Piper Turbo Saratoga PA-32-301T Pilot's Manual page 87

PIPER
AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 4
PA-32-301T, TURBO
SARATOGA
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Open the fuel cap and visually check the fuel color. Check the fuel
indicator
gauge.
Each inboard tank is furnished with an external
fuel
quantity indicator
to assist the pilot in determining
fuel quantities of less
than 35 gallons. The quantity
should match
the indication that
was
on the
fuel quantity gauge. Replace cap securely. The fuel tank vent should
be clear
of obstructions.
Drain the fuel tanks through
the quick drain
located at the lower
inboard
rear
corner of each tank, making sure that
enough fuel has been
drained
to
insure
that all water and sediment
is removed. The fuel
system
should be drained daily
prior to the
first flight and after each
refueling.
CAUTION
When draining
any amount of
fuel, care should
be taken to insure
that
no
fire hazard exists
before
starting engine.
Remove the tie down and chock.
Next, a complete
check of the landing gear. Check the gear strut for
proper inflation,
there
should be 4.5
±
.5
inches of strut
exposure
under
a
j
normal static load. Check the tire for cuts,
wear,
the proper inflation.
Make
a
visual
check
of the brake block and disc.
Check that the fresh air inlet is clear of foreign
matter.
NOSE SECTION
Check the general condition of the nose section, look for oil or
fluid
leakage and that the cowling is secure. Check the
windshield
and clean if
necessary.
The propeller and spinner should
be
checked
for detrimental
nicks, cracks,
or
other
defects.
The air inlets should be clear of obstructions.
The landing light should be clean and intact.
Remove the chock and check the
nose
gear strut for proper inflation,
there should be 3.25
±
.25
inches of
strut exposure
under
a
normal static
load.
Check
the tire
for
cuts, wear, and proper
inflation. Check
the engine
baffle seals.
Check
the oil level, make sure that the
dipstick has been
properly
seated and the
oil
filler
cap properly
secured. Place a container
under
the fuel strainer
valve located
under
the fuselage.
Close and
secure
the
nose
baggage door.
ISSUED: JANUARY 10, 1980 REPORT: VB-1070
REVISED:
DECEMBER 4, 1981
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