Textron Lycoming IO-540 Series User Manual

TEXTRON
LYCOMING
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
SECTION
6
TROUBLE
0-540
& 10-540
SERIES
PROBABLE
CAUSE REMEDY
High
Oil
Temperature
(Cont.)
Excessive
Oil
Consumption
Excessive
blow-by
Failing
or failed
bearing
Low
grade
of oil
Usually
caused
by worn
or stuck
rings.
Examine
sump
for
metal
particles.
If
found,
over-
haul
of
engine
is
indicated.
Fill
tank
with
oil conform-
ing
to
specification.
Failing
or failed
bearings
Worn
piston
rings
Incorrect
installation
of piston
rings
Failure
of
rings
to
seat
(new
nitrided
cylinders)
Check sump
for metal
particles.
Install
new
rings.
Install
new
rings.
Use
mineral
base
oil.
Climb
to
cruise
altitude
at
full
power
and
operate
at
75%
cruise
power
set-
ting
until
oil
consumption
stabilizes.
High
Fuel
Flow
Indicated
on
Fuel
Gage
Plugged
fuel
injector
nozzle
Clean
or
replace
nozzle.
6-6

Textron Lycoming IO-540 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Textron
Model	Lycoming IO-540 Series
Category	Engine
Language	English