Piper ARCHER III - High Oil Temperature; Loss of Fuel Pressure

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3.21 LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE

The most probable cause of loss of fuel pressure is either fuel depletion in

the fuel tank selected or failure of the engine driven fuel pump. If loss of fuel

pressure occurs, turn ON the electric fuel pump and check that the fuel

selector is on a tank containing usable fuel.

If loss of fuel pressure is due to failure of the engine driven fuel pump the

electric fuel pump will supply sufficient fuel pressure.

After fuel pressure and power are regained, turn the electric fuel pump

OFF. If fuel pressure starts to drop, turn the electric fuel pump ON and land at

the nearest suitable airport as soon as possible and have the cause investigated.

CAUTION

If normal engine operation and fuel pressure is

not immediately re-established, the electric fuel

pump should be turned off. The lack of fuel

pressure indication could indicate a leak in the

fuel system, or fuel exhaustion.

3.23 HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE

An abnormally high oil temperature indication may be caused by a low

oil level, an obstruction in the oil cooler, damaged or improper baffle seals,

a defective gauge, or other causes. Land as soon as practical at an appro-

priate airport and have the cause investigated.

A steady, rapid rise in oil temperature is a sign of trouble. Land at the

nearest airport and let a mechanic investigate the problem. Watch the oil

pressure gauge for an accompanying loss of pressure.