PROPULSION / ENGINE 16-61
CHANGE C2 ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL
9. Replace the radiator bleed plug by applying LOCTITE
®
243™ to its threads. Torque it by
threading in finger tight, then rotating an additional 3/4-1 turn.
10. Fill the expansion tank until the cooling system is full (see Figure 16-35), then install the radiator
cap.
NOTE: The radiator cap must be tightened until the stop lug is contacted.
11. Fill the overflow bottle half full.
12. Use a garden hose adjusted to a gentle flow rate to rinse spilled coolant form inside the engine
bay, continuing until clear water emerges from the fuselage drain.
13. Run the engine for about five minutes or until the coolant temperature starts to rise.
14. Shutdown the engine and allow it to cool.
15. Verify that there are no coolant leaks, looking specifically at the hose connections that were
disturbed.
16. Check the coolant level and replenish as needed.
17. Install the top cowling.
NOTE: Used coolant is a hazardous waste and should be disposed of in a
responsible manner.
VERIFICATION METHOD:
Procedure is complete when steps are complete.
RELATED INFORMATION:
"Approved Engine Oils and Capacity" on page 2-27
"Remove Engine Cowlings" on page 16-13
"Engine Removal" on page 16-19
"Install Engine Cowlings" on page 16-16
16.1.7.2.2 Coolant Overflow Bottle Removal
Use the following procedure to remove the coolant overflow bottle.
TASK INFORMATION:
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None
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