Piper Malibu Meridian PA-46-500TP Airplane Maintenance Manual page 1416

B. Installation
(1) Rear Upper (i.e. - hatchback)
(a) Set the rear upper cowling in place (with the gull-wing access doors open) and secure the
hatchback frame to the flanges on the motor mount with two (2) bolts, nuts and washers
on each side.
(b) Secure the hatchback to the brackets on the firewall with camloc fasteners (5).
CAUTION: ENSURE AIR INLET DRAIN HOSE IS ROUTED AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1,
(c) Connect the following hoses to the hatchback air inlet: alter nator cooling,
starter-generator cooling, mass flow control valve ambient air, and drain.
(2) Lower
(a) Place the lower cowling in position and connect the bleed air precooler intake hose.
(b) Secure the lower cowling to the fuselage with camloc fasteners (seven (7) each side).
(3) Forward Upper
(a) Set the forward upper cowling in place and secure it to the rear upper cowling hatchback
with camloc fasteners (5).
(b) Secure the forward upper cowling to the fuselage and lower cowling with rotary latches
(three (3) each side).
C. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair
(1) Clean the cowling with a suitable solvent and then wipe dry with a clean cloth.
(2) Inspect the cowling for dents, cracks, loose rivets, damaged or missing fasteners, and
damaged areas.
(3) Repair all defects to prevent further damage.
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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-46-500TP, MALIBU MERIDIAN
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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