
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-161 CADET
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Issued: FEBRUARY. 28, 1989
HANDLING AND SERV I C I N G
1C10
COMPONENT
LUBRICANT
FREQUENCY
MIL-L-6082 LUBRICATING OIL,AIR-
CRAFT RECIPROCATING ENGINE
(PISTON) GRADE AS SPECIFIED
SAE 50 ABOVE 60°F AIR TEMP.,
SAE 40 30° TO 90°F AIR TEMP.,
SAE 30 0° TO 70°F AIR TEMP.,
SAE 20 BELOW 10°F AIR TEMP.
50 HRS
50 HRS
50 HRS
MENTAL CONTROL PIVOT POINTS
MIL-L-7870
100 HRS
MIL-G-7711
100 HRS
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Air Filter - To clean filter, tap gently to remove dirt particles. Do not blow out with compressed air or use
oil. Replace filter if punctured or damaged.
2. Intervals between oil changes can be increased as much as 100% on engines equipped with full flow
(cartridge type) oil filters, provided the specified octane fuel is used and the filter replaced each 50 hours
of operation. Should fuel other than the specified octane rating for the power plant be used, refer to the
latest revision of Lycoming Service Letter No. L185, for additional information and recommended service
procedures.
NOTE
See the latest revision of Lycoming Service Instructions No. 1014 for use of detergent oil.
Figure 2-11. Lubrication Chart (Cont) (power Plant and Control Pivot Points.