| AZTEC PA-23-250 This handbook for airplanes with serial nes. 21-2805 to 27-3048 and 27-3051 to 27-3153 inclusive. Owner's Handbook i= Piper Aircraft Corporation, Vero Beach, Florida: us.HANDIOOK SERVE, AS‘A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADEQUATE AND. ‘CURRENT AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES, THE. APPLICABLE [FEDERAL AIR REGULATIONS, AND ADVISORY GIREULARS. TE Is NOT INTENDED TO BE A GUIDE OF magic FUGHT INSTRUCTION, NOR ATRAINING MANUAL. "THE WANDUOOK Is DESIGNED. ETO HELP YOU OPERATE YOUR AZTEC WITH SAFETY AND CONFIDENCE. 2. TO MORE FULLY ACQUAINT YOU WITH THE BASIC {TO MORE FULLY EXPLAIN YOUR AZTECS OPERATION THAN IS PERMISSIBLE TO Ser FORTH IN THE [AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL. we THERE IS ANY INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN THIS HANDBOOK AND THE AIRPLANE PLIGHT MANUAL APPROVED BY THE FAA, THE AIRPLANE. FLIGHT MANUAL. SHALL. sraons hl be nde by ‘kc wera line athe map opp the charge ‘Eay be obined fom your ger Dee, " Pabene by pe Alef Crpoion tured Ap 3964 eves Ape 1975SECTION | SPECIFICATIONS Power Pane Fuctandon. sy elon seer Landing Gear GroSECTION 1 DESIGN INFORMATION bngine and Propeller Poet injection ‘opolagy ana Wiss Structares Landing Gear Hydrate Symam ee ‘coneat Sytem and Surtacor Poet Syaeon ‘a8 teerrument Pane! acta Bclpment ‘can Facto ‘agmge Compartments eating ond Venltig Sytem. sown 2‘THE PIPER AZTEC “C™ a | SPECIFICATIONS. POWER PLANT PA23-250 (Si: Bagine (Lycomise) losseo-c atod Horaepone Retod Speed, RPM Baee, Inches Displacement, cubic Ines Compression Ratio Dry Weigh, pours FUEL AND Olt ues capacity (ge) nw Fast Avaion Graco (Octane) ops Orn Capacky (aa) each gine) 1 1140 glo vane PERFORMANCE conoss weioirs 4400 smo, ‘Tebe-o Run (2) (Gola) oo eo ‘Teke-ot Run over 80 fe, barrier (Short els) 950 2350 Minimam Coutrllable Single gine Send , our ey * 0 Bost Rate of Clima Specs (MPH) us us 0 ete of Climb (. per min) 10 162 190 Best Angie of Clim Spe (QED 102 moe 07 Best Single Engine Rate of Ci Speed (Mee % %* woz Single Bagne Rate of Clim (at ongie ov) (Ge per min.) es 0 0 6300sscriont SPECIFICATIONS: (cont) PERFORMANCE oaoss WeICiTs Arla Cxling (.) Service Cetig 5 ‘lige Brgne Abia Calling (ee caine os (td stgle ogi Service Ceitog() ‘et engae 0 ‘Top peed (MID (ptt Cee Spee 75% power at $2) OPED TAS. Ccetaing ped 65% power at 10,000.) ‘are (TAS) Ses Love! Crale Speed (758 power) (seri ‘Sealing Spoed (0 aps dow! {Lanai Rot (Shoe fe) {Candin ever 50‘ burlae(Sout Mls) Acceletete-Sap Dstaee (-) fst innein (ap. 2 7% ow) at Coenen (Gx per Be. 2¢ 69% power) Cutan Kenge (nium a 75% power at 7,300 fe) fe) Cceneing Range (naeun a 65 power st 10,0006) (et) Ceuta Range SR power 6,000 0.5 Pextomance Bgurestre Mesos tests rin snsleyaneequp- ped for erese-coury toneporatlon vider sna conditions fe deticed by Fa Se 0 70 Ey 107s 108 185 ‘THE PIPER AZTEC * 2300 eco 00 2300 28 ws 66 1590 deo mt 1065 tags 200 21,300 600 000 6 93 oe 1690 ra a8 uso escuon THE PIPER AxTRC “c™ SPECIFICATIONS, (cont) waists conass wc inpy Weta (Seana (be) USEFUL LOA (Sundae (e.) BAGGAGE axiom Seggnge (b.) Pesward Compe: Maztrum Bogen Moe.) Rene Conan aganyespace (able f.) Perward Gage ‘Beageaesfors (cubic f) Raut Cotnertr, asin ge Door Size (i) Forward Compart ‘Begeian Door Size (In) Rear Govtpartme DIMENSIONS Wing Seen.) Wing Are (2 8.) Leng ( beige) ‘Wing Loalng (be. pee 9 £.) ‘owes Loning (bs. pee #8) Propeller Diameter (tnt) I.) LANDING GrAR Woeet Base.) Wheel Tread Tire Presse ose ‘we size ‘Nous (eur py ala else 50401secriont rug siren szrec “o* THE PlReR azTEC “c sworn SPECIFICATIONS: (cont) SPECIFICATION: PERFORMANCE weicnts cross weicits gan 60 a0 cnosswsice tay ato gg seo Ceting(.) 2300 3,021,100 ‘pty Welgt (andar .) ma Sotce ctton mm ao 18,60 USEFUL LOAD enue Ce.) ua er ar Sings fogs AoctueCelng let eogoe a) 1m 006,400 Sg Bagi Servic Cag) BAGGAGE et tain 09 sm, 5000 ‘up Ses eo m as as eran Baggage (s.) Forward Compertnes 19 Opiate Cesing Spent (9% poe t Maxima Bagge (ls) Rear Compertnet 9 "yaa ao m0 6 agegesoace (ce) Foowacd Gompertnent vis coun eset power a 30,000.) Snares Soacs (abl) Rear Competence Ee “ore ms 9 wn Saggnee Oor Sine (i Forwand Canpartnat bsewe Son Lave Sie Spd (75% poe) Beppe Over Sha (in) Rest Conparemene E88 inn 17 8 Pa Sualig Speed O10 (eps dom) a 2 {nang Ra (Shoe oa ™ 2” Pa DIMENSIONS {tig over 0 farrier hort fk vee ues deteleriteesop Bite 6) wo wing oan) » ‘el Gomempon Gah gor be #755 Wing Areca 8.) wb ‘one Un’ mA mk Lines) “8 vat Bonsnlin (st, ga i. 6 65% ee td ea owes us ue Wing dg. persa. 2.) ais asas ass Corlsng Rabe extn t 75% mer at Foner Costing (es. par HP) ue is Nea natant) toss 8s *eopelor iter extn) (a, ” 3 fa ‘Cetieg Range (rtximem 65% power at To,e00 fe fos) a) LANDING GEAR cot Range SE power at 6,000 138 ie 5 Ramee ASF > Wee Bae.) as Ween trond we Fesformanetguressce Insedonte:sru803analipane ai: Tie Pessace Nowe 2 2 ‘3 Ped forctooreoutytanaportatonsne andr’ cordons ‘nistie Nala 8 a a ed rere . Nose Cou lyre 60050026 tn a's Mate(eige'ny rstmpinxs — Sagve Yves sso000 soo‘tne ripen AZTEC“ THE PIPER AZTEC “C section SECTION n DESIGN INFORMATION ENGINE AND PROPELLER “The Lycoming 10-S40-CA0S engace inthe Aatec ave rated 28290 FP a 2579 HOM Thue engines have coopers fatlo of & 1 apd uae 91/96 minimom octane Aviation fe. ‘sth engines othe Auee ate equipped wh a EOaced saris, elernsoe, vaccum pomp, Iullgjzcen,ewomagnetas, ‘elded ignition eJstem, elaphregn fuel pun. propellet mrernsr and on all thermonan The ett engine only it pilot with hydeaultepum. ‘Engine mous ae o see tubing constriction eX ntexp- ‘orate wbratoe absorbing Lond maunta, Bagine