Inspection During Storage; Indefinite Storage - Cessna T182 Series Service Manual

MODEL 182 & T182 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
tive oils recommended for use in Teledyne h. Install spark plugs and torque to values specified
Continental engines for temporary and indefi- in Section 11 & 11A. Connect spark plug leads.
nite storage are NOX RUST VCI-105 (Danbert
i. Check fuel strainer. Remove and clean filter
Chemical Co., 4700 S. Central Avenue,
screen if necessary. Check fuel tanks or bays and
Chicago, IL.) and PETROTECT VA (Pennsyl- fuel lines for moisture and sediment. Drain enough
vania Refining Company. Butler, PA).
fuel to eliminate moisture and sediment.
h. Using a portable pressure sprayer, spray pre- j.
Perform a thorough preflight inspection, then
servative oil through the upper spark plug hole of start and warm-up engine.
each cylinder with the piston in a down position. Ro-
tate crankshaft as each pair of cylinders is sprayed. 2-14. INDEFINITE STORAGE. (Airplanes with a
i. After completing step "h, " rotate crankshaft so Lycoming engine.) Indefinite storage is defined as
that no piston is at a top position. If the aircraft is aircraft in a non-operational status for an indef-
to be stored outside, stop two-bladed propeller so inite period of time. Engines treated in accordance
that blades are as near horizontal as possible to pro-
with the following may be considered protected
vide maximum clearance with passing aircraft.
against normal atmosphere corrosion, provided pro-
j. Again, spray each cylinder without moving the cedures
outlined in paragraph 2-15 are performed at
crankshaft, to thoroughly cover all interior surfaces intervals specified.
of the cylinder above the piston. a. Operate engine until oil temperature reaches
k. Install spark plugs and connect spark plug leads. normal operating range.
Drain engine oil sump in
1. Apply preservative oil to the engine interior by
accordance with procedures outlined in paragraph
spraying approximately two ounces of the preservative
2-23. Close drain valve or install drain plug.
oil through the oil filler tube.
b. Fill oil sump to normal operating capacity with
m. Seal all engine openings exposed to the atmos- corrosion preventative mixture which has been thor-
phere, using suitable plugs or non-hygroscopic tape.
oughly mixed.
Attach a red streamer at each point that a plug or
tape is installed. NOTE
n.
If the aircraft is to be stored outside, perform
the procedures outlined in paragraph 2-8. In addi-
Corrosion preventative mixture consists of
tion, the pitot tube, static source vents, air vents,
one part compound MIL-C-6529C, Type I,
openings in the engine cowling, and other similar mixed with three parts new lubricating oil
openings should have protective covers installed to
of the grade recommended for service.
prevent entry of foreign material.
o. Attach a warning placard to the propeller to the
effect that the propeller shall not be moved while the c. Immediately after filling the oil sump with a
engine is in storage.
corrosion preventative mixture, fly the aircraft
for a period of time not to exceed a maximum of
2-12.
INSPECTION DURING STORAGE.
30 minutes.
a.
Inspect airframe for corrosion at least once a
d.
After flight, with engine operating at 1200 to
month. Remove dust collections as frequently as
1500 RPM, and induction air filter removed, spray
possible.
Clean and wax aircraft as required,
corrosion preventative mixture into induction airbox,
b. Inspect the interior of at least one cylinder at the rate of one-half gallon per minute. Spray
through the spark plug hole for corrosion at least
until heavy black smoke comes from exhaust stack.
once each month.
Then increase the spray until engine is stopped.
NOTE
Do not move crankshaft when inspecting in-
Spraying the mixture too fast can cause a
terior of cylinder for corrosion,
hydrostatic lock.
c. If at the end of the 90 day period, the aircraft is e. Do not rotate propeller after completing step
to be continued in non-operational storage, repeat the "d. "
procedural steps "g" thru "o" of paragraph 2-11. f. Remove all spark plugs and spray corrosion
preventative mixture, which has been preheated
2-13. RETURNING AIRCRAFT TOSERVICE. After
(221° to 250°F,) into all spark plug holes to thor-
temporary storage, use the following procedures to oughly cover interior surfaces of cylinders.
return the aircraft to service.
a. Remove aircraft from blocks. Check tires for NOTE
proper inflation.
b. Check and install battery. To thoroughly cover all surfaces of the
c. Check that oil sump has proper grade and quantity cylinder interior, move the nozzle of the
of engine oil. spray gun from the top to the bottom of
d. Service induction air filter and remove warning
the cylinder. If by accident the propeller
placard from propeller.
is rotated following this spraying, re-spray
e. Remove materials used to cover openings.
the cylinders to insure an unbroken coverage
f. Remove, clean and gap spark plugs. on all surfaces.
g. While spark plugs are removed, rotate propeller
several revolutions to clear excess rust preventive
oil from cylinders.
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