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Lycoming O-360 Series Operator's Manual

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NOTE
In order to accommodate clearer type, larger charts and graphs, and more
detailed illustrations, this edition of the O-360, HO-360, IO-360, AIO-360,
HIO-360 and TIO-360 Operator's Manual, Lycoming Part Number
60297-12, is presented in an 8-1/2 x 11 inch format. This edition is a
complete manual, current as of the date of issue. The manual incorporates
all previously issued revisions.
This manual will be kept current by revisions available from Lycoming
distributors or from the factory. All revisions will be accompanied by an
Operator's Manual Revision page which will identify the revision level, the
date of the revision, and the pages revised, added or deleted. All revisions
will be supplied in the 8-1/2 x 11 inch format.

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  • Page 1 The manual incorporates all previously issued revisions. This manual will be kept current by revisions available from Lycoming distributors or from the factory. All revisions will be accompanied by an Operator’s Manual Revision page which will identify the revision level, the date of the revision, and the pages revised, added or deleted.
  • Page 2 Operator’s Manual Lycoming O-360, HO-360, IO-360, AIO-360, HIO-360 & TIO-360 Series Approved by FAA Edition Part No. 60297-12 October 2005 652 Oliver Street Williamsport, PA. 17701 U.S.A. 570/323-6181...
  • Page 4 OPERATOR’S MANUAL REVISION REVISION NO. PUBLICATION PUBLICATION NO. PUBLICATION DATE O-360, HO-360, IO-360, 60297-12-3 AIO-360, HIO-360 & 60297-12 October 2005 TIO-360 Series The page(s) in this revision replace, add to, or delete current pages in the operator’s manual. PREVIOUS REVISION CURRENT REVISION June 2007 December 2007...
  • Page 5 OPERATOR’S MANUAL REVISION REVISION NO. PUBLICATION PUBLICATION NO. PUBLICATION DATE O-360, HO-360, IO-360, 60297-12-2 AIO-360, HIO-360 & 60297-12 October 2005 TIO-360 Series The page(s) in this revision replace, add to, or delete current pages in the operator’s manual. PREVIOUS REVISION CURRENT REVISION June 2007 September 2007...
  • Page 6 OPERATOR’S MANUAL REVISION REVISION NO. PUBLICATION PUBLICATION NO. PUBLICATION DATE O-360, HO-360, IO-360, 60297-12-1 AIO-360, HIO-360 & 60297-12 October 2005 TIO-360 Series The page(s) in this revision replace, add to, or delete current pages in the operator’s manual. PREVIOUS REVISION CURRENT REVISION None June 2007...
  • Page 7 O, HO, IO, AIO, HIO, TIO-360 Series Operator’s Manual Lycoming Part Number: 60297-12 ©2005 by Lycoming. All rights reserved. Lycoming and “Powered by Lycoming” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lycoming. All brand and product names referenced in this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 8 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL ATTENTION OWNERS, OPERATORS, AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL SAFETY WARNING NEGLECTING TO FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND TO CARRY OUT PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAN RESULT IN POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND POWER LOSS. ALSO, IF POWER AND SPEED LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL ARE EXCEEDED, FOR ANY REASON;...
  • Page 9 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE...
  • Page 10 Warranty will be warranted for the balance of the original warranty period or for the spare part warranty, whichever is the greater. Replacement of parts may be with either new or reconditioned parts, at Lycoming’s election. A claim for warranty on any part claimed to be defective must be reported in writing to Lycoming’s Warranty Administration within 60 days of being found to require repair or replacement by the purchaser or service facility.

