THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 5
Jun 1/03
5F17
80-10-00
5. Starting
Using Exter
nal Power Receptacle
Use the following procedure for starting with a 28-volt external power supply when the airplane’s battery
is nearly depleted:
CAUTION: CARE SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN SHIPS BATTERY IS DEPLETED. IF THE
BATTERY SWITCH IS POSITIONED ON, THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY CAN BE
REDUCED TO THE LEVEL OF THE AIRPLANE’S BATTERY.
A. Position battery master switch OFF.
B. Position alternator switch OFF.
C. Position magneto switches OFF.
D. Check that all electrical switches are positioned OFF.
E. Plug a standard 28 Vdc external power source into fuselage external power receptacle.
F. Start engine using normal starting procedure.
G. After engine starts:
(1) Reduce power to lowest possible rpm.
(2) Disconnect external power cable from fuselage external power receptacle.
(3) Position battery master and alternator switches ON. Check ammeter for electrical output.
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