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.)
K. NOTES
1. Refer to Piper's Customer Service Information File P/N 1753-755 for latest revision dates to
Piper Inspection Reports/Manuals and this service manual. References to section, paragraph,
figure, or table are to the appropriate section, paragraph, figure, or table in this manual.
WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS (ICA) FOR ALL
NON-PIPER APPROVED STC INSTALLATIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN
THIS MANUAL. WHEN A NON-PIPER APPROVED STC INSTALLATION IS
INCORPORATED ON THE AIRPLANE, THOSE PORTIONS OF THE
AIRPLANE AFFECTED BY THE INSTALLATION MUST BE INSPECTED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ICA PUBLISHED BY THE OWNER OF THE
STC. SINCE NON-PIPER APPROVED STC INSTALLATIONS MAY
CHANGE SYSTEMS INTERFACE, OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS AND
COMPONENT LOADS OR STRESSES ON ADJACENT STRUCTURES, THE
PIPER PROVIDED ICA MAY NOT BE VALID FOR AIRPLANES SO
MODIFIED.
2. Inspections or operations are to be performed as indicated by a “O” at the 50 or 100 hour
inspection interval. Inspections or operations (i.e. – component overhauls/replacements, etc.)
required outside the 50/100 hour cycle are listed as special inspections in paragraph 3-8.
Inspections must be accomplished by persons authorized by the FAA.
(a) The 50 hour inspection accomplishes preventive maintenance, lubrication and servicing as
well as inspecting of critical components.
(b) The 100 hour inspection is a complete inspection of the airplane, identical to an annual
inspection.
NOTE: A log book entry should be made upon completion of any inspections.
3. Piper Service Bulletins are of special importance and Piper considers compliance mandatory.
In all cases, see Service Bulletin/Service Letter Index P/N 762-332 to verify latest revision.
See also Table III-II.
4. Piper Service Letters are product improvements and service hints pertaining to servicing the
airplane and should be given careful attention.
5. Inspections given for power plant are based on the engine manufacturer’s operator’s manual
(Lycoming P/N 60297-19) for this airplane. Any changes issued to the engine manufacturer’s
operator’s manual supersede or supplement the instructions outlined in this report. Should fuel
other than the specified octane rating for the power plant be used, refer to the latest revision of
Lycoming Service Letter No. L185 for additional information and recommended service
procedures.
6. Replace or overhaul as required or at engine overhaul.