Piper Aircraft Corporation PA-28-181 User manual

AIRPLANE
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CARD 1 OF 4
PA-28-181
ARCHER II
ARCHER III
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
(PART NUMBER 761 679 July 30, 1994
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Published by
Technical Publications
Piper Aircraft Corporation
2926 Piper Drive
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
U.S.A.
Member of GAMA
General Aviation
Manufacturers Association
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INTRODUCTION
AEROFICHE EXPLANATION AND REVISION STATUS
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6. Revisions to this Maintenance Manual 761 679, issued August 16, 1978, are as follows:
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CR870801 September 16, 1987 1, 2 and 3
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VENDOR PUBLICATIONS.
— WARNING —
When servicing or inspecting vendor equipment installed in
Piper aircraft, it is the user’s responsibility to refer to the
applicable vendor publication.
ENGINE:
Overhaul Manual = AVCO LYCOMING - OVERHAUL MANUAL
DIRECT DRIVE ENGINE - P/N 60294-7
Avco Lycoming Division
Williamsport, PA 17701
Parts Catalog = AVCO LYCOMING - P/N PC-102
Avco Lycoming Division
Williamsport, PA 17701
Operators Handbook = AVCO LYCOMING O-360
SERIES AIRCRAFT ENGINES - P/N 60297-9
Avco Lycoming Division
Williamsport, PA 17701
PROPELLER:
Repair Manual = METAL PROPELLER REPAIR MANUAL
Sensenich Corporation
P.O. Box 1168, Lancaster, PA 17604
MAGNETOS:
Service Manual = SLICK-AIRCRAFT MAGNETOS
Catalog and Service Manual
SLICK ELECTRO Inc
Rockford, IL 61101
WHEEL AND STRUT
FAIRINGS:
Repair Manual = A.B.S. THERMOPLASTIC LANDING GEAR
WHEEL AND STRUT FAIRING REPAIR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL - P/N 761 708
Vero Beach Service Sales Department
Piper Aircraft Corporation
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
DRY AIR PUMPS:
Service Information = AIRBORNE DIVISION
AIR AND FUEL PRODUCTS
Parker Hannifin Corporation
711 Taylor St.
Elyria, OH 44036
AUTO FLIGHT: SEE CHAPTER 22 AUTO FLIGHT
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SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION
PA-28-181, ARCHER II - 1976
Serial Numbers 28-7690001 to 28-7690479 inclusive
PA-28-181, ARCHER II - 1977
Serial Numbers 28-7790001 to 28-7790607 inclusive
PA-28-181, ARCHER II -1978
Serial Numbers 28-7890001 to 28-7890564 inclusive
PA-28-181, ARCHER II - 1979
Serial Numbers 28-7990001 to 28-7990626 inclusive
PA-28-181, ARCHER II - 1980
Serial Numbers 28-8090001 to 28-8090382 inclusive
PA-28-181, ARCHER II - 1981
Serial Numbers 28-8190001 to 28-8190336 inclusive
PA-28-181, ARCHER II - 1982
Serial Numbers 28-8290001 to 28-8290188 inclusive
PA-28-181, ARCHER II - 1983
Serial Numbers 28-8390001 to 28-8390090 inclusive
PA-28-181, ARCHER II - 1984
Serial Numbers 28-8490001 to 28-8490112 inclusive
PA-28-181, ARCHER II - 1985
Serial Numbers 28-8590001 to 28-8590092 inclusive
PA-28-181, ARCHER II - 1986
Serial Numbers 28-8690001 to 28-8690056 inclusive
Serial Numbers 2890001 to 2890205*
PA-28-181, ARCHER III
Serial Numbers 2890206 and up
*New method of assigning serial numbers used.
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GAMA SYSTEM/CHAPTER INDEX GUIDE
SYST SUB-SYST AEROFICHE
CHAP SECTION TITLE GRID NO.
