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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction............................................................................................................. 1-1
1-1. Scope and Purpose of This Manual ...................................................................................... 1-2
1-1.1. Advisories.................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
1-1.2. Using this Manual...................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1-1.3. Compliance................................................................................................................................................ 1-3
1-1.4. Order of Precedence .................................................................................................................................. 1-4
Instructions in this manual are specific to the TSIO-550 Series engines. For information
specific to other TCM engine series, accessories, or the airplane, refer to the appropriate
manual. Chapters are arranged in sequential order to install, test, and operate the engine.
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1-2. Publications
1-2.1. Service Documents
Six categories of Service Documents may be issued by TCM ranging from mandatory
(Category 1) to informational (Category 6). Definitions of the categories are listed below:
TCM Customer Service to owners of the affected engines only. An SSI may contain updates
to the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness applicable to the listed engines.
1-2.2. Related Publications
The chart below lists related publications, source, and accessibility relevant to installing
TSIO-550 Series engines.
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Supplied Order
With Internet via From Available From
Publication Engine TCMLINK* TCM Manufacturer
TCM Publications
Maintenance and Overhaul Manual (M-18) No Yes Yes N/A
Starter Service Instructions (X30592) No Yes Yes N/A
Lightweight Starter Service Instructions (STR-01) No Yes Yes N/A
Alternator Service Instructions (X30531-3) No Yes Yes N/A
TCM Ignition System Master Service Manual (X40000) No Yes Yes N/A
Parts Catalogues No Yes No N/A
Detailed Model Specifications No No Yes N/A
Service Documents No Yes Yes N/A
Material Handling Specifications (MHS) No No Yes N/A
Supplier Bulletins
FAA Airworthiness Directives No Yes No N/A
Accelagold No Reference No Yes
Emhart Fastening Teknologies No Reference No Yes
Slick Aircraft Products No No No Yes
Accessory Documents
Slick Ignition Systems Service Index (Form F-1100) No No No Yes
Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Overhaul Manual Vol I & II,
No No No Yes
Aircraft Turbocharger (400600-0000)
Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Troubleshooting
No No No Yes
Performance Guide (400888-0000)
Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Aircraft Turbocharger
No No No Yes
Valves and Controls Overhaul Manual (400999-0000)
Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Alternator Overhaul (OE-A2) No Reference No Yes
Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Lightweight Series
No Reference No Yes
Alternator Overhaul Manual (ES1010-1/2)
Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Lightweight Series Gear
No Reference No Yes
Driven Alternator Overhaul Manual (ES1011)
*TCMLINK Information Services® provides 24-hour-a-day access via the Internet. If you are a TCMLINK subscriber,
you can access TCMLINK to confirm and review the latest revision of this manual. If you have not subscribed to
TCMLINK through TCM and are using hardcopies, contact TCM listed in the “TCM Contact Information” section of
this chapter to confirm that you have the latest revision of the manual.
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Notify TCM Customer Service immediately, using our toll-free number, if you discover
incorrect information which adversely affects safety.