Piper Aircraft Corporation Malibu Mirage PA-46-350P, Airplane Maintenance Manual

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Feb 28/07 6D5
37-10-00
PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-46-350P, MALIBU MIRAGE
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
B. Removal
(1) Remove engine cowling. (Refer to Chapter 71.)
(2) Loosen hose clamp and remove hose from pump fittings.
(3) Remove four retaining nuts, lock washers and plain washers used to secure pump to engine;
then remove pump.
C. Installation
NOTE: Change the vacuum system filter when installing a new pump.
(1) If required, install fittings on pump per Replacing Pump Fittings, below.
CAUTION: ONLY PUMP MOUNTING GASKET AUTHORIZED AND APPROVED FOR USE
ON AIRBORNE VACUUM PUMP IS AIRBORNE GASKET B3-1-2, PIPER PART
NUMBER 751-859. USE OF ANY OTHER GASKET MAY RESULT IN OIL
SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE AT MOUNTING SURFACE.
(2) Place pump gasket in its proper place and align spline on pump drive with spline on engine
drive assembly.
(3) Secure pump to engine with four plain washers, lock washers and retaining nuts. Torque nuts
50 to 70 inch-pounds.
(4) Connect hoses to pump and secure with hose clamps.
(5) Reinstall engine cowling.
D. Replacing Pump Fittings
CAUTION: WHEN REPLACING ANY OF THE THREADED FITTINGS, DO NOT USE PIPE
DOPE, THREADLUBE, OR TAPE. PIPE DOPE / TAPE PARTICLES INGESTED BY
THE VACUUM PUMP COULD CAUSE THE PUMP TO FAIL. USE ONLY SILICONE
SPRAY, LETTING IT DRY BEFORE ASSEMBLY.
(1) Before installing any fittings on pump, check for any external damage. A pump that has been
damaged or dropped should not be installed.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY VISE PRESSURE TO OUTSIDE DIAMETER OR OVERALL
LENGTH OF PUMP.
(2) When a vise is used to hold pump while installing fittings, suitable caution must be exercised to
avoid pump damage. Square mounting flange must be held between soft wood blocks and only
at right angles to vise jaws. Use only enough vise pressure to hold pump firmly.
(3) The ports of AIRBORNE pumps have been treated with a dry film lubricant and AIRBORNE
fittings are cadmium plated thus eliminating any need for thread lubricants. If thread lubricant is
required, use only a silicone spray. Apply sparingly to external threads of fittings only and let
dry before assembly.