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Continental Motors O-300 - User Manual

Continental Motors O-300
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Publication X30013
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2011 CONTINENTAL MOTORS, INC. AUG 2011
C-125
C-145
O-300
CONTINENTAL
®
AIRCRAFT ENGINE
OVERHAUL
MANUAL
FAA APPROVED
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Summary

INTRODUCTION

Differences in Engine Models

Explains variations between C125, C145, and O-300 engine models.

Section 1 Table of Specifications

TABLE I. CHARACTERISTICS AND DIMENSIONS

Provides physical and performance specifications for engine models.

TABLE II. PURCHASED ACCESSORIES

Lists engine accessories, manufacturers, and part numbers.

Section 2 General Description

1. Difference in Engine Models

Explains variations between C125, C145, and O-300 engine models.

9. LUBRICATING SYSTEM

Details the engine's lubricating system and oil flow.

Section 5 Installation in Airplane and Removal

4. ENGINE REMOVAL

Steps for removing the engine from the aircraft.

Section 6 General Operating Instructions

1. Before Starting

Pre-flight checks and procedures before starting the engine.

2. Starting

Steps for starting the aircraft engine.

3. Warm-Up and Ground Test

Procedures for warming up and testing the engine on the ground.

Section 7 Engine Troubles and Service Repairs

1. Failure of Engine to Start

Troubleshooting steps for engine starting failures.

2. Low Oil Pressure

Diagnosis and repair for low oil pressure issues.

Section 8 SERVICE INSPECTION AND ASSOCIATED MAINTENANCE

1. Daily Inspection

Routine daily checks for the engine.

2. 100-Hour Inspection

Procedures for the 100-hour engine inspection.

Section 9 ADJUSTMENT, REPLACEMENT AND MINOR REPAIRS

1. Carburetor

Instructions for carburetor adjustment and maintenance.

2. Magneto Installation and Timing to the Engine

Steps for installing and timing magnetos.

Section 10 DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING AND INSPECTION

Section 11 REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

Section 12 REASSEMBLY, FINAL ASSEMBLY, TIMING AND TESTING

1. REASSEMBLY OF MAJOR SUB-ASSEMBLIES

Steps for reassembling major engine components.

2. FINAL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

Procedures for final engine assembly.

Section 13 TABLE OF LIMITS

CRANKCASE

Specifies limits for crankcase dimensions and fits.

CRANKSHAFT

Specifies limits for crankshaft dimensions and fits.

Section 14 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CARBURETOR - MARVEL-SCHEBLER MA - 3 SPA

Installation, operation, and maintenance for the Marvel-Schebler MA-3SPA carburetor.

Section 15 FOR BENDIX S6 LN-21 MAGNETOS

Section 16 HYDRAULIC TAPPETS

TYPES OF FAILURE

Classifies common types of hydraulic tappet failures.

Section 17 DELCO-REMY STARTER

Section 18 DELCO-REMY GENERATOR

Section 19 DELCO-REMY GENERATOR REGULATOR

SECTION 20 STARTER AND ADAPTER

Continental Motors O-300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Cylinders6
Compression Ratio7.0:1
Maximum RPM2700
Cooling SystemAir-cooled
Maximum Power145 hp (108 kW)
Fuel TypeAvGas
TypeHorizontally Opposed, Air Cooled

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