Piper 6XT - COWLING; REMOVAL; CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR; INSTALLATION

THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Jun 1/03
4J1
71-10-00
COWLING
1. Removal
A. Release quarter-turn fasteners (5 on each side, 2 on top aft).
B. Remove machine screws from around cooling intakes (2 each side).
C. Pull slightly aft and then up, and remove upper cowling.
D. Remove the screws securing plate behind the nose gear and remove plate.
E. Loosen hose clamps securing landing light to nose gear and rotate landing light assembly 180°.
F. Remove the screws securing the bottom cowling aft end to the fuselage firewall flange.
G. In 6XT only: remove screws (12) from around the induction air intake grill and remove grill.
H. In 6X only: remove screws securing induction air filter housing to lower cowling (8 places) and
disengage housing from NACA duct.
I. Remove clamps securing fresh air inlet hose.
J. Remove clamps securing alternator cooling air hose.
K. Remove bottom cowling.
2. Cleaning, Inspection and Repair
A. Clean cowling with a suitable cleaning solvent and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
B. Inspect cowling for dents, cracks, loose rivets, elongated holes and damaged or missing fasteners.
C. Repair all defects to prevent further damage.
3. Installation
A. Position the bottom cowling in place.
B. In 6X only: engage filter housing to NACA duct.
C. Secure bottom cowling with screws along the sides and firewall flange.
D. Rotate landing light assembly to its operating postion (i.e. - aimed forward) and tighten hose
clamps.
E. Position plate behind nose gear and secure with screws.
F. In 6XT only: replace the induction air intake grill and reinstall and secure screws (12).
G. In 6X only: secure lower cowling assembly to induction air filter housing with screws (8).
H. Install hose and secure clamp for fresh air inlet.
I. Install hose and secure clamp for alternator cooling air.
J. Install the upper cowling.