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SkillPerform oil pressure adjustment.
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- Chapter 6: Lubrication & Cooling Systems › Turbine Engine Oil System Maintenance
while the engine is idling; it may be necessary to perform several adjustments before the desired pressure is obtained. When the proper pressure setting is achieved, tighten the adjusting screw locknut, and install the acorn cap with a new gasket ... then tighten and secure with lock wire. Checking or servicing aircraft engine oil is an important maintenance function. Before servicing any aircraft engine, consult the specific aircraft maintenance manual to determine the proper type of servicing equipment and procedures…
- Chapter 6: Lubrication & Cooling Systems › Typical Dry-Sump Variable Pressure Lubrication System › Pressure Subsystem
orifice that helps adjust oil pressure at low speeds. The oil now flows through the last-chance oil filters (strainers) that remove particles from the oil if the oil filter has been bypassed. The engine oil passes through the nozzles ... lubricate the bearings, gearboxes, seals, and accessory drive splines. After performing its functions of lubricating, cleaning, and cooling the bearings, the oil needs to be returned to the old tank by the scavenge system. Figure 6-46. Typical turbine…
- Chapter 8: Engine Removal & Replacement › Checks & Adjustments After Engine Runup & Operation
These adjustments often include fuel pressure and oil pressure, as well as rechecks of such factors as ignition timing, valve clearances, and idle speed and mixture. If these rechecks are indicated by the manner in which the engine performs. After…