Inspection Report - Piper COMANCHE PA-24-180 Service Manual

3-7 Special Inspections. The special inspections given in the following paragraphs, supplement the sched-
uled inspections as outlined in the Inspection Report. Table III-I. to include inspection of items which are
required to be examined at intervals not compatible with airframe inspection intervals Typical of this t e
a.
Inspection is required because of special conditions or incidents that arise. and because b se
conditions or incidents. an immediate inspection would be required to insure further safe flight.
b
Inspection of airframe or components on a calendar basis. This type of inspection could often be
accomplished during the nearest scheduled inspection
c
Specific definitive inspection on engines based strictly upon engine operating time
d
Those inspections not completely covered in other sections of this manual, but outlined in the
Inspection Report and must be explained in more detail to give a clearer and complete inspection
3-8 Inspection of Exhaust System. (Refer to Figures 3-1 thru 3-3 ) Inspection of the entire exhaust system.
including heat exchange shroud. muffler, muffler baffles, stacks and all exhaust connections must be rigidly
inspected at each 100 hour inspection. The possibility of exhaust system failure increases with use. It is
recommended that the system be checked more carefully as the number of hours increase, therefore inspection
at the 700 hour period, that the exhaust system has been in use. would be more critical than one in the 100
hour period The system should be checked carefully before winter operation when the cabin heat will be in use
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3-6 Overlimits Inspection. If the airplane has been operated so that any of its components
their maximum operational limits, check with the appropriate manufacturer
have exceeded
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