The following discusses the advantages of rotating spark plugs to positions of opposite polarity. The easiest way to clean aircraft spark plugs is to use a special aircraft sparkplug cleaner. What flavor of lube on the plugs are you all using. Lycoming operation and installation manual lio360m1a i attention owners, operators, and maintenance personnel this manual contains a description of the engine, its specifications, and detailed information on how to operate and install it. Improper fuel fill tankwith fuel of recommended grade. Aircraft engine application chart 5824 magneto 3420 magneto engine model spark plugs rem type spark plugs rhm type textron lycoming o 235 c1, c1a, c1b, c1c,c2a, ch12364, ch12364e bx s420,200 ch12360, ch12360e bx s420,200. The service procedures recommended by lycoming are effective methods for performing service operations. To set the spark plug gap correctly, you need to use a spark plug gap tool. Some key points are that you need to hold the magneto with the coil in the 12oclock position, and look at the rotor slots where you insert the e gap gauge carefully so you stick the gauge in the l slot for a left rotation mag, and vice versa. Place a 78 deep socket over the plug hex and tighten carefully with a torque wrench. Depending on the cylinder assembly, pistons may employ. When the plunger does not bounce back but re mains collapsed, it is an indication that the ball check valve is not seating properly. Service bulletins, letters and instructions are available to all from authorized textron lycoming distributors, or from the factory. To identify the approved spark plug for your engine in tables 2 through 5, you.
Textron lycoming service letter l192 provides information that may be very helpful in reducing spark plug fouling. The allweather design uses an improved terminal seal with greater terminal well. Aircraft engine application chart 5824 magneto 3420 magneto engine model spark plugs rem type spark plugs rhm. Chart 2 provides spark plug electrode gap specifications using an alpha code referenced in table 1, 2 and 3. To find the right tempest aviation spark plugs for your engine, see our complete application guide. Dec 18, 2015 a quick rundown on a continental o200 engine compression test procedure on a 1946 luscombe 8ao200. To reduce the risk of kickback injury use stihl reduced kickback bar and stihl rsc3 38 or rmc3 0,325 chain depending on sprocket or other available low kickback. They are commonly used on light aircraft such as the cessna 172 and piper cherokee.
Lycoming operator s manual section 2 specifications page specifications. Recipients of io540ag1a5 series engine maintenance manual subject. For reference, see our spark plug gap chart below, this chart converts metric measurements to standard. This manual contains operating and safety instructions for all stihl br 320, br 320 l, br 400 blowers. High conductivity copper core center electrode copper, coextruded inside a nickel alloy sleeve ensures outstanding heat and electrical conductivity while the nickel sleeve offers high resistance to corrosive combustion gases. These are two entirely differently designed spark plugs. This guidance provides details about the installation and maintenance of tempest aviation spark plugs from aero accessories, inc. Cessna oil change and spark plugs changed part 1 part 2 is the finish. Should money be spent to purchase spark plug cleaning tools, or should the money be spent sending the plugs to a plug cleaning service. Includes carburetor or fuel injector, magnetos, spark plugs, ignition harness. We strongly recommend that these ignition harnesses be modified and updated during engine overhaul to accept the improved allweather spark plug. Fine wire spark plug aviation spark plug with the most automated manufacturing processes and the most innovative spark plug in the aviation industry. Tempest has acquired the unison autolite spark plug line. A wiring diagram is included at the end of this manual.
Wide cylinder flange crankcase model engines introduction this illustrated parts catalog contains a complete parts listing for the textron lycoming 0 320 a and e series low compression wide cylinder flange model aircraft engines. Lycoming operators manual section 6 troubleshooting engine page. So the question becomes, why do we need small gaps on the spark plugs. Discussion in maintenance bay started by scottm, sep 3, 2006. Vulcan 1700 voyager motorcycle pdf manual download.
To aid our readers, the entire text of the latest revision to service letter l192 is printed. A simple check of lycoming service instruction 1042 will provide you with all of the information regarding the correct spark plugs for your engine and additional information on the. Ats has made this decision easier by developing and marketing a wide range of spark plug servicing equipment. All reasonable attempts were made to make this manual as complete and accurate as possible. It fires to whichever gap is easiest, allowing one to maintain closer gaps in the plugs. The manual incorporates all previously issued revisions. Champion spark plugs rhb32e all champion aviation spark plugs are identified by type designations selected by virtue of the plug design as applied to the following spark plug number and symbol chart. If plug will not turn all the way by hand, clean out threaded hole with a 14 or 18mm thread cleaning tool. These recipients should remove all previous table of limits material from the overhaul manual and discard. Io540ag1a5 series engine maintenance manual november 2012. Cessna oil change and spark plugs changed part 1 part 2. Lycoming operators manual section 2 o360 and associated models specifications section 2 specifications o360a, c, f series. Spark plug fouling spark plug fouling in your aircraft engine may be a problem. Please replace any previous revisions of this manual with this current edition.
