PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANrAL SECTIO!' II HA~DLl!'G Al'4D SERVICI~G 2-I. Introduction. This section contains routine handling and servicing procedures that are most frequently encountered. Frequent reference to this section will aid the individual by providing information such as the location of various components. ground handling procedures. routine service procedures and lubrication. When any system or component requires service other than the procedures outlined in this section. refer to the appropriate section for that component. 2-2. Dimensions. The principal airplane dimensions are shown in Figures 2-1 thru 2-5 and are listed in Table II-I. 2·3. Weight and Balance Data.
When figuring various weight and balance computations. the weight and empty weight center of gravity of the airplane may be found in the Weight and Balance Form of the Airplane Flight Manual. 2-4. Serial !':umber Plate. (Refer to Figure 2-6.) Theserial number plate on the various PA-24 model aircraft can be found at one of the following locations: On the inside of the baggage compartment door. on the upper right side of the firewall (engine side). on the fuselage adjacent to the left side of the tail skid. 2-5. Access and Inspedion Provisions. The access and inspection provisions for the airplane are show n in Figures 2-6 thru 2-8.
The component to be serviced or inspected through each opening is identified in the illustration. All access plates and panels are secured by either metal fasteners or screws. The floor panels may be removed by first removing the desired seats. then sliding the carpet edges from under its retainer strips. lifting the edges and removing the carpet attaching screws. Remove the carpet. thus exposing the floor panel attaching screws. To enter the aft section of the fuselage. remove the lower rear baggage compartment upholstery panel by removing the attaching screws. CAUTIO!' Before entering the aft section of the fuselage. be sure the airplane is supported at the tail skid. 2-6.
Tools and Test Equipment. Because of the simplicity and easy accessibility of components. few special tools outside normal shop tools will be required. Tools that are required may be fabricated from dimensions given in the back of the section that pertains to a particular component. REVISED: 4/3/78 tA22 HANDLING AND SER\'ICI~G