Standard Practice Maintenance Manual 1-1
15 April 2016
Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction
1-1. Scope and Purpose of This Manual
This manual provides maintenance instructions for spark ignition, Standard Practices
operating on aviation gasoline (AvGas). These Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
(ICA) are supplied to the owner with the engine. Instructions in this manual are standard
practices, with differences identified by model, for A-65, A-75, C-75, C-85, C-90, C-125, C-
145, E-165, E-185, E-225, O-200, GO-300, O-300, IO-240, IOF-240, IO-346, IO-360,
LTSIO-360, TSIO-360, O-470, IO-470, TSIO-470, GTSIO-520, IO-520, LTSIO-520, TSIO-
520, IO-550, IOF-550, TSIO-550, TSIOF-550, TSIOL-550 and TIARA (6-285 and 6-320)
series aircraft engines. For information specific to the Continental Motors engine series,
accessories, or the airplane, refer to the appropriate manual. For the specific instructions
regarding the electronic equipment on FADEC engines, or for unlisted engine models, refer
to the primary ICA.
A list of tools for all applicable engines is provided in Chapter 2. Consumables items, such
as lubricants, sealants, and adhesives are listed in Chapter 3. Airworthiness limitations are
in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 contains generic installation instructions applicable to our engines.
Chapter 6 provides schedule inspection and service intervals and instructions, as well as
unscheduled maintenance instructions. Chapter 7 contains general engine operating
instructions, applicable to all models. Chapter 8 contains engine troubleshooting
instructions. Engine preservation and storage instructions are in Chapter 9. Non-overhaul
engine part replacement instructions are in Chapter 10. Chapter 11 contains Non-
Destructive Inspection guidelines. Chapter 12 contains part cleaning instructions.
Appendix A contains a glossary of common terms and acronyms used throughout the
manual; Appendix B provides torque specifications, and Appendix C contains
maintenance standards.
1-1.1. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
Continental Motors Part No. M-0, is supplemental, as defined by Title 14 CFR§33.4, to
the maintenance and overhaul manuals listed below. Together, this manual and those listed
below comprise the instructions for continued airworthiness for applicable engines. This
manual, and the overhaul manuals and component service manuals (as applicable to
engine specification) listed below are delivered to the customer with the engine. Service
documents and Airworthiness Directives may also affect ICAs. Refer to Section 1-2.5 for
instructions to check current publication status.
Part No. Title Applicability
M-2 Maintenance and Overhaul Manual O-200-D, X
M-6 Maintenance and Overhaul Manual IO-240
M-7 Maintenance and Overhaul Manual IO-360
M-11 Maintenance Manual IO-520 Permold
M-16 Maintenance and Overhaul Manual IO-550 Permold
M-18 Maintenance and Overhaul Manual TSIO-550 Permold
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