Piper ARCHER II - Page 76

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4
PA-28-181, ARCHER II NORMAL PROCEDURES
The fuel system sumps and strainer should be drained daily prior to the
first flight and after refueling. Check for proper fuel and the accumulation of
contaminants such as water or sediment. Each fuel tank is equipped with an
individual quick drain located at the lower inboard rear corner of the tank.
The fuel strainer is equipped with a quick drain located on the front lower
corner of the firewall. Each of the fuel tank sumps should be drained first.
Then the fuel strainer should be drained twice, once with the fuel selector
valve on each tank. Each time fuel is drained, sufficient fuel should be
allowed to flow to ensure removal of contaminants. This fuel should be
collected in a suitable container, examined for contaminants, and then
discarded.
CAUTION
When draining any amount of fuel, care should
be taken to ensure that no fire hazard exists
before starting the engine.
Each quick drain should be checked after
closing it to make sure it has closed completely
and is not leaking.
Check all of the fuel tank vents to make sure they are open.
Next, complete a check of the landing gear. Check the main gear shock
struts for proper inflation. There should be 4.50 inches of strut exposure
under a normal static load. The nose gear should be checked for 3.25 inches
of strut exposure. Check all tires for cuts and wear and insure proper
inflation. Make a visual check of the brake blocks for wear or damage.
Remove the cover from the pitot head on the underside of the left wing.
Check the pitot head to make sure the holes are open and clear of «
obstructions.
Don’t forget to clean and check the windshield.
The propeller and spinner should be checked for defects or nicks.
Lift the cowling and check for any obvious fuel or oi] leaks. Check the oil
level. Make sure that the dipstick has properly seated after checking. Secure
the cowling and check the inspection covers.
Check the air inlets for foreign matter and the alternator belt for proper
tension.
ISSUED: JULY 2, 1979 REPORT: VB-1120
REVISED: JUNE 29, 1984 411