Piper Lance II User Manual

NOTE
Throttle
and
mixture
free
play
of
up
to
.30
inches
measured
at
the
point
where
the
control
lever
comes
through
the
quadrant
is
acceptable
providing
the
throttle
or
mixture
arm
at
the
injector
is
held
against
its
stops
when
the
control
lever
is at
the
full
forward
and
full
aft positions.
8-17.
INDUCTION
AIR
FILTER.
a.
The
filter
should
be
cleaned
daily
when
operating
in
dusty
conditions.
If
any
holes
or tears
are
noticed,
the
filter
must
be
replaced
immediately.
b.
Remove
the
filter
element
and
shake
off
loose
dirt
by
rapping
on
a hard
flat
surface.
being
careful
not
to
damage
or crease
the
sealing
ends.
CAUTION
Never
wash
the
filter
element
in
any
liquid
or
soak
it
in
oil.
Never
attempt
to
blow
off dirt
with
compressed
air.
c.
The
filter
housing
can
be
cleaned
by
wiping
with
a
clean
cloth
soaked
in
unleaded
gasoline.
When
the
housing
is dry,
reinstall
and
seal
the
filter
element.
8-18.
ALTERNATE
AIR
DOOR.
The
alternate
air
door
is
located
on
the
backside
of
the
air
filter
box
which
is part
of the
lower
cowl
and
controlled
by
a
lever
mounted
next
to
the
engine
control
quadrant
in
the
cockpit.
The
alternate
air
source
is
taken
off
the
exhaust
stack
assembly.
The
following
should
be
checked
during
inspection:
a.
Check
that
the
air
door
seals
are
tight
and
hinge
is secure.
b.
Actuate
the
door
to
determine
that
it is
not
sticking
or
binding
and
the control
cable
has
free
travel.
c.
Check
that
when
the
air
door
is
fully
opened
and
the
cockpit
control
is in
the
open
position,
the
cable
has
6 to
8
pounds
tension
when
lever
goes
into
full
open
and
locked
position.
This
insures
positive
seal
in
the
air box.
(Cable
tension
is
measured
at
the
control
lever
with
a spring
scale.
Adjust
as
required.)
8-19.
FUEL
INJECTOR.
8-20.
FUEL
INJECTOR
MAINTENANCE.
a.
In general,
little
attention
is required
between
injector
overhauls.
However,
it
is
recommended
that
the
following
items
be
checked
during
periodic
inspection
of
the
engine;
torque
all
nuts
to 135-150
inch-pounds.
Seat
pal
type
nuts
finger
tight,
against
plain
nuts,
and
then
tighten
an additional
1/3
to
1/2
turn.
1. Check
tightness
and
lock
of
all
nuts
and
screws
which
fasten
the
injector
to the
engine.
2.
Check
all
fuel
lines
for
tightness
and
evidence
of
leakage.
A
slight
fuel
stain
adjacent
to
the
air bleed
nozzles
is not
cause
for
concern.
3.
Check
throttle
and
mixture
control
rod
ends
and
levers
for
tightness
and
lock.
Issued:
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POWER
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LANCE
II
SERVICE
MANUAL

Piper Lance II Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Max Takeoff Weight	3, 600 lb (1, 633 kg)
Crew	1
Horsepower	300 hp
Seats	6
Length	27 ft 7 in (8.41 m)
Capacity	5 passengers