  • Page 11: General

    Lycoming parts or parts approved by Lycoming for direct acquisition from sources other than Lycoming itself are not warranted by Lycoming, and this warranty shall be void to the extent that such repairs and alterations, in Lycoming’s sole judgment, affect the durability, safety or reliability of the engine or any part thereof, or damage genuine Lycoming or Lycoming-approved parts.
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  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION Page General................................1-1 Cylinders............................... 1-1 Valve Operating Mechanism ........................1-1 Crankcase ..............................1-1 Crankshaft ..............................1-1 Connecting Rods ............................1-2 Pistons ................................1-2 Accessory Housing ............................1-2 Oil Sump ............................... 1-2 Cooling System ............................. 1-2 Induction System............................
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  • Page 16: Cylinders

    LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 1 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS DESCRIPTION SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION NOTE The letter “L” in the model prefix denotes the reverse rotation of the basic model. Example: model IO-360-C has clockwise rotation of the crankshaft. Therefore, LIO-360-C has counterclockwise rotation of the crankshaft.

  • Page 17: Connecting Rods

    SECTION 1 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL DESCRIPTION O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS Connecting Rods – Pistons – Accessory Housing – Oil Sump (Except AIO Series) – Crankcase Covers (AIO Series) – Cooling System – Induction System –...

  • Page 18: Lubrication System

    LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 1 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS DESCRIPTION Lubrication System – (All models except AIO-360 series AIO-360 Series – Priming System – Ignition System – Counterweight System –...
  • Page 19 SECTION 1 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL DESCRIPTION O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS...
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  • Page 24 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 2 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 25 SECTION 2 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.)
  • Page 27 SECTION 2 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.)
  • Page 28 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 2 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.)
  • Page 29 SECTION 2 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.)
  • Page 30 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 2 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS SPECIFICATIONS NOTE Engines with letter “L” in prefix will have opposite rotation to the above. DETAIL WEIGHTS 1. ENGINE, STANDARD, DRY WEIGHT.
  • Page 32 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 2 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS SPECIFICATIONS DETAIL WEIGHTS (CONT.) DIMENSIONS, INCHES...
  • Page 33 SECTION 2 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS DIMENSIONS, INCHES (CONT.)
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    LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page General................................3-1 Prestarting Items of Maintenance ......................3-1 Starting Procedures ............................. 3-1 Cold Weather Starting ..........................3-3 Ground Running and Warm-Up ........................ 3-3 Ground Check .............................. 3-4 Operation in Flight ............................3-5 Engine Flight Chart ...........................
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  • Page 38 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 3 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. GENERAL. NOTE YOUR ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE WARRANTIES THAT APPEAR IN THE FRONT OF THIS MANUAL REGARDING ENGINE SPEED, THE USE OF SPECIFIED FUELS AND LUBRICANTS, REPAIR AND ALTERATIONS.
  • Page 39 SECTION 3 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS b. Engines Equipped with Pressure Carburetors or Bendix Fuel Injectors.

  • Page 40: Cold Weather Starting

    LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 3 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS c. Engines Equipped with Simmonds Type 530 Fuel Injector. 4. COLD WEATHER STARTING. 5. GROUND RUNNING AND WARM-UP. NOTE Any ground check that requires full throttle operation must be limited to three minutes, or...

  • Page 41: Ground Check

    SECTION 3 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS a. Fixed Wing. (1) Head the aircraft into the wind. (2) Leave mixture in “Full Rich”. (3) Operate only with the propeller in minimum blade angle setting. (4) Warm-up to approximately 1000-1200 RPM. Avoid prolonged idling and do not exceed 2200 RPM on the ground.

  • Page 42: Operation In Flight

    (Fixed pitch propeller). (2) Helicopter. 7. OPERATION IN FLIGHT. Fuel Mixture Leaning Procedure.
  • Page 43 SECTION 3 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS GENERAL RULES Never exceed the maximum red line cylinder head temperature limit. For maximum service life, cylinder head temperatures should be maintained below 435°F (224°C) during high performance cruise operation and below 400°F (205°C) for economy cruise powers.
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  • Page 45 SECTION 3 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS (b) Deduct 125°F from this temperature and thus establish the temperature reference point for use when operating at maximum power mixture. (c) Return mixture control to full rich and adjust the RPM and manifold pressure for desired performance cruise operation.
  • Page 46 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 3 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To avoid this, all installations are equipped with a system for preheating the incoming air supply to the carburetor. In this way sufficient heat is added to replace the heat loss of vaporization of fuel, and the mixing chamber temperature cannot drop to the freezing point of water (32°F).

