Piper Dakota User manual

DAKOTA
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CARD 1 OF 3
PA-28-236 DAKOTA
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
(PART NUMBER, 761 681 )
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INTRODUCTION
This Piper Aircraft maintenance manual is prepared in accordance with the General Aviation
Manufacturers Association format.
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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-415
Avco Lycoming Division
Williamsport, Pa. 17701
Operators Handbook = AVCO LYCOMING O-540, IO-540 and
HIO-540 SERIES AIRCRAFT ENGINES
P/N 60297-l0
Avco Lycoming Division
Williamsport, Pa. 1770l
PROPELLER:
Overhaul Instructions = HARTZELL COMPACT CONSTANT SPEED
and FEATHERING PROPELLER - P/N 117-D
Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Piqua, Ohio 45356
MAGNETOS:
Installation, Operation
and Maintenance
Instructions = BENDIX ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
DIVISION
Sidney, New York l3838
S-200 Series
Magnetos = L-526-3 Installation and Maintenance Instructions
L-527-4 Overhaul Instructions
L-528-7 Service Parts List
S-20 Series
Magnetos = L-205-l0 Overhaul Instructions
L-223-15 Service Parts List
AUTOFLIGHT:
Operational Service
Manual = CENTURY 21, EDO-AIRE MITCHELL
Box 610, Mineral Wells, Texas 76067
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PIPER PUBLICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS:
Removal, Installation
and Maintenance
Instructions = 76l 502 AutoControl III B Service Manual
76l 48l AutoFlite II Service Manual
753 771 Pitch Trim Service Manual
Radio Service and
Maintenance Manual = 761 685 Avionics Wiring Diagram Service Manual
(1978)
76l 713 Avionics Wiring Diagram Service Manual
Vol. I and Vol. II (l979)
REPAIRS:
A.B.S. Thermoplastic
Landing Gear Wheel
and Strut Fairing
Repair Instructions = 76l 708V A.B.S. Thermoplastic Landing Gear
Wheel and Strut Fairing Repair Instruction Manual
PARTS CATALOG = 761 680
PA-28-236
PERIODIC INSPECTION
REPORT FORM = 230 8l1
PA-28-236
PROGRAMMED
INSPECTION MANUAL = 76l 734
PA-28-236/ 201T
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AEROFICHE EXPLANATION AND REVISION STATUS
The maintenance manual information incorporated in this set of Aerofiche cards has been arranged in
accordance with general specifications for Aerofiche adopted by the General Aviation Manufacturer’s
Association. The information in this Aerofiche maintenance manual is kept current by revisions distributed
periodically. These revisions supersede all previous revisions and are complete Aerofiche card replacements
and supersede Aerofiche cards of the same number in the set.
Identification of revised material:
Revised text and illustrations are indicated by a black vertical line along the left-hand margin opposite
revised or added material. Revision lines indicate only current revisions with changes and additions to existing
text and illustrations. Changes in capitalization, spelling, punctuation, indexing, the physical location of the
material or complete page additions are not identified by revision lines.
A reference and record of the material revised is included in each chapter’s Table of Contents/ Effectivity.
The codes used in the effectivity columns of each chapter are defined as follows:
TABLE OF CONTENTS/EFFECTIVITY CODES
Original Issue: None
First Revision: Revision Identification, (1R Month-Year)
Second Revision: Revision Identification, (2R Month-Year)
All subsequent revisions will follow with consecutive revision numbers
such as 3R, 4R, etc., along with the appropriate month-year.
Added Subject: Revision Identification, (A Month-Year)
Deleted Subject: Revision Identification, (D Month-Year)
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The information in this Aerofiche maintenance manual was reissued August l, l986. This edition
supersedes all preceding revisions and is a complete Aerofiche card replacement. Revisions to this
maintenance manual 761 681 are as follows:
PN/Effectivity Publication Date Aerofiche Card Effectivity
761 68l (PR860801) March 16, 1987* All
761 681 (IR870223) March 16, 1987 1
761 681 (IR950215)* February 15, 1995 1 and 2
*INTERIM REVISION
Chapters 5, 6, and 27 of Card 1, and Chapter 51 of Card 2 have
been revised. There are no other changes included in this interim
change revision. Please discard your current cards 1 and 2, and
replace them with the revised ones. DO NOT DISCARD CARD 3.
The date on Aerofiche cards must not be earlier than the date noted for the respective card effectivity.
Consult the latest Aerofiche card in this series for current Aerofiche card effectivity.
SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION
PA-28-236, DAKOTA- l979
Serial Numbers 28-7911001 to 28-7911395 inclusive.
PA-28-236, DAKOTA- l980
Serial Numbers 28-8011001 to 28-8011161 inclusive.
PA-28-236, DAKOTA- 1981
Serial Numbers 28-8111001 to 28-8111105 inclusive.
PA-28-236, DAKOTA- l982
Serial Numbers 28-82l1001 to 28-8211060 inclusive.
PA-28-236, DAKOTA- 1983
Serial Numbers 28-8311001 to 28-8311025 inclusive.
PA-28-236, DAKOTA- l984
Serial Numbers 28-84l1001 to 28-8411031 inclusive.
PA-28-236, DAKOTA- 1985
Serial Numbers 28-8511001 to 28-8511020 inclusive.
PA-28-236, DAKOTA- 1986
Serial Numbers 28-8611001 to 28-8611008 inclusive.
