THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Feb 19/04
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APPENDIX 1
(3) VS Mode ENGAGE
SELECT 1500 FPM rate of climb. Note the pitch steering bar moves slowly up. Repeat the
same test for the down direction.
(4) Autopilot Master Switch SELECT FD / AP
The servos should re-engage.
(5) Trim Master ON / OFF Switch ON
(6) Manual Electric Trim Command Switch MOVE FWD or AFT
The autopilot should disconnect.
NOTE: The Manual Electric Trim Command Switch will disconnect the autopilot only if there is
a Pitch Mode engaged.
8. P
anel-Mounted Components
The HSI (if installed), autopilot programmer/computer, altitude selector/alerter (if installed), remote
annunciator, and turn coordinator are either face-mounted or rack-mounted in the instrument panel. See
39-10-00 for removal and installation instructions.
9. Component Locator
See Figure 2.
10. Trim Monitor (See Figure 2.)
The trim monitor is mounted on the left side of the fuselage under the instrument panel.
A. Removal
(1) Disconnect autopilot harness.
(2) Remove screws (4) holding trim monitor to mounting bracket and remove trim monitor.
B. Installation
(1) Place trim monitor in position on mounting bracket and secure with screws (4).
(2) Connect autopilot harness.
(3) Perform Post-Maintenance Operational Checkout, above.
11. Pressure Transducer (See Figure 2.)
The pressure transducer is located on the forward side of the pilot’s instrument panel below the control
wheel shaft.
A. Removal
(1) Remove the Ty-Rap and disconnect the transducer from the static-system by removing the
flexible hose.
(2) Disconnect the autopilot harness.
(3) Remove screws and washers (2 ea.) and remove transducer.
B. Installation
(1) Place transducer in position. Secure transducer to instrument panel with screws and washers
(2 ea.)
(2) Connect the transducer to the static system by sliding the flexible hose over the hose barb.
Then position and install Ty-Rap.
(3) Connect the autopilot harness.
(4) Perform Post-Maintenance Operational Checkout, above.