Piper Malibu PA-46-310P Pilot Operating Handbook page 276

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-46-310P, MALIBU
SECTION 7
DESCR/OPERA TION
An annunciator panel consisting of a group of warning lights is located
across the upper left instrument panel. Monitored functions include: GEAR
WARNING, DOOR AJAR, OIL PRESSURE, VACUUM LOW, FUEL
PUMP HIGH, SURFACE DEICE, CABIN ALTITUDE, STARTER
ENGAGE, AL TERNA TOR, and OXYGEN. There are also provisions in
the annunciator panel for the addition of warning lights for various optional
systems.
A ground clearance energy saver system is available to provide direct
power to Comm
#
I and speaker amplifier without turning on the battery
switch. The ground clearance switch is located on the top center instrument
panel. When the switch is engaged, direct aircraft battery power is applied to
Comm #I and audio amplifier (speaker). The switch must be turned OFF or
depletion of the battery could result.
The manifold pressure line has a drain valve located on the left side of
the center console, below and forward of the instrument panel, normally
above the pilot's right knee. This allows any moisture which may have
collected from condensation to be pulled into the engine. This is accom-
plished by depressing the valve for
5
seconds while operating the engine at
1000 RPM.
NOTE
Do not depress the valve when manifold
pressure exceeds 25 inches Hg.
The column of gauges on the right side of the pilot's panel are engine
related instruments. From top to bottom they are tachometer (RPM),
combination manifold pressure/fuel fldw, turbine inlet temperature (T.I.T.),
and combination oil pressure, oil temperature, cylinder head temperature
(C.H.T.). The normal operating range for ground and flight operation is
indicated on the instruments by a green arc. Yellow arcs indicate either a
takeoff or precautionary range. Red radial lines identify the established
maximum or minimum limits. When an instrument needle point touches the
edge of the red radial nearest the yellow or green arc, the limit is met.
ISSUED: JANUARY 11, 1984
REPORT: VB-1200
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