Servicing - Replenishing; Refueling; Oil Level Check - Lycoming TEO-540-C1A Maintenance Manual

TEO-540-C1A Engine Maintenance Manual
TEO-540-C1A Engine Maintenance Manual

1. Refueling

CAUTION ONLY USE APPROVED FUELS. DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE WITH
JET FUEL OR A LOWER OCTANE OR INCORRECT GRADE OF FUEL
BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE UNUSUAL DETONATION WHICH COULD
DAMAGE THE ENGINE.
A. Refer to the latest revision of Service Instruction No. SI-1070 for Lycoming Engine's
approved fuels, octane ratings, and the use of a higher grade fuel for this engine. Do not use
any fuel that has a lower octane rating than the fuel specified for your engine.
B. Refer to the aircraft manufacturer's manual for any other approved fuels and fuel capacity.

2. Oil Level Check

WARNING DO NOT FLY THE AIRCRAFT IF THE OIL LEVEL IS LESS THAN THE
MINIMUM OIL LEVEL IDENTIFIED IN APPENDIX A OF THE TEO-540-
C1A INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL. IF THE ENGINE IS
OPERATED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT OIL LEVEL, ENGINE DAMAGE
CAN OCCUR. REFER TO THE SECTION "OIL STARVATION/SUDDEN
LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE" IN CHAPTER 05-50.
A. The oil in the engine must be kept at the correct level for the engine to operate correctly.
B. Measure the oil level of an engine before every flight as follows:
(1) Pull out the oil level gage assembly
(dipstick) from the oil filler extension
(Figure 1).
(2) Wipe all oil from the dipstick end with a
clean, lint-free cloth. Do not let any lint or
dirt remain on the dipstick or get in the oil
filler extension.
(3) Insert the dipstick fully back into the oil
filler extension, threaded all the way down
to the oil sump and then remove the
dipstick.
(4) Look at the oil level indication on the
dipstick end.
(5) If the oil level is not sufficient, add the
correct oil through the oil filler extension.
Refer to the section "Add Oil to the
Engine" in this chapter.
C. Re-install the dipstick securely.
© 2018 Avco Corporation. All Rights Reserved
November 2018

12-10 - SERVICING - REPLENISHING

Figure 1
Oil Filler Extension and
Oil Level Gage Assembly (Dipstick)
12-10
Page 65