Superior Vantage Engine O-360 SERIES Maintenance Manual page 42

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Lightning Strike
Damage to the engine or engine accessories
resulting from a lightning strike is impossible to
determine without complete engine disassembly
and inspection IAW the Overhaul Manual prior to
returning the engine back to service. All steel
components must be magnaflux inspected and
degaussed during this inspection. In addition to
the inspections required in the Overhaul Manual,
inspect all engine
manufacturer's instructions.
may result in catastrophic engine failure. Further
operation of an engine involved in a lightning
strike incident without
responsibility of the authority returning the
engine to service.
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Contaminated Fuel
Engines operated on lower grade fuels than
approved for the engine can result in internal
damage, which can only be assessed by
complete engine disassembly and inspection
IAW the Overhaul Manual prior to returning the
engine back to service. Inspection for detonation
damage to cylinders and rotating/reciprocating
components should be performed as described
in the section below. Failure to do so may result
in catastrophic engine failure. Further operation
of an engine operated on contaminated fuel
without inspection is the responsibility of the
authority returning the engine to service.
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Maintenance Manual
O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines
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Failure to do so
inspection is the
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Detonation
Improper engine operation, excessive CHT's, or
operation on contaminated fuel or lower octane
fuel than approved may result in detonation
damage. Excessive engine temperatures, rough
engine operation or vibration, or high oil
consumption may be some indications of
detonation damage.
experienced detonation must be assessed for
excessive temperature or loading damage by
complete engine disassembly and inspection
IAW the Overhaul Manual prior to returning the
engine back to service. Specific attention should
be paid during inspection for detonation damage
to cylinders, bearings,
reciprocating components.
components should be destroyed to prevent
future use. Failure to do so may result in
catastrophic engine failure. Further operation of
an engine that has experienced detonation
without inspection is the responsibility of the
authority returning the engine to service.
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Water Immersion
Damage to the engine or engine accessories
resulting from water immersion is impossible to
determine without complete engine disassembly
and inspection IAW the Overhaul Manual prior to
returning the engine back to service. In addition
to the inspections required in the Overhaul
Manual, inspect all engine accessories IAW
manufacturer's instructions.
may result in catastrophic engine failure. Further
operation of an engine immersed in water
without inspection is the responsibility of the
authority returning the engine to service.
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Unscheduled Inspection and Maintenance
Engines that have
and rotating and
All damaged
Failure to do so
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