Serial Numbers 2811001 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 LIMITATIONS 1A17
5 TIME LIMITS/MAINT CHECKS 1A21
6 DIMENSIONS AND AREAS 1B12
7 LIFTING AND SHORING 1B20
8 LEVELING AND WEIGHING 1C1
9 TOWING AND TAXIING 1C6
10 PARKING AND MOORING 1C10
11 REQUIRED PLACARDS 1C14
12 SERVICING 1C19
20 STANDARD PRACT - AIRFRAME 1EI
21 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS 1F12
22 AUTOFLIGHT 1H8
23 COMMUNICATIONS 1H12
24 ELECTRICAL POWER 1H21
25 EQUIPMENT/FURNISHINGS 1J17
27 FLIGHT CONTROLS 1J21
28 FUEL 2A17
32 LANDING GEAR 2B10
33 LIGHTS 2C20
34 NAVIGATION & PITOT/STATIC 2D7
37 VACUUM 2E1
39 ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC PANELS AND
MULTIPURPOSE PARTS 2E16
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GAMA SYSTEM/CHAPTER INDEX GUIDE (cont)
SYST SUB-SYST AEROFICHE
CHAP SECTION TITLE GRID NO.
51 STRUCTURES 2E19
52 DOORS 2F13
55 STABILIZERS 2F21
56 WINDOWS 2G7
57 WINGS 2G12
61 PROPELLER 2H2
70 STANDARD PRACTICES - ENGINE 2H10
71 POWERPLANT 2H14
73 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 2I10
74 IGNITION 2I18
77 ENGINE INDICATING 2K2
78 EXHAUST 2K10
79 OIL 2K14
80 STARTING 2K19
91 CHARTS/WIRING DIAGRAMS 3A17
95 SPECIAL PURPOSE EQUIPMENT 3D1
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE NO. SUBJECT GRID NO.
6-1. Three View 1B17
6-2. Station References 1B18
6-3. Access Plates and Panels 1B19
7-1. Jacking Arrangement 1B23
8-1. Weighing Airplane 1C4
8-2. Leveling Longitudinally 1C5
8-3. Leveling Laterally 1C5
11-1. Placards and Decals 1C17
12-1. Fuel Filter Bowl and Screen 1C22
12-2. Servicing Points 1D2
12-3. Main Gear Oleo Struts (Cut-away View) 1D6
12-4. Lubrication Chart (Landing Gear, Main) 1D14
12-5. Lubrication Chart (Landing Gear, Nose) 1D15
12-6. Lubrication Chart (Control System) 1D16 thru
1D19
12-7. Lubrication Chart (Cabin Door, Baggage Door and Seat) 1D20
12-8. Lubrication Chart (Power Plant, Propeller and Control
Pivot Points) 1D21
12-9. Lubrication Chart (Air Conditioning Condenser) 1D22
20-1. Torque Wrench Extension 1E5
20-2. Correct Method of Installing Rod End Bearings 1E5
20-3. Cherrylock Rivet Removal 1E6
20-4. Hose/Line Markings 1E8
20-5. Flareless Tube fittings 1E9
21-1. Cabin Heater, Defroster and Fresh Air System 1F16
21-2. Air Conditioning System Installation (Typical) 1F24
21-3. Service Valves 1G5
21-4. Test Gauge and Manifold Set 1G6
21-5. Manifold Set Operation 1G7
21-6. Leak Test Hookup 1G8
21-7. Evacuation Hookup 1G10
21-8. Charging Stand 1G12
21-9. Charging Hookup 1G14
21-10. Compressor and Fabricated Oil Dipstick 1G17
21-11. Compressor and Alternator Belt Installation 1G18
21-12. Magnetic Clutch 1G21
21-13. Condenser Air Scoop Installation 1G24
21-14. Expansion Valve 1H1
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE NO. SUBJECT GRID NO.
21-15. Components Installation 1H3
21-16. Overhead Vent System (Not Available with
Air Conditioning) 1H5
23-1. Avionics Master and Emergency Switch Circuit 1H14
23-2. Communications Components ELT Schematic 1H16
23-3. Emergency Locator Transmitter Schematic (Narco) 1H16
23-4. ELT Portable Folding Antenna (Narco) 1H18
23-5. ELT Using Fixed Aircraft Antenna (Narco) 1H18
24-1. Lamp-Bank Load 1I10
24-2. Exploded View of Alternator (Chrysler) 1I12
24-3. Checking Field Coil Current Draw 1I12
24-4. Testing Field Circuit 1I12
24-5. Testing Positive Rectifiers 1I14
24-6. Testing Negative Rectifiers 1I14
24-7. Rectifier End Shield and Stator Assembly 1I14
24-8. Testing Positive Rectifiers With Test Lamp 1I16
24-9. Testing Negative Rectifiers With Test Lamp 1I16
24-10. Rectifier and Heatsink Assembly Removal 1I17
24 11. Rectifier End Shield Assembly 1I17
24-12. Testing Stator 1I18
24-13. Removal of Pulley 1I18
24-14. Removal of Bearing 1I19
24-15. Removal of Rectifier End Shield Bearing 1I19
24-16. Testing Rotor for Ground 1I20
24-17. Testing Rotor for Opens or Shorts 1I20
24-18. Installation of Grease Retainer 1I21
24-19. Installation of Rectifier End Shield Bearing 1I21
24-20. Installation of Drive End Shield Bearing 1I21
24-21 . Installation of Pulley 1I21
24-22. Installation of Insulators 1I23
24-23. Installation of Positive Rectifier Assembly 1I23
24-24. Installation of Capacitor 1I23
24-25. Installation of Battery Output Insulator 1I23
24-26. Installation of Negative Rectifier Assembly 1J1
24-27. Installation of Stator 1J1
24-28. Exploded View of Alternator (Prestolite) 1J3
24-29. Removal of Slip Ring End Bearing 1J4
24-30. Removal of Rectifier 1J4
24-31. Removal of Drive End Head 1J4
24-32. Removal of End Head Bearing 1J4
24-33. Testing Rotor for Ground 1J5
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