Piper Comanche PA-24 Service Manual page 487

PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
7A-35. Induction SysIUI Air F;u.._ (PA-24-250. Scri&l Nos. 24-103
to
24-1476 iAc.I_)
7 A-36.
Re""""'"
Of Air Filrct_
a. Loosen the four quarter tum stIlds attaching the flIrer to the air box and retDOft flIter ftOm the
bottom cowl.
7A-37. Soni"'I ....... cdofti. This type of mter mus< be inspeCted daily for dirt ""cumulation and proper
oiling. When it is found necessary to clean the filter (daily when operatiDB in dusry conditions). or if filter
tequires oiling. the foUowing procedure should be ""complished.
L
Thoroqhly wuh the flIter in peaoleum solftDt. Make certain aU dirt is removed ftOm the futet
and that the futor is in • serviceable condition.
b. Dry the mter
at
room tcmpCfttllR. making cctWn it is thoroughly dry before pro""eding with the
next
step.
If the flItet is not dry. the SOIVCDt will prevent the oil ftOm adhering to the smaU surf .. es of the
filter and thereby deerease its effi",ency.
c. Immerse the mter in a lisht weicht grade of oil fur a period of five minutes.
d_ After removli of the mtor from the oil. aUow to drain thoroughly before insulling in the aapw.e.
7 A-38. IDJtaIIatioD Of Air Filter_
l.
Position the
air
meer in the air scoop on the bottom cowl and
K~
it with four stud!
[0
the a.ir
box .
. 7A-39. inducdon Sy.tem Air Fiber. (PA-24-250 and PA-24-260. Serial Nos. 24-1477 to 24-4782 and
24-4784 to 24-4803 inc!.)
7 A40. Removal Of Air Filrct.
l.
Release the quarter tum fastenen I.rtaChins: the
ajr
scoop to the bottom cowl.
b. Remove:llt filter from the au box by loosening the
twO
a.na.chu"g studs.
7 A41. Service Instrucdon_
iiI..
The mtet should be cleaned daily when operating
In
dusty conditions and if any holes or
feuS
are
noticed. the filter should be replaced unmediately
b Remove the fllter ~lcment and shake off loose dirt by tappmg on a hard surface, being careful not
to damage or crease the selling ends_
CAUTION
Never wash the fLlter element in any liquid or soak in oil.
~ever
attempt
to blow off dirt WIth compr .... d air.
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POWER PLANT
ISSUE D: 8/18/72