Jabiru j430 - Cooling Air Baffles

Aircraft Technical Manual
Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd
JTM001-5
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
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Dated: 29th October 2014
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Figure 145 – Fuel Hose Assy – Engine Bay (all J-Series)
7.4 Cooling Air Baffles (all J-Series)
7.4.1 Description
 The baffles installed around the engine direct the cooling air flow to the oil cooler and to other
engine components to provide optimum engine cooling. The baffles, air inlets and outlets and air
scoops are accurately positioned to maintain engine cooling efficiency and their removal will
cause improper air circulation and engine overheating.
7.4.2 Cooling Air Baffle Removal
Required Tools:
Allen key
Parts and Material:
N/A
Type of Maintenance:
Line Maintenance
Level of Certification:
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Return to Service:
L1, L2 or LAME (Owner, A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
 Baffles are removed by unbolting from the engine and removing tension springs and their
attaching wires.
 In most cases the spark plug leads must also be removed with the duct.