4AIRWORTHINESS 1A17
5 TIME LIMITS/MAINT CHECKS 1A21
6 DIMENSIONS AND AREAS 1B15
7 LIFTING AND SHORING 1C4
8 LEVELING AND WEIGHING 1C9
9 TOWING AND TAXIING 1C14
10 PARKING AND MOORING 1C18
11 PLACARDS AND MARKINGS 1C22
12 SERVICING 1D9
20 STANDARD PRACT - AIRFRAME 1E19
21 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM 1F18
22 AUTOFLIGHT 1I6
23 COMMUNICATIONS 1I11
24 ELECTRICAL POWER 1J3
25 EQUIPMENT/FURNISHINGS 2A17
27 FLIGHT CONTROLS 2A24
28 FUEL 2D10
32 LANDING GEAR 2E16
33 LIGHTS 2G8
34 NAVIGATION & PITOT/STATIC 2H14
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GAMA SYSTEM/CHAPTER INDEX GUIDE (CONTD)
SYST SUB-SYST AEROFICHE
CHAP SECTIONTITLE GRID NO.
37 VACUUM SYSTEM 2I13
39 ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC PANELS AND
MULTI-PURPOSE PARTS 2J9
51 STRUCTURES 2J19
52 DOORS 2K18
55 STABILIZERS 2L7
56 WINDOWS 3A17
57 WINGS 3B3
61 PROPELLER 3B24
70 STANDARD PRACTICES - ENGINE 3C10
71 POWER PLANT 3C15
73 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 3D24
74 IGNITION 3E16
77 ENGINE INDICATING 3G7
78 EXHAUST 3G16
79 OIL SYSTEM 3G23
80 STARTING 3H10
91 CHARTS AND WIRING DIAGRAMS 3I4
91 CHARTS AND WIRING DIAGRAMS (CONT.) 4A17
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6-1. Three View - Archer II 1B20
6-2. Three View - Archer III 1B21
6-3. Station References - Archer II 1B22
6-4. Station References - Archer III 1B24
6-5. Access Plates and Panels 1B20
7-1. Jacking Arrangement 1C7
8-1. Leveling Longitudinally 1C11
8-2. Leveling Laterally 1C11
8-3. Weighing Airplane 1C12
11-1. External Placards and Decals - Archer II 1C24
11-2 External Placards and Decals - Archer III 1D1
11-3 Internal Placards and Decals - Archer II 1D3
11-4 Internal Placards and Decals - Archer III 1D5
12-1. Fuel Filter Bowl and Screen 1D14
12-2. Servicing Points 1D19
12-3. Main Gear Oleo Struts (cut-away view) 1D22
12-4. Tire Balancer Fixture 1D24
12-5. Lubrication Chart (Landing Gear, Main) 1E8
12-6. Lubrication Chart (Landing Gear, Nose) 1E9
12-7. Lubrication Chart (Control System) 1E10 thru
1E13
12-8. Lubrication Chart (Cabin Door, Baggage Door and Seat) 1E14
12-9. Lubrication Chart (Power Plant and Control Pivot
Points) 1E15
12-10. Lubrication Chart (Air Conditioning Condenser) 1E16
20-1. Torque Wrench Formula 1E22
20-2. Installing Rod End Bearings 1E23
20-3. Cherrylock Rivet Removal 1E24
20-4. Hose and Line Markings 1F1
20-5. Flareless Tube Fittings 1F2
21-1. Cabin Heater, Defroster, and Fresh Air System (Archer II)1F23
21-2. Overhead Vent System (not available with air
conditioning) (Archer II) 1F24
21-3. Cabin Heater, Defroster, and Fresh Air System (Archer III)1G1
21-4. Overhead Vent System (Archer III) 1G2
21-5. Air Conditioning System Installation (Typical) 1G11
21-6. Service Valves - Archer II (Sheet 1 of 2) 1G17
21-6. Service Valves - Archer III (Sheet 2 of 2) 1G17
21-7. Test Manifold and Charging Cart 1G18
21-8. Manifold Set Operation 1G18
21-9. Manifold to Recharging/Test Stand Hookup 1G19
21-10 Robinair 34700 Control Panel and Hose Connections 1G20
21-11 Robinair 34700 Hose Hookup 1G21
21-12 Compressor and Fabricated Oil Dipstick 1H6
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE NO. SUBJECT GRID NO.

