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
The Maintenance Manual information incorporated in this set of Aerofiche cards has been arranged in
accordance with the general specifications of Aerofiche adopted by the General Aircraft Manufacturer’s
Association (GAMA).
Conversion of Aerofiche alpha/numeric code numbers:
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The following is provided to aid in locating the various chapters and related service information desired.
1. A complete manual System/Chapter Index Guide is given at Grids A8 thru A9 of all fiche in this set.
2. A complete list of Illustrations is given at Grids A10 thru A14 of all fiche in this set.
3. A complete list of Charts is given at Grids A15 and A16 of all fiche in this set:
4. A complete list of paragraph titles and appropriate Grid location numbers is given at the beginning of
each Chapter relating to the information within that Chapter.
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6. Revisions to this Maintenance Manual 761 679, issued August 16, 1978, are as follows:
Revisions Date Aerofiche Card Effectivity
ORG780816 August 16,1978 —
CR870801 September 16, 1987 1, 2 and 3
CR940731 July 31. 1994 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Consult the latest Aerofiche card in this series for current Aerofiche card effectivity.
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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.