owls ave largely ltercnangeabie and ere canloverstrctacen stacked atthe firewall. Sie penele are qulely removable by mwans ‘Stuck release fantners, Tho cebe aocion i olf" Qa emora “The esheoetaystem is « exoas-over type. ith exhse wo deste ot board sth bottom of he acelin he Eres ofthe cou! flaps, The com! flap, lente onthe Decor fot the cage nacelles provice agiicnal cosling f0F growed “poration or Nigh temperstre concitions, ey ae manually persed by oush-pull controle located tn the cable, on Ot ‘icon luminimollcooece arevnartdon a roarbatle ot each engine. Engine olcralnge iaaccomlishe with eulck ft arsioveves icetdon the labeerd sone eaenaratehe anges ‘The "Conpact” propellers on che Aztec are Harz O-EIYK-IRB constentapeed, comeplale, Ul-eathoringsecrion a ‘THE purER AZTEC “C* ote which raprasee sow concerts fn boole design. They combine few woig wich elmicey tn design and rugged con ‘frvcrlon, ‘These are controlled entirely Dy toe ofthe rapel= {ev contol loverstocated ia thocowter ofthe conte qaneran. Festhoring ofthe propellers tr accomplished by moving te ‘Sontrolafalyatenrough te low RPM detent Ine the feathering Dooltion, Peatherig takes place is approriatiy thre ter Seconds. A propeller ly yteathorod by mong the prop con ‘ol bead and engngg ike tater. (See ection If for com= [ine fanesing and unfwtherng nso.) FUEL INJECTION “The Bendis REA-S Typy Poel InlocionSyster fatten the fate a based onthe brinclple of measuring teow ad ‘slg oe afl elgnls to operate a serv rlte. ‘The acu" ‘ately reqiatod fist pressige estillebed by the servovalve, ‘when aplieg aos a fol coral (Jatiog system), makes at sow preportiosl allo. yet pressure roplation, by means of se=¥0 vale, ecessiaes only « minim fuel pressure 2p th ee fotre mecering “This makes tt possible fo macs tmetoring preatare aboro vapor forming contions, 208 at tae ‘ime ime does act rogue « high lait fuel pressive, An Inherent teste of the Servo Systems fe ell-purelng, whieh ‘limlaton any. poselaity vapor lock and fhe at0tted problem of auteur sarin. "Tos stow Sacving Sete, wOlch ie aconporeted inthe Servo Regulator, onsite ofthe three Rody coma he thetic ive sad westucl, The dflcraias presaure beexen {he eteatce und che thon of the venturi lea measurement dironterng the onze, Those progres are 2plied © 0h ait ‘Saphregm inthe Servo Regulator to creute afro ae705 the iuphrages. A change in pow will change toe aitlom tthe fngine which turn wll change the foresactoes the ar la pasaga Ie the Servo Regultor ‘ 640401 ‘The ptreR azTec “c Ske rION ‘The alr dlopheagm i the Servo Repultor comerte the sietiow mensoring sipuale to an ait metering force, Puc) inet renee lie oO a he peng oa the areavure ofthe fel, ater k passes shrough tbe fet cone lwolftetere fel pressure) te afed tthe eer lee sf oe lephragm. This crestes a lotce gorocs te apices hich sa felted we fa metering tee Relate fo ew Stent deren high fuel metering forces oy vse of he prcagm aseas selected, ‘Te serulrement Tor tow ate Steno makes possible the wee chs relive) lage wean RMA keeps engine iniaclon syson ae losses toa iam Daring tle operation, when at take ln too email Teens presse ierenal required fT operon of ie phe ‘constant hea idle apring Ia une te operate te eigen, ted supe ta required fe foe le Seevo Regisor, consis osm Int et aergon retary ie alee ses roary mintre cont vive The Wie nike anja te otan good lling charecerates whet eect. ing metering at byte power settings: Te miatore consol ake gives act rlh mbware on one Sop tnd propressey ‘orcs a a moved ees op ie ect te chtne ceaucemen forall power setogs woken, Stmromiae "et chap stn sea tee reqs “he Flow Oaer ich Rste tyof te bs mroviles ut tol civic po Ske aetna Se ranted to the Plow Dae, thn Towed eteerdene The Flow Diver contains pring Utes poste sho alc ondisnorcato accurately avd font how tothe mole ce et nach elas fe the bled sorts. The Tore ties cam he manors alto hatte pes roering erodes ee Serv Replstons nether,section THE PPG AZTEC “C" rich permite leaner operation fr acoomy a longer engine [ cont ufos eyindor heed temperature neal othe tauren page to a Fuel Paw Jase, ‘Ths Inert e conasetto the lay Divi ena ‘Nel pressure. The jstrwmers soterta {vel pressure teat sceuratenatan of fl fl la gallons peter, peroonage cae power a pepe ed wie beat Note ‘Increasing oF abocemaly igh fut ow i= Injector ines oF soaaiee, Inston se oe te engine enaes & Large ais dict atte sac ofthe tem cra, The ae a desome through 8 ESE sha.o0 to the Servo Regulator. jn terete alr scuce i o- ‘Scrporated to provide afeflow tote engine i case taal flow of ei through the ter 12 roetriced. The serve a ‘oor a peing lsded and wil rometn clon ring borat FUSELAGE AND WING STRUCTURES “The Ate fuselage ie compost off baste nts the shee neta noun, cabin sectan eoes weston, and the ‘ea buat steoctare‘onch extate Com te tal const Ot fove wheel. The sect the oni I lotended to nhs Nous impones on the ener section rein of tbe arp, Finke onthe tbl! unt x2 on all steel abe structs ta dine ehroate prince with aytbete ee. 5 0331 “THE PIPER azTEC “C SECTION n “The wing strutuce fs igewelght ix ragged, and consists ‘ta massive wepededown Mala at, 2 front abd 80" Ear, Inceratstringetay lngltacnn ibe s¢eoued akin sects, and 2 candy detachsbie wing tip section. The etre plan form of tin wing permite the se of hay tntecehangeable pases and inpifien te conetvetion white proving foe ex" elon atabllityatd performance characterise, “The wings af attached 1o the fuselage otel tuber ssucture wih Seige atthe siden and tn the contr ofthis Strctore, nt mata mare Ate Sulled such other leh Bighteemgin bor tings Inne center ote ela, raking