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Textron Lycoming O-540 Series User Manual

Textron Lycoming O-540 Series
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Lycoming
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
REVISION
REVISION
NO. PUBLICATION
0,10-540 Series
60297-10-4
Operator's
Manual
PUBLICATION
PUBLICATION
NO.
DATE
60297-10
March 1991
The page(s)
in this
revision
replace,
add to, or
delete current
pages
in
the operator's
manual.
PREVIOUS
REVISION
January
1997
Section
2
Index,
2-2,
2-3, 2-4,
Added pages
2-5, 2-6,
2-7, 2-8;
Section
3 Index,
3-10, 3-11,
3-12,
Added page
3-12A/B;
3-13,
3-17, 3-18,
Added page
3-18A/B;
3-41,3-42,3-42,
Add-
ed
page
3-45
January 1999
Section 2
Index, 2-6, 2-7;
3-10,
3-11,
3-13,
3-18,
Added
pages
3-46,3-47;
Section
4 Index,
4-2,
Added
page
4-2A/B;
5-9,
5-10,
5-11,
5-12
March 1999
4-2
CURRENT
REVISION
April 1999
3-12,3-12A/B,
3-13
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Textron Lycoming O-540 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Cylinders6
Cooling systemAir-cooled
Displacement541.5 cubic inches (8.87 liters)
Bore5.125 inches (130.2 mm)
Stroke4.375 in (111.1 mm)
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Fuel TypeAvgas 100LL
IgnitionMagneto
TypeHorizontally opposed, air-cooled, four-stroke
Fuel systemCarburetor or fuel injection depending on model

Summary

Operating Instructions and Procedures

Pre-Flight, Starting, and Ground Ops

Procedures for pre-flight checks, engine starting, and ground running.

In-Flight Operations and Mixture Control

Guidance on flight operations, leaning, and carburetor heat.

Periodic Inspection Schedules

Scheduled Inspection Intervals

Tasks for 10, 25, 50, 100, and 400-hour intervals.

Maintenance Procedures by System

Ignition and Electrical System Maintenance

Harness replacement and magneto timing procedures.

Trouble-Shooting Engine Issues

Starting and Idling Problems

Causes and remedies for engine starting and idling issues.

Performance and Running Issues

Diagnosis for reduced power, roughness, and full power problems.

Oil Pressure and Temperature Issues

Troubleshooting for abnormal oil pressure or temperature.

Oil Consumption and Fuel Flow Issues

Addressing excessive oil use and high fuel flow indications.

Installation and Storage Procedures

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