Piper Comanche PA-24 Service Manual page 185

C. Severe Turbulence, Hard or Overweight Landing
CAUTION: MINOR OR APPARENTLY SUPERFICIAL DAMAGE MAY INDICATE A MORE
SEVERE CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE IN THE STRUCTURE.
(1) Place aircraft in a normal level attitude.
(2) Make a preliminary inspection of checking alignment and out-of-track condition of engine,
wings, tail, landing gear and doors.
(3) Follow Piper and Lycoming Maintenance Manual procedures. If there are any questions
regarding repairs or procedures, contact your Piper Dealer's Service Advisor (DSA).
(4) Inspect the following items closely to determine the extent of damage:
Item
Landing Gear Struts.
(Not required for
severe turbulence.)
Wheels, Tires, Brakes.
(Not required for
severe turbulence.)
Wheel Wells and Landing
Gear attach points.
(Not required for
severe turbulence.)
Wings.
Engine.
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Cracks, signs of overstress
deformation, loose or damaged
strut housings. Axles for cracks,
bending or flat spots. Damaged oleos
and seals, hydraulic leaks and landing
gear alignment.
Cracks, chips, loose or cracked
mounting bolts, alignment of slippage
marks, sidewall distress, hydraulic or
air leaks. Inspect the wheels (dye
penetrant method) and wheel bolts
(magnetic particle method).
Buckling, cracks, overstress, wing skin
buckling, and side brace for
damage and condition. Inspect
landing gear attachment bolts
(magnetic particle method).
Wing attach bolts for slippage, damage
and overstress. Upper and lower wing
skins for wrinkles, cracks, popped or
loose rivets.
Remove access plates and inspect for
internal damage to ribs, stringers and
sparwebs; and fuel tanks for damage,
attachment, and leaks.
Engine mounts for distortion and
damage to elastomeric parts.
Propeller for evidence of ground strike
(i.e. - hard or overweight landing).
Inspection
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Inspection Interval
Each occurrence,
before further flight.
Each occurrence,
before further flight.
Each occurrence,
before further flight.
Each occurrence,
before further flight.
Each occurrence,
before further flight.
III - INSPECTION