THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 2
Jun 1/03
5F14
80-10-00
3. Inspections
A. Starter
NOTE: NEVER USE JUMPER CABLES to test voltage to the starter. The "toothed" jaws of jumper
cables are meant to "bite" into soft, leaded terminals on car batteries, and simply WILL
NOT provide enough contact with the starter terminal to supply the needed amperage to
engage the starter properly.
NOTE: Use an analog voltage meter if you can. Digital meters take intermittent 'snap shots' of
voltage. In situations where voltage is being supplied intermittently (even in rapid cycles),
the digital meter will simply not provide the correct 'picture' of the aircraft's voltage
situation.
The starting circuit should be inspected at regular intervals, the frequency of which should be
determined by the amount of service and the conditions under which the vehicle is operated. It is
recommended that such inspection be made at each 100 hours and include the following:
(1) The battery should be checked with a hydrometer to be sure it is fully charged and filled to the
proper level with approved water.
(2) A load test should be made to determine battery condition.
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