Piper TURBO ARROW III User Manual

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TABLE XIV-IV. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (AIR CONDITIONER)
Gauge Indication Probable Causes Remedy
High discharge pressure. Overcharge of refrigerant. Purge excess refrigerant.
Air in system. Check for leaks. Bleed
charge from system.
Evacuate and recharge
system 14-13 and 14-14.
Overheated condenser Clean bugs and dirt from
due to blocking air condenser fins. Straighten
passage. fins if bent.
Flooded evaporator Check that capillary bulb
indicated by heavy is securely clamped to
frosting on suction suction line. If capillary
line and compressor bulb OK, replace expansion
suction service valve. valve.
Restriction in liquid Check for kinked hoses
line from condenser. and stopped up filter.
Low discharge pressure. Undercharge of refrigerant. Add refrigerant until bubbles
Sight glass shows bubbles disappear. Check system leaks
or foam. 14-17, 14-10 and 14-11.
Damaged compressor Replace compressor,
valves or dirt under 14-18.
valves.
Damaged compressor. Replace compressor,
Worn or broken piston 14-18.
or piston rings.
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Piper TURBO ARROW III Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Model	Turbo Arrow III
Horsepower	200 hp
Max Takeoff Weight	2, 900 lbs
Fuel Capacity	72 gallons
Service Ceiling	20, 000 ft
Seating Capacity	4
Type	Single-engine piston
Propeller	Constant-speed
Landing Distance	1, 200 ft