Textron Lycoming IO-540 Series - Flight Test after Top Overhaul

FLIGHT
TEST
AFTER
TOP
OVERHAUL
-
OR
CYLINDER
CHANGE
WITH
NEW
RINGS
X
1. Test
fly
aircraft
one
hour.
2. Use
standard
power
for
climb,
and at
least 75%
power
for
cruise.
3. Make
climb
shallow
and
at
good
airspeed
for
cooling.
o
Z
4.
Record
engine
instrument
readings
during
climb
and
cruise.
Tested
by
m
FLIGHT
TEST
RECORD
Z
C)
Temperature
Pressure
Temperature
Fuel
Flow
Time
RPM
MAP
L. oil R.
oil L. cyl
R. cyl
L. oil R.
oil L. fuel
R. fuel
L. carb
R. carb
Amb. Air
Left Right
(Climb)
Cruise
Adjustments
Required
After
Flight
After
Test
Flight
1.
Make
careful
visual
inspection
of engine(s).
2.
Check
oil level(s).
3.
If oil
consumption
is
excessive,
(see
operator's
Z
manual
for
limits),
remove
spark
plugs
and
check
n
cylinder
barrels
for scoring.