Piper Cherokee Archer II Pilot Operating Handbook page 159

SECTION 8
HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-18I, CHEROKEE ARCHER
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FUEL DRAIN
Figure 8-3
(d) Draining Fuel Strainer, Sumps and Lines
The fuel system sumps and strainer should be drained daily prior to the first flight and after
refueling to avoid the accumulation of contaminants such as water or sediment. Each fuel tank is
equipped with an individual quick drain located at the· lower inboard rear corner of the ·tank. The
fuel strainer is equipped with a quick drain located on the frontlowet corner of the firewall.
Each of the fuel tank sumps should be drained first. Then the fuel strainer should be drained
twice, once with/the fuel selector valve on each tank. Each time fuel is drained, sufficient fuel
should be allowed to flow to ensure removal of contaminants. This fuel should be collected in a
suitable container, examined for contaminants, and then d i s c a r d e d . )
CAUTION
When draining any amount of fuel, care should be taken to ensure
that no fire hazard
exist~before
starting the engine.
Each quick drain should be checked after closing
it
to make sure
it
has closed completely and is not leaking.
REPORT: VB-790
8-12
ISSUED: JUNE 18, 1976