Piper PA-24 Comanche Service Manual page 365

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PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
7'A-35. Induction SySftM Air Filter. lPA·2~250, Serial Nos. 2~103 to 24-1476 incl.)
7A· 36.
Removal Of
Air
FiltCl'.
a. Loosen the four quarter tum studs attachm, the filtet to the air box
and
remo¥t: mter from the
bottom cowl.
7A-37. Service Insttuetions. This
type of mtet
must
be inspected daily for dirt acC'Umulation and proper
oiling. When it
is
found necessary to dean the flltet (daily when operatiDI in dusty conditions), or if filter
requires oilina. the following procedure should be accomplished.
a. Thoroughly wuh the mtcr
in
petrOleum solveut. Make ccruift
111
dirt
is
removed from the mtcr
and that the filter
is
in a serviceable condition.
b. Dry the mtcr at room temperature,
makinl
certain it
is
thoroughly dry before proceeding with the
next step. If the mter
is
not dry. the solvent will prevent the oil from aclherill. to the small surfaces of the
filter and thereby decrea.se its efficiency.
4;.
lmmcnc
the mtcr
in a
Jilht .....eitht Jnde of
oil
for a
period
of five miDuta.
d. After removal of the mtet' from the oil, allow to drain thoroUShly before insrallin, in the airplane.
7A-38. Installation Of Air FUter.
a. Posuion the :air filter in the air scoop on the bottom cowl &Dd
tceute
it with four studs to the air
box.
7A-39. Induction System Air Filter. (PA-24-250 and PA·Z~260.
Serial Nos. 2....1417 to 24-4782 and
24-4784 to 244803 incl.)
7A40.
Removal Of Air
Film.
a.
Release the quarter tum futenen attaehinJ the air scoop to the bottom cowl.
b. Remove air filter from the air box by looscninl the
twO
attaching sNds.
7.-\41. Service Insuuc:tion.
a. The filter should be cleaned daily when operatinJ in dusty conditions and if any hola or tCU's are
noticed. the filter should be replaced immediately.
b. Remove the mter element and shake off loose dirt by tappinJ on a hard surface. being careful not
to dam. or crease the sealiDJ ends.
CAUTION
Never wuh the filter element
in
any liquid or soak in oil. Never attempt
to blow off dirt with compressed air.
POWER PLANT
ISSUED: 8/18/72
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