Piper SEMINOLE PA-44-180, Maintenance Manual

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PERIODIC INSPECTIONS. (cont.)
NOTES:
12. Check carburetor throttle body attaching screws for tightness; the correct torque for these screws are
40 to 50 inch- pounds.
13. Check landing gear system in accordance with instructions given in Chapter 32.
14. Inspect and service in accordance with the latest Hartzell Service Bulletin No. 110 and Service Letter
No. 61.
1 5 . After 10 years time-in-service, pressurize all fluid hoses in fuselage and wing areas to system operating
pressure and visually check for leaks. Hoses that pass inspection may remain in service and checked
thereafter each five years time-in-service.
16. Replace fuel tank vent line flexible connections as required, but no later than 1000 hours of service.
17. When using alternate fuels, refer to latest revision Lycoming Service Letter No. L185 for additional
information and service procedures.
18. Inspect brushes every 100 hours on airplanes used for training or every 500 hours on airplanes used for
normal service. (Refer to Chapter 29.)
19. For information on changing propeller spinner dome attaching locknuts, refer to latest revision
Hartzell Service Instruction No. 118.
20. Refer to Flight Manual Supplement for preflight and flight check, for intended function in all modes.
2 1 . Unless gear trunnion housing have been replaced with Piper P/N’s 67292-32 (left), and
67926-33 (right), perform dye-penetrant inspection after first 500 hours time-in-service.
T h e r e a f t e r, perform dye-penetrant inspection each 100 hours time-in-service. After main gear trun-
nion housing has reached 2000 hours time-in-service, dye-penetrant inspection must be performed
each 10 hours time-in-serv i c e. Refer to latest revision of Piper Service Bulletin No. 787(B), and
Chapter 20 of PA-44-180/180T Maintenance Manual.
2 2 . Check at each annual or 100 hour inspection, whichever comes first. Refer to Chapter 52 for test
p r ocedures.
23. Refer to latest revision of Piper Service Bulletin No’s. 719 for inspection of engine mount.
24. Examine cables for broken strands by wiping the cable with a cloth along the length of the cable.
Visually inspect the cable thoroughly for damage not detected by the cloth. Replace damaged cables.
Refer to Advisory Circular 43.13-1A, Paragraph 198.
— Note —
Printed copies of this 100 Hour / Annual Inspection Report can be obtained from
Piper Service Sales - under Piper Part Number 230 963.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-44-180/180T
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
5-21-00
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Revised: June 20, 1995
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