fnftectssontisuoue main opae- Ths arrangenen combiner igh etengh ana lightweight Guaities, since hea) Wing Mage feng onthe specs and feselage ste eliminated and an eib ste eary-theoughstractore thEough the caer oeetioh of he {eseloge tn longer ene. LANDING GEAR ‘L hree landing 48° uate on te Aste Incorporate the some soft seting aot state, and cowtia many dcectly Iweecchangabie os. (See Section ¥ Jor gear matnenstee-* Mainuhoele are 600 26 ClevelanAlrcetr Protas up iy ring. “Toe nose wheel Ie cleveland 60078 model fate tes, Seton sin gone rakes are ‘shalt sot ruler nee Ake fate Fons thSECTION “THe ptreR AZTEC “C Jett rudder pedals ae. acy acosssible tn the cock for Servicing. f bre ltt revervle whlch (x comected 2 the Drake cylinders with lene Hines proves 2 vessrve of ald {rth brake aystem, aed i nouted on the fuaelage eevee inside the left O68 BEES panel, (See Sectin V oe brake cence) Pocking brake valves, opeaced by acontrlon the It de cette and ate ato Stsce ough te tne ‘Tre ose wheel le steerable through a 90 degree are ‘nrough use af the raider peusa,An tne none gear Fatoeis Gevsecan lag mess cone om te eo “The position of te lnting geet Is iolested by four ght bulbs locate athe eaestl. "When the Cree grasa gh are fn, all chee legs of te pearaze dow and lcked: en the fimser ligt Is on, the gear Io entzely op, gear door closed Ind when tight lo, te gots In an cer mesate potion, GEAR ROICATON Licks RE AUTOMATICALLY BED ‘ved Mp in the lading gest contzal ke lasher when the gear is op and either on othe ehratoe ts pulled back When toate ace close beyond en mete old pressure with whet rot done, the tng gene ‘oenig hor avd, "Towards nu i mechnical Ly hich fine opceatedbstorethe ‘St ot abe’ ene Sted ‘Canval Pestt| Keer The contol haa ‘The reR Aztec “c secTION 1s tothe shape of «wheel to dileontate I rom the fap con {ol tosh which has an aleTal shape. "There asst "traction valve loeated om te It mato gout whieh prevents "bulls-ap ot hydrate pressor in the etfaction yom wile ‘he weight ofthe eleplane io vesting on #8 heels HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ‘Tne hyoavite system fe tae for theentenson ar erae+ ‘foo of oth the tuning genta. "he poration ot eae nts (s secenplohed by he lencng gene and lap oeleios he gine cotrols.Preseir teeupolied tothe contol unt ‘om an engine devon pup ours onthe ot egie “To etectextenson or retraction of ce geae nd aps the control hich notte through the face of the pose yen rece, den "Ne fil go eicule freely berween the ppd te contol 3 trom the hyaute Mold supply. Tale prevete complete of a inthe vent of ea nthe lies between ive aa econ at te. actoncng “Tn eee ofthe I handle tthe "Ot Sion or recrcton. Tha ens inp gar point and 40401HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AZTEC " oon “Tee ren aztec °C" sscTION {101012 seconde. Flap opertion reuices abou 4 seconds. ehyaaliang pun, wien siege th the Dyas pump othe lft opie. Ts pera he emergsney burp, the hall shoal bo emtanded fo Sof sey bling fs! ostloing the contol Handle 152 desire, 30040 up and down purpstrokas ae required te ‘alse a tower the eng gear or emergency exeaslono the lng gor, Uf alae of idependen’ CO, ayes eavalahie foraneat te nang Tneliced onthe at rain ge i an oes actato by-pass salve which makes it iopoeisle to recace the ating gett While he weight of che airplane ison se ge. hie vive Se pen when the olvo stra ie compeesaed tnd by-pass Iporauihe Oud, on the proeauee aie ofthe nyzem, te ‘system. When the olee atFut Is extended a tu Tighe, wx ben Sento aa he ae ess, evi te CONTROL SYSTEM AND SURFACES i wheet and reser ‘ugh conzaie are proved esind eeougy the eer Friel, The lo st of rs ‘er pedals wen aleged wih toe brakes ‘Overhead tim conte 40401 8ign am tak Sse noe eow contrat, Br-Pass VALE‘rae rege azrec ~ SECTION 1 stevie Allcsntzolaortacerarecablecontsledandarecoovetona sheet metal scrstues, flved ‘ith ast olmioum binges 0d beedlebearings. Theflos are actasted ty shyeaulc ylinger ented Inthe righ ede ofthe cabin wall. haves Co his eye Inder is ‘tates by the romoval af the wpoleeced Interior Pavel directly under the forward corse of he Fear Window. Ie the centr ofthe Youmaran cling, "The hoctzota eit s+ saber, ith 26 atiesvo tab hich sie eee as loogtdoat seen aby etoted by lo a ‘Sank adjcont to theses tab crane athe carer tthe eam Conllity wit lees ain, drop sod melght than with cone ‘eneoea horizontal surlaces. FUEL SYSTEM Four thirty galon flexible fet cele cated sutboasd ofthe engines provie fel storage i te tess “The cele Shout be bet fale ueteuringstorag ofthe silane to pre ‘one accumulation of malstue, sed to prevent deterioration of the cll. For long em storage witha, the ele sould cnted with it engine oto Keep fom drying ove ociv. Foal can be pup from any tank to both engines, {heough ae of the englne driven andar elect feet pore ‘For aormel operation, fue! ls pump bys ene dives pumps from the tanks alvecty tothe adjecaut fuel Incr ‘The tot valves canbe lof om at all mens the erogtecd Tat inne lf postion, Electric auiliagy Suet pumpe, lvated Im tae engine facelon, are itll a by-D055 fel “ues be fwecn the take ant the eagiae deiven unos. ‘The sleeric pumps con be used to proce precnite nthe event of ture fete engine driven pumps, They are roemally ena on to FUEL SYSTEM AZTEC "'C? sso 8FUEL CONSUMPTION US GALE ‘THe prea AZTEC “C secrion m. Staring he eng, fone ‘engi diver pimps aa lat ‘Sndurngtatesifandinaieg. (o pretase the yoceby 8 fheipressur osswe opamp Won ofthe engin te= pumps tlle, the olectre fp (0 at chgne con be {med on asap the fo. nn bepompad by ticopecoing ein dciven pomp rothe fated ‘umpcrginesimply byvorsingenvtecrosslend