THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Jun 1/03
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3 Note the speed at which the stall warning comes on.
4 The stall warning should come on not less than five knots, nor more than ten knots,
before the actual stall occurs.
C. Lift Detectors
(1) Removal
NOTE
: The master (battery) switch must be off prior to performing any work on the lift
detector(s). Place reference marks on holding plate and wing skin for use when
installing.
(a) Remove screws holding plate around tab. The lift detector is attached to plate. Remove
unit from wing.
(b) Mark electrical wires and terminals to facilitate installation. Remove electrical wires from
lift detector. Remove lift detector from airplane.
(2) Installation
(a) Attach electrical leads to appropriate terminals of lift detector.
(b) Using reference marks made during removal, position lift detector and holding plate
assembly on wing. Determine that sensor blade of unit drops down freely.
(c) Ensuring unit is aligned with reference marks, secure in position with screws previously
removed.
(3) Adjustment
The lift detector(s) is(are) adjusted at the factory, when the airplane is test flown, and should
not require any further adjustment. If some type of service on the wing requires moving the lift
detector, use the following procedure to set the lift detector at the proper position.
CA
UTION: NEVER ADJUST THE LIFT DETECTOR BY BENDING THE VANE.
(a) Fly the airplane as described in Functional Tests, Flight, above.
(b) Loosen the two Philips head screws; one on either side of the vane.
1 If the stall warning comes on too late, move the lift detector up.
2
If the stall warning comes on to early, move the lift detector down.
(c) Tighten the screws after making any adjustments.