FUEL STORAGE (Cont.)
G. Cleaning of Fuel Cells
1. New fuel cells kept in their shipping containers should not require cleaning prior to installation. If
a cell should becomes dirty, clean with soap and warm water to.
2. Prior to removal, a used cell should be drained, purged with fresh air and swabbed out to remove
all traces of fuel. Upon removal the cell should be cleaned throughly with soap and warm water.
H. Inspection of Fuel Cells.
(1) Inspect fuel cells during regularly scheduled airplane maintenance inspections.
(2) Inspect interior of each cell for cracking, porosity or other signs of deterioration.
(3) Inspect nipple as follows:
(a) Attempt to scrape the rubber off the nipple fitting with a fingernail . If rubber has not degrad-
ed, the fingernail will glide across rubber without damage to the rubber. If an unsatisfactory
condition exists, the fingernail will dig into the rubber.
(b) Deteriorated rubber has consistency of either art gum or chewing gum. Usually it will have
changed from a light tan color to a dark reddish-brown, bluish or greenish color, depending
upon the color of fuel used.
(4) Replace any cell found seeping or with soft nipples.
I. Handling and Storage of Fuel Cells
(1) Do not remove fuel cells from shipping container until time of installation.
(2) After removing fuel cell from its shipping container, inspect cell for damage due to crating or
removal from crate.
(3) Do not use fuel cell nipple fittings as handholds. Do not drag fuel cells.
(4) Stack fuel cells only in original shipping containers.
(5) Prior to storing used fuel cells, clean with soap and warm water.
(6) Fold fuel cells smoothly and loosely with a minimum number of folds. Protective wadding should
be placed between folds.
– CAUTION –
Should the temperature be below 70° F move the cells to a
warmer storage location.
(7) Store fuel cells in a dry area protected from sunlight. Recommended storage temperature is 70° F.
J. Repair of Fuel Cells (Refer to Chart 2.)
The following is a repair procedure recommended for field repair of fuel cells constructed of Goodyear
Vithane material. There are two methods by which these repairs may be accomplished. One method is
by heat cure; the other is air cure. The end result of either repair is a neat, permanent repair. The heat
repair allows the cell to be cured and ready for reinstallation in two hours; while the air cure method
requires that the cell not be moved for 72 hours during the air cure period.
– NOTE –
Air cure repairs are to be made at a room temperature of
approximately 75°F. For each 10°F drop in temperature, add
20 hours cure time. For instance, if the room temperature
reads 65°F, air cure for 92 hours instead of 72 hours.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32R-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
28-10-00
Page 28-10
Reissued: July 1, 1993
2D23
Summary of Contents for PA-32R-301T SARATOGA S
Page 26: ...CHAPTER 4 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS 1C1 ...
Page 29: ...CHAPTER 5 TIME LIMITS MAINTENANCE CHECKS 1C4 ...
Page 53: ...CHAPTER 6 DIMENSIONS AND AREAS 1D6 ...
Page 64: ...CHAPTER 7 LIFTING AND SHORING 1D21 ...
Page 68: ...CHAPTER 8 LEVELING AND WEIGHING 1E1 ...
Page 72: ...CHAPTER 9 TOWING AND TAXIING 1E5 ...
Page 76: ...CHAPTER 10 PARKING AND MOORING 1E9 ...
Page 80: ...CHAPTER 11 REQUIRED PLACARDS 1E13 ...
Page 92: ...CHAPTER 12 SERVICING 1F1 ...
Page 126: ...CHAPTER 20 STANDARD PRACTICES AIRFRAME 1G17 ...
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Page 139: ...CHAPTER 21 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS 1H5 ...
Page 188: ...CHAPTER 22 AUTOFLIGHT 1J7 ...
Page 193: ...CHAPTER 23 COMMUNICATIONS 1J12 ...
Page 203: ...CHAPTER 24 ELECTRICAL POWER 1J22 ...
Page 263: ...CHAPTER 25 EQUIPMENT FURNISHINGS 2A13 ...
Page 269: ...CHAPTER 27 FLIGHT CONTROLS 2A20 ...
Page 332: ...CHAPTER 28 FUEL 2D11 ...
Page 363: ...CHAPTER 29 HYDRAULIC POWER 2E18 ...
Page 404: ...CHAPTER 30 ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION 2G16 ...
Page 470: ...CHAPTER 32 LANDING GEAR 3A13 ...
Page 550: ...CHAPTER 33 LIGHTS 3D24 ...
Page 562: ...CHAPTER 34 NAVIGATION AND PITOT STATIC 3E12 ...
Page 582: ...CHAPTER 35 OXYGEN 3F8 ...
Page 604: ...CHAPTER 37 VACUUM 3G6 ...
Page 616: ...CHAPTER 39 3G18 ELECTRIC ELECTRONIC PANELS MULTIPURPOSE PARTS ...
Page 620: ...CHAPTER 51 STRUCTURES 3G22 ...
Page 636: ...CHAPTER 52 DOORS 3H14 ...
Page 650: ...CHAPTER 55 STABILIZERS 3I4 ...
Page 662: ...CHAPTER 56 WINDOWS 3I16 ...
Page 670: ...CHAPTER 57 WINGS 3I24 ...
Page 688: ...CHAPTER 61 PROPELLER 3J18 ...
Page 704: ...CHAPTER 70 STANDARD PRACTICES ENGINES 3K10 ...
Page 708: ...CHAPTER 71 POWER PLANT 3K14 ...
Page 737: ...CHAPTER 73 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 4A13 ...
Page 749: ...CHAPTER 74 IGNITION 4B1 ...
Page 783: ...CHAPTER 77 ENGINE INDICATING 4C11 ...
Page 793: ...CHAPTER 78 EXHAUST 4C21 ...
Page 801: ...CHAPTER 79 OIL 4D5 ...
Page 805: ...CHAPTER 80 STARTING 4D9 ...
Page 819: ...CHAPTER 81 TURBINES 4D23 ...
Page 833: ...CHAPTER 91 CHARTS WIRING DIAGRAMS 4E13 ...