Inspection Requirements; Preflight Check - Piper Navajo Chieftain PA-31-350 Service Manual

NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN SERVICE MANUAL
SECTION III
INSPECTION
3-1. INTRODUCTION. This section provides instructions for conducting inspections. These inspections
are described in paragraphs 34 and 3-6. 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. INSPECTION PERIODS.
3-3. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS. The required inspection procedures are listed in Table III-I. The
inspection procedure is broken down into major groups which are Propeller, Engine, Turbocharger. Cabin.
Fuselage and Empennage. Wing. Landing Gear. Operational 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 (0), and at each required
inspection interval thereafter. Both the annual and 100 hour inspections are complete inspections of the
airplane - identical in scope.
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 or remove the item. When performing inspections use forms furnished
by the Piper Service Department. available through Piper Dealers or Distributors under Part No. 230 764.
Insure obtaining latest copy by checking Piper Parts Price List Aerofiche last card.
NOTE
In addition to inspection intervals required in Table III-1 a
preflight check must be performed as described in Paragraph 3-4.
34. 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 procedure 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: 2/8/82
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