Piper PA-28-161 Maintenance Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Nov 30/06
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25-10-00
2. Lumbar Support
(Refer to Figure 2.)
A. Description
In the optional interior, the pilot and co-pilot seats incorporate a Lumbar support feature. The
installation consists of an inflatable bladder attached to the seat back filler and a inflation bulb
located under and on the inboard side of each pilot and co-pilot seat.
B. Removal
(1) Remove seat from airplane.
(2) Loosen velcro securing seat back filler cover.
(3) Remove only enough of seat back filer cover to expose lumbar bladder.
NO
TE: Inflation tube may be removed before or after bladder is removed from seat back filler.
Tube is not glued to nipple attachment; it can be removed by carefully pulling on tube.
(4) Remove inflation tube from bladder.
CA
UTION: DO NOT USE A CHEMICAL SOLVENT TO REMOVE BLADDER. SOLVENT MAY
DAMAGE SEAT BACK FILLER
CA
UTION: TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE DAMAGE TO SEAT BACK FILLER DURING
REMOVAL, USE ONE HAND TO RETAIN SEAT BACK FILLER IN PLACE,
WHILE GENTLY REMOVING BLADDER WITH OTHER HAND.
(5) Starting at either right or left edge of bladder, carefully and slowly pull bladder and pad
assembly from seat back filler.
C. Assembly
(1) Apply a layer of 3M 847 cement to smooth side of bladder pad.
(2) Apply a layer of 3M 847 cement to back side of bladder (side away from inflation tube nipple).
(3) Attach bladder pad to bladder.
NOTE: While cement does not set immediately, there is no need to wait before attaching
bladder and pad to seat back filler.
D. Installation
(1) Apply a layer of 3M 847 cement to rough side of bladder pad.
(2) Apply a layer of 3M 847 cement to seat back filler where bladder is to be located.
(3) Attach bladder and pad assembly to seat back filler. Depending on temperature and humidity,
allow 0:30 minutes to 1:00 hour for cement to set.
(4) Install seat back filler cover and secure velcro fastenings.
(5) Install seat in airplane.
3. Carpets
The carpets are individually fastened to the floor with Velcro fasteners and adhesive (Hysol EA9309 NA).

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)