Piper COMANCHE PA-24-180 Service Manual page 22

PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
SECTION II
HANDLING AND SERVICING
2-1 Introduction. This section contains routine handling and servicing procedures that are most frequently
encountered Frequent reference to this section will aid the individual by providing information such as the
location of various components, ground handling procedures, routine service procedures and lubrication.
When any system or component requires service other than the procedures outlined in this section. refer to the
appropriate section for that component.
2-2. Dimensions. The principal airplane dimensions are shown in Figures 2-1 thru 2-5 and are listed in
Table I1-1
2-3. Weight and Balance Data. When figuring various weight and balance computations, the weight and
empty weight center of gravity of the airplane may be found in the Weight and Balance Form of the Airplane
Flight Manual.
2-4. Serial Number Plate. (RefertoFigure2-6.)
TheserialnumberplateonthevariousPA-24modelaircraft
can be found at one of the following locations: On the inside of the baggage compartment door. on the upper
right side of the firewall (engine side), on the fuselage adjacent to the left side of the tail skid
2-5 Access and Inspection Provisions. The access and inspection provisions for the airplane are shown
Figures 2-6 thru 2-8. The component to be serviced or inspected through each opening is identified in the
illustration All access plates and panels are secured by either metal fasteners or screws. The floor panels
may be removed by first removing the desired seats, then sliding the carpet edges from under its retainer strips.
lifting the edges and removing the carpet attaching screws. Remove the carpet. thus exposing the floor panel
attaching screws. To enter the aft section of the fuselage. remove the lower rear baggage compartment
upholstery panel by removing the attaching screws.
CAUTION
Before entering the aft section of the fuselage, be sure the airplane is
supported at the tail skid.
2-6. Tools and Test Equipment. Because of the simplicity and easy accessibility of components. few special
tools outside normal shop tools will be required. Tools that are required may be fabricated from dimensions
given in the back of the section that pertains to a particular component
REVISED: 4/3/78
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