Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 484

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CHART 7101. TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) (cont)
Trouble Cause
Remedy
Low oil pressure.
(cont)
Stoppage in oil pump
intake passage.
Check line for obstruc-
tion. Clean suction
strainer.
High oil temperature.
See "High Oil Temper-
ature" in "Trouble"
column.
High oil temperature. Insufficient air cooling.
Check air inlet and out-
let for deformation or
obstruction.
Insufficient oil supply.
Low grade of oil.
Clogged oil lines or
strainers.
Excessive blow-by.
Failing or failed
bearing.
Defective temperature
gauge.
Fill oil sump to proper
level with specified oil.
Replace with oil con-
forming to specifica-
tions.
Remove and clean oil
strainers.
Usually caused by worn
or stuck rings.
Examine sump for
metal particles. If
found. overhaul of en-
gine is indicated.
Replace gauge.
Excessive oil consump-
tion.
Low grade of oil.
Fill tank with oil con-
forming to specifica-
tions.
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Page 71-06
Issued: January 2, 1980
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