Piper PA-32RT-300T User Manual

LANCE
II
SERVICE
MANUAL
2-57.
OIL
SYSTEM.
(ENGINE.)
2-58.
SERVICING
OIL
SYSTEM.
The
engine
oil
level
should
be checked
before
each
flight
and
changed
after
each
50
hours
of
engine
operation.
During
oil
change,
the
oil
screen(s)
should
be
removed
and
cleaned,
and
the
oil filter
cartridge
replaced.
Intervals
between
oil
changes
can
be
increased
as
much
as
100%
provided
the
oil filter
is replaced
each
50 hours
of
operation.
The
engine
manufacturer
does
not
recommend
oils
by brand
names.
Use
a
quality
brand
Aviation
Grade
Oil
of
the
proper
season
viscosity.
For
information
on
the
use
of detergent
oil,
refer
to paragraph
2-63
and
or
latest
revision
of
Lycoming
Service
Instruction
Letter
No.
1014.
CAUTION
Do
not
introduce
any
trade
additive
to the
basic
lubricant.
2-59.
FILLING
OIL
SUMP.
The
oil
sump
should
normally
be filled
with
oil
to
the
mark
on
the
engine
dipstick.
The
quantity
of
oil required
for the
engines
may
be
found
in Table
II-I.
The
specified
grade
of
oil
may
be
found
in
Table
II-III,
The
Lubrication
Chart,
or on
each
engine
oil
filler
access
door.
To service
the
engine
with
oil,
open
the
quick
release
access
door
on
top
of
the cowl
and
remove
the
oil
filler
cap
with
dipstick.
2-60.
DRAINING
OIL
SUMP.
To
drain
the
oil
sump,
provide
a
suitable
container
with
a minimum
capacity
of
that
required
to
fill
the
sump.
Remove
the
engine
cowl
and
open
the
oil
drain
valve
located
on
the
underside
of
the
engine
by
pushing
the
arms
of
the
drain
up
and
turning
coun-
terclockwise.
This
will
hold
the
drain
in
the
open
position.
It is
recommended
the
engine
be
warmed
to operating
temperature
to insure
complete
draining
of the
old
oil.
On
PA-32RT-300T
remove
the
engine
manifold
sump
fuel
drain
line
and
grommet
from
the
bottom
of the
cowl.
Using
proper
I.D.
and
length
hose,
put
through
hole
in
bottom
of cowl
and
slide
over
oil
quick
drain
valve.
Oil
may
then
be
drained
by
opening
valve.
2-61.
OIL
SCREEN.
(SUCTION.)
The
oil suction
screen
is located
on
the
bottom
aft
end
of
the
engine
sump,
installed
horizontally.
To
remove,
cut
the
safety
wire
and
remove
the
hex
head
plug.
The
screen
should
be cleaned
at
each
oil
change
to remove
any
accumulation
of
sludge
and
to
examine
for
metal
filings
or
chips.
If
metal
particles
are
found
in
the
screen,
the
engine
should
be
examined
for
internal
damage.
After
cleaning
and
inspection,
place
the screen
inside
the
recess
in
the
hex
head
plug
to eliminate
possible
damage
to the
screen.
Insert
the
screen
into
the
housing
and
when
certain
that
the
screen
is
properly
seated,
tighten
and
safety
the
plug
with
MS-20995-C41
safety
wire.
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