Gascolator Removal; Gascolator Cleaning; Gascolator Reassembly - Piper PA-44-180 SEMINOLE Maintenance Manual

DISTRIBUTION.
GASCOLATOR. (refer to Figure 28-4.)
The gascolator should be inspected at periodic intervals as explained in Chapter 12,
Servicing Fuel System.
REMOVAL OF GASCOLATOR.
1. Determine that the fuel selector valve lever is in the off position. Remove scoop and screen from bottom of
fuselage to gain access to the gascolator.
2. Drain remaining fuel from gascolator by opening drain valve located on the side of the fuselage just forward
of the entrance step.
3. Cut safety wire and remove acorn nut, remove bowl, safety nut and screen assembly.
CLEANING GASCOLATOR.
1. Clean screen assembly and bowl thoroughly using acetone or other suitable dry type cleaning solvent. Dry
using a light blast of compressed air. Replace screen if any signs of damage or deterioration are evident.
2. Discard gasket and replace it with a new one at reassembly.
REASSEMBLY OF GASCOLATOR.
1. Replace screen assembly and nuts, install new gasket on top of bowl assembly. Carefully insert bowl, and
replace washer and nut.
2. Safety nut to adjacent elbow.
3. Determine that the drain valve on the side of the fuselage is closed and place the fuel selector valve lever in
the desired position. Replace screen and scoop on bottom of fuselage.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
— Note —
2B10
2 8 - 2 1 - 0 3
Page 28-12
Revised: May 15, 1989