Piper Cherokee LANCE, Service Manual

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PIPER CHEROKEE SIX / LANCE SERVICE MANUAL
IV - STRUCTURES 03/27/08
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4-2. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
4-3. WING ASSEMBLY.
NOTE: The major subassemblies of the wing may be removed individually or the wing may be removed
as a unit. To remove a wing, a fuselage supporting cradle is required.
4-4. WING TIP.
a. Incorporated in each PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 (up to but not including S/N 32-7940001) wing tip
is a 17 gallon auxiliary fuel tank. Given below are the steps necessary for removal of the wing tip:
1. Drain fuel from the tank to be removed.
2. Remove the access cover from the bottom of the wing tip.
3. By working through the access, disconnect the fuel line, fuel quantity transmitting wire, the
position light wire, strobe light wire, and two bolts which hold tank to wing tip.
4. Remove the screws from around the wing tip and remove the tip assembly.
5. After the wing tip is installed and all connections are secure, fill the tank and check for leaks.
6. Refer to Section VIII for information on repairing of fiberglass tanks.
b. On PA-32R-300 and PA-32-300 (S/N 32-7940001 and up) , wing tips are removed using the
following steps:
1. Remove the screws from around the wing tip.
2. Pull the tip away from the wing assembly far enough to gain access for removal of electrical
connections for strobe and position lights.
3. Remove the tip from the wing.
c. Installation of wing tip is reverse of removal instructions.