21-13. Compressor and Alternator Belt Installation
(Sheet 1 of 2) 1H8
21-13. Compressor and Alternator Belt Installation
(Sheet 2 of 2) 1H9
21-14. Magnetic Clutch 1H11
21-15. Condenser Air Scoop Installation 1H14
21-16. Expansion Valve 1H15
21-17. Components Installation 1H17
21-18. Air Conditioning Wiring Schematic (typical) - Archer II
Sheet 1 of 2 1H19
21-18. Air Conditioning Wiring Schematic (typical) - Archer III
Sheet 2 of 2 1H20
23-1. Two Year, Magnesium Battery Connections 1I15
23-2. Communications Components Corporation ELT
Schematic 1I16
23-3. Narco ELT 10 Emergency Locator Transmitter
Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2) (S/N’s 28-7990457
thru 28-8690056 and 2890001 thru 2890065) 1I17
23-3. Narco ELT 10 Emergency Locator Transmitter
Schematic (Sheet 2 of 2) (S/N’s 2890066 thru
2890139) 1I17
23-4. ELT Portable Folding Antenna (Narco) 1I18
23-5. ELT Using Fixed Aircraft Antenna (Narco) 1I18
23-6. Narco ELT 910 Emergency Locator Transmitter
Schematic 1I20
23-7. ELT 910 Battery Pack 1I21
23-8 Artex 110 E. L. T. 1I22
23-9 Artex E. L. T. 110 Wiring Schematic 1I23
24-1. Exploded View of Prestolite Alternator 1J16
24-2. Lamp-Bank Load 1J16
24-3. Removal of Slip Ring End Bearing (Prestolite Alternator) 1J20
24-4. Removal of Rectifier (Prestolite Alternator) 1J20
24-5. Removal of Drive End Head (Prestolite Alternator) 1J20
24-6. Removal of End Head Bearing (Prestolite Alternator) 1J20
24-7. Testing Rotor for Ground (Prestolite Alternator) 1J22
24-8. Testing Rotor for Shorts (Prestolite Alternator) 1J22
24-9. Installation of Bearing (Prestolite Alternator) 1J22
24-10. Installation of Rectifier (Prestolite Alternator) 1J22
24-11. Terminal Assembly (Prestolite Alternator) 1J24
24-12. Slip Ring End Bearing Assembly (Prestolite Alternator) 1J24
24-13. Testing Prestolite Alternator 1J24
24-14. Prestolite Brush Installation 1J24
24-15. Prestolite Alternator Internal Wiring Diagram 1K2
24-16. Exploded View of Chrysler Alternator 1K3
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (continued)
FIGURE NO. SUBJECT GRID NO.

24-17. Checking Chrysler Alternator Field Coil Current Draw 1K5
24-18. Testing Chrysler Alternator Field Circuit 1K6
24-19. Chrysler Alternator Rectifier End Shield and
Stator Assembly 1K7
24-20. Testing Chrysler Alternator Positive Rectifiers with
C3829 Tester 1K8
24-21. Testing Chrysler Alternator Negative Rectifiers with
C-3829 Tester 1K8
24-22. Testing Chrysler Alternator Positive Rectifiers with
Test Lamp 1K9
24-23. Testing Chrysler Alternator Negative Rectifiers with
Test Lamp 1K9
24-24. Chrysler Alternator Rectifier and Heatsink Assembly
Removal 1K10
24-25. Chrysler Alternator Rectifier End Shield Assembly 1K10
24-26. Testing Chrysler Alternator Stator 1K11
24-27. Removal of Chrysler Alternator Pulley 1K11
24-28. Removal of Chrysler Alternator Bearing 1K11
24-29. Removal of Chrysler Alternator Rectifier End Shield
Bearing 1K11
24-30. Testing Chrysler Alternator Rotor for Ground 1K12
24-31. Testing Chrysler Alternator Rotor for Opens or Shorts 1K12
24-32. Installation of Chrysler Alternator Grease Retainer 1K13
24-33. Installation of Chrysler Alternator Rectifier End Shield
Bearing 1K13
24-34. Installation of Chrysler Alternator Drive End Shield
Bearing 1K14
24-35. Installation of Chrysler Alternator Pulley 1K14
24-36. Installation of Chrysler Alternator Insulators 1K14
24-37. Installation of Chrysler Alternator Positive Rectifier
Assembly 1K14
24-38. Installation of Chrysler Alternator Capacitor 1K5
24-39. Installation of Chrysler Alternator Battery Output
Insulator 1K15
24-40. Installation of Chrysler Alternator Negative Rectifier
Assembly 1K16
24-41. Installation of Chrysler Alternator Stator 1K16
24-42 Exploded View of Electrosystems Alternator 1K18
24-43 Eight Resistor-Bank Load 1K19
24-44. Removal of Slip Ring End Bearing (Electrosystems
Alternator) 1K21
24-45. Removal of Rectifier (Electrosystems Alternator) 1K21
24-46. Removal of Drive End Head (Electrosystems Alternator) 1K22
24-47. Removal of End Head Bearing (Electrosystems Alternator)1K22
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (continued)
FIGURE NO. SUBJECT GRID NO.

