Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 51

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301/301T
*MAINTENANCE MANUAL
LEVELING.
All configurations of the airplane are provided with a means for longitudinal and lateral leveling. The
airplane may be leveled while on jacks. during the weighing procedure while the wheels are on scales. or while
the wheels are on the ground. To level the airplane for purposes of weighing or rigging. the following
procedures may be used:
4. To longitudinally level the airplane, partially withdraw the two leveling screws located immediately
below the left front side window. (Refer to Figure 8-1.) Place a spirit level on these screw heads and deflate the
nose wheel tire or adjust the jacks until the bubble of the level is centered.
2. To laterally level the airplane. place a spirit level across the baggage compartment floor along the rear
bulkhead (refer to Figure 8-1 ) and deflate the tire on the high side of the airplane or adjust eitherjack until the
bubble of the level is centered.
Longitudinally
Laterally
Figure 8-1. Leveling Airplane
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Revised: August 11, 1983
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