Engine Storage N Preservation

INTRODUCTION
• An engine awaiting overhaul or

return to service after overhaul
must be given careful attention.
• It does not receive the daily care
and attention necessary to detect
and correct early stages of
corrosion.
• For this reason, some definite action
must be taken to prevent corrosion
from affecting the engine.
CORROSION PREVENTION COMPOUND
• Corrosion-preventive compounds are petroleum base
products which will form a wax like film over the metal
to which it is applied.
• The type mixed with engine oil to form a corrosion-
preventive mixture is relatively light compound that
readily blends with engine oil when the Mixture is
heated to the proper temperature.
• There are two types of corrosion prevention compound
commonly sub divided in two parts
1) Light mixture 2) Heavy mixture
• The light mixture is intended for use when a preserved engine is to remain
inactive for less than 30 days. It is also used to spray cylinders and other
designated areas.
• A heavy compound is used for the dip treating of metal parts and surfaces. It
must be heated to a high temperature to be sufficiently liquid to effectively
coat the objects to be preserved. A commercial solvent or kerosene spray is
used to remove corrosion-preventive compounds from the engine or parts
when they are being re pared for return to service.
• Although corrosion-preventive compounds act as an insulator from moisture,
in the presence of excessive moisture they will eventually break down and
corrosion will begin. Also, the compounds eventually become dried because
their oil base gradually evaporates. This allows moisture to contact the
engine's metal, and aids in corroding it. Therefore, when an engine is stored
in a shipping case or container, some dehydrating (moisture removing) agent
must be used to remove the moisture from the air in and around the engine.`
• The most commonly used dehydrating agent is silica gel.
CORROSION PREVENTION
TREATMENT
• Before an engine is removed it should be operated, if possible, with
corrosion preventive mixture added in the oil system to retard
corrosion by coating the engine's internal parts.
• Any engine being prepared for storage must receive thorough
treatment around the exhaust ports. Because the residue of exhaust
gases is potentially very corrosive, a corrosion-preventive mixture
must be sprayed into each exhaust port, including the exhaust valve.
ENGINE SHIPPING CONTAINERS
• For protection, engines are sealed in plastic or foil envelopes and
packed in a wooden shipping case. In recent years the practice of
sealing aircraft engines in pressurized metal containers has been
increasingly adopted.
• When a radial engine is installed in a wooden shipping case, it must be
hoisted vertically with the propeller head up This necessitates the use
of two hoists.
INSPECTION OF STORED ENGINES
• Most maintenance shops provide a scheduled inspection
system for engines in storage.
• Normally, the humidity indicators on engines stored in shipping
cases are inspected every 30 days.
• When the protective envelope must be opened to inspect the
humidity indicator, the inspection period may be extended to
once every 90 days, if local conditions permit.
• The humidity indicator of a metal container is inspected every
180 days under normal conditions.
PRESERVATION AND DE-PRESERVATION OF
GAS
TURBINE ENGINES
• The procedures for preserving and de-preserving

gas turbine engines vary depending upon the length
of inactivity. the type of preservative used. And
whether or not the engine may be rotated during the
inactive period.
• The lubrication system is usually drained, and may
or may not be flushed with preservative oil.
• Some engine manufacturers recommend spraying
oil in the compressor while "motoring" the engine.
Others caution against this practice. Always follow
the manufacturer's instructions when performing
any preservation or de-preservation of gas turbine
engines.
CORROSION PRONE AREAS
Aircraft is a very huge structure made of many different material and it also
contains some materials which can get corroded easily if proper care is not
taken the following areas are the most common place where corrosion takes
place in aircraft.
• Exhaust Trail Areas It Includes Exaust Nozzle Area.
• Battery Compartments and Battery Vent Openings.
• Bilge Areas.
• Landing Gear.
• Wing Flap and Spoiler Recesses.
• External Skin Areas.
• Water Entrapment Areas.
• Engine Frontal Areas and Cooling Air Vents.
PREVENTION AGAINST CORROSION
• Much has been done to improve the corrosion resistance of aircraft: improvements in
materials, surface treatments, insulation, and in particular, modern protective finishes. All
of these have been aimed at reducing the overall maintenance effort, as well as improving
reliability. In spite of these improvements, corrosion and its control is a very real problem
that requires continuous preventive maintenance.
• Corrosion preventive maintenance includes the following specific functions:
 Adequate cleaning
 Thorough periodic lubrication
 Detailed inspection for corrosion and failure of
protective systems
 Prompt treatment of corrosion and touchup of
damaged paint areas
 Keeping drain holes free of obstructions
 Daily draining of fuel cell sumps
 Sealing of aircraft against water during foul
weather and proper ventilation on warm, sunny days
 Maximum use of protective covers on parked aircraft
BIBLOGRAPHY
• http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/han
dbooks_manuals/aircraft/amt_handbook/med
ia/faa-8083-30_ch06.pdf
• (12A)5 AC 65-12 Powerplant

Engine Storage N Preservation

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Engine Storage N Preservation

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

INTRODUCTION

• An engine awaiting overhaul or

• The procedures for preserving and de-preserving

You might also like