Continental Motors TSIOL-550-C User manual
Publication OMI-15 CHANGE 2
©2011-2013 CONTINENTAL MOTORS, INC. OCT 2013
TSIOL-550-C
CONTINENTAL®AIRCRAFT ENGINE
OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE,
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
TECHNICAL CONTENT ACCEPTED BY THE FAA
ii TSIOL-550-C Series Engine Operation, Maintenance, Installation Manual
CHANGE 2 15 October 2013
Supersedure Notice
This manual revision replaces the front cover and list of effective pages for Publication Part No. OMI-15, dated
March 1998. Previous editions are obsolete upon release of this manual.
Effective Changes for this Manual
0 ..................March 1998
1 ............ 31 August 2011
2 .......... 15 October 2013
List of Effective Pages
Document Title: TSIOL-550-C Series Engine Operation, Maintenance, Installation Manual
Publication Number: OMI-15 Initial Publication Date: March 1998
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Introduction 9-1 thru 9-20.................0
1-1 thru 1-8................... 0 10-1 thru 10-4...............0
1: Engine Operation 11-1 thru 11-4 ...............0
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2-1 thru 2-4................... 0 13-1 thru 13-4...............0
3-1 thru 3-4................... 0 14-1 thru 14-8...............0
4-1 thru 4-6...................0 15-1 thru 15-12.............0
Airworthiness Limitations0 16-1 thru 16-16.............0
2: Engine Maintenance 17-1 thru 17-6...............0
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2-1 thru 2-6...................0 19-1 thru 19-12.............0
3-1 thru 3-14.................0 3: Installation
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Replacement Parts
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WARNING
Use only parts meeting the engine type design.
Replacement Parts
Beware of replacement parts, materials and
accessories that may be sold as aircraft quality
but whose origin and quality are not known.
These parts may be deceptively advertised as
"unused," "like new," or "remanufactured," and
purchasers are often unaware that they are not
eligible for use on certificated aircraft. The
hazards involved in installing these types of
parts on your aircraft are obvious.
Know Your Supplier
Many original parts and components are copied
and the copies are sold at discounted prices for
installation on U.S. certified aircraft. An
original manufacturer's part is often used as a
guide to make duplicates that appear to be as
good as the original, but there are many
unknowns about the quality of design, materials,
and workmanship. Other factors that go into
quality parts are the degree of heat treating and
plating, and inspections, tests, and calibrations.
Unfortunately, a cheaply produced part that
looked "as good as the original" is usually found
out too late.
Federal Aviation Regulations FAR 43.13 and
FAR 145.57 specify performance rules for
replacement of parts and materials used in the
maintenance and alteration of United States
certificated aircraft. FAR 91.403, FAR 121.363,
FAR 123.45, and FAR 135.143 (a) holds the
owner/operator responsible for the continued
airworthiness of the aircraft, and that includes
the quality of replacement parts.
Identifying Approved Parts
Approved serviceable replacement parts are
identified by:
1. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Form
8130-3 Airworthiness Approval Tag. An
Airworthiness Approval Tag identifies a part or
group of parts that have been approved by an
authorized FAA representative.
2. FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO)
number and identification mark indicating that
the part or appliance was manufactured in
accordance with the requirements of FAR 21
Subpart O.
3. FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)
symbol with the manufacturer's name, part
number, make and model of the type certified
product on which the part can legally be
installed stamped on the part. An FAA/PMA is
issued under FAR 21.305. Make and model
information may be on a tag attached to the part.
4. Shipping ticket, invoice, or other document
which verifies that the part was manufactured
by a facility that was holding an FAA Approved
Production Inspection System Certificate issued
under FAR 21 Subpart F, or by a manufacturer
holding an FAA Production Certificate issued
under FAR 21 Subpart G.
5. Certificate of airworthiness for export issued
by governments in countries other than the
United States of America under the provisions
of FAR 21 Subpart N.
It's Your Responsibility
The owner/operator is responsibile for the
continued airworthiness of the aircraft. In
accordance with FAR, certification of materials,
parts and appliances for return to service for use
on aircraft is the responsibility of the
person/agency who signs the approval. To
insure the continued safe operation of your
aircraft, you must exercise great care when
inspecting, testing, and determining the
acceptability of all parts and materials. A very
important part of this is verifying the origin of
all materials, parts, and accessories that are used
on your aircraft.
About…
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Notice to all users
This manual does not contain operation,
maintenance or installation information for
supplemental type certificated components or
systems. This manual contains information on
engines, components and systems designed, tested
and certified by TCM in accordance with the
pertinent type design data.
