Piper COMANCHE 260 User Manual

THE PIPER COMANCHE SECTION II
plished by depressing the red button (located on the fuel selector
plate) under the desired fuel cell position. The fuel gauge will
indicate the amount of fuel available in that cell. When the red
button is released the indicating system will return to its nor-
mal operation.
When the fuel selector handle is not in a positive selector
detent position, more thanone fuel port will beopen at the same
time. Itshould be ascertained that the fuel selector is pos-
itioned in a detent, which can be easily felt when moving the
handle through its various positions.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Comanche electrical system includes 12 volt 75 amp
alternator, providing power at all engine speeds, a transis-
torized voltage regulator, an over voltage relayand a 35 ampere
hour battery. This advantage results in improved perform-
ance for radio and electrical equipment and longer battery life.
The battery and relays are mounted immediately aftof the
baggage compartment. Access for service or imspection is
obtained through a removable panel adjacent to the baggage
door.
Electrical switchesare located on the lower left side of the
instrument panel. The circuitbreakers, located below the clec-
trical switches, automatically break the electrical circuit ifan
overload should occur. To reset the circuit breakers simply
push in the reset button. It may be necessary to allow approx-
imately two minutes before resetting the breakers. Corrective
action should be taken in eventof continualcircuit breaker pop-
ping. It is possible tomanually trip the breakers by pullingout
on the reset button. The alternator circuit breaker, mounted
on the same panel, is of the switchtype and should not be open-
ed under any circumstances while the engine is running.
Standard electrical accessories, in addition to those al-
ready listed, include a geared starter, stall warning indicator,
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Piper COMANCHE 260 Specifications

General

Brand	Piper
Model	COMANCHE 260
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English