Piper Comanche PA-24 User Manual

PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
V - SURFACE CONTROLS 04/01/09
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Figure 5-4. Internal Cable Wear
E. Cable Maintenance
CA
UTION: TO AVOID REMOVAL OF CORROSION-PREVENTATIVE COMPOUNDS AND
CABLE INTERNAL LUBRICANT, DO NOT USE VAPOR DEGREASING, STEAM
CLEANING, METHYLETHYLKETONE (MEK) OR OTHER SOLVENTS.
CA
UTION: DO NOT OIL CONTROL CABLES.
Frequent inspections and preservation measures such as rust prevention treatments for bare cable
areas will help to extend cable service life. Where cables pass through fairleads, pressure seals, or
over pulleys, remove accumulated heavy coatings of corrosion prevention compound. Provide
corrosion protection for these cable sections by lubricating as specified in the Lubrication Chart,
12-20-00.

Piper Comanche PA-24 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Model	Comanche PA-24
Type	Light aircraft
First Flight	May 24, 1956
Number Built	4, 857
Seating Capacity	4
Engine	Lycoming O-360
Wingspan	36 ft (11 m)
Length	24 ft 8 in (7.5 m)
Stall Speed	62 mph (100 km/h, 54 kn)
Height	7 ft 6 in (2.3 m)