Piper PA-24 Comanche User manual

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SERVICE
MANUAL
PA-24
PA-24-250
PA-24-260
PA-24-400
PIPER
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
PART
NUMBER
753-516
April
1,
2009
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Technical Publications
© 1959, 2009 Piper Aircraft, Inc.
2926 Piper Drive
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REVISION STATUS
Revisions to this service manual 753-516, originally published in 1959, and reissued August 18, 1972 are
as follows:
Revisions Publication Date Aerofiche Card Effectivity
ORIGINAL (Paper only) 1959 None
COMPLETE REISSUE (Paper only) August 18, 1972 None
1st (Paper only) December 18, 1973 None
2nd June 25, 1976 1, 2, 3, and 4
3rd October 3, 1977 1
4th April 3, 1978 1, 2, and 3
5th September 10, 1979 1, 2, and 3
6th April 10, 1981 1, 2, and 3
7th November 1, 1982 1, 2, and 3
8th September 21, 1986 1
9th August 15, 1998 1, 2, and 3
10th April 1, 2009 NA*
* Piper has ceased production of all Aerofiche (i.e. microfiche) products.
Consult the “Customer Service Information File” (a free download from the Piper Aircraft, Inc. website
at Http://www.piper.com/publications.asp) to verify that you have the latest revision.

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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph Grid No.
Intro-1. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A7
Intro-2. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A7
Intro-3. Effectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A8
Intro-4. Serial Number Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A9
Intro-5. Assignment of Subject Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A9
Intro-6. Pagination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A9
Intro-7. Aerofiche Effectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A9
Intro-8. Identifying Revised Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A10
Intro-9. Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A10
Intro-10. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A11
Intro-11. Accident / Incident Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A11
Intro-12. Supplementary Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A11
PIPER Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A11
Vendor Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A11
Section Index Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A16A
List of Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A16C
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A16K

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INTRODUCTION
1. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS (ICA) FOR ALL NON-PIPER
APPROVED STC INSTALLATIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL. WHEN
A NON-PIPER APPROVED STC INSTALLATION IS INCORPORATED ON THE
AIRPLANE, THOSE PORTIONS OF THE AIRPLANE AFFECTED BY THE
INSTALLATION MUST BE INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ICA
PUBLISHED BY THE OWNER OF THE STC. SINCE NON-PIPER APPROVED STC
INSTALLATIONS MAY CHANGE SYSTEMS INTERFACE, OPERATING
CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPONENT LOADS OR STRESSES ON ADJACENT
STRUCTURES, THE PIPER PROVIDED ICA MAY NOT BE VALID FOR AIRPLANES
SO MODIFIED.
The Piper Twin Comanche Service Manual constitutes the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for
the PA-24, PA-24-250/260, and PA-24-400 model airplanes in accordance with Federal Aviation
Regulations (FAR) Part 23, Appendix G. Section I contains the Airworthiness Limitations and the
Inspection Program is in Section III.
2. General
This publication is prepared in PIPER proprietary format with respect to arrangement and content.
WARNING: USE ONLY GENUINE PIPER PARTS OR PIPER APPROVED PARTS OBTAINED
FROM PIPER APPROVED SOURCES, IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR OF PIPER AIRPLANES.
This manual generally does not contain hardware callouts for installation. Hardware callouts are only
indicated where a special application is required. To confirm the correct hardware used, refer to the
PA-24 (Comanche) Parts Catalog, P/N 752-464, and FAR 43 for proper utilization.
Genuine PIPER parts are produced and inspected under rigorous procedures to insure airworthiness and
suitability for use in PIPER airplane applications. Parts purchased from sources other than PIPER, even
though identical in appearance, may not have had the required tests and inspections performed, may be
different in fabrication techniques and materials, and may be dangerous when installed in an airplane.
Additionally, reworked or salvaged parts or those parts obtained from non-PIPER approved sources, may
have service histories which are unknown or cannot be authenticated, may have been subjected to
unacceptable stresses or temperatures or may have other hidden damage not discernible through routine
visual or nondestructive testing. This may render the part, component or structural assembly, even
though originally manufactured by PIPER, unsuitable and unsafe for airplane use.
Piper Aircraft, Inc. expressly disclaims any responsibility for malfunctions, failures, damage or injury
caused by use of non-PIPER approved parts.
NOTE: Piper Aircraft, Inc. expressly reserves the right to supersede, cancel and/or declare obsolete any
part, part numbers, kits or publication that may be referenced in this manual without prior
notice.
In any question concerning the care of your airplane, be sure to include the airplane serial number in any
correspondence.
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3. Effectivity
This service manual is effective for all PA-24 Comanche series airplanes as follows:
This encompasses the following model years:
NOTE: The following is provided as a general reference only.
Model Sub-Model Serial NumbersModel Year
PA-24 24-1 thru 24-2 Prototypes
(aka PA-24-180) 24-3 thru 24-336 1958
24-337 thru 24-1476 1959
24-1477 thru 24-2298 1960
24-2299 thru 24-2843 1961
24-2844 thru 24-3284 1962
24-3285 thru 24-3557 1963
24-3558 thru 24-3687 1964
PA-24-250 24-3 thru 24-336 1958
24-337 thru 24-1476 1959
24-1477 thru 24-2298 1960
24-2299 thru 24-2843 1961
24-2844 thru 24-3284 1962
24-3285 thru 24-3557 1963
24-3558 thru 24-3687, 1964
less 24-3642
PA-24-260 24-3642 1964
24-4000* thru 24-4042 1965
24-4043 thru 24-4299 1965
“B” Model 24-4300 thru 24-4336 1966
“B” Model 24-4337 thru 24-4593 1966
“B” Model 24-4594 thru 24-4716 1967
“B” Model 24-4718 thru 24-4720 1967
“B” Model 24-4724 1967
“B” Model 24-4717 1968
“B” Model 24-4721 thru 24-4723 1968
“B” Model 24-4725 thru 24-4803 1968
“C” Model, Turbo “C” 24-4804 thru 24-4908 1969
“C” Model, Turbo “C” 24-4909 thru 24-4963 1970
“C” Model, Turbo “C” 24-4964 thru 24-5002 1971
“C” Model, Turbo “C” 24-5003 thru 24-5028 1972
24-5029 thru 24-5041 **
* 24-3688 changed to 24-4000.
** not completed due to 1972 Flood.
PA-24-400 26-3 thru 26-148 1964
NOTE: S/N 24-6000, the PA-24-300 testbed, was destroyed after the 1972 flood.

