THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Jun 1/03
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28-20-00
(6) Replace the filter disc if damage is evident.
(7) Reinstall filter disc assembly and strainer bowl.
D. After the aircraft is refueled:
(1) Disconnect fuel inlet line to injector.
(2) Turn electric fuel pump ON to flush lines.
(3) While flushing, move fuel selector back and forth from one tank to another.
2. Fuel Selector
Valve and Filter Assembly
(See Figure 2.)
CA
UTION: NO FIELD DISASSEMBLY OR REPAIR OF FUEL SELECTOR VALVES IS AUTHORIZED.
MAINTENANCE IS LIMITED TO REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE WHOLE UNIT.
When the fuel selector handle is not in a positive selector detent position, more than one fuel port will be
open at the same time. Ensure that the fuel selector is positioned in a detent, which can be easily felt,
when moving the handle through its various positions.
A. Removal
(1) Drain fuel from tanks. (Refer to Draining Fuel System, Chapter 12.)
(2) Remove center seats, seat belt attachments and floor panel just aft of main spar by removing
floor attachment screws. Lift panel and remove.
(3) Remove plate from bottom of fuselage that covers fuel selector valve.
(4) Disconnect fuel lines and selector control linkage from selector valve assembly.
(5) Remove the four mounting screws that hold the fuel selector valve in place. Remove selector
valve assembly.
B. Installation
NO
TE: When installing fuel selector valve, drain and flush complete fuel system and tanks to
ensure no contamination is present. (See Cleaning Fuel System, above.)
(1) Position the selector valve inside the airplane just aft of the main spar.
(2) Secure the selector valve with machine screws, washers and self-locking nuts.
(3) Connect the fuel lines.
(4) Connect fuel selector control linkage to insure that selector handle engages the left indent
position when it is against the safety stop on the console cover.
(5) Fill the fuel tanks and check all connections for leaks.
(6) Install the rear seat and fuel drain placard cover.
(7) Install the access plate to the bottom of the fuselage with attaching screws.
C. Flush Lines
After fuel selector valve is installed and the aircraft is refueled:
(1) Disconnect fuel inlet line to injector.
(2) Turn electric fuel pump ON to flush lines.
(3) While flushing, move fuel selector back and forth from one tank to another.
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