  • Page 47: Engine Flight Chart

    SECTION 3 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS 8. ENGINE FLIGHT CHART. NOTE Aviation grade 100LL fuels in which the lead content is limited to 2 c.c. per gal. are approved for continuous use in the above listed engines.

  • Page 48: Operating Conditions

    LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 3 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUEL PRESSURE, PSI (CONT.) – Model Max. Desired Max. HIO-360-E, -F Series Inlet to fuel pump Inlet to fuel injector TIO-360-A Series Inlet to fuel pump Inlet to fuel injector...
  • Page 49 SECTION 3 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS OPERATING CONDITIONS (CONT.) O-360-A, -C** Series O-360-B, -D Series O-360-A1P, -A4D, -A4P, -C4P, -F, -G Series...
  • Page 50 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 3 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING CONDITIONS (CONT.) O-360-J2A HO-360-A, -C Series; HIO-360-G1A HO-360-B Series IO-360-A, -C, -D, -J, -K; AIO-360 Series IO-360-B, -E, -F Series (Except -B1C); IO-360-M1A**, -M1B**...
  • Page 51 SECTION 3 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS OPERATING CONDITIONS (CONT.) IO-360-B1C IO-360-L2A HIO-360-A Series HIO-360-B Series HIO-360-C Series...
  • Page 52 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 3 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING CONDITIONS (CONT.) HIO-360-D Series HIO-360-E Series HIO-360-F Series TIO-360-A Series** TIO-360-C Series**...