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4. Serial Number Explanation
Example:
5. Assignment of Subject Material
This publication is divided into logical subject groupings based on aircraft system or task function. Refer
to Section Index Guide, grid 1A16A.
6. Pagination
A modified legacy Aerofiche grid numbering system (explained below) will be used to indicate location
within the manual until the next complete revision.
7. Aerofiche Grid Number
Piper has ceased production of all Aerofiche (i.e.,microfiche) products. The Aerofiche grid numbers will
be replaced by Section page numbers (i.e. I-1, II-3, etc.) indicating the Section and the consecutive page
number from the beginning of the section in the next complete revision. In the interim, as partial
revisions occur, the legacy Aerofiche grid numbering system may be modified, as explained below, to
simplify production.
Deviations from the legacy Aerofiche grid numbering system will occur when it becomes necessary to
add pages to the manual and will typically take two forms:
A. Inserting pages between two existing grids in the same row.
When inserting two pages between the existing grids 1A8 and 1A9, the two new pages will be
number 1A8A and 1A8B.
B. Inserting pages at the end of an Aerofiche grid row.
The legacy Aerofiche grid number system limited page numbers in a row to a maximum of 24 (i.e.,
row 1A would be numbered 1A1-1A24). That limit no longer applies. Accordingly, if two pages
need to be added between any existing grid row end and grid row start (i.e., 1A24 and 1B1), the
new pages will simply be numberred 1A25 and 1A26.
24 671
TYPE CERTIFICATE DESIGNATION
24 = PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260
26 = PA-24-400
SEQUENCE NUMBER (1 to 4 digits)

