Piper ARROW III Service Manual

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TABLE VIII-III. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (ENGINE)
Engine will not No fuel gauge pres- Check fuel control for proper position, auxiliary
start. sure - no fuel to pump “ON” and operating, feed valves open. Fuel
engine. filters open and tank fuel level.
Have gauge pressure - Turn off auxiliary pump and ignition switch; set
engine flooded. throttle to “FULL OPEN” and fuel control to
“IDLE CUTOFF,” and crank engine to clear cylin-
ders of excess fuel. Repeat starting procedure.
Have gauge pres- Check for bent or loose fuel lines. Loosen line
sure - no fuel to at fuel nozzle. If no fuel shows, replace fuel
engine. manifold valve.
Engine starts but Inadequate fuel to Set fuel control in “FULL RICH” position; turn
fails to keep fuel manifold valve. auxiliary pump “ON,” check to be sure feed lines
running. and filters are not restricted. Clean or replace
defective components.
Defective ignition Check accessible ignition cables and connections.
system. Tighten loose connections. Replace defective
spark plugs.
Engine runs rough Improper idle mix- Readjust idle setting. Turn adjustment screw
at idle. ture adjustment. clockwise to lean mixture and counterclockwise
to richen mixture.
Fouled spark Remove and clean plugs, adjust gaps. Replace
plugs. defective plugs.
Discharge nozzle Check for bent or loose connections. Tighten
air vent manifold loose connections. Check for restrictions and
restricted or de- replace defective components.
fective.
Trouble Cause Remedy
Revised: 8/31/77
CHEROKEE ARROW III SERVICE MANUAL
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Piper ARROW III Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Model	ARROW III
Engine	Lycoming IO-360-C1C6
Horsepower	200 hp
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 750 lb (1, 247 kg)
Seating Capacity	4
Propeller	2-blade, constant speed
Length	24 ft 7 in (7.49 m)