SECTION III
INSPECTION
3-1. INTRODUCTION. This section provides instructions for conducting inspections. These inspections are
described in Paragraphs 3-4 and 3-5. Repair or replacement instructions for those components found to be
unserviceable at inspection may be found in the section covering the applicable aircraft system.
— CAUTION —
When working on engines, ground the magneto primary circuit before performing
any operation.
3-3. INSPECTION PERIODS.
3-4. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS. Required inspection procedures are listed in Table III-I. The inspection
procedure is broken down into eight major groups which are Propeller, Engine, Cabin, Fuselage and Empennage,
Wing, Landing Gear, Operational Inspection and General. The first column in each group lists the inspection or
procedure to be performed. The second column is divided into four columns indicating the required inspection
intervals of 50 hours, 100 hours, 500 hours, and 1000 hours. Each inspection or operation is required at each of
the inspection intervals as indicated by a circle (O). If an item is not entirely accessible or must be removed, refer
to the applicable section of this manual for instructions on how to gain access to remove the item. When
performing inspections, use forms P/N 230 3005 furnished by the Piper Factory Service Department, available
through Piper Dealers or Distributors.
— NOTE —
In addition to inspection intervals required in Table III-I, a preflight check must be
performed as described in Paragraph 3-5.
3-5. PREFLIGHT CHECK. The airplane must be given a thorough preflight and walk-around check. The pilot
and/or mechanic must include the preflight check as a normal procedure necessary for the safe operation of the
aircraft. Refer to the Pilot's Operating Manual for a listing of items that must be checked.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-161 CADET
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Issued: FEBRUARY 28, 1989
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