Piper COMANCHE 260 User Manual

SECTION I THE PIPER COMANCHE
thus eliminating the possibility of pulling out the "T*" handle
until pressure is applied by use of the toe brakes or the hand
lever.
CONTROL SYSTEM
The flight controls on the Comanche are the conventional
three control type operated by a control column and rudder
pedals. The all movable stabilator, with an anti-servo tab
which also acts as a longitudinal trim tab, provides extra stab-
ility and controllability with less size drag and weight.
Provision for directional and longitudinal trim is provided
by an adjustable trim mechanism for the rudder and stabilator.
Installed on the Comanche are electrically operated Max-
Lift flaps. ‘As the flaps are operated by an electric motor they
can be lowered and stopped in any desired position. The flap
control switch is located on the nose wheel well just above the
rudder trim control. Located on the instrument panel is a
flap position indicator which is marked to show the degrees of
flap travel. A range for take-off operation is also shown.
Located in the inboard end of the right flap is a lock which
holds the flap in the "UP" position so that it can be used as a
step for entry or exit. A second lock is incorporated to pre-
vent the flap from going fulldown in case a step load is applied
and the up lock is not fully engaged.
FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel for the Comanche is carried in two rubber-like
fuel cells located -in the inboard leading edge sections of the
wings. Capacity of these cells, which are classified as the
main fuel cells are 30 gallons each (28 gallons useable),
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Piper COMANCHE 260 Specifications

General

Brand	Piper
Model	COMANCHE 260
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English