Overhaul Manual
O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines
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© March 2005 Superior Air Parts Inc.
72-00-14
Testing
TESTING
General
This section defines the testing that each
Superior Vantage O-360 AND IO-360 series
engine shall undergo to determine its
acceptability after assembly/overhaul. The Fault
Isolation/Trouble Shooting section of this manual
should be consulted as required. Review all
probable causes given. The fault isolation
sequence is in order of approximate ease of
checking, not necessarily in order of probability.
NOTE:
Refer to the Disassembly/Assembly
sections of this manual for
replacement of defective components.
Special Tools and Equipment
Standard aviation shop tools and equipment are
required.
Engine Installation and Testing Procedures
Refer to appropriate Test Cell Installation
Procedures. For Testing Procedures, refer to
Superior Air Parts Engine Break-in Procedure,
72-00-04.
WARNING
: DO NOT INSTALL THE IGNITION
HARNESS “B” NUTS ON THE SPARK PLUGS
UNTIL THE PROPELLER INSTALLATION IS
COMPLETED. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD
RESULT IN BODILY INJURY WHEN THE
PROPELLER IS ROTATED DURING
INSTALLATION.
WARNING
: USE THE CORRECT PERSONAL
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT TO AVOID
INJURY. ENSURE AREA IS FREE OF
MOVABLE OBJECTS THAT COULD IMPACT
BY PROPELLER AIR BLAST.
Engine Storage After Testing
Refer to the Assembly Section of this manual for
storage instructions.