Piper Cherokee Six Service Manual page 83

*PIPER CHEROKEE SIX SERVICE MANUAL
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.
3-2. RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS.
Refer to Recommended Lubricants. Section II
for Lubrication Servicing Instructions.
3-3. INSPECTION PERIODS.
3-4. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS.
The required inspection procedures are listed in
Table III-I for PA-32-260 and 300 and in Table 111-11 for PA-32R-300. The inspection pro-
cedure is broken down into major groups which are Propeller. Engine. Cabin, Fuselage and
Empennage. Wing, Landing Gear, Float Group (PA-32S only). 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 inspection forms furnished
by the Piper Factory Service Department. available through Piper Dealers or Distributors.
NOTE
In addition to inspection intervals required in Table 11-1 or
111-11. 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 pro-
cedure necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft. Refer to the Pilot's Operating Manual
for a listing of items that must be checked.
Revised: 11/4/83
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