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O-360 & IO-360 SERIES ENGINES INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 621 South Royal Lane, Suite 100 / Coppell, TX 75019 / 800-277-5168 www.superior-air-parts.com P/N SVIOM01 Revision A, March, 2004 FAA Approved...
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EXCEED THE ORIGINAL COST OF THE ENGINE OR ACCESSORY. Written notice of any warranty claim must be submitted to Superior within thirty (30) days of a suspected defect in material or workmanship and the engine, accessory or part must be made available for Superior's inspection within thirty (30) days after the claim has been made.
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Number Manufacturer’s General Specifications Manufacturer’s Physical Specifications Views of the Engine Accessory Drive Data Lord Engine Mounts for Superior Vantage Engines Limit and Ultimate Engine Mount Loads Instrumentation Connections Normal Starting Procedures Starting A Flooded Engine Ground Running / Fixed Wing Warm-Up...
Superior Vantage Engine Superior. Upon approval of an installation to an airframe and to describe its’ operational design, Superior will provide a letter that states characteristics. Its purpose is to provide in part that the installation design is acceptable...
Fuel Systems camshaft is located above and parallel to the crankshaft. The camshaft actuates hydraulic Carbureted - Superior Air Parts O-360 engines lifters that operate the valves through push rods are equipped with a float type carburetor The and valve rockers.
The term “maximum discussion of design practices to be considered attainable pressure” as used here refers to an during the integration of a Superior Vantage air source that provides maximum intake air engine with an airframe and propeller. These pressure, (including ram air effects) while discussions should be used IN ADDITION TO minimizing restrictions and flow losses.
Superior Air Parts recommends the use of fuel engine detonation under certain conditions. flow meters as an aid to the pilot for proper engine management.
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The carburetor system is part of the Superior Vantage Engine and therefore certified as part of the engine. No one may make significant changes to either flow settings or mechanical linkages without prior approval by Superior.
Installation & Operation Manual O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines 4. ENGINE COOLING The lubricating oil for Superior Vantage Engines engine cooling system design must be cooled by means of an air-to-fluid heat significantly effect both performance exchanger. Typically, this heat exchanger is longevity of an aircraft engine installation.
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O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines (6.) EGT Probes D. Exhaust Gaskets Exhaust gas temperature (EGT) probes are Superior recommends the use of metal gaskets commonly added to engine installations to in the installation of exhaust systems. Metal provide engine management information to the gaskets improve the seal to the exhaust port pilot.
Superior recommends the use of high quality installations. However, provisions exist to attach 100% mineral oil during the break-in period. an aerobatic oil system to the Superior Vantage After engine break-in, high quality ashless Engine if desired. For more information...
The engine electrical system is responsible for The firing order and ignition system wiring three (3) primary duties. They are ignition, diagram for the Superior Vantage Engine is starting and power supply to the aircraft. provided in Figure 3-2. Superior Vantage Engines are supplied with two (2) magnetos that have been properly timed at B.
Superior Vantage Engines. (11.) Superior recommends the use of ball joints Many methods may be used to accomplish this or similar apparatus at the lever attachment as long as the following issues are addressed.
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Superior Vantage Engines. The control design of the engine. Figure 1-5 illustrates the common should address the same issues as listed above primer line source for a typical Superior Vantage for the throttle and mixture controls. carbureted engine. Note: Manual primer pumps should include a positive lock feature to prevent the pump from inadvertently actuating during flight.
Mounting Kit part number for the Superior minimum obstruction to cooling airflow, weight, Vantage Engine mount options. Table 3-2 • Lord Engine Mounts for Superior Vantage Engines Superior Vantage Mount Style Figure Lord Mounting Kit...
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B. Engine CG and Moment of Inertia C. Engine Mount Design Loads The engine weight and location of the center of Superior Vantage Engines are certified to meet gravity are specified in Table 7 of the Model the requirements of FAR 23 Acrobatic Category Specification Data.
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(FAR 23) includes the use of several Factors of output torque of the engine at maximum rated Safety. When performing the engine installation speed plus design factors as required by 14CFR design for a Superior Vantage Engine, the Part When performing...
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Data is presented for startup and and Superior has designed the Vantage Engine shutdown sequences in Figure 3-8 and steady for state of the art isolation systems. However, state power settings in Figure 3-9.
EXAMINATION CAUSE FURTHER top overhaul or major engine overhaul, break-in DAMAGE TO A DISABLED COMPONENT is critical. Always refer to the latest Superior AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONNEL. Service Data on Break-In instructions. MAKE SURE THOROUGH INSPECTION AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES ACCOMPLISHED.
3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: The Vantage series engines have been This section has the necessary procedures to carefully run-in by Superior Air Parts, but operate the O-360 and IO-360 series engines. requires further break-in until oil consumption Complying with these instructions will optimize has stabilized.
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Regardless of the instruments used in monitoring the mixture, the following general rules should be observed by the operator of Superior Air Parts aircraft engines. 3. Never exceed the maximum red line cylinder head temperature limit of 500°F.