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Valve Cover Gasket – Lycoming engines IO, IGO, IGSO, TIO, LTIO-540; TIO-541; IO-720
$12.50
VALVE COVER or ROCKER BOX COVER GASKET –
MADE OF SILICONE
for
LYCOMING ENGINES
– IO, IGO, IGSO, TIO, LTIO-540; TIO-541; IO-720
(see detailed list below)
- Our silicone rubber gaskets are made from aerospace mechanical
grade AMS silicone and designed to withstand temperatures
up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Therefore, they will not break down and deform or crack up like
cork or neoprene.
- Our gaskets seal uneven and warped surfaces and
eliminate corrosion.
- Gaskets are 100% reusable.
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FAA/PMA approved for the following engines
LYCOMING:
IO-540-B1A5, -B1C5, -E1A5, -E1B5,-M1A5;
IGO-540-B1A,-B1C;
IGSO-540-B1A,-B1C;
TIO-540-A1A,-A1B,-A2A,-A2B,-A2C,-F2BD,-J2B,-J2BD,
-N2BD,-R2AD,-S1AD;
LTIO-540-F2BD,-J2B,-J2BD,-N2BD,-R2AD;
TIO-541-A1A;
IO-720-B1B,-C1B,-B1BD
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Part: RG-71450
Corresponding part #: Lycoming 71450 and 06B26813
Price: per gasket.
Silicone gasket has 9 bolt holes and is 1/8″ thick.
Reusable.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE:
– Remove the valve cover and gasket in accordance with the Lycoming
procedure or in accordance with an acceptable procedure used by
the shop performing the installation.
– Clean the valve cover and the cylinder surfaces of all residual material.
– Install P/N RG-71450, DRY.
– Replace the valve cover and torque the cover bolts to 25 in-lbs.
– Check the cover bolt torque after an engine run-up to take off power
or first flight and re-torque the bolts to 20 in-lbs.
– Check the cover bolt torque annually, and re-torque
to 20 in-lbs, if necessary.
Do not over tighten!
If the gaskets starts to bulge or pooch out than back off on the torque.
The gaskets are re-usable and the service life of the gasket is
determined by its physical condition on removal.
If the gasket is still pliable and without cracks, tears, or
deterioration, it may be re-used, otherwise discard.
Click on Download Instructions to print.
TO REUSE GASKET:
- Wash gasket briefly in hot soapy water.
- Rinse well and dry all surfaces.
- Re-install using the above installation instructions.
Proudly made in the USA!
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Our silicone rubber gaskets are made from aerospace mechanical
grade AMS silicone, designed to withstand temperatures up
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Our gaskets seal uneven surfaces, eliminate corrosion and
are 100% reusable.
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