Piper COMANCHE 260 User Manual

THE PIPER COMANCHE SECTION 11
Installed in the instrument panel is a Fuel Flow Indicator.
This instrument is connected to the flow divider and monitors
fuel pressure. The instrument converts fuel pressure to an
accurate indication of fuel flow in gallons per hour, percentage
of cruise power, and proper leaned mixture for take-off at
various altitudes.
NOTE
An increasingor abnormally high fuel flow
indication is a possible symptom of re-
stricted injector lines or nozzles.
Induction air for either engine enters an opening inthe nose
cowl below the propeller and is picked up by a large air duct.
The air is directed through a filter and on to the carburetor or
servo regulator. For the fuel injection installation, located in
the air box at the throat of the servo regulator isa springloaded
door which opens automatically if the filter becomes blocked.
STRUCTURES
Structures are of sheet aluminum construction, and are
designed to ultimate load factors well in excess of normal re-
quirements. All components are completely zinc chromate
primed, exterior surfaces are coated with acrylic lacquer.
The main spars of the wings are joined with high strength
butt fittings in the center of the fuselage, making in effect a
continuous main spar. The spars are attached to the fuselage
at the side of the fuselage and in the center of the structure;
wings are also attached at the rear spar and at an auxiliary
front spar.
Wing airfoil sectionisa laminar flow type, NACA-64,A215,
modified, with minimum thickness about 40% aft of the leading
edge. This permits the main spar, located at the point of max-
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Piper COMANCHE 260 Specifications

General

Brand	Piper
Model	COMANCHE 260
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English