Operating Conditions - Lycoming O-540 Series Operator's Manual

LYCOMING OPERATOR'S MANUAL
O-540, IO-540 SERIES
9.ENGINE FLIGHT CHART (CONT.)
IO-540 MODELS
All Series Except Below ..................................................................................................................12 U.S. Qts.
(Minimum safe quantity in sump)............................................................................................. 2-3/4 U.S. Qts.
IO-540-AB1A5, -T4A5D, -T4B5, -T4B5D, -V4A5D,
-W1A5, -W1A5D, -W3A5D............................................................................................................8 U.S. Qts.
IO-540-T4C5D.................................................................................................. 8 U.S. Qts. (10 U.S. Qts. Max.)
IO-540-AC1A5 ................................................................................................................................11 U.S. Qts.
(Minimum safe quantity in sump)....................................................................................................2 U.S. Qts.
(Minimum safe quantity in sump - -AB1A5, -AC1A5)...................................................................4 U.S. Qts.
Oil Pressure, psi
Normal Operation
All Models
Oil Temperature: The maximum permissible oil temperature is 245°F (118°C). For maximum engine life,
desired oil temperature should be maintained between 165°F (73.8°C) and 200°F (93.3°C) in level flight
cruise conditions.
FUEL PRESSURE (PSI)
O-540 Series (Except –L3C5D)
-L3C5D*
* - Above compressor outlet pressure.
IO-540-AB1A5, -C1B5, -C1C5, -C4B5,
-C4B5D, -C4D5, -C4D5D, -D4A5, -D4B5,
-N1A5, -T4A5D, -T4B5, -T4B5D, -T4C5D,
-V4A5D, -W1A5, -W1A5D, -W3A5D
Inlet to fuel pump
Inlet to fuel injector
IO-540-K1G5, -K1H5
Inlet to fuel pump
Inlet to fuel injector
IO-540-L1B5D
Inlet to fuel pump
Inlet to fuel injector
IO-540-L1C5
Inlet to fuel pump
Inlet to fuel injector
IO-540-M1A5, -M1C5
Inlet to fuel pump
Inlet to fuel injector
Oil Sump Capacity (Cont.)
Max. Min.
95 55

OPERATING CONDITIONS

MIN.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Idling
25
0.5
3
-2
14
-2
20
-2
20
-2
18
-2
18
SECTION 3
Start and Warm-Up
115
MAX.
8.0
30
35
45
35
40
40
55
35
55
55
55
IDLE MIN.
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12
12
12
12
12
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