Piper SENECA III User Manual

SECTION 8
PIPER
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
HANDLING,
SERV &
MAINT
PA-34-220T,
SENECA
III
(d)
Draining
Fuel
Strainer, Sumps and
Lines
Each
gascolator
strainer
is
provided
with
a
quick
drain
which
should
be
drained
before the
first
flight
of
the
day and
after
re-
fueling,
to
check
for
fuel
contamination.1f
contamination is
found,
fuel
should
be
drained
until
the
contamination
stops.
If
contami-
nation
persists
after
draining
fuel for
a
minute,
contact
a
mechanic
to
check
the
fuel
system.
Each
fuel tank
is
provided
with
a
fuel
quick
drain
to
check
for
contamination.
Each tank
should
be
checked
for
contamination in
accordance
with the
above
procedure.
Crossfeed
drains
are
located
on
the
bottom
of
the
fuselage
inboard
of
the
right
flap. The
fuel
drained
at
each
quick
drain
should be
collected in
a
transparent
container
and
examined
for
contamination.
CAUTION
When
draining
fuel,
be
sure
that
no
fire hazard
exists
before
starting
the
engines.
(e)
Draining
Fuel System
The
bulk
of the
fuel
may
be
drained
either
by
opening the valve
at
the
inboard
end
of
each tank
or
by
siphoning.
The
remaining
fuel
in
the
lines
may
be
drained
through
the
gascolators
and
the
two
drains located
on
the
bottom
of
the
fuselage,
inboard
of
the
right
flap.
8.23
TIRE
INFLATION
For
maximum
service
from the
tires, keep
them
inflated
to
the
proper
pressures.
The
main
gear
tires
should
be
inflated
to
55
psi
and
the
nose
gear
tire
should
be
inflated
to
40
psi.
Interchange
the
tires
on
the
main wheels,
if
necessary,
to
produce
even
wear,
All
wheels
and
tires
are
balanced
before
original
installation,
and
the
relationship
of
the
tire,
tube,
and
wheel
should
be
maintained
if
at
all
possible.
Unbalanced
wheels
can
cause
extreme
vibration
on
takeoff.
In the
installation
of
new
components,
it
may
be
necessary
to
rebalance
the
wheel
with
the
tire
mounted.
REPORT:
VB4110
ISSUED;
JANUARY
8, 1981
8-14
REVISED:
FEBRUARY 25,
1982

Piper SENECA III Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Model	Seneca III
Engine Type	Piston
Engine Model	Continental TSIO-360-KB
Seating Capacity	6
Cruise Speed	188 knots (216 mph, 348 km/h)
Length	28 ft 7 in (8.71 m)
Max Takeoff Weight	4, 750 lb (2, 155 kg)
Horsepower	220 hp each
Service Ceiling	25, 000 ft (7, 620 m)
Height	9 ft 11 in (3.02 m)
Propellers	2-bladed constant speed