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Problem
Rough Idle (Cont.)
Engine will not idle
unless the boost
pump is on
* Review any applicable warranty information relative to replacement of a fuel component as per the
latest revision of Service Letters L221 and L253.
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Table 1 (Cont.)
Fault Isolation Guide
Cause
Low fuel pressure
Valve sticking in fuel
manifold
Lean idle mixture
Fuel pressure too low at
idle speed (engine could
also lose fuel pressure as
the aircraft climbs)
Idle mixture is extremely
rich (evident by excess
black exhaust)
Fuel vaporizing in lines
IO-390-D Series Engine Maintenance Manual
IO-390-D Series Engine Maintenance Manual
Corrective Action
1. Examine the fuel filter for blockage.
Clean a blocked fuel filter as per the
aircraft manufacturer's instructions.
2. Replace the fuel pump as per the
"Fuel Pump Replacement"
procedure.*
1. Complete the "Fuel Manifold
Removal" procedure.
2. Send to either Lycoming Engines or
an authorized overhaul facility for
evaluation.
3. Complete the "Fuel Manifold
Installation" procedure.
1. Enrich the idle mixture as per the
section "Idle Speed and Mixture
Adjustment."
2. Readjust the idle speed.
1. Look for loose fuel line fitting.
Torque any loose fuel line fitting as
per the latest revision in the Service
Table of Limits - SSP-1776.
2. Make sure the fuel pump is operating
properly.
1. Lean the idle mixture per "Idle Speed
and Mixture Adjustment" procedure.
2. Readjust the idle speed.
1. Operate with cowl flaps in the FULL
OPEN position and keep ground
operation to a minimum.
2. Operate with boost pump ON as
necessary.
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