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8. Identifying Revised Material
A. 1976 thru 1982:
Revised text and illustrations are indicated by a vertical line along the left-hand margin of the
frame, opposite revised, added or deleted material. Revision lines indicate only current revisions
with changes and additions to or deletions of 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.
B. 1983 thru 1997:
Revised text and illustrations are indicated by a vertical line along the left-hand margin of the
frame, 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, physical location of material, or complete page additions are not identified
by revision lines.
C. 1998 thru 2007:
A revision to a page is defined as any change to the text or illustrations that existed previously. Such
revisions, additions and deletions are identified by a vertical black line (change bar) along the left-
hand margin of the page opposite only the text or illusration that was changed. Changes in
capitalization, spelling, punctuation, indexing, the physical location of the material or complete
page additions are not identified by revision lines.
D. 2009 and later:
A revision to a page is defined as a change to the text or illustrations that existed previously.
Revision, additions and deletions are identified by a vertical line (aka change bar) along the left-
hand margin of the page opposite only the text or illustration that was changed. Reformatted, but
otherwise unchanged, text is not identified by a change bar.
Change bars in the section Tables of Contents do not indicate a change to that page, but rather that
the information in the actual paragraph has changed
A change bar in the left-hand margin opposite the footer (i.e.- chapter/section/subject, page number
and date), indicates that the text was unchanged but the material was relocated to a different page.
Example.
NOTE: Change bars are not used in the title pages, list of illustrations, or list of tables. Likewise,
when a publication is completely revised (i.e. - reissued), change bars will only appear in
the Tables of Contents.
9. Indexing
A Section Index Guide, below, will assist the user in locating desired information. In addition, each
Section begins with an individual Table of Contents.

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10. Warnings, Cautions and Notes
These adjuncts to the text are used to highlight or emphasize important points when necessary. Warnings
call attention to use of materials, processes, methods, procedures or limits which must be followed
precisely to avoid injury or death to persons. Cautions call attention to methods and procedures which
must be followed to avoid damage to equipment. Notes call attention to methods which make the job
easier. Warnings and Cautions shall be located directly above and Notes directly beneath the text and be
in line with the paragraphs to which they apply.
11. Accident/Incident Reporting
To improve our Service and Reliability system and aid in Piper’s compliance with FAR 21.3, knowledge
of all incidents and/or accidents must be reported to Piper immediately. To expedite and assist in
reporting all incidents and accidents, Piper Form 420-01 has been created. See Service Letter 1041 for
latest revision. This procedure is to be used by all Dealers, Service Centers and Repair Facilities.
12. Supplementary Publications
The following publications/sources provide servicing, overhaul and parts information for the
PA-24, PA-24-250, 24-260 and PA-24-400 (Comanche) airplane and its various components. Use them
to supplement this manual.
A. Piper Publications: Piper P/N
(1) Parts Catalog: 753-464
(2) Periodic Inspection Report: 230-203
(3) Progressive Inspection Manual: 761-541
B. Vendor Publications:
WARNING: FAILURE TO CONSULT APPLICABLE VENDOR PUBLICATION(S), WHEN
SERVICING OR INSPECTING VENDOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLED IN PIPER
AIRCRAFT, MAY RENDER THE AIRCRAFT UNAIRWORTHY.
(1) ALTERNATOR:
Vendor Address: Kelly Aerospace, Power Systems PH: [phone]
Airport Complex FAX: [phone]
P. O. Box 273
Fort Deposit, Alabama 36032
http://www.kellyaerospace.com/
(2) AUTOFLIGHT: (See Paragragh 12-6)
(3) BATTERY:
Vendor Address: GILL Batteries PH: [phone]
A Division of Teledyne Continental Motors
http://www.gillbatteries.com

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(4) BRAKES AND WHEELS:
Vendor Address: Parker Hannifin Corp PH: [phone]
Aircraft Wheel and Brake Division
1160 Center Road
Avon, Ohio 44011
http://www.parker.com/ag/wbd
(5) ENGINE:
Vendor Address: Lycoming Engines PH: [phone]
652 Oliver Street FAX: [phone]
Williamsport, PA 17701
http://www.lycoming.com/
Overhaul Manual: DIRECT DRIVE MODELS - P/N 60294-7
Parts Catalog: O-360-A Wide Cyl. Flange Engines - P/N PC-306-1
O-540-A Series Engines - P/N PC-115-1
O-540-B, E and G Series Engines - P/N PC-115-2
IO-540-A,B,C,D,E and G Series Engines - P/N PC-215-1
IO-540-J,K,M,N,P and R Series Engines - P/N PC-215-2
IO-720-A Series Engines - P/N PC-119
Operators Handbook: O-360 Series - P/N 60297-12
O-540, IO-540 Series - P/N 60297-10
IO-720 Series - P/N 60297-19
NOTE: The above Lycoming publications can be ordered as a set on CD-ROM from Avantext.
See www.avantext.com or PH - [phone].
(6) FIRE EXTINGUISHER (PORTABLE):
Vendor Address: H3R Inc. PH: [phone]
43 Magnolia Ave # 4
San Francisco, California 94123-2911
http://www.h3r.com/index.htm
(7) LIGHTS - NAVIGATION, STROBE, AND MAP LIGHTS:
Vendor Address: Whelen Engineering Co. Inc. PH: [phone]
Route 145, Winthrop Rd. FAX: [phone]
Chester, Conneticut 06412
http://www.whelen.com/

