Piper Cherokee LANCE, Service Manual

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PIPER CHEROKEE SIX / LANCE SERVICE MANUAL
03/27/08 III - INSPECTION
4H1
9. Unscheduled Maintenance Checks
WARNING: FAILURE TO CONSULT APPLICABLE VENDOR PUBLICATION(S), WHEN
SERVICING OR INSPECTING VENDOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLED IN PIPER
AIRCRAFT,
MAY RENDER THE AIRCRAFT UNAIRWORTHY. (SEE
INTRODUCTION - SUPPLEMENTARY PUBLICATIONS.)
The following inspections are required in response to specific anomalies encountered during aircraft
operation. Note that the items listed herein are guidelines based on past operating experience. Each
operator should closely monitor his own unique operating conditions/environment and react accordingly
to keep his aircraft airworthy.
NOTE: A log book entry should be made upon completion of any inspections.
A. Lightning Strike
Item Inspection Inspection Interval
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 177.
Engine. See latest revisions of appropriate Each occurrence,
Lycoming Service Bulletins before further flight.
and Overhaul Manual.
Electrical and Avionics Inspect and check harness, connections, Each occurrence,
Systems. and equipment for high voltage damage, before further flight.
burns and insulation degradation.
Replace or overhaul as required.
Consult with appropriate avionics
vendor(s) for inspections and operational
checks. Bench test alternator and
voltage regulator(s), (see Section X).
All exterior surfaces, skins, Inspect for burns, evidence of arcing, Each occurrence,
and structure. and damage on surfaces and bearings. before further flight.
Check for correct material properties in
the area of the strike path. Degauss
engine mount. Replace or repair
affected areas/parts.
System Components. Inspect instrumentation, vacuum, Each occurrence,
pitot/static, and fuel systems, before further flight.
for damage and correct operation.
Static Wicks. Replace. Each occurrence,
before further flight.