The following publication contains operation,
maintenance and installation information only. All
personnel involved with these functions must
thoroughly read and understand the information
provided; these instructions inform of the procedures
necessary to operate, maintain and install an engine
and they must be followed carefully.
This manual contains no warranties, either expressed
or implied.
Publication Format
This publication is formatted for practical use and
ease of reference. Due to the large volume of
information necessary for operation, maintenance
and installation, this manual is divided into three
sections. Each section contains chapters. Chapters
are independently numbered. For example, chapter 1
begins on page 1; chapter 2 begins again with page
1, etc. To locate information easily, use the
Publication Table of Contents and the Chapter
Contents provided at each division.
WARNING
The Operator, Maintenance, Installation,
manual, Overhaul manual, Service
Documents and the Parts Catalog constitute
the instructions for Continued Airworthiness
prepared by TCM as approved by the FAA,
pursuant to FAR Part 33. As required by
FAR § 43.13, each person performing
overhaul, maintenance, alteration or
preventive maintenance on the engine or
accessories must use the methods, techniques
and practices prescribed in the Instructions
for Continued Airworthiness. Failure to
comply with the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness may result in engine
malfunction, engine failure, injury or death.
The Mechanic
Prior to performing, maintenance, alteration,
overhaul or preventive maintenance the mechanic
must meet requirements of FAR 65 and must follow
FAR Parts 43, 91 and 145 as applicable. Use this
manual in conjunction with Teledyne Continental
Motors (TCM) service documents, related
publications, accessory manufacturer’s instructions,
FAR and FAA Advisory Circulars.
Notes, Cautions and Warnings…
NOTE...
Special interest information which may facilitate
performance of a procedure or operation of
equipment.
CAUTION...
Used to emphasize certain information or
instructions which if disregarded may result in
damage to engine or accessories.
WARNING
Used to provide warning with respect to
information and/or instructions which if
disregarded will endanger personnel and/or
severely damage the engine resulting in
subsequent engine malfunction or failure.
Notes, cautions and warnings do not impose undue
restrictions. They are inserted to obtain maximum
safety, efficiency and performance. Abuse, misuse
or neglect of equipment can cause eventual engine
malfunction or failure.
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Table of Contents
FRONT SECTION
COVER PAGES PAGE
Status Page ....................................................................................... iii
Replacement Parts Warning............................................................. iv
Notice To All Users .......................................................................... v
Notes, Cautions and Warnings ......................................................... v
Introduction .................................................................................... 1-1
AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS
Airworthiness Limitations..............................................................AWL
SECTION 1 ENGINE OPERATION
CHAPTER PAGE
1 Normal Engine Operation....................................................... 1-1
2 Emergency Procedures............................................................ 2-1
3 Operation Under Abnormal
Environmental Conditions....................................................... 3-1
4 Engine Operating Specifications............................................. 4-1
SECTION 2 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER PAGE
1 Scheduled Maintenance and Servicing Fluids ........................ 1-1
2 Engine Preservation and Storage............................................ 2-1
3 Tools, Equipment, Sealants and Lubricants............................ 3-1
4 Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 4-1
5 Standard Practices .................................................................. 5-1
6 Engine Maintenance................................................................ 6-1
7 Exhaust and Turbocharger System.......................................... 7-1
8 Ignition System ........................................................................ 8-1
9 Fuel Injection System .............................................................. 9-1
10 Induction System ..................................................................... 10-1
11 Liquid Cooling System............................................................. 11-1
12 Air Conditioning...................................................................... 12-1
13 Electrical Charging System..................................................... 13-1
14 Starter and Starter Adapter..................................................... 14-1
15 Lubrication System.................................................................. 15-1
16 Cylinders ................................................................................. 16-1
17 Crankcase................................................................................ 17-1
18 Crankshaft and Camshaft........................................................ 18-1
19 Post Maintenance Adjustment and Test .................................. 19-1
SECTION 3 ENGINE INSTALLATION
CHAPTER PAGE
1 Engine Installation .................................................................. 1-1
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INTRODUCTION
Chapter Contents Page
Introduction............................................................................................ 1-2
Scope ......................................................................................................1-2
Definition of Terms ................................................................................ 1-2
Manual Revisions...................................................................................1-3
Related Publications .............................................................................. 1-3
Service Documents ................................................................................. 1-4
Service Reports and Inquiries ................................................................ 1-4
Engine Model Code Description............................................................1-4
Engine Design Features......................................................................... 1-4
Glossary .................................................................................................1-6
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