MEAMEC0076 — Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul

1 Prepare piston engine for test run

• 1.1Check documentation to ensure that engine is ready for testing
• 1.2Install engine in test rig or test cell, including connection of fuel, oil and electrical supplies and instrumentation while observing relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• 1.3Fill sump or external oil tank with correct grade and type of lubricating oil
• 1.4Fill test rig or cell fuel tank with correct type and grade of fuel
• 1.5Fit correct propeller or club to the engine
• 1.6Prepare test rig or cell for operation

2 Run and test piston engine performance

• 2.1Start engine and check operating parameters in accordance with maintenance manual and standard enterprise procedures while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDSs and PPE
• 2.2Perform requires tests and adjustments to engine performance, in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures, and seek required supervisory guidance for complex testing and adjustments
• 2.3Record engine operating parameters and test results in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

3 Troubleshoot piston engine faults

• 3.1Use available information from maintenance records and test results, when required, to assist in fault determination
• 3.2Use logical processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
• 3.3Obtain specialist advice, when required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
• 3.4Locate piston engine component faults and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
• 3.5Determine fault rectification requirements to assist in determining if the engine must be returned to the workshop

4 Remove engine from test rig/cell

• 4.1Remove engine from test rig or stand in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDSs and PPE
• 4.2Configure, inhibit and prepare serviceable engines in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures for transport or storage
• 4.3Complete required maintenance documentation and modification records and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
• 4.4Return unserviceable engines to workshop in accordance with standard enterprise procedures for rectification or re-work

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