12.32.14(b) . high oil pressure;
Monitor oil temperature and CHT
land as some as possible.
12.32.14(b) . high oil pressure;
Monitor oil temperature and CHT
land as some as possible.
12.32.14(a) . low/zero oil pressure;
– monitor oil and CHT.
– land as soon as safely possible
12.32.14. State the actions (if any) that the pilot can take to rectify:
12.32.12(e) . high oil temperature.
high oil temperature can be an indication of:
– insufficient oil
– oil cooler bypass valve stuck open
– inappropriate operation (eg high power low airspeed)
– faulty gauge
12.32.12(d) . low oil temperature;
low oil temperature is most likely an indication the the oil cooler bypass valve is not working.
Also possibly cowl flaps open at high speed and low power.
12.32.12(c) . fluctuating oil pressure;
fluctuating oil pressure is probably caused by a sticking pressure relief valve, or a problem with the pump.
12.32.12(b) . high oil pressure;
High oilressure is probably an indication of a sssstuck pressure relief valve.
12.32.12(a) . low/zero oil pressure;
A low oil pressure indication can be caused by a number of things:
– low oil quantity
– excessive wear in parts of the engine eg bearings
– a leak in an oil line or tank
– oil pump problems
– pressure relief valve sticking open.
– faulty gauge
among other things.
12.32.12. Identify the possible oil system malfunctions indicated by:
Indications
Abnormal Oil Pressure
Fluctuating oil pressure
– quantity of oil available is low / failure of scavenge pump
Low oil pressure
– low oil quantity (lack of replenishment / leaking tank / broken supply line)
– loss of oil pressure (failure of pressure pump/ pressure line/ failing bearings)
– faulty oil pressure gauge – pressure indication falls but not accompanies by rise in oil temp
High oil pressure
– likely faulty pressure relief valve
Abnormal Oil Temperature
High oil temperature – (general overheating of the engine / probs with lubrication system)
Oil pressure and temperature together
– if low or fluctuating oil pressure occurs in flight with a rise in oil temperature => indicates a serious problem with the lubrication system
Land as soon as possible / Forced landing without power if engine seizes
Actions
– with any problem concerning oil plan to land sooner rather than later
12.32.10(b) . checking the correct oil quantity before flight.
Oil Quantity
– check oil level during each pre-flight inspection
– the oil level on the dipstick should be between the maximum and minimum levels
– if below the minimum the engine will overheat due to less oil circulating in the engine
– if overfull – the excess oil may be forced out through various parts of the engine