SECTION 12: BRAKE AND AIR SYSTEM
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual First release Oct 2020
6. ACCESSORY AIR FILTER
This filter is located inside the front electrical and
service compartment (Figure 7). Its main
function consists in filtering the air supplied to
the suspension /leveling system, the kneeling air
tank and the accessory air system.
Filter element: 5 microns
¼ PF NPT ports
FIGURE 7: ACCESSORY AIR FILTER
FIGURE 8: ACCESSORY AIR FILTER
6.1 ACCESSORY AIR FILTER DRAIN
The bowl is fitted with a manual/semi auto drain.
Turn the drain valve to the ON position and then
allow draining. Once purged, return to the OFF
position.
FIGURE 9: DRAIN VALVE
6.2 ACCESSORY AIR FILTER ELEMENT
REPLACEMENT
Replace the accessory air filter element
according to Lubrication and Servicing
Schedule. Moreover, the filter element should be
changed when differential pressure exceeds 15
psi (105 kPa) between filter inlet and outlet
ports.
FIGURE 10: BOWL REMOVAL