Piper Comanche PA-24 Service Manual page 188

Flood Damage, Immersion in Water (continued)
E.
Item
Engine.
Engine Accessories.
Propeller.
III - INSPECTION
PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
Remove, disassemble, and inspect.
Examine all parts paying particular
attention for evidence of corrosion,
rust or contaminants imbedded on
bearing surfaces, piston, mounting
flanges or any aluminum, magnesium
or bronze surface that may be porous.
Remove evidence of rust, or corrosion.
If pitting in stressed areas is found the
part should not be reused. Silt imbedded
in porous surfaces may be removed.
Be certain oil passages, dowel holes and
similar hidden openings and recesses
are thoroughly free from contaminants.
Test electrical components and fuel
metering devices in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions to determine
fitness for future use.
Reassemble engine using new seals,
gaskets, stressed bolts nuts and
crankshaft sludge tubes. All reused parts
must conform with Lycoming Table of
Limits No. SSP-1776 for fits and
clearances.
See latest revision of Lycoming Service
Bulletin No. 357.
Inspect. Aircraft systems that supply
either fuel or oil to the engine must be
thoroughly cleaned, including oil cooler,
lines, valves, etc. to prevent
contamination of the engine after
reinstallation.
Inspect and repair as necessary
in an authorized propeller shop.
Inspection
1D50
Inspection Interval
If immersed, each event,
before further flight.
If immersed, each event,
before further flight.
If immersed, each event,
before further flight.
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