Piper Comanche PA-24 User Manual

PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANVAL
7 A-42 Installation or Air Filter.
a Position the filter on the bottom cowl and secure with studs
b In,tall air scoop on bottom cowl and secure with quarter turn fasteners.
7
A-4~ Induction S)stem Air Filter. (PA-24-260. Serial 'os 24-4783 and 24-4804 and up)
7 A-44 Removal or Air Filter.
a Loosen the right sidt cowl fasteners and lift cowl
b Loosen air box door fasteners and open door
c Pull air filter out of box
7 A-45 Service Instructions.
a. Blow filter out with compressed air from the gasket side or wash 10 warm water and mild
detergent
b
c.
Dr\" thorouehlv
When oper;ting in dusty conditions inspect filter daily
7 A-4f> Installation or Air Filter.
a With the gasket side of the filter down slide it into the air box
b Ascenain that the retaining springs are holding the filter securel\'
c Close air box door and secure
d
Clos" cowl and fasten
7 A-47 Alternate Air Door. The alternate air door located in the induction s~stem. on the right <ide Of_
injector air box between the air filter and the injector unit. is to prO\ide a source of air should there be an
air stoppage through the filter system The following should be checked during IOspeClion
a All door seals are tight and hinges secure.
b Actuate the door 10 determine that it is not sticking or binding
c Check that the spring tension of the door is tight enough to allow the door to remain clo>ed at full
engine rpm. '·et should there be an air stoppge it will be drawn open
7 A-48 Carburetor.
7A-49 Carburetor Maintenance. In general. little attention is required between carburetor O\erhaul<
Ho\\ner. It is recommended that the following items be checked during periodic inspecllon of the englOe
a Check tightness and lock wire of all nuts and screws which fasten the carburetor to the engine
b Check all fuel lines for tightness and evidence of leakage
c Check throttle and mixture control rods and le,ers for tra\'el. tightness and safety
d. Clean the fuel inlet screen (Refer to Figure 7A-IO)
e RemO\e plug at aft position of carburetor and drain anv accumulation of foreign matter
f Check carburetor air box for wear and full tra,el of heat door
g Check adiustment of idle mixture and idle speed.
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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)