Engine Induction Air Filters - Piper SENECA III Pilot's Information Manual

PIPER
AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
SECTION
8
PA-34-220T, SENECA III HANDLING, SERV & MAINT
(5)
Secure tie-down
ropes to the wing tie-down rings and to the
tail skid
at approximately
45 degree angles to the
ground.
When
using
rope
of non-synthetic
materiaL
leave
sufficient
slack to avoid damage
to the airplane
should
the
ropes
CODifaCl.
CAUTION
Use
bowline
knots,
square
knotsor locked slip
knots.
Do
not use
plain slip knots.
NOTE
Additional
preparations for high winds include
using tie-down
ropes
from
the
landing
gear
forks
and
securing the rudder
(6)
I nstall
a
pitot head
cover
if
available.
Be
sure to remote
the
pitot
head
cover
before flight-
(7)
Cabin and baggage doors should be locked when the
airplane is
unattended.
8.11 ENGINE INDUCTION
AIR FILTERS
(a)
Removing induction
Air Filter
(I) Remove
the upper
cowling
to
gain access
to the
air
filter
box.
(2)
Turn
the four
studs and remove the air
filter box
cover.
(3)
I ift the air filter from the filter box.
(b)
Cleaning induction Air Filters
The induction
air filters
must
be
cleaned
at least
once
every
50
hours,
and
more
often,
even
daily,
when operating
in dusty
conditions. Extra filters
are
inexpensive.
and a spare should
be kept
on
hand for
use as a
rapid
replacement.
To
clean the filter:
(I)
Tap filter gently
to remove
dirt particles.
Do
not
use
compressed
air or
cleaning
solvents.
ISSUED: JANUARY 8, 1981
REPORT:
VB-1110
REVISED:
FEBRUARY 10, 1984 8-7