THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 6
Jun 1/03
4I18
71-00-00
3. Engine (Refer to Figure 1)
A. Removal
(1) Turn off all electrical switches in the cockpit and then disconnect the battery ground wire at the
battery.
(2) Ascertain that the fuel selector lever is in the “OFF” position.
(3) Remove the cowling and propeller. (See 71-10-00 and 61-10-00.)
NOTE: Tag hoses, lines and wires at separation to facilitate reinstallation. Open fuel, oil,
vacuum lines and fittings should be covered to prevent contamination.
(4) Disconnect the following electrical systems/components:
(a) starter positive and ground leads.
(b) alternator leads and the cable attachment clamps.
(c) magneto “P” leads at the magnetos.
(d) tachometer magnetic sensor lead at the left magneto.
(e) oil temperature, cylinder head temperature (CHT), and exhaust gas temperature (EGT)
(6X) or turbine intlet temperature (TIT) (6XT) leads.
(5) Disconnect the following mechanical systems/components:
(a) governor control cable at the governor and cable attachment clamps.
(b) throttle and mixture cables at the injector. (The injector may be removed if desired.)
(c) induction air intake duct hose.
(d) cooling ducts to vacuum pump and fuel pump shroud.
(e) in 6XT only, the injector intake ducting and associated lines.
(6) Disconnect the following environmental systems/components:
(a) heater and defroster hoses.
(b) air conditioning compressor lines (if installed).
(7) The following engine lines should also be disconnected:
(a) fuel pump supply line at the left side of the pump. Disconnect pump vent line.
(b) both lines from each oil cooler at the coolers.
(c) engine vent tube at the engine.
(d) Untie the ignition harness hoses and lines at the aft of the engine.
(e) vacuum pump lines at pumps and remove the fittings from pumps.
(f) oil pressure line at the engine.
(g) deck pressure and fuel flow lines.
(h) manifold pressure line.
(i) injector line at the flow divider.
(8) Attach a one-half ton (minimum) hoist to the hoisting straps and relieve the tension from the
engine mounts.
CAUTION: PLACE A TAIL STAND UNDER THE TAIL OF THE AIRPLANE BEFORE
REMOVING THE ENGINE.
(9) Check the engine for any attachments remaining to obstruct its removal.
(10) Drain the engine oil, if desired, and then close drain.
(11) Remove the four engine mount assemblies and swing the engine free, being careful not to
damage any attaching parts.