Engine Removal And Installation - Piper Malibu Meridian PA-46-500TP Airplane Maintenance Manual

3. Engine
A. Removal
WARNING: PLACE A TAIL STAND UNDER THE TAIL OF THE AIRPLANE BEFORE REMOVING
THE ENGINE.
NOTE: All hoses, lines, and wires should be tagged (identified) to facilitate installation. Open fuel,
oil, and vacuum lines and fittings should be covered to prevent contamination.
(1) Place a tail stand under the aircraft.
(2) Turn off all cockpit switches and disconnect battery.
(3) Pull the fuel shutoff (i.e. - valve closed).
(4) Remove the engine cowling per 71-10-00.
(5) Drain the engine oil. (Refer to P&WC Maintenance Manual, P/N 3021442, 72-00-00, Engine,
Turboprop - Servicing.)
(6) Remove the propeller. (Refer to 61-10-00.)
(7) Disconnect all fluid hoses, bleed air lines, A/C lines, clamps, and electrical leads attached to
the engine, engine-mounted accessories, and/or engine mount from the firewall (cap all fluid
lines).
(8) Disconnect the electrical leads from the rear engine lifting bracket.
(9) Disconnect and cap oil cooler lines at the oil cooler.
NOTE: The oil cooler system remains attached to the bulkhead.
(10) Disconnect all drain lines attached to the engine and engine-mounted accessories.
CAUTION: DO NOT BEND THE POWER CONTROL CABLE IN THE DIRECTION
(11) Disconnect the power control cable from the fuel control unit actuating lever and remove the
cable from the support bracket. Disconnect and remove the support bracket.
(12) Disconnect the condition cable from the condition lever arm and remove the cable clamp from
the cable support bracket. Disconnect and remove the support bracket.
(13) Disconnect the manual override cable from the manual metering actuating lever arm and
remove the cable clamp from the cable support bracket. Disconnect and remove the support
bracket.
(14) Attach lifting sling to the engine suspension points and using a one-half ton hoist, support the
engine to allow the engine mount bolts to be removed at the firewall.
(15) Swing the engine and mount free from the firewall; check to be certain no attachments remain
to obstruct its removal.
(16) Move the engine away from the aircraft and place on a suitable stand.
(17) Remove the accessories and equipment to be installed on the new engine (or this one when
overhaul is complete) and tag or identify all items removed to facilitate installation.
NOTE: If the engine removed is expected to be inactive for a period of time, refer to the Pratt
& Whitney Canada Maintenance Manual, P/N 3021442 for the necessary preservation
schedule.
71-00-00
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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-46-500TP, MALIBU MERIDIAN
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
OFFERING THE GREATEST RESISTANCE, AS DAMAGE WILL BE DONE TO
THE CABLE.
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