Engine Stand

Sling Test
Test Procedures
These test procedures shall be complied to, without exception, annually.

Model Number Serial Number

Tested By Date

Inspected By Date

Working Load Of Sling Assembly

ROTATING ENGINE STANDS
ROTATING ENGINE STANDS
1. Overall visually inspect stand for any signs of wear and fatigue.
Working Loadspindles
2. Lubricate Of Engine Strap
and gear box as referenced in vendor
Install Weight To Stand
literature if equipped.
3. Inspect anti-rotation locking mechanism if equipped.
4. Install weight equal to engine weight to the engine stand for
SLINGapproximately
ASSEMBLY 2 min.
1. Measure strapset
5. Rotate weight lengths
360º and record
in both directions if equipped.
2. Operation
Install slingshould
unit into a test fixture.
be free of binding Locate
and/orliftcatching during
clevis at
rotation. appropriate hole number or location per
6. Dismantle fixture and visually inspect stand and
Operation And Service Manual instructions for any signs of
illustrations.
wear or failure.Install
Anystraps.
item, which does not successfully
2. Apply
pass the1 ½test,
times working
is to load and
be rejected andhold for
discarded or
approximately one (1) minute.
returned to Tronair for evaluation.
3. Remove sling component from test fixture and
inspect the entire component for any signs of
failure, i.e., broken or cracked welds, elongated
holes, or cracks in any other portion of the
component.
a. Any item which does not successfully pass
the test is to be rejected and discarded or
returned to Tronair for evaluation.
b. Re-measure strap length and record. If length
of strap after testing is greater than length
before testing call Tronair with results before 08-2030-0000 AND 08-2034-0000
using the assembly again. 1. Install engine stand test fixture.
2. Position beam assembly in the center of the
Load Cell Apply Load engine stand.
3. Tighten beam locks evenly, until the beam
Load Cell assembly is locked in place.
Data Display
4. Position engine stand over eye hookApplyin floor.
Load
Cylinder/Pump Line eye hook directly under pull point of the test
fixture.
5. Install 2 x 4 inch block under wheels and lock
stand in place.
6. Attach load cell, pull cylinder to eyebolt.
Eyebolt 7. Put engine stand through two cycles of loading
the engine stand to 3,000 pounds
(2,667 psi on gauge). Hold for 30 seconds then
release load.
2x4 8. Inspect all welds and joints for signs of
Wood Block distortion; if no defects are found, the engine
stand is good.
08-2030-0000 AND 08-2034-0000 9. If defects are found discard or return to Tronair
for evaluation.
SLING ASSEMBLY
1. Measure strap lengths and record
2. Install strap into fixture.
3. Apply 1 ½ times the load indicated on the strap and hold for approximately one (1) minute.
4. Remove straps from fixture and inspect the entire component for any signs of failure, i.e., broken or cracked welds,
elongated holes, or cracks in any other portion of the component.
a. Any item which does not successfully pass the test is to be rejected and discarded or returned to
Tronair for evaluation.
b. Re-measure strap length and record. If length of strap after testing is greater than length before testing
call Tronair with results before using the assembly again.
c. Any surface defects, greater than 10% of material thickness, should be returned to Tronair for
evaluation.

Apply Load

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Apply Load Apply Load

LOAD 1
LOAD 2

BEFORE AFTER
STRAP 1 in in
STRAP 1 in in

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