Maintenance

Piper Domestic Service Centers

List of Piper Domestic Service Centers by region Updated Jan 2019 DOWNLOAD THE PDF

Piper INTL Service Centers

List of Piper International Service Centers Updated Jan 2019 DOWNLOAD THE PDF

Leak Test Checklist

Use this test report and checklist to report findings of the leak test. DOWNLOAD THE PDF

Engine Pressure Test – Leak Check

This report describes a very basic procedure for using shop air to pressurize the induction, exhaust, and upper deck lines on a turbocharged engine to look for leaks. Any leak will reduce manifold pressure. Exhaust leaks are also very dangerous. Before adjusting turbocharger systems to increase manifold pressure, it is best practice to ensure that… Read More…

Goodyear Tire Maintenance

The information in this manual is designed to help aircraft owners and maintenance personnel obtain maximum service life from their bias and radial aircraft tires. The discussions contained in this part are designed not only to teach how to properly operate and maintain aircraft tires, but also to demonstrate why these techniques and procedures are… Read More…

Oil Control Ring Solvent Flush

Step by step instructions for flushing out oil control rings with a solvent mixture that will not adversely affect any o-rings, gaskets or seals in the engine. DOWNLOAD THE PDF

Piston PA46 BatteryMINDer Harness

Instructions for installing a battery access harness for full-time, maintenance-type battery charger in piston PA46s. DOWNLOAD THE PDF

Meridian BatteryMINDer Harness

Instructions for installing a battery access harness for full-time, maintenance-type battery charger in Piper Meridian. DOWNLOAD THE PDF

Update on BatteryMINDer Issues

This document addresses some subtle, but significant changes that VDC Electronics has made in their aviation-specific BatteryMINDer models in late 2013. DOWNLOAD THE PDF

BatteryMINDer Maintenance Charger Install

Instructions for the BM-AKI2 battery harness kit: “The instructions for the BM-AKI2 battery harness kit calls for its positive wire to connect to the battery relay and the negative to an airframe ground. In the Piper PA46, the battery relay is not easily accessed, so these instructions suggest accessing the positive battery terminal via the… Read More…