The go pny ‘liber be siping bth enges Irom anki tak ‘craing on te electri pump onthe falls pp si, Lavin the eosates’ on te tming the fel valve om te empty aise ‘opying bth engines fom is cake Ling off soe mainvaive andra or the erated balance fhe lode or lor cece purposes Por al orm opecstion, lirrecommenced fat (el be purpesarecty tom the tanks 20 ‘etFceapetive engines, with he crescendo “The fel vite controls ae econtece cotiol axe located ‘n-ne fel eonerl psel between te fron seat, wo cece (tet gauges fn the engine qoge canter on be Intrumeo paal Inaeate te fol quay ech tank (Caulom) Tae eectle Fuel gages tascatee fet quailty 4 tbe tan elated by be fue Selecor anal leated Inthe faci control box. The eee” {He fank pump switcher are onthe lore Tat ee ot Se in- {ace ofthe fel control panel Boe. This valve shoal! be epened ‘ceualnaly, withthe erosslond 0, he la slectie Wel pump ‘n, and then te igh elatee ft pump 0 0 alow any 610901 leSseCvION 1 [THE PIPER AZTEC “C* shat mig cca at at foe cat oi Tae beater fel consol i leo placed onthe fuel control pone, "hat fel Co the heater can bo turned it eecesury ‘Tae fel straineceand fue lie Gaines are looses a Sick on ant sos fw Sate Fane oo ae Possible toleture conan, tbo taourd fel cell he quick rate vabve show bo epratd and deal and the qc eran ‘alve onthe fel strainer shia be epenet usd deine. Take Procedure should be repented the the quick dein valves Toeated inthe ste muta ice! well. Fuel screean ave Pro" ‘deg atthe tank ours, tebe eciore and tn the fel ee bon Tale cut-ofte ace corporate tate Sectors ad should sivays be used to to the ongaes, Talat accompishes by palling she tare control ivers to the Zenon postion ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ‘Toe electrical system for the Asteeisludes 2 12 vale asampeve hose baery, enciones tn souls stiniags stot acary box. (Se Section V for batery service) Two V2velt Yeurnpereclecanoes are la- ‘Tinyare parlaiodbytbe uae contol ele RABE of Bath Goi, Als, Ineonporatd le Si spt in oer volage Sofremave fel wolage othe Sie repute, thoe prevet ‘with Poel Ing an over voltage contion ” 40001 ‘The urER azTBC °C secTion whichcous aamage the eles ~ = Heal equnent "hs ot aed salty fone tue, to proide for complete ‘kad systems relay, an SoxuUaey Wong repuacor Sotover voltage relay ae teen inrtliog Gxcnsetot zea Uistors se relyetacouel- fed bye emeh located on he poder. "The switch plas Sarded“Volage Repuator Selector", "Maln, and'Auk~ atest Spot Lig mews panl, The cccut beens, lnated below letra Eeltctns, somaticslly break he electriealeteat if se over loud show occur To cust the cll Breskore simpy Inthe rere baton. lems) benacesteryt alow approximates ‘vo minutos belore teasing the breakers. Corrective eeion ‘hold be taken fn cvee of Cotiualeizeit breaker poping iets pootble vo mamuly trip the Breakers by pulling or 20 the sume pane, 9 ofthe twice ad shold not beara ‘of wile he engies are ranting “Phe ataiee switch Is oeend\rmadatly cove th patk~ lng broke tena 00 the enteme left aide ef the herons fel, "hin owtchiewpringlnscod and locks In tw cete® (tr penton, To operate, pull ow onthe switch and Ped fo lett or righ eo ceeei. After carting. selene the switch hd vl cours tte lf ond lckod postin, team ghing roel) fwe set it ens ‘wish Fed lonees) nsiled tn ie cater of the cabin callng ‘Taese igen are eperated by 4 rbeceacovtch Bich le Lcatod ‘iveciy att ofthe lignes. "The lghes ste whedon Wil the Se e041 8SECTION ‘The PureR AzrEC "o feet movement of the shoetat kas and sh ig tee to reused by frther roan of the control, Provided 8 99- Hosa equipment azo individual post amps mounted or toe posslodjacent teach intent. These ligher are cored Eyatheostan swt acted with eet seccte) swlichen (persion ofthe rhnosat Ua the ata ae fe the spotlight. ‘Located inthe cain celing fst aft ofthe vind, on Both ‘he Fight and lft eee, are tsmalled twe map lite eqbped ‘eth clear lenace. Each Wg le operated by te switch located {cjacent to the wt. For the pesnenge Pending ipa are "fe slot eget on eer power reel WARNING Wheo vtzing exernapower source one ispiene oes wih re pong sco master FINISH it atumiaum sheet componsste of the Antec are care ‘uty fitohed tual and cust fo assize masinun service Ife Beh eldea ofall pleces ate slodne trent, andeprayes ‘with eis chromate primer” Ste beable scryle lacquer attractive igh pplication of primar to terior gufaces prevent corteo0 of stracturel ad hon-strscturl pasta where tceessble fr format malatennce Sister srctares are aleofnlahad with sloc encore 40601 INSTRUMENT PANEL ARRANGEMENT: 1. Ae Speed indicator 2, Bhesetone Gyro 3. ADP Ratio Comones ‘tetioe Geuge Instromene Caster : Vertiea! Speed Inietor 8: Compass Clock 1. Manlfold Pessuce Gauge 16. ‘Tern and Bank Talento 8, Fup isteror 1 Aimee INSTRUMENT PANEL etn ofa tt it meee cae sivas aan oro aSECTION ‘THe fer azrac "C* Aasteumentton the igh side, rovlnoes forests instrument have been made is Seth gcsans. The fight Inscrumest group 1 shock revced ia an enol removed surpone. All este ‘ents are accel for Mateonnace by temauing the Intty- ‘Best aceaae pane ovee the Lastiments, Aina the eh te left latranes panels have heen conerocted 9 that they ay be removed if desiced fr eaue of maintenance “The Artest Heetzon and Direction Gyro the fghe group ave vac operses trough oe Of vacun pupa i= Stille om el engines, A ebeck valve iz tated tn te ‘sovum aytem co that Weare ofa pnp fallure Oe aye ‘iit autonetistly conse to operates th temsilag vacuum ures. Te TUrt hd Bek iw clncricaly operated Jaeri™ toot sul serven aaa steady for the Oyron in care of vasa ystems tallce, Tha vacant gouge inthe engine leetamest [froup sbould Indicate #8 t 5] inches of mercury suction, ested to operate the ayroe. “Two recording tahometore are provided to linia the need fr conmtaat reference nicraft ad enge Ing bee, ‘an eegle Instrument clater, st the Boom of the engine frou, teludes to il Peeeeores, tro ll temperate, to Erode hee temperatuzes and wo foal quant puuge. “The lupe inthis cluster ean be replaced inaildally by removing ‘he Colum of four uges la woich the defective ta Iv cate potste, then detaching the proper gauge from tia col, adio umes are tnetalled io the eat ofthe ran panel, oto power supplies are toasted ona abel cated st the esr of the ornare bags comport RADIO EQUIPMENT Im the standard model ofthe fate, provisions for rao ‘natallettos leclide dual microphone and hese Jacks, smicrophote and haadeet movnting bracket, a lod epee, Wiring to these unio and panel space for at least four tala {as Rada, i diferect combinations, are svellable tnd 870 a soo. ‘Tos teen azrec “c SECRONU. specitcaly chosen to provide In he Aatec all of the most ‘esene rato developmen’s soemally desired ia thie fe of SEATS. AL seats tn so Antec are construed of ateslbing, with noceagepringe aed fonry cushions, The font seats ase ot” ‘ble fore and a through seven loch rae by operation of ¢ {lease contol unser the font ofeach seat. "The vgte fot ‘eat also adjasabe atbeyond the normal rege to provide ise of eey ote plot's tat, Doth fone eats ave aly ‘emoved by ang oot the tomer Does Inthe sop ples a he "eur of the oeatstraare, swinging the stop ples stray And ising te ents fod ff hee race, ‘Tee sear aeat een ie aun with owo terial bucket type seats etd a couch ey seat crave the fll with of the cabin wich wil eccomrsoaatetws people. To remove te to Fer bucket seats, ato plates oo the terck aro tnen eyed {he cena moved toca ora as required to deengage toon te ‘sacks, The rear seat can ely Be removed for aed cabin Spacer The bck of he net In removed Fre by paling fore Seer shen ling set. The Bosom of the cea pales [ereand to deeagge pine atthe sear, then pished nck to {ieengag eet supports om the facebond, “Foe rue vecining seats ete puoviced wih Desde CABIN FEATURES ‘Arm voacs for al eat, cost anger, ash teays, @clga= sane gery a ects ap drawer, love compete oh oor equipped wih locke. Th lacks on 640601 2seeTion ‘THe piraR AZFBC "C™ jeparate key. tou har ia proves ith each alee nea not be, stowed In the forwasd DRIVES BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS ‘Theseare two larg hagpage compartments provided in the ‘amc, each comparcinet 8 Placerded for 12) pounie. The {orwatdeomperimen:peovides 775 ele fet afepacsnczes> Silo through Irae recangulas dor mennuring 19.5% 90.5 ‘ebea. "The tear cotpareneat fa an arena 20.25 cic fot nthe large 22:5 ich square door Maga on the forward ote oeated inh forward baggage compartinee Int abet provlde ample room forthe foal power supplies, =, foe tbe various radi hat are installa, HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM he flow of ac for cooling or tenting the Aatec cabin may ‘be corroliad bythe fu kaobe on he cab st ectel Poe Tecate ut the botom i he contol pede, "Tar ltt han canal Teglatea ait loving tothe oe seat throagh che heater system tnd the scant aah [ome 8 aod the tight band comral supplies adda! old ste the ‘root ecxt taraugh «veo o te Belesd. ‘Cai air eer the ester sya thggh i eet blew the ng Big, and when beater int In operation the let ‘can cezve nad coucee or fool at By pling put the beater ‘control, 1) 27,500 B,7.U, Southwind ester Ieataed In the sone section of the Aatar fraisben a source of ot ate or cabin featng tod wioublald defrosting, Hester cpection Ia com 2 610601 THE MPR AZTEC “C SECTION n {eolle by a otprime-ow heat a Ngh heat gut wc ia nae eg lnues alate are or dae ine end spertin when tegen, etltng tan tpuer operates ta proves hor si fw Larough he henter aytem. In Meh, whe the gear tte {Eacte, 4 "mleto svtch co the owe gear cho te hae fen, and eben lr a suolce by ram possooce tro anc oee nin ene he “unig Ui. aruapnete eeutes an acute flow of atethrougtie heater st sfeines ‘To eat the san = (2) Tor the Mester sucht Mg he low bea a3 desned (2) nm te lott hand cabins cons alto gt the required het tote foot ses, (aja oe Fear sett concooobtan the rected iow tothe sen seat Ses can alee reputed by oping oe elrhy we {209 low an ouside temperate ae pmsl, woe control lees fully opened t ecensary. below thi temperate: ee Dah bat setng shout be sn ” ‘Use of the Bight potion on the ground may seo a “ncensive exaust emake from the heater therefore, Nigh hat ‘hold only be ete in fghc and the tow heat postion be ane {or heating the ean dutty geome operon ‘The cabin heater ung olin fom te Heft mate fet uk hn Ee el rotted of ana om Beth sw To tora the beser on fat ave (onthe fclcoerl paral) ison thee, move the fener svich ce ingr eF “Low'heae, ite bater does sec tae promptly, returathe beter seh oF” pos {en for 13 seconds prime {oe Bester: then open org sh art oH hn jester shoal srs and con Boapganl Von Conale eos »WAISAS ONUVILINSASECTION UL “The ete AZTEC “C teas inte ee tt SECTION 1 ore es OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cae nO era ‘circulating alr fan continues to Starting » Shine komen coats ewty Warm-up and Ground Check » ‘earg, it ia recommended that Sells . 