THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 4
Feb 19/04
1E4
5-30-00
Each Six (6) Years
 Overhaul or replace Hartzell propellers each five (5) or six (6) years or each 2000 or 2400 hours. (Refer
to latest revision of Hartzell Service Letter No. 61 to determine specific requirements for individual
airplanes.)
WARNING: DO NOT USE GREASE OR ANY TYPE OF GREASE FITTING ON ANY OXYGEN
SYSTEM. WHEN WORKING WITH AN OXYGEN SYSTEM MAKE SURE HANDS,
CLOTHING, TOOLS, AND IMMEDIATE AREA ARE FREE OF GREASE.
 For S/N’s 3255001 & up only: If installed, replace oxygen system regulator each five (5) years time-in-
service.
Each Seven (7) Years
 Each seven (7) years time-in-service, drain and remove the inboard metal fuel tank from each wing and
inspect for corrosion as specified in Fuel Tank/Wing Spar Corrosion Inspection, 28-10-00.
 Replace fuel tank flexible hose interconnect couplings and fuel tank vent line flexible hose and hose
couplings as required; but not to exceed seven (7) years or fuel tank removal, whichever comes first.
 Each 2000 hours or seven (7) years, whichever occurs first, remove interior cabinets, panels, and
headliner and conduct detailed inspection of aircraft structure (skin, bulkheads, stringers, etc.) for
condition and security. Inspection of structure concealed by headliner may be accomplished by alternate
means (i.e. - through the use of a borescope) without removing the headliner, providing access is
obtained to all concealed areas and borescope provides sufficient detail to adequately accomplish the
inspection.
Each Eight (8) Years
 Replace engine compartment flexible hoses (fuel, oil, etc.) as required; but not to exceed 1000 hours
time-in-service, eight (8) years, or engine overhaul, whichever comes first.
Each Ten (10) Years
 Each ten (10) years time-in-service, test fuselage and wing fluid hoses to system pressure. Visually
inspect for leaks. Hoses that pass inspection may remain in service, but must be rechecked each five (5)
years additional time-in-service. No fluid hose may exceed twenty (20) years total time-in-service.
Each Twelve (12) Years
 Hydrostatically test the portable fire extinguisher each twelve (12) years.
Each Fifteen (15) Years
WARNING: DO NOT USE GREASE OR ANY TYPE OF GREASE FITTING ON ANY OXYGEN
SYSTEM. WHEN WORKING WITH AN OXYGEN SYSTEM MAKE SURE HANDS,
CLOTHING, TOOLS, AND IMMEDIATE AREA ARE FREE OF GREASE.
 For S/N’s 3255001 & up only: If installed, no lightweight composite oxygen cylinder (i.e. DOT E8162)
may exceed fifteen (15) years total time-in-service.
Each Twenty (20) Years
 No fluid hose may exceed twenty (20) years total time-in-service.
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