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Engine Maintenance and Operation

Both maintenance and complete engine overhauls are performed normally at specified intervals. This interval is usually governed by the number of hours the powerplant has been in operation. The actual overhaul period for a specific engine is generally determined by the manufacturer’s recommendations. Each engine manufacturer sets a total time in service when the engine should be removed from service and overhauled. Depending upon how the engine is used in service, the overhaul time can be mandatory. The overhaul time is listed in hours and is referred to as time before overhaul (TBO). For example, if an engine had a life of 2,000 hours and had operated 500 hours, it would have a TBO of 1,500 hours. Tests and experience have shown that operation beyond this period of time could result in certain parts being worn beyond their safe limits. For an overhauled engine to be as airworthy as a new one, worn parts, as well as damaged parts, must be detected and replaced during overhaul. The only way to detect all unairworthy parts is to perform a thorough and complete overhaul process while the engine is disassembled. The major purpose of overhaul is to inspect, repair, and replace worn engine parts.

  • Reciprocating Engine Overhaul
  • Receiving Inspection and Disassembly
  • Inspection Process (Part One)
  • Inspection Process (Part Two)
  • Engine Cleaning
  • Structural Inspection
  • Dimensional Inspection (Part One)
  • Dimensional Inspection (Part Two)
  • Dimensional Inspection (Part Three)
  • Dimensional Inspection (Part Four)
  • Dimensional Inspection (Part Five)
  • Engine Installation and Testing (Part One)
  • Engine Installation and Testing (Part Two)
  • Engine Installation and Testing (Part Three)
  • Reciprocating Engine Operation (Part One)
  • Reciprocating Engine Operation (Part Two)
  • Reciprocating Engine Operation (Part Three)
  • Basic Engine Operating Principles
  • Factors Affecting Engine Operation (Part One)
  • Factors Affecting Engine Operation (Part Two)
  • Engine Troubleshooting
  • Cylinder Compression Tests
  • Cylinder Removal
  • Cylinder Installation
  • Cold Cylinder Check
  • Turbine Engine Maintenance
  • Combustion Section Inspection (Part One)
  • Combustion Section Inspection (Part Two)
  • Engine Ratings
  • Turbine Engine Instruments
  • Turbine Engine Operation
  • Engine Shutdown
  • Troubleshooting Turbine Engines
  • Turboprop Operation
  • Turbine Engine Calibration and Testing
  • Troubleshooting EGT System

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