the designated position on the engine.
A. Clean the pistons as per instructions in the "Piston Cleaning" procedure in Chapter 5-30.
B. Apply lubricant specified in the latest revision of Service Instruction No. SI-1059 to the
inside diameter of the connecting rod bushing, the outer diameter of the piston pin, and the
inside diameter of the piston pin hole.
CAUTION
C. Turn the crankshaft so that when the Number 1 piston is inserted, it will be at TDC of its
firing stroke, with both tappets on the base circle of the camshaft lobes.
D. Remove the Torque Hold-Down Plates (ST-222), rubber bands, or cylinder base oil seal rings
from the crankcase.
E. Install the piston on the connecting rod where the number stamped on the bottom of the
piston head is upright and readable (not upside-down.)
F. Insert the piston pin into the piston and through the connecting rod (Figure 18) to ensure the
entire length of the piston pin is lubricated, move the piston pin back and forth until it is -
5centered.
NOTICE: If the original piston pin is tighter than a palm push fit, look for burrs or slight carbon
in the pin bore of the piston. Remove any burrs with a stone. Remove carbon
deposits as per instructions in Chapter 05-30. If a new piston or piston pin is
installed, use a pin that will give a palm push fit at 60º to 70ºF (15º to 20ºC).
G. Insert a piston pin plug at each end of the piston pin.
H. Complete a check of the clearance between the piston and each piston pin plug. Refer to the
latest revision of the Service Table of Limits - SSP-1776 for acceptable clearance limits.
I. Install the piston rings on the piston per the "Piston Ring Replacement" procedure.
J. Apply a generous coating of a mixture of 15% pre-lubricant (STP or equivalent) and 85%
SAE 50 mineral-base aviation-grade lubricating oil (unless otherwise directed per the latest
revision of Service Instruction No. SI-1059) to the piston rings, working the mixture into the
ring grooves.
K. Apply lubricant specified in the latest revision of Service Instruction No. SI-1059 to the
piston pin plug faces.
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TURN THE CRANKSHAFT UNLESS THE
CONNECTING RODS ARE SUPPORTED.
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