Piper SARATOGA II HP PA-32R-301 Pilot Operating Handbook page 141

PA-32R-301, SARATOGA II HP
SECTION6
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
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CAUTION
Whenever the fuel system is completely drained
and fuel is replenished it will be necessary to run
the engine for a minimum of three minutes at
I 000 RPM on each tank to insure that no air
exists in the fuel supply lines.
( 4) Fill with oil to full capacity.
(5) Place pilot and copilot seats in fourth (4th) notch, aft of
forward position. Put flaps in the fully retracted position and
all control surfaces in the neutral position . Tow bar should be
in the proper location and all entrance and baggage doors
closed.
(6) Weigh the airplane inside a closed building to prevent errors
in scale readings due to wind.
(b)
Leveling
(1) With airplane on scales, block main gear oleo pistons in the fully
extended position.
(2) Level airplane (refer to Figure 6-3) deflating nose wheel tire, to
center bubble on level.
(c) Weighing- Airplane Basic Empty Weight
. (I) With the airplane level and brakes released, record the weight
shown on each scale. Deduct the tare, if any, from each reading.
ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997
REPORT: VB-1669
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