Lubrication; Cleaning - Piper SENECA III Pilot's Information Manual

SECTION 8
PIPER AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
HANDLING,
SERV & MAINT
PA-34-220T, SENECA III
8,29 LUBRICATION
Lubrication
at regular
intervals is an essential
part
of the maintenance
of an airplane. For
lubrication instructions
and a chart showing lubrication
points.
types
of lubricants
to
be
used,
lubrication methods
and recom-
mended frequencies,
refer
to
the
PA-34-220T Service Manual
8.31
CLEANING
(a)
Cleaning Engine Compartment
Before cleaning the engine
compartment,
place
a strip of tape
on the
magneto
vents to prevent
any solvent from
entering these
umts.
( I) Place
a
large pan
under the
engine
to
catch
waste.
(2)
With the engine cowling removed,
spray or
brush
the
engine
with solvent
or
a mixture of solvent and degreaser.
In order
to
remove
especially heavy dirt and
grease
deposits, it
may
be
necessary
to
brush
areas
that
were
sprayed.
CAUTION
Do
not spray solvent
into the alternator,
pres-
sure pump,
starter,
air intakes, or alternate
air
inlets.
(3)
Allow the solvent
to remain
on the engine
from
five to
ten
minutes. Then
rinse
the
engine clean
with
additional
solvent and allow
it
to
dry.
CAUTION
Do
not operate
the engine until excess solvent
has evaporated
or otherwise been
removed.
(4)
Remove the protective tape from the magnetos.
(5) Lubricate
the controls,
bearing
surfaces,
etc.,
in
accor-
dance
with
the Lubrication Chart
in
the PA-34-220T
Service Manual.
REPORT:
VB-Il10
ISSUED: JANUARY
8, 1981
8-16