Piper ARCHER III Pilot Operating Handbook page 268

SECTIONS
HANDLING, SERV & MAINT
8.15 LANDING GEAR SERVICE
The three landing gears use Cleveland Aircraft Products 6.00 x 6, four-ply •
rating, type III tires with tubes. (Refer to paragraph 8.23).
Landing gear oleos on the ARCHER
the instructions on the units. The main oleos should be extended under normal
static load until 4.50 ± 0.50 inches of oleo piston tube is exposed, and the nose
gear should show 3.25 ± 0.25 inches. Should the strut exposure be below that
required, refer to Maintenance Manual for servicing instructions.
8.17 PROPELLER SERVICE
The spinner and backing plate should be frequently cleaned and inspected
for cracks. Before each flight the propeller should be inspected for nicks,
scratches, and corrosion. If found, they should be repaired as soon as possible
by a rated mechanic, since a nick or scratch causes an area of increased
stress which can lead to serious cracks or the loss of a propeller tip. The back
face of the blades should be painted when necessary with flat black paint to
retard glare. To prevent corrosion, the surface should be cleaned and waxed •
periodically.
REPORT: VB-2749
8-12
PA-28-181, ARCHER III
should be serviced according to
ill
ISSUED: December 22, 2017
REVISED: June 17, 2019
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