Piper 6XT - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTION; FUEL TANKS - INBOARD (ALUMINUM); REMOVAL

THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Jun 1/03
3C11
28-10-00
STORAGE
1. Fuel System Inspection
Fill tanks with fuel. Inspect tanks and fuel line connections for leaks. Leaks will be indicated by telltale
stains.
A. If inboard fuel tanks leak, see Fuel Tanks - Inboard (Aluminum), below.
B. If outboard fuel cells leak, see Fuel Cells - Outboard (Bladder-type) - Repair, below.
C. If fuel line connections leak, tighten clamps.
D. If fuel line connections continue to leak:
(1) Drain tanks (see Fuel Tanks - Draining, 12-10-00).
(2) Replace hose connections.
2. Fuel Tanks - Inboard (Aluminum) (See Figure 1.)
WARNING: IF DRAIN VALVES ARE REMOVED TO DRAIN TANKS, APPLY PARKER HANNIFIN
THREAD LUBE, PIPER CODE NO. 913-224, TO MALE PIPE THREADS BEFORE
INSTALLING. DO NOT ALLOW LUBRICANT TO ENTER FUEL SYSTEM.
WARNING: SLOSHING OF FUEL TANKS IS PROHIBITED.
NO
TE: Before working on fuel tanks, completely drain them (see Fuel Tanks - Draining, 12-10-00).
Leaks will be indicated by telltale stains. If a fuel leak is detected, remove fuel tank and repair. Seal leaks
with Products Research Corporation PR 1422A series or PR1433G series sealant. For
example: PR1422A1.
A. Removal
(1) Completely drain fuel from tank (see Fuel Tanks - Draining, 12-10-00).
(2) Remove cover from access hole located on underside of wing between wing stations 88.75
and 115.95.
(3) Loosen clamps at hose connections on fuel line and fuel vent line. Slide hose connections
away from fuel tank.
(4) Disconnect fuel line on inboard side of tank.
(5) Remove screws from around perimeter of the tank. Carefully pull tank away from wing far
enough to gain access to/and remove sender wire.
(6) Remove tank.
B. Installation
(1) Position fuel tank in wing recess. Connect fuel sender wires. Slide tank completely into
position. Secure with screws around its perimeter.
(2) Through access hole located on underside of wing:
(a) Slide hose on interconnecting fuel line.
(b) Slide fuel vent line into position.
(c) Tighten clamps on both lines.
(3) Connect fuel line on inboard side of tank.
(4) Fill fuel tanks and check for:
(a) Leaks
(b) Unrestricted fuel flow