Piper PA-28-161, Maintenance Manual

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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 1
Nov 30/06 5D13
74-30-00
SWITCHING
Ignition Switch
A. Removal
(1) Make sure ignition switch is in OFF position.
(2) Gain access to and disconnect power lead (+) from battery.
(3) Remove retaining nut from switch and pull switch from back of instrument panel.
(4) Note location of wires on ignition switch. Remove wires from switch.
B. Installation
(1) Connect wires to ignition switch as shown in Figure 1.
(2) Check for proper operation of ignition switch as follows:
(a) Remove P lead from right magneto.
(b) Attach P lead of right magneto to ohmmeter and to airframe ground.
(c) With switch in OFF, L or START position, ohmmeter must indicate a closed circuit.
(d) With switch in R or BOTH position ohmmeter should indicate an open circuit.
(3) Connect P lead to magneto.
(4) Position ignition switch in instrument panel and install retaining nut.
(5) Connect power lead (+) to battery.
(6) Install any access covers previously removed.
C. See also Switches, 39-10-00.
Ignition Switch Wiring
Figure 1