Piper PA-32RT-300T User Manual

LANCE
II
SERVICE
MANUAL
2-33.
HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM.
2-34.
SERVICING
HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM.
The
general
condition
of
the hydraulic
pump
and landing
gear actuating
cylinders
should
be
checked.
Ensure that
there
are no leaks
and
that
the
line fittings
are
tight. The
cylinder
rods
are to
be free
of all
dirt and
grit. To
clean
the rods
use an
oil soaked
rag and
carefully
wipe them.
All the
hydraulic
lines should
also be
checked
for leaks,
kinks, and
corrosion.
Check
the tightness
of
the attachment
fittings.
The
gear back up
extender actuator
assembly
is located
beneath the
floorboard
of center
seats and
should be checked
to determine
that
it is operating
properly. The
diaphragm
shaft
may be operated
by hand
to make
sure that it is
free to fluctuate
and that
the actuating
arm
and its
components
are
operating
freely. Check
the
pressure
housing assembly
for cracks,
breaks, or fatigue.
Check to ensure
that the hydraulic
valve and fittings
are free of leaks.
Repair and check
procedures for the
hydraulic pump,
cylinders and various
components
may
be found
in Section
VI of
this manual.
2-35.
SERVICING
HYDRAULIC
PUMP/RESERVOIR.
The
fluid level
of the
reservoir
of
the combination
pump
and reservoir
should be
checked every
50 hours by
viewing the
fluid
through
the filler
plug hole
in the hydraulic
pump. Access
to the
pump is through
the panel
at
the left side
of forward
baggage
compartment.
To check
fluid
level,
remove
the filler
plug
located
on the
forward
side of
the pump
and
ascertain
that
fluid is visible
up to
the bottom
of the filler
plug hole.
Should
fluid be below
this level,
loosen
the vent
screw
and add
fluid,
MIL-H-5606,
through
the
filler hole.
Reinstall
the
filler plug
and
tighten
the
vent
screw.
NOTE
A small
vent
hole is
located
under
the vent
screw
head.
Retain 1/64
inch clearance
between
the screw head
and the
small
vent hole.
2-36.
LANDING
GEAR
SYSTEM.
2-37.
SERVICING
LANDING
GEAR.
The
landing
gear
consists
of
tires,
brakes
and
oleo
strut
assemblies.
These
should
be
inspected
for
proper
gear
extension,
scored
piston
tubes,
possible
hydraulic
fluid
leakage,
security
and condition
of all
connection
points.
Check
the
brake
linings
for wear
and
frayed
edges,
and brake
discs
for
scoring.
Replace
if found
necessary.
In
addition,
the gear
should
be
checked
for proper
adjustment
of downlock
hooks,
looseness
of drag
links
and
side
brace
links.
Minor
servicing
is
described
in
the
following
paragraphs,
and
for detailed
service
and
overhaul
instructions.
(Refer
to
Section
VII.)
Revised
6/15/79
HANDLING
AND SERVICING
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Piper PA-32RT-300T Specifications

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Brand	Piper
Model	PA-32RT-300T
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English