Piper SENECA III - Engine Induction Air Filters

PIPER
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
SECTION
8
PA-34-220T,
SENECA III HANDLING,
SERV
& MAINT
(5)
Secure
tie-down
ropes
to
the wing
tie-down
rings
and
to
the
tail
skid
at
approximately
45
degree
angles
to
the
ground.
When
using
rope
of non-synthetic
materiaL
leave
sufficient
slack
to
avoid
damage
to
the
airplane
should
the
ropes
CODifaCl.
CAUTION
Use
bowline
knots,
square
knotsor
locked
slip
knots.
Do
not
use
plain
slip
knots.
NOTE
Additional
preparations
for high
winds
include
using
tie-down
ropes
from
the
landing
gear
forks
and
securing
the
rudder
(6)
I
nstall
a
pitot
head
cover
if
available.
Be
sure
to
remote
the
pitot
head
cover
before flight-
(7)
Cabin
and
baggage
doors
should
be locked
when the
airplane
is
unattended.
8.11
ENGINE
INDUCTION AIR
FILTERS
(a)
Removing
induction
Air Filter
(I)
Remove
the
upper
cowling
to
gain
access
to
the
air
filter
box.
(2)
Turn
the
four
studs and
remove
the
air
filter
box
cover.
(3)
I
ift the
air
filter from
the
filter
box.
(b)
Cleaning
induction
Air
Filters
The
induction
air
filters
must
be
cleaned
at
least
once
every
50
hours,
and
more
often,
even
daily,
when operating
in dusty
conditions.
Extra
filters
are
inexpensive.
and
a spare
should
be kept
on
hand
for
use as a
rapid
replacement.
To
clean
the
filter:
(I)
Tap
filter
gently
to
remove
dirt
particles.
Do
not
use
compressed
air
or
cleaning
solvents.
ISSUED:
JANUARY
8, 1981
REPORT:
VB-1110
REVISED:
FEBRUARY
10, 1984
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