24-48. Testing Rotor for Ground (Electrosystems Alternator) 1K23
24-49. Testing Rotor for Shorts (Electrosystems Alternator) 1K23
24-50. Installation of Bearing (Electrosystems Alternator) 1K23
24-51. Installation of Rectifier (Electrosystems Alternator) 1K23
24-52. Terminal Assembly (Electrosystems Alternator) 1L1
24-53. Slip Ring End Bearing Assembly (Electrosystems
Alternator) 1L1
24-54. Testing Electrosystems Alternator 1L1
24-55. Electrosystems Alternator Brush Installation 1L2
24-56. Electrosystems Alternator Internal Wiring Diagram 1L3
24-57. Lamar Regulator Check 1L15
24-58. Lamar Overvoltage Check 1L15
25-1. Seat Back Lock 2A19
25-2. Lunbar Seat Bladder Installation 2A21
27-1. Rod End Installation Method 2B5
27-2. Control Cable Inspection Technique 2B5
27-3. Cable Wear Patterns 2B6
27-4. Internal Cable Wear 2B7
27-5. Pulley Wear Patterns 2B9
27-6. Control Column Assembly 2B13
27-7. Flex (Universal) Joint Assembly 2B15
27-8. Aileron Controls (typical) 2B17
27-9. Aileron Rigging Tool 2B20
27-10. Fabricated Aileron and Flap Rigging Tool 2B20
27-11. Bellcrank Rigging Tool 2B22
27-12. Aileron Rigging 2B23
27-13. Rudder and Steering Pedal Assembly 2C3
27-14. Rudder Controls 2C5
27-15. Rudder Rigging Tool 2C7
27-16. Clamping Rudder Pedals 2C7
27-17. Rudder Rigging 2C8
27-18. Fabricated Rudder Rigging Tool 2C8
27-19. Rudder Travel Adjustments 2C9
27-20. Rudder Trim Control 2C10
27-21. Stabilator Controls 2C16
27-22. Stabilator Rigging Tool 2C17
27-23. Fabricated Stabilator Rigging Tool 2C18
27-24. Stabilator and Trim Travel Adjustments 2C18
27-25. Stabilator Trim Control (Floor Control) 2C20
27-26. Methods of Securing Trim Cables 2C21
27-27. Flap Controls 2D3
27-28. Flap Stop Adjustment 2D5
27-29. Flap Rigging Tool 2D5
27-30. Flap Rigging 2D7
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (continued)
FIGURE NO. SUBJECT GRID NO.

