Battery Service; Cleaning - Arrow PA-28R-201 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-18R-201, ARROW
8.25 BATTERY SERVICE
SECTION 8
HAND/SERV /MAINT
The 12-voIt, 35-ampere-hour battery is located just behind the aft close
out panel. Access is gained through the baggage compartment. The battery
container has a plastic drain tube which is normally closed off with a cap.
The cap should be opened periodically to remove battery acid which may
have collected in the tube.
The battery fluid level must not be brought above the baffle plates. It
should 'be checked every 30 days to determine that the fluid level is proper
and the connections are tight and free of corrosion. Do not fill the battery
with acid - use water only.
If the battery is not properly charged, recharge it starting with a rate of
four amperes and finishing with a rate oftwo amperes. The battery should be
removed from the airplane for charging, and quick charges are not
recommended.
The external power receptacle, if installed, is located on the right side of
the fuselage aft of the baggage compartment door. .
Refer to the PA-28R-201/201T Maintenance Manual for battery
servicing procedure.
8.27 CLEANING
(a) Cleaning Engine Compartment
Before cleaning the engine ·compartment. place a strip of tape
on the magneto vents to prevent any solvent from entering these
units.
(I)
Place a large pan under the engine to catch waste.
(2) With the engine cowling removed, spray or brush the
engine with solvent or a mixture of solvent and degreaser.
In order to remove especially heavy dirt and grease de-
posits, it may be necessary to brush areas that were
sprayed.
CAUTION
Do not spray solvent into the alternator.
vacuum pump, starter, or air intakes.
ISSUED: SEPTEMBER 15,1988
REPORT: VB-1365
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