2 Bee ee tain oor 7 a sn een tt ee ee ret ae are ea Aryeh an ang. » cee ee set a tds tea es Saya te eee mee, enue ane ae Seng ges Love me mt cana gut Aen: : ve ealts omnia reget uncer ee boca res 2 the heer wh all concen tle ccbeU poston, Leeaed Ia ote ‘he plein chamber ofthe heater i a he it aye we feathering. x uta en asafey Joice to renderthe beter aysterlapevatve 3. Utexteriag » Ws ruiluetion shoul acer witch rete tr excessive igh A Enargeney Landings 2 tesnperatures, This cone (e mcued othe heer shee Emergercy Lonsing Gear Extension | 3 Inthe soon eoclon and ie iacceuntle for fener la Ie-Piight Cebin Dear Closing Procesue 30 {gie, “hie Coinoure that the maltintoecauseg he oes” Energeicy Ex Wincor ro Sv or tea el wemlation tae cacy te mowed ou te ors Handing se Mooring a oven fui aes afr noth cain toupoverhen ers woh and {othe eeling. Each aiigul ent a aoltable for deviedaie i andes owas wells masterconro regeting se rom be righ 20 opectng Jef cirsoucces Toes two tno celeste inte cehg at Tine ar) ‘othe winceMe Air i exbnuredteough anole one eo Ovens = aarti pel fe cab. ” saw wast“Toe prea aztec “c SECTION wt SECTION IH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PREFLIGHT ‘The ftvonlngsaany procedure snoerecons srt becore ‘an inegral po ofthe p's operational roveine ana peer “Given below 1s an actin fr pretghing the Aste: Teal and battery switches °OF 2, Check for ecernl damage or cpratcnlinresfer- ‘eve ashe contzl sortacen, singe or fuselage so231 2»SECTION “ye eR AZTEC “c 2. Checktor stow, lee or teotenth wings or coos marta Sek. Check fot ouppy. By Check fet callcape ant covers for security (aust expat malate igh sal. ‘uel oyster ves open, 4. anting ga stock stcits propety Safad (op proatinteiy 3 peton expos) br Tires stalctority inflated ad ot exceeively 6, Draiefet scanece ao noe 42 Cowling, Inalng peat 80076 and nepection covers property staced end secured fe ropeliers tre of deteimestal nek . No-bviou tel oo leaks. {: Eagine ll atthe peop lve 2 Windia cients tree of sete 1 Tow-bur snd conto! locke detached end property stowed, Caeck tra baggage door ere secured (1 2. Upon entering the alate, trols opeinte normally. bs Check Ut the ang gear selector and te eter controle tt inthe proper poone Clase ad secure the cabin oor. 4. Check the roqlredpepere stein onder dea he atcpuse STARTING Seating Engine When Coldt 1a Maghetoswitebes = "ON". 2. Blecos bel gmp ~ "ON? 3, Open tneere 1/2 inch 4. Mlneue full i. Retara to secu ater Ke ow lwatened, Engine primed » ona ‘THE PIPER AZTEC secon m: 5. Brgage marc. {6 oigeare fl rich wen engages, 1. Check oll procure octet pump ~"OFP* engin doesn fice witha 5-10 second, disengage stare stectog Engine When Ho: 1 Magneto aches ~ "ON". 2, Eletee fel pup = "OF 3. Opea thot 1/2 inch 4, Monae te ke eof S. Engage wanes, 6) ibaa ft si when engl 1. Check ol pressie ‘Stang Boge Vien Food: Te Magaetaewiches = "ON", 2, Taree te oe. 5. Miaure “ate eo at 4. Blecste fl pump = "ORE. 5. Engage starter "Toad ehnole apd avance mbuoe nen eegine fre. States mansactorera recomend hatcrashingperiodshe Limited tiny aetond ith nwo mince cearbworten asking period. Longer erating peride wll stores te Ile of the WARMUP AND GROUND CHECK ‘As ooon ge the engloe star, the il pressure shoud be tacees if po zseareta Indicate wills tustyseconcr, top the engine and determine ve tussle, (a very cold vamper- ‘sure ese (10°F or below) lite onger pend ef tm aysecTiON ur “THE pOER azTeC "C* be necesesty.) ‘Woe -uptheerines at 100001400 Rat foe act retin ‘wo minutes in ner weather, ovr Minutes i eld wether, ‘Avld prolonged Ming ow ft te practice may esl ‘in foul spack pages Te magortoe shold be checked na ‘ually with he propelir at mica Blade gle festa Bind.) See hcl to produce 2200 RPM. ‘The dep sho ot ‘xceed SRIM. Th iference tn drop a beeen ato age oe spond at enced $0 RE ‘persion en one teen sould nor exceed 19 seconds sec ite Prepelesconroe mld be moved teehee com: let range sig the warm-epto sinh ior rope operon, {hen ek tefl ow pitch poetns Pull Rates chsh the geod are nor secominaned tacts ofthe acecine beatisicaaetinthepover iam ntlntcn: However eth logan oon be tested by rng eine bees 009 ‘tnd 130 Kray then moxeotaFy pling the propelos corral iso theeatering poston oat alow the NG fo dope Xn 500 RPM lac do ct texte he propeller cu the Prownd ‘when operating ett hgh nana pecs, "Te clecrie hel pape esl be tured off ater sag = aring warm-up tahoe hatte cogoe-arvea pong fee operating Prior to ake he elec pups sh Be {toes on agin o preven losno we dng ake- soul stn engine riven poop tal. The engines are warm enough fr take-of when he tote canbe openedwiteu engin altering. ee ef wh ded ase oe ros TAKE-OFF Deter theo thofollong shoald be checked: 1 Sear bets fastened 7s Fee set, 2. Sens locked im postion 4. Tam se 3. Comrols tree 9. ure tne £ Rete 10. Propeller set 5. Cont fepsepea 11. age gauges corm 6, Ruetse fuel pump on 12) Door locked a 90001 “7H PBR AZTEC "C secrio During oem ke, wish helper at 2575 RPM ana Rit len mucue, the pointer on he fel ow meee ‘bli bewwon tba sen fvel mask andthe fod ne, Ts ‘stg givens gy en mara adn soe rene haem aking st trom tgh akade flo, Cnample 4,000 fox) the mite eu be lesa tact tenia power ‘Pas Is done Ging the peetake-ff check, Apoly fll tle {het tam pte bas salsa tthe 00 fo mare, loested appre te gallon masS- Leave the muare nts Peco and prec! wih tho oko“, Caution shouldbe used Won operating with hemtaneTeaed 2 atthe eg set tverherte ieee tg procter en Ste sheweclsstowaberotact,” wen the what re 9, {he incoes shouts be brought baekioclinnag power inch x otrmanioiépresce,and the RIM seduce M0. Mine Ste ae opie pecd (60 MB) sould be aaa’ Detore sTaus All conto axe llecive a spemie down tough the stl= dng spec, und sali are gene and ely conte? STALL Seep TAME entigaraticn ower 00 Gear ad Flape Ue 7M (Gear and Flaps Bown (Flt) our “These spores aru grote wei of $200 1bSECTION tt ‘we meen AZTEC“ cumB. “The best rae of cmt chlned 1120 MPL, butt give ‘high forwardspeed az wel ats gootrate of clin, «creel ude the electk fl pomp may be tnred of CRUISING The crust sped ofthe Atte Ie deter Dymany fn tore tncling power seting, athude, tomporsare,Tosd aed ‘isipmet Installed onthe apa. The pra recanmetded ecaromy crs power fetta of she Rate sat ES power- At 10,000 fect this pes a Tre Ihe Speed of 201 MP. Tain power satng = obtained under Irrenere, Fel coneurtion te abou {2-4 plo per Mer, “The mest crusing sped of che Aste at 1500 fet fz 208 Pet (See Fower and Perormance charts fOr Power Ht Linge a peetormance under tactvs enaens) “The Lycoming engines on the Aztec cen be ces at any percent of poner from 7S oan, 2400 1M Ie eecommynded {or maximum cruise perormence ard lower RPM's, ah 100, for more economical crulsiag conditions, Orinnly an RPM betingshoiabe selectedwtscvll give masum sme ess. Do nt exceed 77 uches ofmanifld peessurebeiow 200 RPM or 25 incies below 2090 RM "To aban the desired power, set shemanifld pressure ant RPM according tothe power setng ble ink mail, Aer {the aesized power bas been st up, aah she mimure conrel for corresponding power wetting a sesosBy te ue flow ‘meter. The low side ofthe power eng, #8 shown on he foe ‘Boo meter, indicates bene reonony for that pester of Powet “whe the high side nceseer Des poe. 23 oso. ‘THE BIER aztec “C SECTION Ut During climbing apeavon te servo regulator wil ease too change in aiid end il anemic lean te mise Por beer sconory, taal lening With the late coal caso be accomplished I deste "Tora slctte fol pump on when =wchng APPROACH AND LANDING During te approsch, the oar can be loered at spends ler 180M, Preferably on ve downatnd Vege Pape thold Delowered in fveLapproach et analropeedude® 28 MPL, and ‘he leplane eimmed to 4 peg speed of 100 MPM, Neeraliy tout 12 iets of manifold presseve shold be maistained (0 fea reasonbteapprosch angle. PM sboslé be lef st igh Emialg REM o€ approximately 2400. Ths propeller secing tives ample power tor an emergency go-round tn will pro= etre seeing a the egies te cele az vanced lon nanre manimum aoceleaton iff sai be st te open those again "The amas of Hap used during landings and he speed of se aleplane at contact thoid be vacied according tate wid, {he lasing aurace and ahertacors ee alvaye bestacon tact theground atthe mnium peactiable speedconsstert th nding sonore. ‘Nommally, tbe bes ecinigve for thot and slow landings 4 toe il Hap an sil amicus of power, holding tenose Spas long as poasble belo and eher ground contac. In igh ‘ina conditions, prtcalasly In ssong erosswinds, I ye “esiabl co approachthe grou at gher annormal spend Landing enact ae: 2 Mts "RC 06014 Propellers a hgh cruling RPL 5. Landing gene "DOWN" unter 150 MPH), check green Inca igh on, lasing goat warning orm ola Oseing 0d lig in gear tan off 1 Plage fll down or a8 desined, (Refer tthe Alcplane Flight Maal.) 1, for any reason, Ie becomes necessary 0 “go-round” ppiy fl powtcy teat the lending pene ad put the Majed Tutenyas pooh STOPPING THE ENGINES Duringthelanieg ol, te eps shouldbe raised, the neat cecrurned Yo"FAN", abd th electri fel pumpsoft. Alter Ing, the cecoo sould be turned off an the englnca stopped by paling the mbxure contole fo fle cut-of. The throes ole le ll a to aeld gine vibration fle topping. ‘hon hi ad ner ens man wrod a EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1 apne Fate SSnengiefalare om the Ares during cruising Mh pre sencs sory minor operation problems. Aa the engine loses ower sigh yaw in the oirection f the dead engite ml Eun wideh cna be corrected eualy with te rudder or tbe f= {er erm ob. Wile the plane is slowing awa the sgie en ie cong speed of about (38 Mat ow aliudes and 6 Frovesate power settings, thepropelevontbe dendengie stat otestnered by pullingthethrole toldlngpostion sn the peop s e033 “Tw PER azTEC "C SECTION tt pitch conch bck 9 then the mare sould be se cite uti an the ignlono, Best single engine performance wll ‘be cenined with the dead ongine wing ba op about 3 egaees Naher than level to belp counteract tetendency to tem et ‘CAUTION Mena engne as fled, the hydrate pump oll ot be funeloing. i it Ie neeensty to Tower the landing gent oF Mapa with he Tt ge dead, the yeraule ens aestos Inthe pedeetal ta used. (Sea, econ) 2, Featherig “The Hartel feasering propellers cen ony be feats he the fled engine Io touting, be nt the engine drape below 1000 Rev, Decne the cassia force due fo rosion te nosouary to ola aut opp whieh keps the propeller [nom festering each the the toe In oppo om oe groan. ‘Therefore, if an engine feeezea up, i wll aot be porte 10 eather is propeller. in tha case, ingle eine gh ca be ‘alstaned wish he descengineprepallerunestneee,sthovgh 2 noccenble ccrense in single engite performance Will ake an engine lure occurs during take-off rn, the power ute ore i nc an cea ae eae Th Apel fll power to god engine hat dan ogion Iunding goer and laps, I etened (sing hand ‘mp iti engine 18 ov). ssh state as Deon seachad for teaching the epost nth hepa tem ae ts lon ng goat inthe sow poston Sr Molnaina beat cate of clin aleapeed of 102 MPH oo %seenen ut [7H PER AZTEC YC “Tem dhetonatty with mer tse, EE Asthe alspon tsepprociesforlasting,retace power ‘on ee goo eis and gredaly retin with the rier a, When tia obvious that he ipo conte renchedea iy lover the inning gee adheskthinsenore tomate ret icons iscked, Waimain ide eae ade tol speeding ‘rpronch,kepigin ind eto ening tos eae {he Baer ine, ant tink ether undersbotg or orerehoxg buy recite ts ate of ill poner oo the good tagice, wuBE omrol more siiet, Lover te ape ote lest nomen Hf ‘esce. Nore 1 the eft engine te acpertive the gett nt ‘aps must be pumped down By hen. >. eae 1 $9 not recommended cat propeller fathering #26 wn feathering be pesciced onthe ground becte Othe eaeeeni ‘bln ta occurs i te win incallaton, Ing eae ‘xing shoal be practiced ont to atari te plot wh he proper procoduces. To unertex propeller In fight fol- Towing techatqu is reeomee 2 Tarn inition enter "OX. €. Tua electric fel Np! "OFF". (Maverers prime If secesiney-) ‘Move three 1/2 Sach “OPEN 12. Move propelie costzol "PULL FORWARD". 