AM.III.G.S2
SkillDetermine the correct type of oil for a specific engine.
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- Chapter 6: Lubrication & Cooling Systems › Turbine Engine Oil System Maintenance
important maintenance function. Before servicing any aircraft engine, consult the specific aircraft maintenance manual to determine the proper type of servicing equipment and procedures. In general, aircraft engine oil is checked with a dipstick or a sight gauge. There ... markings on the stick or around the sight gauge to determine the correct level. Turbine engines must be checked just after shutdown. Maintenance of scavenge and breather systems at regular inspections includes checks for oil leaks and security of mounting…
- Chapter 2: Engine Fuel & Fuel Metering Systems › Carburetor Maintenance › Adjusting Idle Mixtures
determine and correct the cause of the difficulty. A general guide to check and adjust the idle mixture and speed on many types of reciprocating engine is discussed in the following paragraphs. Always refer to the appropriate manual for specific ... information. Before checking the idle mixture on any engine, warm up the engine until oil and cylinder head temperatures are normal. Keep the propeller control in the increase rpm setting throughout the entire process of warming up the engine. Always…
- Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Servicing Aircraft › Servicing Aircraft Air/Nitrogen Oil & Fluids
important maintenance function. Before servicing any aircraft, consult the specific aircraft maintenance manual to determine the proper type of servicing equipment and procedures. In general, aircraft engine oil is checked with a dipstick or a sight gauge. There are markings ... stick or around the sight gauge to determine the correct level. Reciprocating engines are to be checked after the engine has been inactive, while the turbine engine must be checked just after shutdown. Dry sump oil systems tend to hide…