Piper PA-28-161 Maintenance Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
2E12
24-30-00
PAGE 20
Nov 30/06
4. Battery
The battery is located on a shelf on the forward, right hand side of the fire wall. Access is gained by
releasing the engine cowling fasteners and lifting up the cowling.
A. Troubleshooting
See Chart 5 for battery troubles, probable causes, and suggested remedies.
B. Removal (Refer to Figure 5.)
(1) Gain access to the battery.
CAUTION: ALWAYS REMOVE THE GROUND CABLE FIRST AND INSTALL LAST TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL SHORT CIRCUITING OR ARCING.
(2) Disconnect both positive and negative battery cables.
(3) Disconnect vent tube from battery.
(4) Remove the two AN3-73A bolts, AN970-3 washers, and 84316-02 insulators securing battery
to shelf.
(5) Remove battery.
C. Cleaning
(1) Remove all accumulated contamination from the battery exterior with a stiff bristle brush. (Do
not use a metal brush or abrasive materials.) Wipe exterior of battery and interior of manifold,
including manifold top cover, with a cloth saturated with a solution of bicarbonate of soda
mixed - one part soda to twenty parts of water. (Check that cell plugs are tight - do not allow
soda solution to enter any cells.)
(2) Wash entire battery with clear water and dry thoroughly.
(3) Clean battery shelf, hold down supports, connectors and cable ends with a soda solution
followed by clear water. Dry entire area and component parts thoroughly. Apply fresh acid
resistant paint if required.
(4) Check battery vent tubes for obstructions.
D. Installation (Refer to Figure 5.)
(1) Check battery and battery shelf are clean and free of acid.
(2) Position battery on battery shelf.
(3) Install and secure battery vent tubes.
(4) Install battery cover.
CA
UTION: DO NOT TIGHTEN BATTERY COVER HOLD DOWN BOLTS MORE THAN 10
INCH-POUNDS.
(5) Secure battery and battery cover with two each 84316-02 insulators, AN970-3 washers, and
AN3-73A bolts.
CAUTION: ALWAYS REMOVE THE GROUND CABLE FIRST AND INSTALL LAST TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL SHORT CIRCUITING OR ARCING.
(6) Connect ground cable to negative battery terminal and secure.
(7) Connect positive cable to positive battery terminal and secure.
(8) Secure engine cowl.

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)