Installation Of Engine; Removal Of Air Filter - Piper PA-24 Comanche Service Manual

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PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
7·23. lDfta11atioa Of Enpc.
NOTE
Refer to latest lycoming Service Instruction No. 1241.
INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
7·24. RcplKcmCllt Of EfIIinc Shock
MauaD.
(Refer to Fipre
7~
for the proper arnqcment of encine
shock mount ISscmblies. The tOp shocks arc assembled so the JOld colored shock is aft and the silver
colored shock is forward. The lower shock mounts arc walled opposite of the tOP shock mounts. Torque
shock mount bolts to 4$0 to Soo inch pounds aDd safety.
7-25. Induction Sy~m
Air FUcer.
7·26. Removal Of Air FUm. (Serial Nos. 24-1 to 24-1476.)
Loosen the four quarter
tum
sauis atuehm, the filter to the air box and ttmove filter from the
bottom cowl.
7-27. Service Inmuc:1ion•. (Serial ="os.
2~1
to 24-1476.) This type of filter mll$t be inspected daily for
dirt accumulation and proper oiliftl, the followin. procedure should be accomplished;
a.
Thoroulhly wash the filter in petroleum solvent. Make certain all dirt is removed from the filter
and that the filter is In a scrvicnbie condition.
b. Dry the filter at room tempcn.aue. makinl ccreain it
is
thorouChly dry before proceedin" With the
next step. If the filter is not dry. the solvent will prevent the oil from adhering to the small surfaces of the
filter and thereby decrease its efficiency.
c. Immerse the filter in a lightweight grade of oil for a period of five minutes.
d. After removal of the filter from the oil, 11low to drain thoroughly before inlU.lling in the airplane.
POWER PlANT
REVISED: 4/10/81
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