Piper COMANCHE PA-24-180 Service Manual page 98

TABLE III-I. INSPECTION REPORT (cont)
-Note-
All inspections or operations must be performed at each inspection interval
as indicated by a circle (O).
PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
Nature of Inspection Inspection Time (Hrs)
50 100 500 1000
. WING GROUP (CONT.)
13. Inspect fuel tanks and lines for leaks and water (See Note 7)........................
14. Fuel tanks marked for capacity ......................................................................
15. Fuel tanks marked for minimum octane rating ..............................................
16. Inspect switches to indicators registering fuel tank quantity .........................
17. Inspect fuel cell vents.....................................................................................
18. Inspect thermos type fuel cap rubber seals for brittleness, deterioration .......
19. Reinstall inspection plates and fairings..........................................................
G. LANDING GEAR GROUP
1. Inspect oleo struts for proper extension.
(Inspect for proper fluid level as required).....................................................
2. Inspect nose gear steering control ..................................................................
3. Inspect wheels for alignment..........................................................................
4. Put airplane on jacks ......................................................................................
5. Inspect tires for cuts, uneven or excessive wear and slippage .......................
6. Remove wheels, clean, inspect and repack bearings......................................
7. Inspect wheels for cracks, corrosion and broken bolts...................................
8. Check tire pressure (Refer to Section II)........................................................
9. Inspect brake lining and disc for wear and cracks .........................................
10. Inspect brake backing plates for cracks..........................................................
11. Inspect condition of brake lines (See Note 7) ................................................
12. Inspect condition of shimmy dampener .........................................................
13. Inspect gear forks for damage ........................................................................
14. Inspect oleo struts for fluid leaks and scoring .......................................
15. Inspect gears struts, attachments, torque links, retraction
links and bolts for operation (See Note 11)....................................................
16. Inspect torque link bolts and bushings (Rebush as required).........................
17. Inspect drag link bolts (Replace as required) .................................................
18. Inspect gear doors and attachments................................................................
19. Inspect warning horn and light for operation .................................................
20. Retract gear - Check operation.......................................................................
21. Retract gear - Check doors for clearance and operation ................................
22. Inspect emergency operation of gear
(See latest revision of Piper Service Letter No. 782) .....................................
23. Inspect landing gear motor, transmission and attachments............................
24. Inspect anti-retraction system.........................................................................
25. Inspect position indicating switches and electrical leads for security............
INSPECTION
Revised: 8/15/98
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