Engine Mount Details - Cessna T182 Series Service Manual

MODEL 182 & T182 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
o. Be sure all switches are in the OFF position,
good condition and installed correctly.
The vertical
and connect battery cables.
seals must fold forward and the side seals must fold
p. Rig engine controls in accordance with para-
upwards. Removal and installation of the various
graphs 11A-67. 11A-68.11A-69 and 11A-71).
baffle segments is possible with the cowling removed.
q. Inspect engine installation for security. correct
Be sure that any new baffles seal properly.
routing of controls. lines, hoses and electrical wir-
ing, proper safetying and tightness of all components.
11A-28. CLEANING AND INSPECTION. The engine
r. Install engine cowling in accordance with para-
baffles should be cleaned with a suitable solvent to
graph 11A-3. Rig cowl flaps in accordance with
remove oil and dirt.
paragraph 11A-9.
s. Perform an engine run-up and make final adjust-
NOTE
ments on the engine controls.
The rubber-asbestos seals are oil and grease
11A-23. FLEXIBLE FLUID HOSES.
resistant but should not be soaked in solvent
for long periods.
11A-24. LEAK TEST. Refer to Section 2 for leak
test interval.
Perform leak check as follows:
a. Examine the exterior of hoses for evidence of
leakage or wetness.
Inspect baffles for cracks in metal and for loose
b. Hoses found leaking should be replaced. and/or torn seals. Repair or replace any
c. Refer to paragraph 11-17 for detailed inspection
defective parts.
procedures for flexible hoses.
11A-29. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
Removal
11A-25.
REPLACEMENT.
and installation of the various baffle segments are
a. Hoses should not be twisted on installation.
possible with the cowling removed. Be sure that any
Pressure applied to a twisted hose may cause failure
replaced baffles and seals are installed correctly and
or loosening of the nut.
that they seal to direct the airflow in the correct
b. Provide as large a bend radius as possible.
direction. Various lines, hoses, wires and controls
c. Hoses should have a minimum of one-half inch
are routed through some baffles. Make sure that
clearance from other lines, ducts, hoses or surround- these parts are reinstalled correctly after installa-
ing objects or be butterfly clamped to them. tion of baffles.
d. Rubber hoses will take a permanent set during
extended use in service. Straightening a hose with a
11A-30. REPAIR. Repair of an individual segment
bend having a permanent set will result in hose crack-
of engine baffle is generally impractical, due to the
ing. Care should be taken during removal so that hose small size and formed shape of the part, replacement
is not bent excessively, and during reinstallation to is usually more economical. However, small cracks
assure hose is returned to its original position. may be stop-drilled and a reinforcing doubler install-
e. Refer to AC 43.13-1. Chapter 10, for additional ed. Other repairs may be made as long as strength
installation procedures for flexible fluid hose assem-
and cooling requirements are met. Replace sealing
blies. strips if they do not seal properly.
11A-26. ENGINE BAFFLES.
11A-31. ENGINE MOUNT.
(Refer to figure 11A-3.)
11A-27.
DESCRIPTION. The sheet metal baffles 11A-32. DESCRIPTION. The engine mount is com-
installed on the engine direct the flow of air around
posed of sections of steel tubing welded together and
the cylinders and other engine components to provide reinforced with gussets.
The mount is fastened to
optimum cooling. These baffles incorporate rubber-
the fuselage at four points. The engine is attached to
asbestos composition seals at points of contact with
the engine mount with shock-mount assemblies which
the engine cowling and other engine components to
absorb engine vibrations. Each engine mount pad has
help confine and direct the airflow to the desired area.
a small hole for a locating pin which serves as a
It is very important that the baffles and seals are in
locating dowel for the engine shock-mounts.
1. Bolt
5. Nut
3
Figure 11A-3. Engine Mount Details
11A-12