Engine On Fire Or Near A Fire - Lycoming TEO-540-C1A Maintenance Manual

(4) Complete an inspection of engine components per chapters in this manual.
(a) Examine components for visible corrosion or rust (or evidence thereof) per Chapters
72-20 and 72-30. Where possible, remove any rust or corrosion.
(b) Look for pitting on the cylinder and piston. If pitting is found, replace the component.
Do not re-install a pitted cylinder or pitted piston.
(c) Visually examine components for embedded silt or debris contamination on bearing
surfaces, pistons, mounting flanges, or on any porous surfaces. Remove all silt and
debris from the component. If the embedded silt or debris cannot be removed, replace
the component.
(5) Replace parts per the latest revision of Service Bulletin No. SB-240 which identifies parts
that must be replaced during engine assembly.
(6) Make sure all oil passages, bored holes, oil and fuel hoses are clean and unobstructed and
have no debris.
(7) Once the engine is cleaned and reassembled, make sure it is in conformance with all
required fits and clearances (per the latest revision of the Service Table of Limits - SSP-
1776).
(8) Assemble the engine per Chapter 72-10.
(9) Refer to the Airframe Maintenance Manual and make sure all airframe interface fuel and
oil lines, intake, and exhaust, and the oil cooler are clean and have no debris or silt to
prevent re-contamination of the engine after the engine is installed in the airframe and re-
connected to airframe interface components.
(10) Install the engine in the airframe per instructions in the TEO-540-C1A Engine
Installation and Operation Manual.
(11) Record and complete the "Oil Change Procedure" per Chapter 12-10.
(12) Complete an Operational Ground Check per Chapter 72-00 to make sure the engine is
operating correctly before returning the engine to service.
F. Engine on Fire or Near a Fire
Replace any components exposed to a fire or heat from a fire.
It is recommended an engine exposed to a fire or the heat from a fire be sent to Lycoming
Engines for evaluation. Include a description that the engine was in or near a fire or external
heat.
OR
Complete the following in the field in accordance with this manual:
(1) Remove, disassemble, and clean the engine (per Chapters 72-00, 72-05, and 05-30)
(2) Complete an inspection of engine components per chapters in this manual.
NOTICE: Refer to the latest revision of Service Bulletin No. SB-240 which identifies
certain parts that must be replaced on engine reassembly.
(3) Assemble the engine per Chapter 72-10 and complete an Operational Ground Check per
Chapter 72-00.
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