  • Page 53: Shut Down Procedure

    SECTION 3 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS 9. SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE. a. Fixed Wing. b. Helicopters.
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  • Page 75 SECTION 3 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS Figure 3-23. Sea Level and Altitude Performance – IO-360-B1A 3-38 Revised June 2007...
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  • Page 100 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 4 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS PERIODIC INSPECTIONS SECTION 4 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS NOTE Perhaps no other factor is quite so important to safety and durability of the aircraft and its components are faithful and diligent attention to regular checks for minor troubles and prompt repair when they are found.
  • Page 101 SECTION 4 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL PERIODIC INSPECTIONS O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS 1. DAILY PRE-FLIGHT. a. Engine. b. Turbocharger. 2. 25-HOUR INSPECTION (ENGINE). 3. 50-HOUR INSPECTION (ENGINE). a. Ignition System.
  • Page 102 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 4 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS PERIODIC INSPECTIONS b. Fuel and Induction System – c. Lubrication System. (Engines Not Equipped with External Filter.) d. Exhaust System – e. Cooling System – f. Cylinders – g. Turbocharger –...
  • Page 103 SECTION 4 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL PERIODIC INSPECTION O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS h. Carburetor – 4. 100-HOUR INSPECTION. a. Electrical System. b. Lubrication System – c. Magnetos – d. Engine Accessories – e. Cylinders – f. Engine Mounts – g. Fuel Injection Nozzles and Fuel Lines –...
  • Page 104 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 4 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS PERIODIC INSPECTIONS 5. 400-HOUR INSPECTION. Valve Inspection – 6. NON-SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS.
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  • Page 106 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Page General................................5-1 Ignition and Electrical System Ignition Harness and Wire Replacement....................5-1 Timing Magneto to Engine Single Magneto ............................5-1 Dual Magneto ............................5-1 Generator or Alternator Output ......................5-4 Fuel System Repair of Fuel Leaks..........................
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  • Page 108 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 5 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 1. IGNITION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. a. Ignition Harness and Wire Replacement – b. Timing Magnetos to Engine. Single Magneto – Dual Magnetos –...
  • Page 109 SECTION 5 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS...
  • Page 110 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 5 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES NOTE Some timing lights operate in the reverse manner as described. The light comes on when the breaker points open. Check your timing light instructions. c. Internal Timing – Dual Magneto –...
  • Page 111 Fuel Grade and Limitations – NOTE It is recommended that personnel be familiar with latest revision of Service Instruction No. 1070 regarding specified fuel for Lycoming engines. d. Air Intake Ducts and Filter – e. Idle Speed and Mixture Adjustment.
  • Page 112 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 5 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 3. LUBRICATION SYSTEM. a. Oil Grades and Limitations – b. Oil Suction and Oil Pressure Screens – c. Oil Pressure Relief Valve – Non-Adjustable Oil Pressure Relief Valve –...
  • Page 113 SECTION 5 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS a. Removal of Cylinder Assembly. NOTE The hydraulic tappets, push rods, rocker arms and valves must be assembled in the same location from which they were removed. b. Removal of Piston from Connecting Rod –...
  • Page 114 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 5 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION NEVER USE A MAGNET TO REMOVE HYDRAULIC PLUNGER ASSEMBLIES FROM THE CRANKCASE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CHECK BALL TO REMAIN OFF ITS SEAT, RENDERING THE UNIT INOPERATIVE. d. Assembly of Hydraulic Tappet Plunger Assemblies –...
  • Page 115 SECTION 5 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS NOTE Cylinder assemblies not using hold-down plate are tightened in the same manner as above omitting the shims.
  • Page 116 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 5 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION AFTER ALL CYLINDER BASE NUTS HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED, REMOVE ANY NICKS IN THE CYLINDER FINS BY FILING OR BURRING. NOTE Inserting a longer push rod will decrease the valve clearance.
  • Page 117 SECTON 5 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS Exhaust Bypass Valve (TIO-360-A Series). Exhaust Bypass Valve (TIO-360-C1A6D).
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  • Page 122 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 6 TROUBLE-SHOOTING – ENGINE Page Failure of Engine to Start..........................6-1 Failure of Engine to Idle Properly......................6-2 Low Power and Uneven Running....................... 6-2 Failure of Engine to Develop Full Power....................6-3 Rough Engine ............................... 6-3 Low Oil Pressure............................
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  • Page 124 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 6 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS TROUBLE-SHOOTING SECTION 6 TROUBLE-SHOOTING 1. TROUBLE-SHOOTING – ENGINE.
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  • Page 130 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 7 INSTALLATION AND STORAGE Page Preparation of Engine for Installation....................... 7-1 General............................... 7-1 Inspection of Engine Mounting ....................... 7-1 Attaching Engine to Mounts ........................7-1 Oil and Fuel Line Connections ........................ 7-1 Propeller Installation ..........................7-2 Preparation of Carburetors and Fuel Injectors for Installation .............
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  • Page 132 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL SECTION 7 O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS INSTALLATION AND STORAGE SECTION 7 INSTALLATION AND STORAGE 1. PREPARATION OF ENGINE FOR INSTALLATION. CAUTION DO NOT ROTATE THE CRANKSHAFT OF AN ENGINE CONTAINING PRESERVATIVE OIL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUGS, BECAUSE IF THE CYLINDERS CONTAIN ANY APPRECIABLE AMOUNT OF THE MIXTURE, THE RESULTING ACTION, KNOWN AS HYDRAULICING, WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.
  • Page 133 SECTION 7 LYCOMING OPERATOR’S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND STORAGE O-360 AND ASSOCIATED MODELS Propeller Installation – 1. PREPARATION OF CARBURETORS AND FUEL INJECTORS FOR INSTALLATION. Carburetor (MA-4-5, MA-4-5AA) – Carburetor (PSH-5BD) – CAUTION DO NOT ALLOW FUEL OR OIL TO ENTER INTO THE AIR CHAMBER.
  • Page 134 NOTE Oils of the type mentioned are to be used in Lycoming aircraft engines for corrosion prevention only, and not for lubrication. See the latest revision of Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1014 and latest revision of Service Bulletin No. 318 for recommended...
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