TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL AIRCRAFT ENGINE

CATEGORY 2
CRITICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Compliance Necessary To Maintain Safety CSB 01-1
TECHNICAL PORTIONS
FAA APPROVED

SUBJECT: FUEL PUMP INSPECTION and SEAL LEAK TEST

PURPOSE: To Provide A Leak Test Procedure To Insure Integrity Of Basic Fuel Pump Fuel
Seal On Fuel Pump Assemblies Manufactured Between July 1, 1998 And May 31,
2000.

COMPLIANCE: 1. At the earliest opportunity, but within the next 25 hours of engine operation for
fuel pump assemblies with less than 300 hours total time in service, perform the
seal leak test per Part A.
2. Anytime fuel flow indications fluctuate or engine fuel flows do not meet the
AFM/POH published specifications, perform the fuel pump
seal leak test per Part A.
MODELS
AFFECTED: IO-240, IO-360, IO-346, O-470-G7, O-470-G10, O-470-GCI, IO-470,
GIO-470, IO-520, LIO-520, IO-550, GIO-550, LTSIO-360, TSIO-360,
TSIO-470, TSIO-520, TSIO-550, TSIOL-550, GTSIO-520 model
engines with P/N 642932-1, 2, 3 & 4 basic fuel pump manufactured
between July 1, 1998, and May 31, 2000 - .
Any of the above listed engine models that have had a new or rebuilt
engine driven fuel pump installed between July 1, 1998, and
November 26, 2000.
Any of the above listed engine models that have had an engine driven
fuel pump overhauled using a new P/N 642932-1, 2, 3, or 4 basic fuel
pump between July 1, 1998, and November 26, 2000.
Refer to Figures 1 and 2
- Engines delivered from TCM between July 1, 1998, and November 26, 2000. See GENERAL
INFORMATION section of this CSB.
engine start. Once the engine has started and is
GENERAL INFORMATION : operating, with the aircraft fuel boost pump OFF,
Teledyne Continental Motors has received fuel does not leak from the engine driven fuel
reports of fuel being discharged from the engine pump seal overboard drain.
driven fuel pump seal overboard drain. However, significant fuel flow fluctuations or
Additionally, isolated reports of engine fuel flow reductions in engine fuel flow may result in a
fluctuations and/or a reduction in engine fuel reduction of engine performance due to air
flow have been received. ingestion if the basic fuel pump seal has moved
Fuel pump seal drain leak observations have from its originally installed and seated position
been noted during operation of the aircraft fuel or has been mechanically damaged.
boost pump during engine priming, prior to

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 COMPLETE FUEL
PUMP ASSEMBLY

BASIC FUEL PUMP

FIGURE 1
FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY-COMPLETE
(TYPICAL)

BASIC FUEL PUMP-EXPLODED VIEW

FIGURE 2
FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY-EXPLODED VIEW
(TYPICAL)

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 WARNING
Failure to comply with this service bulletin
may result in a reduction in or loss of engine
power.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
This Service Bulletin provides instructions for
performing a fuel seal leak test on engine driven fuel
pump assemblies installed on engines listed in the
Models Affected section of this Service Bulletin.
One Round Boss
Affected fuel pump assemblies were manufactured
between July 1, 1998, and May 31, 2000. The
FIGURE 4
affected fuel pump assemblies may be installed on
new and rebuilt engines delivered from TCM
Current Production Basic Fuel Pump
between July 1, 1998, and November 26, 2000. P/Ns 655243-1,-2,-3,&-4
Additionally, affected fuel pump assemblies were (basic fuel pumps with one round boss are not
sold individually as a service spare part or were affected by this service bulletin)
included as a component part of a complete fuel
injection system or EQ Kit. PART A: BASIC FUEL PUMP SEAL LEAK
TEST PROCEDURE
If your engine driven fuel pump assembly was
replaced, repaired, or overhauled during the dates NOTE: Refer to the appropriate aircraft
listed above, this Critical Service Bulletin may affect manufacturers maintenance manual for
you. the location of the fuel injection system
connections and drains.
Affected engine driven fuel pump assemblies were
manufactured utilizing basic fuel pumps P/Ns The following procedure should be used to check
642932-1, 642932-2, 642932-3 and 642932-4. These integrity of engine driven fuel pump assembly basic
basic fuel pumps may be identified by the presence of pump fuel seal. An assistant will be required to
two (2) round bosses located on opposite sides of the visually inspect the induction system drains for fuel.
basic fuel pump housing. Refer to Figure 3.
1. Locate the engine driven fuel pump assembly
New basic fuel pumps P/Ns 655243-1, 655243-2, basic fuel pump seal overboard drain tube that
655243-3 and 655243-4 having only one round boss exits the engine lower cowling.
are not affected by this service bulletin. Refer to
Figure 4.

OVERBOARD DRAIN TUBE

Two Round Bosses

FIGURE 5
Fuel Pump Overboard Drain Tube
FIGURE 3 (Typical)
Affected Basic Fuel Pump
P/Ns 642932-1, -2, -3, & -4
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 NOTE: The engine driven fuel pump assembly
basic fuel pump seal drain may be teed into
the induction system drain(s) prior to
exiting the engine lower cowling.

