Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 485

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CHART 7101. TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) (cont)
Trouble Cause
Remedy
Excessive oil consump-
tion. (cont)
Failing or failed bear-
ings.
Check sump for metal
particles.
Worn piston rings.
Incorrect installation of
piston rings.
Failure of rings to seat
(new nitrided cylinders).
Install new rings.
Install new rings.
Use mineral base oil.
Climb to cruise alti-
tude at full power and
operate at 75% cruise
power setting with high
oil temperature until
oil consumption stabi-
lizes.
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Page 71-07
Issued: January 2, 1980
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