Piper Lance II User Manual

LANCE II SERVICE MANUAL
2-19.
TAXIING.
Before attempting
to
taxi the
airplane, ground
personnel
should be
checked
out by
a qualified pilot
or other
responsible person.
Engine
starting and
shut-down
procedures
should
be covered as
well. When
it is ascertained
that the
propeller back
blast
and
taxi areas
are clear, apply
power to
start the taxi
roll and perform
the following
checks:
a. Taxi forward
a few feet
and apply brakes
to determine their
effectiveness.
b. Taxi
with propeller
set in low
pitch, high
RPM setting.
c. While taxiing,
make slight
turns to ascertain
the effectiveness
of steering.
d.
Observe
wing clearances
when
taxiing
near buildings
or other stationary
objects.
If
possible,
station a
guide outside
the airplane
to observe.
e.
When
taxiing
on uneven
ground,
look for
holes
and ruts.
f. Do
not operate
the
engine at
high RPM
when
running
up or taxiing
over
ground
containing
loose stones,
gravel
or any
loose material
that
may cause
damage
to the propeller
blades.
2-20.
EXTERNAL POWER
RECEPTACLE.
2-21.
OPERATION
OF
EXTERNAL
POWER
RECEPTACLE.
The
external
power
receptacle
is located
on
the left
side of
the nose
section
just aft
of the
engine
cowling.
When
using
external
power
for
starting
or
operation
of any
of the
airplane's
equipment,
the
following procedure
should be
followed:
Turn
the master
switch
OFF and
turn
all electrical
equipment
OFF.
Connect
the RED
lead of
the PEP
kit jumper
cable to
the POSITIVE
(+) terminal
of an
external
12-volt
battery
and the
BLACK
lead to the
NEGATIVE
(-)
terminal.
Insert the
plug of the
jumper
cable
into
the socket
located
on
the fuselage.
Note that
when
the plug
is inserted,
the
electrical
system
is ON.
Proceed
with
the normal
starting
technique.
After
the
engine
has
started,
reduce
power
to the
lowest
possible
RPM,
to reduce
sparking,
and
disconnect
the
jumper
cable from
the
aircraft.
Turn the
master
switch
ON and
check
the alternator
ammeter
for
an indication
of
output.
DO NOT
ATTEMPT
FLIGHT
IF
THERE
IS NO
INDICATION
OF ALTERNATOR
OUTPUT.
If aircraft
battery
is weak,
charging
current
will
be high.
DO
NOT TAKE
OFF
until
charging
current
falls
below
20
amps.
NOTE
For all
normal
operations
using
the PEP
jumper
cables,
the
master
switch
should
be
OFF,
but
it is possible
to use
the
ships
battery
in parallel
by
turning
the master
switch
ON.
This
will
give
longer
cranking
capabilities,
but will
not
increase
the amperage.
CAUTION:
Care
should
be exercised
because
if the
ships
battery
has
been depleted,
the
external
power
supply
can be
reduced
to the level
of the
ships battery.
This
can be
tested
by turning
the
master
switch
ON
momentarily
while
the starter
is
engaged.
If
cranking
speed
increases,
the
ships
battery
is
at a
higher
level
than
the
external
power supply.
When
the engine
is firing
evenly,
advance
the throttle
to 800
RPM. If
oil pressure
is not
indicated
within thirty
seconds,
stop
the engine
and determine
the
trouble.
In cold weather
it will take
a few
seconds
longer
to get
an oil
pressure
indication.
If
the engine
has
failed to
start,
refer
to the
Lycoming
Operating
Handbook,
Engine
Troubles
and Their
Remedies.
Starter
manufacturers
recommended
that cranking
periods
be limited
to
thirty seconds
with
a two minute
rest
between
cranking
periods.
Longer cranking
periods
will
shorten the
life of
the starter.
Issued: 1/3/78
1C1
HANDLING
AND
SERVICING

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