Piper SENECA III - Cleaning; Lubrication

SECTION
8
PIPER AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
HANDLING,
SERV
& MAINT
PA-34-220T,
SENECA III
8,29
LUBRICATION
Lubrication
at
regular
intervals is
an
essential
part
of
the
maintenance
of
an
airplane. For
lubrication
instructions
and
a
chart
showing
lubrication
points.
types
of lubricants
to
be
used,
lubrication methods
and
recom-
mended
frequencies,
refer
to
the
PA-34-220T
Service
Manual
8.31
CLEANING
(a)
Cleaning
Engine Compartment
Before
cleaning
the
engine
compartment,
place
a
strip of
tape
on
the
magneto
vents
to prevent
any
solvent
from
entering these
umts.
(
I)
Place
a
large
pan
under
the
engine
to
catch
waste.
(2)
With the
engine cowling
removed,
spray or
brush
the
engine
with
solvent
or
a
mixture
of
solvent
and
degreaser.
In order
to
remove
especially
heavy
dirt
and
grease
deposits, it
may
be
necessary
to
brush
areas
that
were
sprayed.
CAUTION
Do
not
spray
solvent
into
the alternator,
pres-
sure
pump,
starter,
air intakes,
or
alternate
air
inlets.
(3)
Allow
the solvent
to
remain
on
the
engine
from
five
to
ten
minutes.
Then
rinse
the
engine clean
with
additional
solvent
and allow
it
to
dry.
CAUTION
Do
not
operate
the
engine until
excess
solvent
has
evaporated
or
otherwise
been
removed.
(4)
Remove
the
protective
tape
from
the
magnetos.
(5)
Lubricate the
controls,
bearing
surfaces,
etc.,
in
accor-
dance
with
the
Lubrication Chart
in
the
PA-34-220T
Service
Manual.
REPORT:
VB-Il10
ISSUED:
JANUARY 8, 1981
8-16