Piper PA-24 Comanche Service Manual page 95

Inspection Time (hrs.)
Nature of Inspection
50
100
500
1000
B.
ENGINE GROUP
(eont.)
7. Inspect oil lines and fittings for leaks. security, chafing,
dents and cracks (See
~otes
7 and 17)
. . . . III . . . . . . . III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I I I " ' . III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0 0
8. Clean and inspect oil radiator cooling fins ................. " ......•...
0
0 0
9. Remove and flush oil radiator ..................•...........•........
0
0
10. Inspect rocket box covers for evidence of oil leaks.
If
found.
replace gasket: torque cover screws 50 inch-pounds (See Note 9) .........
0 0
0
0
NOTE: Lycoming requires a Valve Inspection be made after every
400 hours of operation (See Note 10.)
I I. Inspect wiring to engine and accessories. Replace damaged wires
I
and clamps. Inspect terminals for security and cleanliness ...............
0 0 0
12. Inspect spark plug cable leads and ceramics for corrosion
and deposits .......................................................
0
i
0 0
0
13. Check cylinder compression (Ref: AC 43. 13·1 A) .......................
I
0 0 0
14. Inspect cylinders for cracked or broken fins ...........................
!
0 0 0
15. Fill engine with oil as per lubrication chart ...........................•
0
0
0 0
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16. Clean engine .......................................•..••.•........
0
0 0
17. Inspect condition of spark plugs (Clean and adjust gap as
required. 0.015 to 0.018 or
0.01~
to 0.012. as per latest
I
revision of Lycoming Sen ice Instruction Xo. 1042)
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0 0 0
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. !"OTE:
If fouling of spark plugs has been apparent. rotate bottom
;
!
plugs to upper plugs.
18. Inspect ignition harnesses and insulators (High tension leakage
and continuity) ...........................................•....•...
0
0 0
19. Check magneto main points for clearance - Maintain clearance
i
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at 0.018
.:t
0.006 .................................................... 0
0
0
20. Inspect magneto for oil seal leakage ..................................
0 0 0
2 I. Inspect breaker felts for proper lubrication .........•...••........•....
0 0 0
22. Inspect distributor block for cracks. burned areas, and corrosion
and height of contact springs ................•..•.................... 0 0 0
23. Check magnetos to engine timing ....................................
0 0 0
24. Overhaul or replace magnetos (See Note 6) ............................
0
25. Remove air cleaner screen and clean (Refer to Piper Service
Manual) ..........................................................
0 0 0 0
26. Drain carburetor and remove and clean carburetor inlet screen
or remove and clean fuel injector inlet screen. (Clean injector
nozzles as required) (Clean with acetone only) ..........•........••.•..
0 0
0 0
27. Inspect condition of carburetor heat or alternate air door
and box
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0 0 0 0
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INSPECTlO~
PIPER
COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
TABLE III-I. INSPECTION REPORT (cont.)
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REVISED: 11/1/82