Fuel System - Piper CHEROKEE ARCHER II Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 8
HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
PIPER AIRCRAFr CORPORATION
PA·28-III. CHEROKEE ARCHER II
(c)
Filling Fuel Tanks
FUEL DRAIN
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Obser .... e all required precautions for handling gasoline. Fuel is stored in two twenty-fi ve
gallon (24 gal. usable) tanks.
(d) Draining Fuel Valves and Lines
The fuel system should be drained daily prior to first flight and after refueJing to avoid the
accumulation of water or sediment Each fuel tank is equipped with an individual quick drain
located at the lower inboard rear corner of the tank. The fuel strainer is equipped with an easy
drain valve. 11 is located on the fronl lower left corner of the fire wall. It is important that the
fuel syste m be drained in the following manner :
( I) Open the easy drain valve with the fuel selector valve on one tank, and allow fuel to
now for a few
seconds.
(2) Place a container under the drain and examine the contents for sediment and water.
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Wh!!n enough fuel has flowed to ensure that the lines and strainers are free of water
and sedimenl. close the drain and dispose of the contents of the container.
(4) Repeal the procedure with the fuel selector valved changed to the other tank.
CAUTION
When draining fuel. be sure that no fire hazard exists before
starting the engine.
After using the fuel system quick drain, check from outside the airplane to be sure that it
has closed completely and is nOI leaking.
REPORT: VB·760
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ISSUED: AUGUST IS, I97S
REVISED: JUNE 8, 1990