SECTION 12: BRAKE AND AIR SYSTEM
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual First release Oct 2020
4.2.5 Accessory Air Tank
This tank is found above the secondary air tank.
It is provided with a bottom drain valve.
4.2.6 Secondary Air Tank
This tank is found aft of the front axle and the
accessory air tank. It is equipped with a bottom
drain valve.
4.2.7 Kneeling Air Tank
This tank is installed fore of the front axle. It is
equipped with a bottom drain valve.
MAINTENANCE
Air tank purge
A recommended purge using the bottom drain
cock should be done at the intervals specified by
the Lubrication And Servicing Schedule in
Section 24A
: LUBRICATION & SERVICING
SCHEDULE.
It is important to empty the tanks completely to
ensure that water and moisture is totally
evacuated from the tank.