CONDITION/INDICATION
Is engine oil level low?
DECISION
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Continue - Test 2 - Is engine oil pressure still low?
TEST 2 - Is engine oil pressure still low?
1.
Start engine and allow engine to reach operating temperature. (Volume 1,
WP 0044)
2.
Check OIL PRESS gauge. Gauge should read as follows:
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At idle, oil pressure can go as low as 5 psi (34 kPa).
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Normal operation range is 40 psi to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa) between engine
speeds 1800 to 2100 rpm. Minimum for safe operation is 30 psi (207 kPa).
CONDITION/INDICATION
Is engine oil pressure still low?
DECISION
Oil pressure low. - Notify Supervisor.
Oil pressure OK. - Problem corrected.
END OF WORK PACKAGE
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