Piper Cherokee SIX 260 - Inspection Report

PIPER CHEROKEE SIX / LANCE SERVICE MANUAL
03/27/08 III - INSPECTION
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TABLE III-I. INSPECTION REPORT - PA-32-260/300
Refer to Notes 1, 2, 3, and 4 before performing the following inspections.
Inspection
NATURE OF INSPECTION Interval (Hrs)
50 100
A. PROPELLER GROUP
W
ARNING
: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN ROTATING PROPELLER BY
HAND; PROPELLER MAY KICK BACK. PRIOR TO ROTATING
PROPELLER ENSURE BOTH MAGNETO SWITCHES ARE OFF
(GROUNDED). IF MAGNETOS ARE NOT GROUNDED,
TURNING PROPELLER MAY START ENGINE.
1. Inspect spinner and backplate for cracks, dents, missing screws,
and security ............................................................................................................ O O
2. Inspect blades for nicks and cracks........................................................................ O O
3. If constant speed propeller installed, inspect for grease and oil leaks ................... O O
4. If constant speed propeller installed, lubricate propeller per
Lubrication Chart, Section II ................................................................................. O
5. Inspect spinner mounting brackets for cracks and security ................................... O
6. Inspect propeller mounting bolts for security and safety.
If safety is broken, re-torque and safety ................................................................ O
7. If fixed pitch propeller installed, inspect hub for cracks and corrosion ................ O
8. If constant speed propeller installed, inspect hub parts for cracks and corrosion.
(See Note 31.) ....................................................................................................... O
9. If constant speed propeller installed, rotate blades and check for tightness
in hub pilot tube. (Refer to Section VII.) ............................................................... O
10. Inspect complete propeller and spinner assembly for security,
chafing, cracks, deterioration, wear, and correct installation................................. O
B. ENGINE GROUP
W
ARNING: IF MAGNETOS ARE NOT GROUNDED, TURNING PROPELLER
MAY START ENGINE. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN
ROTATING PROPELLER BY HAND; PROPELLER MAY KICK
BACK. PRIOR TO ROTATING PROPELLER ENSURE BOTH
MAGNETO SWITCHES ARE OFF (GROUNDED).
NO
TE: Read Note 5 prior to completing this group.
1. Remove engine cowling and inspect for internal and external damage................. O O
2. Clean and inspect cowling for cracks, distortion, and loose or missing fasteners. O
3. Drain oil sump........................................................................................................ O O
4. Clean suction oil strainer at oil change; inspect strainer for foreign particles....... O O
5. Clean pressure oil strainer or change full-flow, cartridge-type, oil filter
element; inspect strainer or element for foreign particles. (See Note 6.) .............. O O
6. Inspect oil temperature sender unit for leaks and security..................................... O
7. Inspect oil lines and fittings for leaks, security, chafing, dents, & cracks ............. O O
8. Clean and inspect oil radiator cooling fins............................................................. O