Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › III. Powerplant › Task A. Reciprocating Engines

AM.III.A.R1

Risk management

Maintenance that requires moving the propeller.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 10-28
Chapter 10: Engine Maintenance & Operation › Reciprocating Engine Operation › Engine Stopping
As the mixture control lever is moved into idle cutoff, and before…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 10-27
Chapter 10: Engine Maintenance & Operation › Reciprocating Engine Operation › Power Check
Fuel Pressure & Oil Pressure Check Fuel pressure and oil pressure must be…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 10-26
Chapter 10: Engine Maintenance & Operation › Reciprocating Engine Operation › Engine Warm-Up
The time required for proper warm-up gives ample opportunity to perform…