28-1. Archer II Fuel System Diagram 2D14
28-2. Archer III Fuel System Diagram (S/N’s 2890006 and up) 2D15
28-3. Locking Gas Cap 2D20
28-4. Fuel Filter Bowl and Screen 2D23
28-5. Plunger Fuel Pump 2D24
28-6. Tolerances, Union Nut,and Tubing Nut 2E3
28-7. Resistance Decade Test Box Set Up 2E9
28-8 Archer III Fuel Quantity Needle Deviation 2E10
28-9. Fuel Quantity Transmitter Checking Jig 2E12
28-10 Fabricated Fuel Quantity Transmitter Checking Jig 2E13
32-1. Main Gear Oleo Strut Assembly 2F1
32-2. Orifice Replacement Tool 2F2
32-3. Main Gear Installation 2F4
32-4. Nose Gear Oleo Strut Assembly 2F8
32-5. Retainer Ring Tool 2F10
32-6. Nose Gear Installation 2F11
32-7. Clamping Rudder Pedals in Neutral Position 2F14
32-8 Rudder Pedals at Neutral Angle 2F14
32-9. Main Wheel Assembly 2F16
32-10. Nose Wheel Assembly 2F18
32-11. Brake Assembly 2F19
32-12. Removal and Installation of Anchor Bolts 2F20
32-13. Disc Brake Minimum Thickness 2F22
32-14. Brake System Installations 2F22
32-15. Brake Master Cylinder (Hand/Parking Brake) 2F23
32-16. Toe Brake Installation 2G1
32-17. Brake Cylinder 10-27, 10-30, and 17000 (Toe Brake) 2G2
33-1. Archer II Annunciator Panel 2G21
33-2. Archer III Annunciator Panel and Box Assembly 2G22
33-3 Archer II Strobe Light Connections 2H3
33-4 Archer III Landing Light Installation 2H6
33-5 Archer III Landing Light Adjustment 2H7
33-6 Archer III Strobe Light Connections 2H10
34-1. Pitot/Static System 2H19
37-1. Archer II Auxiliary Vacuum Pump Installation 2J1
37-2 Archer III Auxiliary Vacuum Pump Installation 2J2
37-3 Archer II and III Auxiliary Vacuum Electrical Schematic 2J3
51-1. Skin Materials and Thickness 2K2
51-2 Baggage Compartment Inspection Holes Cutout Details 2K4
51-3. Surface Scratches, Abrasions, or Ground-in-Dirt 2K8
51-4. Deep Scratches, Shallow Nicks, and Small Holes 2K9
51-5. Mixing of Epoxy Patching Compound 2K9
51-6. Welding Repair Method 2K11
51-7. Repairing of Cracks 2K11
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (continued)
FIGURE NO. SUBJECT GRID NO.

51-8. Various Repairs 2K12
51-9. Repair of Stress Lines 2K13
51-10. Repair of Impacted Damage 2K13
52-1. Installation of Door Snubber 2L1
52-2. Fabricated Tool for Baggage Door Lock 2L5
55-1. Empennage Group Installation 2L12
55-2. Methods of Securing Control Cables 2L13
55-3. Stabilator Balance 2L13
55-4. Control Surface Balancing Tool 2L14
55-5. Rudder Balance 2L20
56-1. Windshield Installation - Typical 3A22
56-2. Single Pane Side Window Installation, - Typical 3A24
57-1. Installation of Stall Strips 3B8
57-2. Wing Installation 3B11
57-3. Aileron and Flap Installation 3B19
57-4. Aileron Balance Configuration 3B21
61-1. Typical Nicks and Removal Method 3C4
61-2. Archer II Propeller Installation 3C6
61-3. Archer III Propeller Installation 3C7
71-1. Static Rpm (Sea Level ± 500 Feet Pressure Altitude Only) 3D4
71-2. Change in Static Rpm Vs. Engine Oil Temperature 3D5
71-3. Psychromatic Chart 3D6
71-4. Archer II Engine Installation 3D9
71-5. Archer III Engine Installation 3D10
71-6. Archer II Cowling 3D15
71-7. Archer III Cowling (S/N’s 2890206 and up) 3D15
71-8. Ice Detection System 3D22
73-1. Carburetor 3E5
73-2. Archer II Engine Primer 3E6
74-3. Archer III Fuel Primer System 3E7
73-4. Adjustment of Engine Controls 3E10
73-5 Archer III Instrument Cluster - Fuel Pressure Gauge 3E14
74-1. T-100 Assembly and Timing Tool Kit 3E23
74-2. Removing Coil Wedges 3F2
74-3. Exploded View of 4200 Series Magneto 3F3
74-4. Index Plate and Timing Plug 3F5
74-5. Installation of Bearings and Bearing Plate 3F5
74-6. Magneto Oil Seal Installation on T-100 3F7
74-7. Magneto Internal Timing 3F7
74-8. Bendix Magneto Inspection 3F9
74-9. Contact Spring Inspection 3F10
74-10. Impulse Coupling 3F10
74-11. Magneto Timing Marks 3F12
74-12. Timing Pointer 3F12
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (continued)
FIGURE NO. SUBJECT GRID NO.

