Piper Cherokee LANCE, Service Manual

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PIPER CHEROKEE SIX / LANCE SERVICE MANUAL
III - INSPECTION 07/15/06
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(14) MAIN LANDING GEAR TORQUE LINK GREASER BOLT INSPECTION
In PA-32-260 S/N’s 32-1thru 32-7700023; and, PA-32-300 S/N’s 32-40001 thru 32-7840043 ;
inspect the main landing gear torque link greaser bolts as follows:
NOTE: The 100 hour inspection requirement can be extended to 500 hours by the installation
of Piper Kit No. 760-910V (to replace Sketch “A” bolt) or a new greaser bolt P/N
79543-002 (to replace Sketch “B” bolt) depending on which bolt is being replaced
(see Figure 3-11).
(a) If the aircraft is on jacks, the main gear struts must be deflated (see Section II) and the
piston axle assembly supported before proceeding.
(b) Remove the greaser bolt holding the main landing gear torque links together.
(c) Thoroughly inspect each bolt using a 10X magnifying glass, or dye check, or magnetic
partical inspection for cracks as shown in Sketches “A” and “B”, Figure 3-11.
(d) If any cracks are found, replace the bolt:
1 When replacing bolts shown in Sketch “A,” install Piper Kit No. 760-910V.
NOTE: For bolts shown in Sketch “A,” Piper recommends they be replaced even if
no cracks are found.
2 When replacing bolts shown in Sketch “B,” replace with P/N 79543-002.
(e) If the struts were deflated, above, re-inflate the struts per Section II and remove airplane
from jacks.
(f) Make appropriate log book entry documenting performance of this inspection.
(15) FUEL QUANTITY SENDER CHECK.
In PA-32-260 S/N’s 32-1 thru 32-7800008; and, PA-32-300 S/N’s 32-40000 thru 32-7840202;
for those airplanes which have not installed new fuel senders, Piper P/N 68101-002V,
each 500
hours or annually, whichever comes first: check the function of the fuel quantity senders as
follows:
NOTE: Installation of new fuel sender units (4 ea.) P/N 68101-002V eliminates this repetitive
inspection.
(a) During a routine refueling operation of the aircraft, monitor the cockpit gauges for
appropriate increase in fuel quantity indication as tanks are filled.
(b) If appropriate indications are evident no further action is required until the next inspection
interval. Proceed to step (d).
(c) If appropriate indications are not evident, the fuel quantity gauge, fuel quantity sender and
associated wiring must be checked to determine cause. (See Section VIII.)
(d) Upon completion of inspection and/or repairs, make appropriate log book entry.