Piper PA-32R-301T SARATOGA S, Maintenance Manual

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A. Scheduled Maintenance (continued)
2. Definitions (continued):
(g) Operation Test - This test is used to ascertain that a system component is in operable condition
and can be performed with the equipment installed in the aircraft. In addition, each opera-
tional test must be performed by an FAA Certified Repair Station appropriately rated or by a
Certified Mechanic who is qualified on this aircraft. The recording of the above function
must be made in the permanent aircraft records by the authorized individual performing the
test.
(h) Functional Test - This test is used to ascertain that system or component is functioning proper-
ly and is in conformance with minimum acceptable design specifications. This test may
require the use of supplemental bench test equipment. In addition, each functional test must
be performed by an FAA Certified repair Station with appropriate ratings or by a Certified
Mechanic who is qualified on this aircraft. The recording of the above function must be made
in the permanent aircraft records by the authorized individual performing the test.
(i) Bench Check - Means removal of component from the aircraft to inspect for cleanliness,
impending failure, need for lubrication, repair or replacement of parts and calibration to at
least the manufacturers specifications using the manufacturers recommended test equipment
or standards or the equivalent.
Each bench test will be performed by a Piper Service Center, FAA Certified Repair Station
with appropriate rating or by a certified mechanic. This test will be performed at the sched-
uled interval regardless of any bench test performed on a particular component while being
repaired/overhauled before scheduled interval bench test. After the component is installed
into the aircraft, an operational test of the component and its related system should be per-
formed to ensure proper function. Serviceable parts that were issued to the component will be
filed in the aircraft permanent records. The person performing the check must make appropri-
ate entries in the aircraft’s permanent maintenance record.
(j) Maintenance - The word maintenance as defined by FAR Part 1, means “inspection, overhaul,
repair, preservation and the replacement of parts, but excludes preventive maintenance.”
(k) Routine Inspections - Consists of a visual examination or check of the aircraft and its compo-
nents and systems without disassembly.
(l) Special Inspections - Involve those components, systems or structure which by their applica-
tion or intended use require an inspection peculiar to, more extensive in scope or at a time
period other than that which is normally accomplished during the event inspection.
(m) Time in Service - As used in this procedure is the time from the moment the aircraft leaves the
ground until it touches the ground at the next point of landing.
(n) On Condition - Maintenance concept whereby some components of the engine remain in ser-
vice as long as they appear airworthy at each inspection. The replace-on-condition concept is
as opposed to replace after a “life-limited” time interval.the authorized individual performing
the test.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32R-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
5-20-00
Page 5-5
Reissued: July 1, 1993
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