9. Each blade face should be sanded lightly with fine sandpaper and painted, when necessary, with a flat
black paint to retard glare. A light application of oil or wax may be applied to the surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
10. Grease the blade hub through the zerk fittings. Remove one of the two fittings for each propeller blade;
alternate the next time. Apply grease through the zerk fitting until fresh grease appears at the fitting hole of the
removed fitting. Care should be taken to avoid blowing out the hub gaskets.
INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER. (Refer to Figure 61-1.)
—WARNING—
Before performing any work around the propeller be sure the
magneto and master switch is OFF, and the mixture control is in
the IDLE CUT-OFF position.
1. Clean the propeller and engine flanges.
2. Lubricate and install the O-ring in the propeller hub.
3. Position the propeller and mount it to the engine flange. Tighten the mounting nuts a few threads at a
time until all are tight. Torque the nuts 60 to 70 foot-pounds.
4. Safety the propeller mounting nuts.
5. Install spinner, if removed, and torque screws 35 to 40 inch-pounds.
INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER. (Optional Three Blade)
—WARNING—
Before performing any work around the propeller be sure the
magneto and master switch is OFF, and the mixture control is in
the IDLE CUT-OFF position.
1. Clean the propeller and engine flanges.
2. Lubricate and install the O-ring in the propeller hub.
3. Place the No. 1 cylinder on top dead center.
4. Position the propeller with the TC index mark on the propeller flange aligned with the crankcase upper
split line. In this configuration one blade will be at the 12 o’clock position and the other two blades will be at
the 4 and 8 o’clock positions.
5. Tighten the mounting nuts a few threads at a time until all are tight. Torque the nuts 60 to 70 foot-
pounds.
6. Safety the propeller mounting nuts.
7. Install the spinner.
Effectivity 61-10-04
PA-28RT-201T Page 61-03
December 1, 1978
3A22
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28RT-201 / 201T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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