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(8) MAGNETOS:
Vendor Address: Teledyne Continental Motors PH: [phone]
P.O. Box 90 [phone]
Mobile, AL 36601 FAX: [phone]
http://www.tcmlink.com
Service Support Manual: S-1200 Series High Tension Magnetos, P/N x42001
Service Support Manual: S-20 / S-200 Series High Tension Magnetos, P/N x42002
or, if installed:
Vendor Address: Slick Aircraft Products PH: [phone]
Unison Industries FAX: [phone]
Attn: Subscription Dept.
7575 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
http://www.unisonindustries.com/
Installation, Operation F1100 MASTER SERVICE MANUAL
and Maintenance
Instructions:
(9) PROPELLER:
Vendor Address: Hartzell Propeller Inc. PH: [phone]
One Propeller Place FAX: [phone]
Piqua, OH 45356-2634
http://www.hartzellprop.com/index2.htm
Overhaul
and Maintenance: Manual No. 110 /113B / 114B / 114C / 117D
Aluminum Blade
Overhaul: Manual No. 133C
Propeller Owner’s
Manual and Logbook: Manual No. 115N /168 / 169 / 175
or,
Vendor Address: McCauley Propeller Systems
P.O. Box 7704
Wichita, KS 67277-7704

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(10) PROPELLER GOVERNOR:
Vendor Address: See listing under Propeller, Hartzell above.
Governor Maintenance: Manual No. 130B
or
Woodward Governor Company PH: [phone]
5001 North Second Street FAX: [phone]
Rockford, IL 61125
(11) STARTER:
Vendor Address: Sky-Tec PH: [phone]
350 Howard Clemmons Rd. FAX: [phone]
Granbury, Texas 76048
http://www.skytecair.com
or
Kelly Aerospace, Power Systems.
See listing under Alternator, above.
(12) VACUUM PUMP:
Vendor Address: Aero Accessories, Inc. PH: [phone]
1240 Springwood Avenue
Gibsonville, NC 27249
http://www.aeroaccessories.com/index.html
(13) VACUUM REGULATOR:
Vendor Address: Parker Hannifin Corp. PH: [phone]
Airborne Division
711 Taylor Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035
http://www.parker.com/ag/nad
(14) VOLTAGE REGULATOR:
Vendor Address: Kelly Aerospace, Power Systems
See listing under Alternator, above.

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SECTION INDEX GUIDE
SECTION SUBJECT GRID NO.
I AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS 1Al7
II HANDLING AND SERVICING 1A23
III INSPECTION 1Dl
IV STRUCTURE 1E1
V SURFACE CONTROLS lF12A
VI LANDING GEAR AND BRAKE SYSTEM 1H18A
VII POWER PLANT - PA-24-180 2A7
VIIA POWER PLANT - PA-24-250 AND PA-24-260 2C1
VIIB POWER PLANT - PA-24-400 2E18A
VIIC POWER PLANT - PA-24-260 Turbo 2G7
VIII FUEL SYSTEM 2I12A
IX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3A8
X HEATING AND VENTILATING 3F6
XI INSTRUMENTS 3F16A
XII ELECTRONICS 3G23
XIII ACCESSORIES AND UTILITIES 3H11

