Overhaul Manual
O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines
ENGINE REMOVAL
General
This section contains engine removal
procedures.
Equipment and Materials to accomplish removal
procedures are listed in Table 72-00-05.1.
NOTE:
NOTE: Standard aviation shop tools
are required.
Table 72-00-05.1
Equipment and Materials List
Item Vendor
Engine Stand
Commercially
Available
Engine Hoist
Commercially
Available
Protective Covers for
Open Lines or Ports
Commercially
Available
Removal
• Remove the engine from the airframe as
follows:
NOTE:
Identify each item as the item is
disconnected from the engine to aid in
reinstallation.
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Turn all cockpit switches and fuel selector
valves to OFF.
Remove aircraft cowling as required.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Disconnect the start cable.
Remove engine baffles as required.
Remove air intake ducting and heat ducting
as required.
Remove engine exhaust system as required.
Disconnect and remove the “B” nuts from
the spark plugs.
Tag and disconnect the engine wiring
bundles from all applicable components.
Remove all clamps attaching engine wire
bundles to engine components and route
bundles clear of the engine.
Drain the engine oil from the sump. Replace
drain plug and tighten.
Remove propeller in accordance with the
airframe manufacturer’s instructions.
Consult the airframe manufacturer for
engine to airframe connections.
WARNING
: PLACE A SUITABLE STAND
UNDER THE AIRCRAFT TAILCONE IF
NEEDED BEFORE REMOVING THE ENGINE.
THE LOSS OF WEIGHT MAY CAUSE THE
AIRCRAFT TAIL TO DROP.
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Attach a hoist to the engine lifting eye
bracket and relieve the weight from the
engine mounts. Only the lifting eye bracket
installed on the backbone of the crankcase
should be used to hoist the engine.
Remove the engine mounts and engine as
follows:
1. Loosen and remove the engine mounts
bolts in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
2. Hoist the engine vertically out of the
nacelle and clear of the aircraft.
NOTE:
Hoist the engine slowly and make sure
that all wires, lines, and hoses have
been disconnected.
3. Install the engine onto a transportation
stand, dolly, or an engine shipping
container base.
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Install protective covers/plugs on any
remaining open fuel, oil/hydraulic lines, and
electrical leads and exhaust ports.
Preservation
If the engine is to be stored for longer than
30 days, refer to the Preservation and
Storage section of this manual for
procedures and materials.
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© August 2004 Superior Air Parts Inc.
72-00-05
Engine Removal
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