Piper ARROW III Service Manual

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TABLE VIIIA-II. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
High oil temperature. Insufficient oil supply. Fill oil sump to proper
(cont.) level with specified oil.
Low grade of oil. Replace with oil con-
forming to specifica-
tions.
Clogged oil lines or Remove and clean oil
strainers. strainers.
Excessive blow-by. Usually caused by worn
or stuck rings.
Failing or failed Examine sump for
bearing. metal particles. If
found, overhaul of en-
gine is indicated.
Defective temperature Replace gauge.
gauge.
Excessive oil consump- Low grade of oil. Fill tank with oil con-
tion. forming to specifica-
tions.
Failing or failed bear- Check sump for metal
ings. particles.
Worn piston rings. Install new rings.
Incorrect installation of Install new rings.
piston rings.
Failure of rings to seat Use mineral base oil.
(new nitrided cylind- Climb to cruise altit-
ers.) ude at full power and
operate at 75% cruise
power setting with high
oil temperature until
oil consumption stabil-
izes.
Trouble Cause Remedy
Revised: 8/31/77
CHEROKEE ARROW III SERVICE MANUAL
POWER PLANT - LYCOMING

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)