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AM.III.A.R4

Risk management

Use of other than manufacturer's procedures during maintenance.

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  • Chapter 8: Engine Removal & Replacement › General Procedures for Engine Removal & Installation › Preparation of Engines for Installation

    remove an engine, the preparation of the replacement engine must be considered. The maintenance procedures and methods used vary widely. Commercial operators, whose maintenance operations require the most efficient and expeditious replacement of aircraft engines, usually rely on a system ... powerplant and the necessary accessories installed in the engine. Other operators of aircraft equipped with reciprocating engines sometimes use a different replacement method in these repair facilities because engine changes often occur at random intervals. Such replacement engines…

  • Chapter 8: Engine Removal & Replacement › Reciprocating Helicopter Engine & QECA

    reverse of the removal procedures, connect the various lines and connectors. New O-ring seals should be used. The manufacturer’s instructions should be consulted for the proper torque limits for the various clamps and bolts. After installation, an engine ... systems. Several functional tests are performed to evaluate each phase of engine operation. The tests and procedures outlined by the engine or airframe manufacturers should be followed. Reciprocating Helicopter Engine & QECA The engine is installed facing aft with the propeller…

  • Chapter 10: Engine Maintenance & Operation › Reciprocating Engine Operation › Engine Stopping

    As the mixture control lever is moved into idle cutoff, and before…