Piper PA-32RT-300T User Manual

LANCE
II
SERVICE
MANUAL
6-26.
INSTALLATION
OF
MAIN
GEAR
ACTUATING
CYLINDER.
a.
Attach
the
cylinder
to
its
attachment
fitting
in
the
wheel
well
using
bolt
and
nut.
b.
Attach
the
operating
rod
end
and
downlock
spring
swivel
fitting
to
the
upper
side
brace
retraction
fitting
by
using
bolt,
washer
and
nut.
Ascertain
swivel
fitting
is
free
to
rotate.
c.
Connect
the
downlock
spring
to
the
swivel
fitting.
d.
Check
the
adjustment
of
the
cylinder
rod
end.
(Refer
to
Adjustment
of
Main
Landing
Gear,
Section
VII.)
e.
Operate
pump
to
purge
system
of
air
and
check
fluid
level
in
reservoir.
f.
Remove
the
airplane
from
jacks.
6-27.
HYDRAULIC
LINES.
6-28.
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
OF
HYDRAULIC
LINES.
Remove
a
damaged
hydraulic
line
by
disconnecting
the
fitting
at
each
end
and
by
disconnecting
where
secured
by
brackets.
Refer
to
Figure
6-2
as
an
aid
in
the
location
of
attaching
brackets
and
bends
in
the
lines.
Provide
a
small
container
for
draining
the
line.
Install
a
new
or
repaired
line
in
reverse.
Operate
the
pump
to
purge
the
system
of
air
and
check
fluid
level
in
reservoir.
6-29.
TESTING
HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM.
The
hydraulic
system
should
be
tested
to
determine
that
it functions
properly
after
performing
any
service
or
repairs.
It
is suggested
that
the
airplane
be
connected
to
an
outside
power
source
in order
to
conserve
the
battery.
(Refer
to
External
Power
Receptacle,
Section
II.)
CAUTION
Turn
master
switch
OFF
before
inserting
or
removing
external
power
supply
plug.
a.
Place
airplane
on
jacks.
(Refer
to
Jacking,
Section
II.)
b.
With
gear
down,
master
switch
ON,
and
circuit
breaker
closed,
place
landing
gear
selector
switch
in
the
UP
position.
The
pump
should
immediately
start
operating
and
the
gear
retract.
The
red
gear
unsafe
light
on
the
instrument
panel
should
light
up
until
the
gear
is
fully
retracted.
The
hydraulic
pump
should
stop
operating
after
full
gear
retraction.
c.
Place
gear
selector
switch
in
DOWN
position.
The
gear
should
extend
and
lock
in
position.
Gear
down
lights
on
the
instrument
panel
will
light
up
when
all
three
gears
are
locked
in
position.
Inspect
hydraulic
system
for
leakage
of
hydraulic
fluid.
d.
Recycle
the
landing
gear
to
determine
that
it
functions
properly.
CAUTION
Prior
to
removing
the
airplane
from
jacks,
turn
master
switch
on
and
determine
that
all
three
green
lights
are
energized.
This
will
indicate
the
landing
gear
is
down
and
locked.
Issued:
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Brand	Piper
Model	PA-32RT-300T
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English