Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 490

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301 /301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
REMOVAL OF ENGINE. (PA-32-301T.)
1. Turn off all electrical switches in the cockpit and then disconnect the battery ground wire at the
battery.
2. Ascertain that the fuel selector lever is in the "OFF" position.
3. Remove the propeller. (Refer to Chapter 61.)
- NOTE -
Where a question may arise as where to reconnect a hose, line or
wire: the item at the separation should be identified (tagged) to
facilitate reinstallation. Fuel, oil, vacuum lines and fittings should
be covered immediately upon separation to prevent contamination.
4. Make the following electrical disconnections:
A. Starter positive and ground leads.
B. Alternator leads and the cable attachment clamps.
C. Magneto "P" leads to the magnetos.
D. Oil temperature. cylinder head temperature and exhaust gas temperature leads.
5 Mechanical disconnections necessary for engine removal are as follows:
A. Control cable at the propeller governor and cable attachment clamps.
B The throttle and mixture cables at the injector.
C. The tachometer drive cable at the engine.
6. The following disconnections of environmental equipment are also necessary:
A. Heater and defroster hoses at the muffler.
B. Air conditioning compressor lines.
7. The following engine lines should also be disconnected.
A. Manifold pressure line at the right rear side of the engine.
B. Oil pressure line at the engine.
C. Vacuum pump lines at the pump.
D. Deck pressure and fuel flow lines at the engine baffle.
E. Fuel supply line at the engine pump and pump drain tube.
F. Induction air inlet duct hose.
G. Oil breath tube from the engine mount.
H. Cooling ducts to vacuum pump and fuel pump shroud.
I. Remove oil cooler support bracket.
J. Disconnect oil cooler at mounting bolts.
8. Attach a one-half ton (minimum) hoist to the hoisting straps and relieve the tension from the engine
mounts.
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WARNING-
Place a tail stand under the tail of the airplane before removing the
engine.
9. Check the engine for any attachments remaining to obstruct its removal.
10. Drain the engine oil. if desired. and then close drain.
11. Remove the four engine mount assemblies and swing the engine free. being careful not to damage any
attaching parts.
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Revised: August 9, 1984
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