Piper 6X User Manual

THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Feb 19/04
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5-20-00
5. Scheduled Maintenance - PA-32-301FT Piper 6X (S/N’s 3232001 & up)
Refer to Notes 1, 2, 3, and 4 before performing the following inspections.
Inspection
NATURE OF INSPECTION Interval (Hrs)
50 100
A. PROPELLER GROUP
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN ROTATING PROPELLER BY
HAND; PROPELLER MAY KICK BACK. PRIOR TO ROTATING
PROPELLER ENSURE BOTH MAGNETO SWITCH(S) ARE OFF
(GROUNDED). IF MAGNETO(S) ARE NOT GROUNDED, TURNING
PROPELLER MAY START ENGINE.
1. Inspect spinner and back plate for cracks, dents, missing screws,
and security........................................................................................................... O O
2. Inspect blades for nicks and cracks....................................................................... O O
3. Check for grease and oil leaks .............................................................................. O O
4. Lubricate propeller per Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00 ............................................. O
5. Inspect spinner mounting brackets for cracks and security................................... O
6. Inspect propeller mounting bolts for security and safety.
Recheck torque values if safety is broken............................................................. O
7. Inspect hub parts for cracks and corrosion ........................................................... O
8. Rotate blades and check for tightness in hub pilot tube........................................ O
9. Inspect complete propeller and spinner assembly for security,
chafing, cracks, deterioration, wear, and correct installation................................. O
10. Overhaul or replace propeller governor..................................................
11. Overhaul propeller..................................................................................
B. ENGINE GROUP
W
ARNING: IF MAGNETO(S) ARE NOT GROUNDED, TURNING PROPELLER
MAY START ENGINE. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN ROTATING
PROPELLER BY HAND; PROPELLER MAY KICK BACK. PRIOR TO
ROTATING PROPELLER ENSURE BOTH MAGNETO SWITCH(S)
ARE OFF (GROUNDED).
NO
TE: Read Note 5 prior to completing this group.
1. Remove engine cowl and inspect for internal and external damage..................... O O
2. Clean and inspect cowling for cracks, distortion, and loose
or missing fasteners .............................................................................................. O
3. Drain oil sump ....................................................................................................... O O
4. Clean suction oil strainer at oil change; inspect strainer for foreign particles........ O O
5. Change full flow, cartridge type, oil filter element; inspect element
for foreign particles. (See Note 7.)......................................................................... O O
6. Inspect oil temperature sender unit for leaks and security.................................... O
7. Inspect oil lines and fittings for leaks, security, chafing, dents, & cracks............... O O
8. Clean and inspect oil radiator cooling fins............................................................. O
9. Fill engine with oil per information on cowl or in Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00....... O O
CAUTION: USE CAUTION NOT TO CONTAMINATE VACUUM PUMP WITH
CLEANING FLUID. (REFER TO LATEST REVISION TEXTRON
LYCOMING SERVICE INSTRUCTION NO. 1221.)
10. Clean engine with approved solvents.................................................................... O
As required by Hartzell
Service Letter No. 61

Piper 6X Specifications

General

Brand	Piper
Model	6X
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English