THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 6
Jun 1/03
3C16
28-10-00
(10) Align holes of cork gasket, fuel cell, and nut plate. Secure with four screws. Torque to 12-15
inch - pounds.
(11) Using a clean soft lint-free cloth, wipe inside of cell clean of all dirt and foreign material. Inspect
for cleanliness.
(12) Install a new gasket and fuel cap adapter assembly. Coat each of the twelve screws’ threads
with PR 1422 CL2 sealant. Install screws and torque from 20 to 25 inch-pounds. After torquing,
clean screws with MEK solvent.
(13) Fill fuel tanks and check for leaks, unrestricted fuel flow, and proper fuel level indication.
(14) Install access covers.
E. Handling and Storage
(1) Do not remove fuel cells from shipping container until time of installation.
(2) After removing fuel cell from its shipping container, inspect cell for damage due to crating or
removal from crate.
(3) Do not use fuel cell nipple fittings as handholds. Do not drag fuel cells.
(4) Stack fuel cells only in original shipping containers.
(5) Prior to storing used fuel cells, clean with soap and warm water.
(6) Fold fuel cells smoothly and loosely with a minimum number of folds. Protective wadding
should be placed between folds.
CAUTION
: SHOULD THE TEMPERATURE BE BELOW 70° F MOVE THE CELLS TO A
WARMER STORAGE LOCATION.
(7) Store fuel cells in a dry area protected from sunlight. Recommended storage temperature is
70° F.
F. Repair (Refer to Chart 1.)
The following procedure is recommended for field repair of fuel cells constructed of Goodyear
Vithane material. These repairs may be accomplished by two methods. One method is by heat cure;
the other is air cure. The end result of either method is a neat, permanent repair. The heat repair
allows the cell to be cured and ready for reinstallation in two hours; while the air cure method
requires that the cell not be moved for 72 hours during the air cure period.
NO
TE: Air cure repairs are to be made at a room temperature of approximately 75°F. For each
10°F drop in temperature, add 20 hours cure time. For instance, if the room temperature
reads 65°F, air cure for 92 hours instead of 72 hours.
NO
TE: The repair of Goodyear Vithane fuel cells is restricted to authorized personnel. Authorized
personnel are those who have been certified and trained by Goodyear representatives, or
those who have received their training from persons who have been certified and trained
by Goodyear representatives.
(1) Handling of Repair Materials
(a) Protect all materials from dirt contamination, sunlight, and excessive heat or cold while in
storage. Keep containers tightly capped and stored at a temperature of 70°F.
NO
TE: 80C27 repair cement requires thorough mixing to obtain full adhesive values.
(b) The 80C27 cement referred to in this text is prepared immediately prior to use by mixing
repair cement 80C27 (pint can with 320 gms) with cross-linker 80C28 (4 oz. bottle with
81cc).
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