Piper PA-28-161 Maintenance Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Nov 30/06
1G21
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GENERAL
Decals
For proper adhesion of decals, all surfaces must be clean and free of wax, oil, etc. Porous surfaces must
be sealed. Sand and clean rough surfaces to remove any residue.
A. Paper Decals
(1) Installation
Soak paper decals in water 1 to 3 minutes. Place one decal edge on receiving surface and
slide decal off of paper backing. Blot water around decal with a soft absorbent cloth. Remove
bubbles trapped beneath decal by wiping carefully towards nearest edge with a cloth. Coat
decal with clear varnish to protect from deterioration and peeling.
(2) Removal
Remove paper decals by rubbing with cloth dampened with lacquer thinner. Use lacquer
thinner sparingly if decals are applied over painted or doped surfaces.
B. Vinyl Film Decals
(1) Installation
Separate paper backing from vinyl film. Remove paper adhering to film by rubbing with a clean
water saturated cloth or a piece of masking tape. Apply cyclohexanone or equivalent, to
adhesive side of film. Position and apply decal while adhesive is still tacky. Work a roller across
decal until all air bubbles are removed.
(2) Removal
To remove a vinyl decal, place cloth saturated with cyclohexanone or methyl ethyl ketone on
decal. Scrape with micarta scraper. Remove remaining adhesive with cloth dampened with dry
cleaning solvent.
C. Metal Decals
(1) Installation
(a) Cellophane backed.
1 Immerse in water 1 to 3 minutes.
2 Remove and dry.
3
Remove cellophane backing.
4
Position on receiving surface. (For large foil decals, position center or receiving
surface and work outward from center.)
5 Roll with rubber roller and press all edges firmly.
(b) Paper backed.
1 Peel backing from decal.
2 Apply light coat of cyclohexanone.
3
Position and smooth per steps 4 and 5 of cellophane backed decals.
(c) Metal decals with no adhesive.
1 Apply cement MIL-A-5092 to decal and receiving surface.
2
Allow cement to dry until tacky.
3 Apply and smooth down decal.
4
Remove excess adhesive with aliphatic naphtha.
(2) Removal
To remove metal decals, moisten decal edge with aliphatic naphtha and peel off decal.

Piper PA-28-161 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Model	PA-28-161 Warrior II
Engine	Lycoming O-320-D3G
Horsepower	160 hp
Seating Capacity	4
Wingspan	35 ft (10.7 m)
Length	24 ft 0 in
Maximum Speed	127 knots
Cruise Speed	122 knots
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 325 lb (1, 055 kg)
Fuel Capacity	48 US gallons (182 L)