Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 124

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
COMPRESSOR VALVE (SCHRADER CHARGING)
INLINE SERVICE VALVE (SCHRADER)
Figure 21-4. Service Valves
SERVICE VALVE REPLACEMENT.
The valves on the compressor are sealed with a gasket placed in the valve port boss. Lubricate the gasket
with refrigerant oil of the type used in the compressor. place the valves with the tube fitting facing aft and
secure with .312 bolts. torque to 15-23 inch-pounds.
- NOTE -
Whenever the air conditioning refrigerant lines or system is opened
for any reason, the lines and fittings should be capped and sealed
immediately to prevent dirt and other contaminantsfrom entering
the system. (It is not advisable to put a plug into the hoses or
fittings.)
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Revised:
August 11, 1983
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