Piper PA-24 Comanche, Service Manual

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PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
04/01/09 II - HANDLING AND SERVICING
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SECTION II
HANDLING AND SERVICING
2-1.
Introduction
.
This section contains routine handling and servicing procedures that are most frequently encountered.
Frequent reference to this section will aid the individual by providing information such as the location of
various components, ground handling procedures, routine service procedures and lubrication. When any
system or component requires service other than the procedures outlined in this section, refer to the
appropriate section for that component.
2-2.
Dimensions.
The principal airplane dimensions are shown in Figures 2-1 thru 2-5 and are listed in Table II-I.
2--3.
Weight and Balance Data.
When figuring various weight and balance computations, the weight and empty weight center of gravity
of the airplane may be found in the Weight and Balance Form of the Airplane Flight Manual.
2-4.
Serial Number Plate.
(Refer to Figure 2-6.)
The serial number plate on the various PA-24 model aircraft can be found at one of the following
locations: On the inside of the baggage compartment door, on the upper right side of the firewall (engine
side), on the fuselage adjacent to the left side of the tail skid.
2-5.
Access and Inspection Provisions.
CAUTION: BEFORE ENTERING THE AFT SECTION OF THE FUSELAGE, BE SURE THE
AIRPLANE IS SUPPORTED AT THE TAIL SKID.
The access and inspection provisions for the airplane are shown in Figures 2-6 thru 2-8. The component
to be serviced or inspected through each opening is identified in the illustration. All access plates and
panels are secured by either metal fasteners or screws. The floor panels may be removed by first
removing the desired seats, then sliding the carpet edges from under its retainer strips, lifting the edges
and removing the carpet attaching screws. Remove the carpet, thus exposing the floor panel attaching
screws. To enter the aft section of the fuselage, remove the lower rear baggage compartment upholstery
panel by removing the attaching screws.
2-6.
Tools and Test Equipment.
Because of the simplicity and easy accessibility of components, few special tools outside normal shop
tools will be required. Tools that are required may be fabricated from dimensions given in the back of the
section that pertains to a particular component.