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2-1. Three-View of Comanche - PA-24-180 and PA-24-250 . . . . . . . . . . . 1A30
2-2. Three-View of Comanche - PA-24-260
(S/N’s 24-4000 to 24-4246, 24-4248 to 24-4299) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B1
2-3. Three-View of Comanche B - PA-24-260 (S/N’s 24-4247,
24-4300 to 24-4782, 24-4784 to 24-4803 incl.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B2
2-4. Three-View of Comanche - PA-24-400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B3
2-5. Three-View of Comanche C - PA-24-260
(S/N’s 24-4783, 24-4804 and up.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B4
2-6. Access Panels and Plates - PA-24-180, 250, 260
(S/N’s 24-4000 to 24-4246, 24-4248 to 24-4299) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B5
2-7. Access Panels and Plates - PA-24-260
(S/N’s 24-4247, 24-4300 and up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B16
2-8. Access Panels and Plates - PA-24-400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B17
2-8a. Torque Wrench Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B18
2-9. Jacking Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B23
2-10. Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B24
2-11. Leveling Airplane - PA-24-180, 250, 260
(S/N’s 24-4000 to 24-4246, 24-4248 to 24-4299) and
PA-24-400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C1
2-12. Leveling Airplane - PA-24-260 (S/N’s 24-4247, 24-4300 and up) . . . 1C1
2-13. Landing Gear Strut Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C6
2-14. Brake Reservoir - PA-24-180, 250 (S/N’s 24-1 to 24-2298 incl) . . . . 1C8A
2-15. Brake Reservoir -
PA-24-180, 250 (S/N’s 24-2299 and up); PA-24-260 and
PA-24-400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C8A
2-15a. Tire Balancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C9
2-16. Fuel Strainer and Drain - PA-24-180, 250
(S/N’s 24-2299 and up); and PA-24-260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C10A
2-17. Fuel Selector and Drain - PA-24-400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C10A
2-18. Oil Suction Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C39
2-19. Oil Pressure Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C39
2-20. Lubrication Chart - General - PA-24-180 and PA-24-250 . . . . . . . . . . 1C46
2-21. Lubrication Chart - General - PA-24-260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C47
2-22. Lubrication Chart - General - PA-24-400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C48
2-23. Lubrication Chart - Control Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C49
2-24. Lubrication Chart - Step Lock Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C50
2-25. Lubrication Chart - Flap Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C51
2-26. Lubrication Chart - Nose Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C52
2-27. Lubrication Chart - Stabilator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C54
2-28. Lubrication Chart - Rudder Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C55
2-29. Lubrication Chart - Bellcrank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C56
2-30. Lubrication Chart - Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C57
2-31. Lubrication Chart - Main Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1C58
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (cont.)
Figure
No. Grid No.
3-1. Typical Muffler Fatigue Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1D40
3-2. Exhaust System Inspection Points - PA-24-180, 250 and 400 . . . . . . 1D41
3-3. Exhaust System Inspection Points - PA-24-260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1D42
4-1. Landing Light Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1E6
4-2. Wing Attachment Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1E12
4-3. Flap Roller Installation (Electrically Operated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1E14
4-4. Aileron Bearing Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1E14
4-5. Door Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1E18
4-6. Door Locking Mechanism - PA-24-250 (S/N’s 24-2844 to 24-3284) . 1E18A
4-7. Door Locking Mechanism - PA-24-250 (S/N’s 24-3285 and up);
PA-24-260 and PA-24-400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1E18B
4-7a. Millivolt Drop Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1E18E
4-7b. Metal Wire Stitching Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1E19
4-7c. Stabilator Balance Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1E24
4-7d. Checking Stabilator Free Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1F2
4-7e. Checking and Balancing Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1F5
4-8. Fuselage Skin Diagram - PA-24-180, PA-24-250 and
PA-24-260 (S/N’s 24-4000 to 24-4246, 24-4248 to 24-4299) . . . 1F6
4-9. Wing and Empennage Skin Diagram - PA-24-180, PA-24-250 and
PA-24-260 (S/N’s 24-4000 to 24-4246, 24-4248 to 24-4299) . . . 1F7
4-10. Fuselage Skin Diagram - PA-24-260 (S/N’s 24-4247, 24-4300 and up) 1F8
4-11. Wing and Empennage Skin Diagram - PA-24-260
(S/N’s 24-4247, 24-4300 and up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1F9
4-12. Fuselage Skin Diagram - PA-24-400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1F10
4-13. Wing and Empennage Skin Diagram - PA-24-400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1F11
4-14. Typical Access Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1F12
5-1. Correct Method of Installing Rod End Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1F17
5-2. Control Cable Inspection Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1F18B
5-3. External Cable Wear Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1F19
5-4. Internal Cable Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1F20
5-4a. Pulley Wear Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1F21
5-5. Control Column Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1G1
5-6. Aileron Control Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1G7
5-7. Installation of Bellcrank Checking Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1G9
5-8. Aileron Adjusting Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1G9
5-9. Flap Control Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1G12
5-10. Determining Neutral Rudder Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1G20
5-11. Checking Rudder Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1G20
5-12. Rudder and Rudder Trim Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1G21
5-13. Clamping Rudder Pedals in Neutral Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1G23
5-14. Stabilator and Stabilator Trim Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1H3
5-15. Checking Stabilator Travel in Up Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1H4C
5-16. Stabilator Adjustment Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1H4E
5-17. Special Fabricated Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1H16