74-13. Timing Kit Installed 3F12
74-14. Breaker Compartment With Cast Timing Marks 3F12
74-15. Stripping Tool 3F18
74-16. Inserting Stripping Tool 3F18
74-17. Cutting Insulation 3F18
74-18. Removing Silicone Rubber From Wire 3F18
74-19. Installation of Plug End Nut 3F19
74-20. Flaring Out the Shielding 3F19
74-21. Installation of Ferrule 3F19
74-22. Driving Tool 3F19
74-23. Installation in Housing 3F21
74-24. Securing Wire in Housing 3F21
74-25. Installation of Electrical Screw 3F21
74-26. Installation of Insulation Sleeve 3F21
74-27. Installation of Spring 3F22
74-28. Removing Spark Plug Frozen to Bushing 3F22
74-29. Archer II Ignition Switch Installation 3G2
74-30. Archer III Starter Switch Installation 3G2
74-31. Archer III Magneto Switch(es) Installation 3G3
77-1. Exhaust Gas Temperature Probe Installation 3G14
78-1. Archer II Exhaust System Inspection Points 3G20
78-2 Archer III Exhaust System Inspection Points 3G20
80-1. Exploded View of Gear Reduction Starting Motor 3H14
80-2. Turning Starting Motor Commutator 3H19
80-3. Testing Motor Armature for Shorts 3H19
80-4. Testing Motor Fields for Grounds 3H20
80-5. No-Load Test Hookup 3H22
80-6. Stall-Torque Hookup 3H22
Refer to Electrical Schematic Table of Contents 4A18
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (continued)
FIGURE NO. SUBJECT GRID NO.

601 Leading Particulars and Principal Dimensions 1B18
1201 Thread Lubricants 1E5
1202 Type of Lubricants 1E6
2001 Maximum Distance Between Supports for Fluid Tubing 1F3
2002 Types of Metal Corrosion 1F9
2101 Troubleshooting Air Conditioner 1G5
2102 Troubleshooting Air Conditioning System 1G7
2103 Refrigerant Temperature Pressure 1G13
2104 Aluminum Tubing Torque (Archer II) 1G16
2105 Recommended Torque Specifications (Archer III) 1G16
2106 System Vacuum 1G19
2107 Compressor Oil Charge 1H7
2108 Compressor Misalignment and Idler Pulley Nominal
Location 1H7
2109 Blower System Wire Color Codes 1I3
2401 Troubleshooting Alternator 1J9
2402 Troubleshooting (Battery) 1J13
2403 Prestolite Alternator Specifications 1K1
2404 Chrysler Alternator Specifications 1K17
2405 Electrosystems Alternator Specifications 1L3
2406 Alternator Belt Tension 1L4
2407 Hydrometer Reading and Battery Charge Percent
Archer II, 12 Volt System 1L6
2408 Hydrometer Reading and Battery Charge Percent
Archer III, 24 Volt System 1L10
2409 Electrolytic Temperature Corrections 1L10
2410 Specific Gravity Temperature Correction 1L11
2411 Discharge Rate 1L11
2412 Electrolyte Freezing Point 1L12
2413 (Archer II) Electrical System Component Loads 1L22
2414 (Archer III) Electrical System Component Loads 1L23
2701 Cable Tension Vs. Ambient Temperature 2B4
2702 Troubleshooting Aileron Control System 2B11
2703 Troubleshooting Rudder Control System 2C1
2704 Troubleshooting Rudder Trim Control System 2C2
2705 Troubleshooting Stabilator Control System 2C13
2706 Troubleshooting Stabilator Manual Trim Control 2C14
2707 Troubleshooting Flap Control System 2D2
2801 Troubleshooting (Fuel System) 2D16
2802 Transmitter/Fuel Gauge Tolerances 2E7
2803 Fuel Quantity Gauge Resistance/Tolerances Values 2E7
2804 14 Vdc Fuel Quantity Gauge Tolerance Values 2E8
2805 28 Vdc Fuel Quantity Gauge Resistance/Tolerance Values 2E9
2806 28 Vdc Fuel Quantity Gauge Tolerance Values 2E10
2807 Fuel Quantity Transmitter Calibration Tolerances 2E11
2808 Troubleshooting Fuel Quantity Indicator 2E14
3201 Troubleshooting (Landing Gear) 2E20
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LIST OF CHARTS
FIGURE NO. SUBJECT GRID NO.

