cbnank said:
I am starting to work on my firewall forward. In looking at my Superior IO-360 engine trying to identify all the ports, I find it very difficult without an engine manual. They did not send me any type of engine manual or Pilot Information Manual.
Is this normal practice? While looking at my Dynon installation manual, it refers frequently to "See the manual supplied by the engine manufacturer". No such manual arrived with my engine.
I am having real difficulty trying to determine what goes where.
I will never understand why this is.
As much as these engines cost, FULL documentation and maintenance information should be eagerly provided.
Doesn't the manufacturer want to see his product operated and maintained properly....if nothing else...just to protect reputation and minimize liability exposure (or maybe that's why it's not provided?)?
It's incredible to me........but I'm relatively new in aviation. Sheesh! You get instructions with a $25 \Timex watch!
I bought a new Lycoming AEIO-390. Nothing came with it except the test cell documentation.
The entire crew, at Barret Performance Engines, my engine supplier, helped me get together what I needed for safe and proper operation and maintenance.
There's not even a manual for the 390. I understand one is being made.
When available, they should insure every 390 purchaser receives one, free of charge.
Maybe there's a valid reason, from the engine manufacturer's point of view, that things are done this way. From the purchaser's point of view, I think it's outrageous!