2. Place the Throttle in the CLOSED position and

the Mixture Control in IDLE CUTOFF.
3. Insure that the Ignition Switch is in the OFF
Basic Fuel Pump
position.
Seal Drain
4. Insure that all electrical equipment is OFF.
5. On aircraft with retractable landing gear, insure
that landing gear selector is in the DOWN
position. FIGURE 6
Fuel Pump Seal Drain Connection (Typical)
WARNING
DO NOT PERFORM THIS TEST ON A HOT 12. Isolate the basic fuel pump seal drain by
ENGINE. PERFORMING THIS TEST WILL disconnecting the seal drain tube at the fitting.
RESULT IN FUEL BEING INJECTED INTO Refer to Figure 6.
THE ENGINE CYLINDERS. DO NOT 13. Repeat steps 6 and 7 having the assistant observe
ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE FOR AT the fuel pump assembly basic fuel pump seal
LEAST 15 MINUTES AFTER COMPLETING drain fitting at the fuel pump assembly for
THIS TEST TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME evidence of fuel discharge.
FOR FUEL TO DRAIN FROM CYLINDERS
14. If no fuel discharge is noted, reconnect the fuel
AND INDUCTION SYSTEM. FAILURE TO
pump assembly basic fuel pump seal drain tube.
ADHERE TO THIS WARNING MAY RESULT
Make an engine logbook entry indicating
IN AN ENGINE FIRE OR CYLINDER
compliance with CSB 01-1.
HYRDOSTATIC LOCK.

NOTE: Refer to TCM SB 95-5 for correct

6. Turn the aircraft Master Switch ON. procedures for loosening and torquing fuel
7. Turn the aircraft electric fuel boost pump ON, to system lines and hose B nuts.
the high position.
8. Have an assistant observe the engine driven fuel 15. If fuel discharge is noted, proceed to Part B.
pump assembly basic fuel pump seal overboard
drain tube for evidence of fuel discharge. See PART B: FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
Figure 5. REPLACEMENT
9. If there is no visible indication of fuel being
discharged from the fuel pump assembly basic NOTE: To expedite compliance with this Critical
fuel pump seal overboard drain tube make an Service Bulletin, all orders for replacement
engine logbook entry verifying compliance with fuel pump assemblies are to be placed with
TCM CSB 01-1. the TCM Customer Support Center,
Fairhope, Al. Orders may be place by
10. If there is visible discharge of fuel from the
calling 1-888-200-7565. Please have the
engine driven fuel pump assembly basic fuel
fuel pump assembly part number, fuel pump
pump seal overboard drain tube proceed to step
assembly serial number (from the fuel pump
11.
assembly data plate attached to the vapor
11. Locate the engine driven fuel pump assembly separator housing), engine model and serial
basic fuel pump seal drain tube connection at the number, total time on fuel pump and engine
engine driven fuel pump. Refer to Figure 6. available when placing your order.

Refer to the aircraft manufacturers maintenance

manual and the applicable engine overhaul manual
for specific instructions for removing and replacing
the engine driven fuel pump assembly.

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 Special consideration may be given to operators in PART D: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
remote areas to allow repair of affected fuel pumps RETURNING FUEL PUMPS:
by an approved accessory overhaul facility. In this
situation, the overhaul facility is directed to reference Replacement fuel pumps assemblies are shipped with
the latest revision of TCMs Fuel Injection Overhaul a special green return label. To insure prompt
Manual form X30593A and TCM service bulletins processing of your warranty claim and the fuel pump
for specific instructions, dimensional limits and fuel assembly core deposit, place the fuel injection pump
pump flow specifications. Refer to SB 00-10 for assembly removed from the engine in the container
specific dimensional limits for fuel seal installation. that held the replacement fuel pump assembly. Place
After installation of any engine fuel injection system green labels on two sides of the container. Complete
component perform a complete fuel injection system any hazardous material documents required prior to
set up and adjustment prior to returning the engine shipment.
and aircraft to service. Refer to the latest revision of
TCM Service Information Directive SID 97-3. NOTE: Insure that all residual fuel has been purged
from the fuel pump assembly prior to shipment.
Make an engine logbook entry of fuel pump
replacement and compliance with TCM CSB 01-1. Return the removed fuel pump assembly via surface
freight to:
PART C: WARRANTY
TCM Customer Support Center
In the event an affected fuel pump assembly requires Fairhope Airport
8600 County Road 32
replacement as a result of this CSB Teledyne
Continental Motors will reimburse the Fairhope, AL 36532
owner/operator or FBO the invoiced cost of a
replacement Factory Rebuilt fuel pump upon receipt
of the removed, affected fuel pump assembly at
Teledyne Continental Motors.
Warranty labor coverage for fuel pump removal,
installation and system adjustments will be limited to
the number of man hours of labor specified in Table
1 Approved Labor Allowance by engine model.

TABLE 1
Approved Labor Allowance

ENGINE MODEL ALLOW LABOR HOURS

IO-240s 2.0
IO-360s 2.5
L/TSIO-360s 2.5
IO-470s 4.0
TSIO-470s 4.0
IO-520s 3.5
L/TSIO-520s 4.0
GTSIO-520s 4.0
IO-550s 4.0
TSIO-550s 6.0
TSIOL-550s 6.0
GIO-550s 4.0

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