Textron Lycoming IO-540 Series Operator's Manual page 5

WARRANTY
(LIMITED)
NEW AND REMANUFACTURED
RECIPROCATING AIRCRAFT ENGINE
WHAT TEXTRON LYCOMING PROMISES YOU
> Textron Lycoming warrants each new and remanufactured reciprocating engine sold by it to be free from defects in
> material and workmanship appearing within one (1) year from the date of first operation exchlding necessary aircraft
> acceptance esting.The date of first operation must not exceed two (2) years from the date of shipment from Textron
Lycoming.
Textron Lycoming's obligation under this warranty shall be limited to its choice of repair or replacement, on an ex-
change basis, of the engine or any part of the egine, when Textron Lycoming has determined that the engine is defective
in material or workmanship. Such repair or replacement will be made by Textron Lycoming at no charge to you. Textron
Lycoming will also bear the cost for labor in connection with the repair or replacement as provided in Textron
Lycoming's then current Removal and Installation Labor Allowance Guidebook.
In addition, if Texton Lycoming determines tha the engine proves tobe defective in material or wornanship during
the period until the expiration of Textron Lycoming's recommended Time Between Overhaul (TBO), or two (2) years
from the date of first operation, whichever occurs first, Texon Lycomiug will reimburse you for a pro rata portion of the
charge for the repair or replacement (at its choice) with Textron Lycoming parts, of parts required to be repaired or re-
placed, or a replacement engine, if it determines that engine replacement is required. Textron Lycoming's obligation
during die proration period extends to major parts of the engine, which are limited to crankcase, crankshaft, camshaft,
cylinders, connecting rods, pistons, sump, accessory housing and gears. The proration policy does not extend to labor or
to accessories, including but not limited to magnetos, carburetors or fuel injectors, fuel pumps, starters, alternators and
turbochargers and their controlers.
Any engine or part so repaired or replaced will be entitled to warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period.
YOUR OBLIGATIONS
The engine must have received normal use and service. You must apply for warranty with an authorized Textron
Lycoming distributor within 30 days of die appearance of the defect in material or workmanship
Textron Lycoming's warranty does not cover normal maintenance expenses or consumable items The obligations on
the pan of Textron Lycoming set forth above ae your exclusive remedy and the exclusive liability of Textron Lycoming.
Tlis warranty allocates the risk of product failure between you and Textron Lycoming, as permitted by applicable law.
Textron Lycoming reserves the right to deny any warranty claim if it reasonably determines that the engine or part has
been subject to accident or used,adjusted, altered, handled, maintained or stored other than as directed in your operator's
manual, or if non-genuine Textron Lycoming parts are installed in or on the engine and are determined tobe a possible
cause of die incident for which die warranty applicaton is filed.
Textron Lycoming may change die construction of engines at any time without incurring any obligation to incorporate
such alterations in engines or parts previously sold.