Operators manual lycoming o 320 series approved by faa 3rd edition part no. View and download avco lycoming o320 series operators manual online. Lycoming direct drive overhaul manual monticello flying club. My usual sources of aviation stuff aircraft spruce, mypilotstore, etc. Aviation spark plugs and oil filters champion aerospace. Mag timing is easy as one, two, three aeroelectric. A description is included in this manual of the various models and special equipments of the series and. Folks should be using a specialized spark plug socket anyway instead of a regular deep socket. View and download honda ht38 service manual online. Sep 04, 2014 i think you may be confusing this spark plug with the long reach spark plug used in several of the higher horsepower lycoming engines. Intake cylinder repair on lycoming 0 320 d2j on cessna 172m duration. Section 2 specifications page o360a, c, f21 o360b, d2. This service manual presents recommended service, handling and reconditioning practices to assure economic, satisfactory operation from champion aerospace spark plugs and oil filters.
Checking the spark plug 18 spark arresting screen in muffler 19 replacing the starter rope and rewind spring 20. The numbering system for the plug terminals is 1 thru 6 as viewed looking at the cage screw heads with. Lycoming 0 320 a and e series parts catalog low compression. This manual will be kept current by revisions available from lycoming. Please do not open any spark plug until you are sure you have received the correct spark plugs for your application. Figure 7240b spark plug rotation from cylinder to cylinder and locations. Service engine models 325 and 335 engine warranty maintenance statement maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems on this engine, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. When it comes to approved spark plugs for a specific engine, the best reference is to check out the latest revision of lycoming service instruction 1042. Engine model spark plugs rem type spark plugs rhm type textron lycoming io 540 c4b5 ch12154, ch12154e bx s61200. This service manual presents recom mended service, handling. Choose iridium s spark plugs for highperformance engines. Note in order to accommodate clearer type, larger charts and.
Champion spark plug engine applications approved at publication date are subject to revision by later service bulletins or new editions of this chart. Aviation spark plugs installation and maintenance manual guidance scope. The symbol is composed of a rating position number, together with pre. Mag timing is easy as one, two, three april 16, 2003 this article originally appeared in the november 2001 issue of light plane maintenance, and is reprinted here by permission. So if have must to download pdf lycoming o 320 overhaul manual, in that case you come on to the faithful website. If an approved spark plug is not available, lycoming can supply an equivalent substitute spark plug. How to change spark plugs spark plug gap setting and gap. The retainer built into a specialized spark plug socket prevents dropping the plug from the socket after removal. In the second installment of spark plug maintenance, i covered removing the plugs and how to use their condition to learn a little about the condition of the engine and how its been operated. Release of the current manual revision this page section transmits the initial edition of the io540ag1a5 series engine maintenance manual. Failure to install a new spark plug gasket each time the spark plug s are installed may. Avco lycoming o320 series operators manual pdf download. This operators manual contains a description of the engine, its specifications, and detailed. View and download kawasaki vulcan 1700 voyager service manual online.
Lycoming o320 and o340 series aircraft engines repair overhaul manual. Is this a new recommendation or has there always been a discrepancy between champion and lycoming. Light aircraft engine compression test procedure youtube. The less gap the spark has to jump, the cooler the mags will run. Lycoming operators manual section 1 o320 series description section 1 description the o320 series are four cylinder, direct drive and, horizontally opposed, air cooled engines. Pma new parts are manufactured for certain engine models. We own lycoming o 320 overhaul manual pdf, doc, djvu, txt, epub formats. We strongly recommend that these ignition harnesses be modified and updated during engine overhaul to accept. Opened spark plug cases make the spark plugs nonreturnable. Overhaul manual lycoming direct drive aircraft engines section 6 cylinders, pistons, and volve train figure 621. It is desirable to reduce the problem as much as possible. Different variants are rated for 150 or 160 horsepower 112 or 119 kilowatts. Spark plug gap generatorsalternators 225, 325, 375, 500, 650 ty6129 0. Service manual spark plugsoil filters champion aerospace.
