Temporary Storage - Superior Vantage Engine O-360 SERIES Maintenance Manual

The following instructions are general and apply
to both temporary and indefinite storage.
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If engine contains engine oil, remove oil
sump drain plug and drain oil.
drain plug, torque and safety. Remove oil
filter. Install new oil filter, torque and safety.
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Service engine to proper sump capacity with
MIL-C-6529 Type II preservative oil or
equivalent, or a mixture of 1 part Cortec
VpCI-326 to 10 parts regular single grade
engine oil. This oil is not to be used as a
lubricant.
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On aircraft: Perform a ground run-up.
Perform a pre-flight inspection and correct
any discrepancies.
approximately one hour or until 180°F oil
temperature is reached.
400°F (200°C) cylinder head temperature.
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On test cell: Perform run-up to warm engine
to a minimum
temperature. Do not exceed 400°F (180°C)
cylinder head temperature.
conditions for a minimum of 15 minutes
WARNING: TO PREVENT POSSIBILITY OF
SERIOUS BODILY
BEFORE MOVING THE PROPELLER DO THE
FOLLOWING:
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DO NOT STAND WITHIN THE ARC OF
THE PROPELLER BLADES WHILE
TURNING THE PROPELLER
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VERIFY ALL SPARK PLUG LEADS
ARE DISCONNECTED.
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VERIFY MAGNETO SWITCHES ARE
CONNECTED TO MAGNETOS AND
THAT THEY ARE IN THE "OFF"
POSITION AND THE P-LEADS ARE
GROUNDED.
•
THROTTLE POSITION "CLOSED".
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MIXTURE CONTROL POSITION "IDLE-
CUT OFF".
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SET BRAKES AND BLOCK AIRCRAFT
WHEELS. ENSURE THAT AIRCRAFT
TIE DOWNS ARE INSTALLED AND
VERIFY THAT THE CABIN DOOR
LATCH IS OPEN.
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After operation, verify all spark plug leads
are removed and remove the top spark
plugs. Protect the ignition lead ends with
AN-4060 protectors or equivalent. Using a
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O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines
Replace
Fly the aircraft for
Do not exceed
of 180°F (82°C) oil
Run at these
INJURY OR DEATH,
common garden sprayer or equivalent,
spray approximately 2-3 ounces of atomized
preservative oil MIL-P-46002 Grade I, or
Cortec VpCI-326, at room temperature
through the upper spark plug hole of each
cylinder with the piston at bottom dead
center position.
opposite cylinders are sprayed.
crankshaft with none of the pistons at top
dead center.
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Remove carburetor or fuel injection servo,
drain all fuel from system and lines and cap
lines. Insert desiccant bag in intake port.
Attach a red "Remove Before Flight"
streamer to each bag of desiccant and seal
the openings.
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Preserve carburetor or fuel injection servo
IAW manufacturer's storage instructions.
Follow the appropriate
temporary or indefinite preservation and storage.

Temporary Storage

After following the above steps, and while the
engine is still warm, prepare the engine for
short-term (90 days or less) storage or shipment
in the following manner.
•
Drain preservative oil.
cylinder. To thoroughly cover all surfaces of
the cylinder interior move the nozzle or
spray gun from the top to the bottom of the
cylinder.
•
Install dehydrator plugs in top spark plug
holes. Make sure each plug is blue in color
when installed. Install caps in bottom spark
plug holes
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Seal all engine openings exposed to the
atmosphere using suitable plugs and covers.
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On aircraft, tag each propeller or, if propeller
is not installed, on the propeller flange, with
the following notation on the tag, : "Do Not
Turn Propeller – Engine Preserved –
(Preservation Date)"
NOTE: If the engine is not returned to flyable
status on or before the 90 day
expiration it must be preserved IAW
"Indefinite Storage" procedures.
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Rotate crankshaft as
Stop
section below
Re-spray each
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