Piper SEMINOLE PA-44-180, Maintenance Manual

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6. Reconnect the control to the flap and operate the cowl flap through its full range a few times; then
place the control in the closed position and visually check the flap to determine if it is flush with the
engine cowl.
7. If the cowl flap is not flush, repeat Steps 4 through 6.
8. When the adjustment is completed, tighten the clevis jam nut and secure the push-pull control to the
cowl flap.
MOUNTS.
ENGINE SHOCK MOUNTS.
INSTALLATION OF ENGINE SHOCK MOUNTS. (Refer to Figure 71-1.)
1. Assemble the engine shock mounts on the engine mount as shown in Figure 71-1. Note the position of
each mount carefully.
2. Swing the engine into place, positioning the engine mounting lugs so they align with the engine mount
attachment points.
3. Position the shock mount bolts through the shock mounts and then through the mounting lugs and
secure with nuts. Torque the nuts progressively, following a circular sequence until a torque value of
450-500 inch-pounds is reached.
AIR INTAKES.
PA-44-180 INDUCTION SYSTEM. (Refer to Figure 71-4.)
Induction air is taken from the right rear engine baffle, routed through a short duct into the filter housing,
and down to the carburetor through another duct and the carburetor air box. The filter housing, mounted to the
firewall, is supported by connections to the two ducts and by a bracket to the engine mount structure. The
c a rburetor air box is connected to the carburetor heat duct, which is additionally utilized as an alternate air
source should the main inlet become blocked.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PA-44-180 AIR FILTER HOUSING.
1. To make access to the assembly remove both the top and bottom cowlings.
2. Remove the cover of the filter housing and withdraw the air filter.
3. Loosen the clamps retaining the ducts to the filter housing and move them aside.
4. Where the housing is mounted to the firewall make note of the amount and situation of the
spacers,washers used. Remove the bolt and washers.
5. With the housing upheld, remove the bolts from the housing support bracket that attach it to the engine
mount.
6. Install the unit in the reverse order.
INSPECTION, REMOVAL, AND INSTALLATION OF PA-44-180 CARBURETOR AIR BOX.
1 . The carburetor and air box are at the rear of the engine under the dual magnetos. Access to the car-
b uretor air box must be made with at least the bottom cowl removed. Disconnect the cable from the
flutter valve arm.
2. Loosen the clamps on the duct tubes and move them clear of the air box inlets.
3. Remove the eight screws on the back of the box, and two on the top and bottom, aft of the valve shaft.
These screws secure the back of the box which acts as a bearing support for the flapper valve.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Revised: June 20, 1995
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