Piper Cherokee LANCE, Service Manual

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PIPER CHEROKEE SIX / LANCE SERVICE MANUAL
III - INSPECTION 03/27/08
4H2
A. Lightning Strike (continued)
Item Inspection Inspection Interval
Bearings. Inspect all control surface hinges and Each occurrence,
bearings, and landing gear and wheel before further flight.
bearings for pitting and damage.
Replace as required.
B. Engine Overspeed, Overtemp, Loss of Oil, or Sudden Stoppage
Item Inspection Inspection Interval
Engine. See latest revisions of appropriate Each occurrence,
Lycoming Service Bulletins before further flight.
and Overhaul Manual.
Propeller. Hartzell Propellers - refer to the Each occurrence,
inspection requirements in the before further flight.
latest revision of
Hartzell Manual No. 115N.
McCauley Propellers - see latest
revision of: McCauley SB 176 for
stoppages/strikes; McCauley SL
1998-23 for overspeed.
Engine Mount and Inspect for distortion and Each occurrence,
Attachments. damage. Replace or repair before further flight.
as required.
C. Severe Turbulence, Hard or Overweight Landing
CAUTION: MINOR OR APPARENTLY SUPERFICIAL DAMAGE MAY INDICATE A MORE
SEVERE CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE IN THE STRUCTURE.
(1) Place aircraft in a normal level attitude.
(2) Make a preliminary inspection of checking alignment and out-of-track condition of engine,
wings, tail, landing gear and doors.
(3) Follow Piper and Lycoming Maintenance Manual procedures. If there are any questions
regarding repairs or procedures, contact your Piper Dealer’s Service Advisor (DSA).
(4) Inspect the following items closely to determine the extent of damage:
Item Inspection Inspection Interval
Landing Gear Struts. Cracks, signs of overstress Each occurrence,
(Not required for deformation, loose or damaged before further flight.
severe turbulence.) strut housings. Axles for cracks,
bending or flat spots. Damaged oleos
and seals, hydraulic leaks and landing
gear alignment.