Piper COMANCHE PA-24-180 Service Manual page 313

PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
7-23. Installation Of Engine.
NOTE
Refer to latest Lycoming Service Instruction No 1241
INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
7-24. Replacemenr Of Engine Shock Mounu. (Refer to Figure 7-6 for the proper uangemenc of engine
shock mount assemblies. The top shocks are auembled so the gold colored shock i aft and the silver
colored shock u forward. The lower shock mounn are msualed opposite of the top shock mounts. Torque
shock mount bolts to 450 to 500 inch pounds and safety.
7-25 Induction Sysem Air Filter.
7-26. Removal Of Air Filter. (Serial Nos. 24-1 co 24-1476)
Loosen the four quarter urn studs atraching the filter to the air box and remove filter from the
bottom cowl.
7-27 Service Instrucdons. (Serial Nos. 24-1 to 24-1476.) This type of filter must be inspected dally for
dirt accumulation and proper oiling, the following procedure should be accomplished.
a.
Thoroughly wash the filter in petroleum solvent. Make certan all dirt is removed from the filter
and that the filter is in a serviceable condition.
b.
Drv the filter at room temperaure, making certain it is thoroughly drv before proceeding with the
next step. If the filter is not dry. the solvent will prevent the oil from adhering to the small surfaces of the
filter and rherebv decrease its efficiency.
c.
Immerse the filter in a lightweight grade of oil for a period of five minutes.
d.
After removal of the filter from the oil, allow to drain thoroughly before installing in the airplane.
POWER PLANT
REVISED: 4/10/81
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