Piper Dakota - Scheduled Maintenance; Periodic Inspections

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
—NOTE—
Perform all inspections or operations at each inspection interval as
indicated by a circle (O).
Nature of Inspection
A. PROPELLER GROUP
l. Inspect spinner and back plate................................................................................. O O O O
2. Inspect blades for nicks and cracks ......................................................................... O O O O
3. Inspect for grease and oil leaks................................................................................ O O O O
4. Lubricate propeller. (Refer to chapter l2.)............................................................... O O O O
5. Inspect spinner mounting brackets .......................................................................... O O O
6. Inspect propeller mounting bolts and safety. (Check torque if safety is
broken.).................................................................................................................... O O O
7. Inspect hub parts for cracks and corrosion.............................................................. O O O
8. Rotate blades of constant speed propeller and check for tightness in hub
pilot tube.................................................................................................................. O O O
9. Remove constant speed propeller; remove sludge from propeller and
crankshaft................................................................................................................. O O
l0. Inspect complete propeller and spinner assembly for security, chafing,
cracks, deterioration, wear, and correct installation. ............................................... O O O
B. ENGINE GROUP
WARNING: Ground magneto primary circuit before working on
engine.
NOTE: Read Notes 4 and l9 prior to completing this inspection group.
l. Remove engine cowl and inspect for damage ......................................................... O O O O
2. Clean and check cowling for cracks, distortion, and loose or missing
fasteners................................................................................................................... O O O
3. Drain oil sump. (See Note 5 ).................................................................................. O O O O
4. Clean suction oil strainer at oil change. (Check strainer for foreign particles.)...... O O O O
5. Clean pressure oil strainer or change full-flow (cartridge type) oil filter element.
(Check strainer or element for foreign particles.).................................................... O O O O
6. Inspect oil temperature sender unit for leaks and security ...................................... O O O
50
500
1000
100
Inspection Time (HRS)
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-236
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
5-21-00
Page -5-02
Reissued: August 1, 1986
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