Cessna T182 Series User Manual

MODEL 182 & T182 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
tive oils recommended
for use in Teledyne h. Install spark
plugs and torque to values specified
Continental engines for temporary
and indefi- in Section 11 & 11A.
Connect spark plug leads.
nite
storage are
NOX RUST
VCI-105
(Danbert
i.
Check fuel
strainer.
Remove
and
clean filter
Chemical
Co., 4700 S. Central
Avenue,
screen if necessary.
Check fuel tanks
or bays and
Chicago, IL.) and PETROTECT VA (Pennsyl- fuel lines for moisture and sediment. Drain enough
vania
Refining
Company.
Butler,
PA).
fuel
to eliminate
moisture
and
sediment.
h. Using
a portable pressure
sprayer,
spray pre-
j. Perform
a thorough preflight
inspection,
then
servative
oil through
the upper spark
plug hole
of
start and
warm-up engine.
each cylinder
with the
piston in
a down position.
Ro-
tate crankshaft as each pair of cylinders is sprayed. 2-14. INDEFINITE STORAGE. (Airplanes with a
i. After completing
step "h, " rotate crankshaft
so Lycoming
engine.) Indefinite
storage is defined
as
that
no piston is at a top position.
If the aircraft
is aircraft in
a non-operational status
for an indef-
to be stored outside, stop two-bladed propeller so inite period of time. Engines treated in accordance
that blades
are as near horizontal
as possible to pro-
with the following
may be considered
protected
vide maximum
clearance with passing
aircraft.
against normal atmosphere
corrosion, provided
pro-
j. Again, spray
each cylinder without
moving the cedures
outlined in paragraph
2-15 are performed
at
crankshaft, to thoroughly
cover all interior surfaces
intervals specified.
of the cylinder above the piston.
a. Operate engine until oil
temperature reaches
k. Install spark
plugs and connect spark
plug leads. normal
operating range. Drain
engine oil sump
in
1. Apply
preservative oil to the
engine interior by
accordance with
procedures outlined in
paragraph
spraying approximately
two
ounces of the preservative
2-23. Close
drain valve or
install drain plug.
oil
through
the oil filler
tube.
b. Fill
oil sump
to normal
operating
capacity
with
m. Seal all engine openings exposed
to the atmos- corrosion preventative
mixture which has been thor-
phere,
using
suitable
plugs
or non-hygroscopic
tape.
oughly
mixed.
Attach a red streamer at each point that a plug or
tape is installed. NOTE
n.
If the aircraft
is to be
stored outside,
perform
the procedures
outlined
in paragraph
2-8. In addi-
Corrosion
preventative
mixture consists
of
tion,
the pitot
tube, static
source vents,
air vents,
one part
compound
MIL-C-6529C,
Type
I,
openings in the engine cowling, and other similar mixed with three parts new lubricating oil
openings
should have
protective
covers
installed to
of the grade
recommended
for
service.
prevent entry of foreign material.
o. Attach
a warning placard to
the propeller to the
effect that the propeller shall not be moved while the c. Immediately after filling the oil sump with a
engine
is in storage.
corrosion
preventative
mixture,
fly
the aircraft
for a period of time not to exceed a maximum of
2-12.
INSPECTION
DURING
STORAGE.
30
minutes.
a.
Inspect
airframe
for corrosion
at least
once
a
d.
After flight,
with
engine
operating
at
1200 to
month. Remove
dust collections
as frequently
as 1500
RPM, and induction
air filter
removed, spray
possible.
Clean
and wax
aircraft as
required,
corrosion
preventative
mixture
into
induction airbox,
b. Inspect the interior
of at least one cylinder
at the rate
of one-half gallon
per minute. Spray
through the spark
plug hole for corrosion
at least until
heavy black smoke comes
from exhaust stack.
once each month.
Then
increase the spray
until engine is stopped.
NOTE
Do not move
crankshaft
when inspecting
in-
Spraying
the mixture
too
fast can cause
a
terior of
cylinder
for corrosion,
hydrostatic
lock.
c. If at the end of the
90 day period, the aircraft is e. Do not
rotate propeller after completing step
to be continued in non-operational
storage, repeat
the "d. "
procedural
steps "g" thru "o" of paragraph 2-11.
f. Remove all spark plugs and spray
corrosion
preventative mixture, which has been preheated
2-13. RETURNING
AIRCRAFT TOSERVICE.
After (221°
to 250°F,) into all spark
plug holes to thor-
temporary storage,
use the following procedures to
oughly cover interior surfaces of cylinders.
return
the aircraft
to service.
a. Remove aircraft from blocks.
Check tires for
NOTE
proper inflation.
b. Check and install battery. To thoroughly cover all surfaces of the
c. Check
that oil sump has proper grade and quantity
cylinder interior, move the nozzle
of the
of engine oil. spray gun from the top to the bottom of
d. Service induction
air filter
and remove
warning
the cylinder.
If by accident
the propeller
placard from
propeller.
is rotated
following
this spraying,
re-spray
e. Remove
materials
used
to cover
openings.
the cylinders
to
insure an
unbroken
coverage
f. Remove, clean and gap spark plugs. on all surfaces.
g. While spark plugs
are removed, rotate
propeller
several revolutions
to clear excess
rust preventive
oil
from
cylinders.
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Cessna T182 Series Specifications

General

Engine Type	Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5
Horsepower	230 hp
Seating Capacity	4
Service Ceiling	18, 100 feet
Takeoff Distance	1, 600 feet
Landing Distance	1, 350 ft
Type	Single-engine
Max Takeoff Weight	3, 100 lb
Wingspan	36 ft
Length	29 ft
Height	9 feet 3 inches
Fuel Capacity	92 US gal (348 L)