Now its time to clean, gap, and reinstall the spark plugs. Shielded aviation outside gaskets spark plug champion military. Spark plug gap setting is important for proper engine operation. As one electrode burns away, the plug starts arcing to the other electrode. View and download husqvarna 322 l operators manual online. The torque to do it up yes, instructions to gap it to spec, but not the spec. Page 1 klx450r motorcycle service manual page 3 quick reference guide general information periodic maintenance fuel system cooling system engine top end engine right side engine lubrication system engine removalinstallation crankshafttransmission wheelstires 10 j final drive 11 j brakes 12 j suspension j steering 14 j frame 15 j electrical system 16 j.
I think you may be confusing this spark plug with the long reach spark plug used in several of the higher horsepower lycoming engines. Ssp17764 april 10, 2018 indicates cutoff date for data retrieved prior to publication. Installation torque for all spark plugs is 420 inchpounds 35 footpounds. Lycoming 6029454 geared and geared supercharged aircraft engines repair overhaul manual. Magnetos check breaker points for pitting and minimum gap. This manual is published for the guidance of all facilities engaged in operation, maintenance and overhaul of four cylinder engines of the teledyne continental c and 0200 series. All reasonable attempts were made to make this manual as. Service instruction to make sure you have a complete understanding of the requirements. Aircraft specialties services is a part 145 repair station specializing in reconditioning and machining crankshafts, camshafts, tappet bodies and connecting rods. Includes carburetor, magnetos, spark plugs, ignition harness, intercylinder baffles, tachometer drive. Control plug that captures each lead with a screw cage mechanism. Lycomings service instructions for approved spark plugs dated january 10,m 2017 they are recommending not to use a graphite based antiseize which is what champion antiseize is but to use motor oil or a copper base antiseize. My pa28235 failed a runup mag check today, and the wires are pretty old anyway, so i think i may just replace them all at once.
Always install a new spark plug gasket when servicing spark plugs or installing new spark plugs. L114 describes the subscription policy regarding these publications. Follow the directions on page 73 and 74 of the slick overhaul manual very carefully. Page 1 kx250f motorcycle service manual page 3 quick reference guide general information periodic maintenance fuel system cooling system engine top end engine right side engine lubrication system engine removalinstallation crankshafttransmission wheelstires 10 j final drive 11 j brakes 12 j suspension j steering 14 j frame 15 j electrical system 16 j. What is the spark plug gap on a lycoming 0540 answers.
Lots of places the ignition system can make trouble. Gap configuration typical spark plug number with symbol explanation resistor none. To find the right tempest aviation spark plugs for your. We supply new and used aircraft parts to aircraft owners, mechanics, fbos and engine shops through our retail outlets.
The lycoming o 320 is a large family of naturally aspirated, aircooled, fourcylinder, directdrive engines produced by lycoming engines. Spark plugs are shipped in factory sealed plastic cases. This edition is a complete manual, current as of the date of issue. Champion aerospace llc aviation catalog av14 spark. Ive just been searching around in the service manual and cant find the plug gap. Lio360m1a lycoming operation and installation manual important safety notice proper service and repair is essential to increase the safe, reliable operation of all aircraft engines. Lycoming operators manual section 6 o360 and associated models troubleshooting section 6 troubleshooting experience has proven that the best method of troubleshooting is to decide on the various causes of a.
Always use new gaskets pn std295 when reinstalling spark plugs. Maintenance irst, we want you to understand that timing magnetos doesnt fall under the heading of preventive maintenance. The removable plug is then attached to the ignition and secured with anchor screws on each side of the plug. Spark plug rotation and torque spec pilots of america. Proper service and handling can help lengthen the time between replacement. In referring to the location of the various engine components, the parts are described in their relationship to the engine as installed in the airframe. This service instruction identifies the new tempest spark plug part numbers in tables 2 through 5. The current industry standard is the allweather 3420 spark plug, although some engine models are still equipped with 5824 spark plug connectors. But the standard 38 drive spark plug socket works on a tempest plug or a champion plug. Defective sparkplugs clean and gap or replace spark plugs.
Tempest aviation spark plug application chart not a complete list. This does not mean you have to have all 98 tools only. Failure to install a new spark plug gasket each time the spark plug s are installed may result in incomplete sealing of the combustion chamber, loss of spark plug heat transfer. Tempest spark plug urhb36s aircraft specialties services.
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