3202 Nose Gear Alignment Tolerances 2F13
3301 Archer III Annunciator Panel Function Description 2G15
3302 Troubleshooting Archer II Annunciator Panel 2G16
3303 Troubleshooting Archer III Annunciator Panel 2G18
3401 Troubleshooting Vertical Speed Indicator 2H21
3402 Troubleshooting Altimeter 2H22
3403 Troubleshooting Pitot/Static Tubes and Airspeed
Indicator) 2H23
3404 Troubleshooting Attitude Deviation Indicator 2I4
3405 Troubleshooting Heading (Directional Gyro) Indicator 2I7
3406 Troubleshooting (Magnetic Compass) 2I8
3407 Troubleshooting Turn Indicator 2I10
3701 Troubleshooting Vacuum System 2I16
5101 List of Materials For Thermoplastic Repair 2K7
6101 Archer II Propeller Torque Limits 3C5
7101 Engine Fault Isolation 3C19
7102 Propeller Applicability 3D2
7103 Static Rpm With 76EM8S5-0-62 or 76EM8S14-0-62
Propellers 3D7
7301 Troubleshooting Fuel Pressure Gauge 3E12
7302 Archer III Instrument Calibration Chart 3E13
7401 Troubleshooting Archer II Magnetos 3E19
7701 Troubleshooting (Tachometer) 3G11
7702 Troubleshooting (Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge)
(Alcor) 3C24
7901 Troubleshooting Archer II Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 3H6
7902 Troubleshooting Archer II Engine Oil Temperature
Gauge 3H6
7903 Troubleshooting Archer III Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 3H7
7904 Troubleshooting Archer IIi Engine Oil Temperature
Gauge 3H8
8001 Troubleshooting (Starter) 3H14
8002 Starting Motor Specifications 3H23
9101 Flare Fitting Torques 3I7
9102 Recommended Nut Torques 3I8
9103 Decimal Conversions 3I10
9104 Torque Conversion Tables 3I11
9105 Conversion Table Notes 3I12
9106 Metric Conversion Tables 3I13
9107 Decimal/Millimeters Equivalents of Drill Sizes 3I6
9108 Ball Diameters For Testing Hose Restrictions 3I8
9109 Hose Specifications 3I9
9110 List of Consumable Materials 3I20
9111 Vender Information 3J4
9112 Electrical Wire Coding 3J7
9113 Electrical Symbols 3J8
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AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS
GENERAL
Airworthiness limitations are FAA approved and specify inspections and maintenance required under
Federal Air Regulations Parts 43 and 91.
The following limitations relate to fatigue life and components of the PA-28-181 airplane:
1. Safe life of the airframe structure information will be issued when available.
2. Safe life limit of propeller blades is unlimited.
— NOTE —
Refer to LIMITATIONS in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook
and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual for detailed
delineation of airplane flight limitations. Mandatory
replacement time and inspection intervals of life limited parts
are in chapter 5 of the Piper maintenance manual.
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