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Figure 28-3. Engine Primer System Placards (PA-28RT-201T)
STORAGE.
REMOVAL OF FUEL TANKS.
1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. (Refer to Draining Fuel System, Chapter 12.)
2. Remove the screws from around the perimeter of the tank assembly.
3. Disconnect fuel line attached to tank. On PA-28RT-201T disconnect vapor return line.
4. Pull the tank away from the wing assembly far enough to gain access for removal of the sender wire.
5. The tank is now free to be removed.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF FUEL TANK.
The entire interior of the tanks should be inspected for peeling of small areas of the sloshing compound.
Indications are that in the majority of cases the peeling is started just inside the filler neck as a result of the
metal nozzle of the gas filler hose nicking the compound. The following items are recommended:
1. The entire interior of the main tanks should be inspected with the tanks drained. This is accomplished
with a mirror and inspection light through the filler neck. Small scapes in the film adjacent to the filler neck
may be disregarded provided there is no indication of peeling.
2. If peeling has occurred and separated material is found, the fuel tank should be removed and resloshed
in accordance with the instructions included with each can of Randolph Sloshing Sealer, 802, Piper Part
Number 757 572V. (Approved under Mil. Spec. MIL-L-G0478.) One gallon of sloshing compound is required
per tank. After sloshing the tank, apply 1.5 lbs. air pressure and using a soap and water solution, check for
leaks.
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December 1, 1978
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PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28RT-201 / 201T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL