Piper COMANCHE PA-24-180 Service Manual page 101

PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
TABLE III-I. INSPECTION REPORT (cont.)
J. NOTES: (cont)
10. At every 400 hours of engine operation, remove the rocker box covers and check for freedom of
valve rockers when valves are closed. Look for evidence of abnormal wear or broken parts in the area
of the valve tips, valve keeper, springs and spring seat. If any indications are found, the cylinder and
all of its components should be removed (including the piston and connecting rod assembly) and
inspected for further damage. Replace any parts that do not conform with limits shown in the latest
revision for Service Table of Limits SSP 1776.
11. Refer to Section VI for proper inspection and wear limits.
12. Replace bungee cords every 500 hours in service or every three years, whichever occurs first.
13. For PA-24-400, refer to latest revision of Piper Service Letter No. 851.
14. Refer to latest revision of Piper Service Bulletin No. 354.
15. If the fuel selector valve has 400 hours or more total time-in-service, inspect valve within the next
100 hours of aircraft operation and every 400 hours thereafter. Inspect the valve in accordance with
instructions in Section VIII and lubricate per lubricattion chart in Section II.
16. Refer to Flight Manual supplement for preflight and flight check, for intended function in all modes.
17. Replace all Rajay turbo air, fuel and oil hoses upon condition or every five years.
18. Refer to and comply with Airworthiness Directive No. 82-19-01.
19. For PA-24-260, S/N's 24-3642 and 24-4000 through 24-5028 only, refer to Piper Vendor Service
Publication No. 69.
20. Examine cables for broken strands by wiping the cable with a cloth along the entire length of the
cable. Visually inspect the cable thoroughly for damage not detected by the cloth. Replace damaged
or frayed cables. Refer to Appendix No. I at the end of this card, and the latest edition of FAA
Advisory Circular 43.13-1A, Paragraph 198.
21. Verify compliance with latest revision of Piper Service Bulletin No. 980. Inspect seat belt and
shoulder harness ends and attachment points for condition and security. Inspect harness web material
for condition and wear over its entire length. Particularly look for wear and fraying where harness
web passes in and out of adjustable buckle end and shoulder harness inertial reel. If excessively
worn, replace. On lap belts, inspect shoulder harness keeper nylon bushing. If excessively worn or
missing, replacement of that half of the lap belt is required.
22. For aircraft in normal operation, each 7 years; or, for aircraft in training operations, each 2000 hours
time-in-service: remove interior panels and headliner and conduct detailed inspection of aircraft
structure (skin, bulkheads, stringers, etc.) for condition and security. Inspection of structure concealed
by headliner may be accomplished by alternate means (i.e. - through the use of a borescope) without
removing the headliner, providing access is obtained to all concealed areas and borescope provides
sufficient detail to adequately accomplish the inspection.
Revised: 8/15/98
INSPECTION
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