Piper PA-24 Comanche, Service Manual

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PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
04/01/09 III - INSPECTION
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TABLE III-I. INSPECTION REPORT - PA-24 / PA-24-250/260/400
(cont.)
Inspection
NATURE OF INSPECTION Interval (Hrs)
50 100
18. Inspect switches to indicators registering fuel tank quantity ................................. O
19. Inspect fuel cell vents............................................................................................. O
20. Reinstall inspection plates and fairings.................................................................. O
G. LANDING GEAR GROUP
1. Inspect oleo struts for proper extension and evidence of fluid leakage.
(See Landing Gear, Section II.)..............................................................................
O O
2. Inspect nose gear steering control.......................................................................... O
3. Inspect wheels for alignment ................................................................................. O
4. Put airplane on jacks .............................................................................................. O
5. Inspect tires for cuts, uneven or excessive wear and slippage ............................... O
6. Remove wheels, clean, inspect and repack bearings.............................................. O
7. Inspect wheels for cracks, corrosion and broken bolts .......................................... O
8. Check tire pressure. (Refer to Section II.) ............................................................. O O
9. Inspect brake linings and discs for condition and wear. (See Note 21.) ................ O O
10. Inspect brake backing plates for cracks ................................................................. O
11. Inspect hydraulic lines, electrical leads, and attaching parts for condition
and security (i.e. - routing, chafing, damage, wear, etc) ........................................ O
12. Inspect condition of shimmy dampener ................................................................. O
13. Inspect gear forks for damage................................................................................ O
14. Inspect oleo struts for fluid leaks and scoring ....................................................... O
15. Inspect gears struts, attachments, torque links, retraction
links and bolts for operation. (See Note 11.) ......................................................... O
16. Inspect gear doors and attachments. (See Notes 16, 17 and 18)............................ O
17. Inspect warning horn and light for operation......................................................... O
18. Retract gear - Check operation .............................................................................. O
19. Retract gear - Check doors for clearance and operation ........................................ O
20. Inspect emergency operation of gear. (See paragraph 6-107.)................................ O
21. Inspect landing gear motor, transmission and attachments.................................... O
22. Inspect Landing Gear Transmission Retract Spring for condition,
security and operation. (See Figure 6-13, Item 14 or 15.) ..................................... O
23. Inspect anti-retraction system ................................................................................ O
24. Inspect position indicating switches and electrical leads for security ................... O
25. Inspect rubber assist bungee cords and check bungee arms
for wear, cracks and/or deformation. ..................................................................... O
26. Lubricate per lubrication chart in Section II .......................................................... O
27. Remove airplane from jacks .................................................................................. O