1T. Move mazuze control to "FULL RICH" i. Rotate engine ith starer vat il ind by e- seijincrenn pe a tig pe 1h. Reeynchrotes the engin UU ebe eopine pas oen inoperative for severe ites p= ‘louuly ts lowtemperstiree, prime by toning the bose pun a exons a “THE PER AZTEC “C" secriox it "and moving the ieee contol forwacd unt he testa eatin of fel prsenice, then Turn 0 "IDLE GUT-OPF™ Leave Boost pump "ON" aad tart 2 in "The standard Aste, operning at gross weigh nde 2tt- ‘mum conditions of turbulence are plot teckuque, a9 Under ited conditions of temperature ae alitvds, hae » gle rgineebooite celing of otto est 25200 poumte and nasi (tainabe pores. Under zal concen, he Antes an be epactd 9 a tain epprenimately te sarceassnus beg Whenbaverse ens eftrbutence, eemperature, altitude, partecalque, ‘of lipo condition orequibeent lacacoutere, the abeolute ‘Sesig wl be tediced. Thee fnctors want he taken Soo eons Piles of ths aicplne should remain reagosbiyPeotletent ‘in sngleenglne Mga. Ln many case, “asia” single = fe operation ante thet cenaen, approximately 10 inher ‘St manifold preaoure and 220080 wl be preterble, Du a= {hal single engine operon seu be praia oceaieslly, ‘The following pewsaions shouldbe exelent iv ate ingle reine figs "Do et feathor« propelle i here i eason to sapest tat the staring charecterimice of te engine #76 10 sta ‘nd ha festering in tbe abr maybe dc oF txpoenthe, 2. Dont feather proptierincoadidensottempertize, ‘lute, weigh or turbulence wien may prevent single engine igh a eiueuses el abovo the Leal ground levatsn. Do er fetter a propeller at ay tnt en condos ‘of terrain ox other eondona uy peeves the aitlane fm ‘otchng an sep ely, in cau the dead engine cael Be renart Single enlne operation must be preted only with il qualia oi gine sted plot, ales wits Aste a= [steric ued procedures in obe ofthe los oes, 4. pergoney Laing (Oh a whecls-up Moding, the atrplaae wil end ro sete 6s0301 B®‘SECTION “THe PIPER AZTEC “C" oy th ee wen ening eed een, al sera il tein eset ce nyt coma te pend io, chong rage he a ra payer staat owces Mente tre ect pene, Se acs ony be mad rng eer sence totusce hiouh or oorugh perate ae SSETaaSig attr anomertoc sar ancnglemcnsey- 8. Bmesgency Landing Gear Beso Shlain ene renin ei cesaenton ofthe nncng get of lap Is accomplished bys. Shrine sea preseureeththenamel arate pumps Wi Se ferconral iv the desced postin, 0°40 strokes Sf Spm arte wal uae lore nang ges 4012 we'ope even of hin sytem fire coud bya ne coating othe powenpak mafoctonin, the iotng 20 cen were by ua Eneapney ett Exres. Fe coe Ue te Bic sen ben te contol in pulley CO flows {ia eplnicnies the eotbeacas hough sepa et {Stheoc versie ote gu tension cae, ie SovalesalowingO, (268 tere ge onder, exe ‘Sng ihe goers. WARNING thegearorenter cone) ie » sca ‘THe riper aztec “c seorioN mt ‘The Emengnocy Gets Extender sould only be vend when all otner means of Towering the landing gon" have fled ‘nui the gout ean be le down fo nding. CAUTION When te Eacenderias boon ved the aeeg inet or fle mt aot be actstes seas Esty ny way ale een sp 6. ta-Fligie Cabin Door Clotng Procedure Th tyeeven the cabin door le inavestanlyentocked in ight or shoula the nance mot be pushed forward and locked before lake otf and becomes dislodged Irom ie itching mechani, the following pooceduce tae been determined to he pracseaé for closing te ein Soot while In Mig, assuming sdoqit® side he boon steed. fa. React notes. BL Reduce aleapeed ro 90 MP or I ©. Open torn Wine (et of pla). 4. Clone dane Cuter conatons,iakett, andig approach, and genera low alee git will require action atthe Castel the pie 7. Emergency Ble Windows ‘Provide ate lo sie ofthe faelage adjacent tothe ‘ences su is snemengeney ex window The windows sled ‘wbeninmalledand ston be emovedany Incase ofeoergeney- "To semove window 2° Remove paste pacar , Tam mele 10331 ”section ut “re PIPER AZTEC GROUND HANDLING AND MOORING ‘The Artec should be oved on the ground with he 8 of ang inte aga emesis a to tie wing He down Togs and at the tl. "Gn tenon and sableoeeantrale abba be scored By smedun attsafay ble or coro looks te peeve control st [ace damage. The ruder Se el i position by ts comections ‘hth steerable noe wheel and Goes not need Be eesr08 “rewpt under tnseally hgh wid conios. WEIGHT AND BALANCE 1s the responsibly of he ones and pot to dering thatthe alrtane remains whine allowmble weit ve, Cote ‘Gr tsantycnveepe wile igh, Por weigheandbalance data cathe Ayla ight Masel and Welyiead Balance. form ‘lied with ech alzplane. ‘OPERATING TIPS 1 the operation of the Aatec, ao te tha of any ier Sy coc aipiace, thre a for poinsettetaique ss taoeeaen ‘hat apply paristniy rote mode. ‘Te flowing Operating ‘Tipe may Se epi the operation of he Awe: 1 Lenen tote for take-offs0 Ua only = very Ugh back preseare on te whee Ie Fequeed (08 tbe Hiplave off 2 rv Tr Due tothe very rapid fntherlogactonot se propels on he Aste, hil ebecensary whan entering tengo a 0601 ‘rhe FER AZTEC “C secon mt ‘heck to move he propeller contrat In ae ot of feather post lon very quchly in arder to peevem ee RPM 10m eopping snore tan 500 RIM snl casing exceseive manots presmuce. strane may seme em mabe conaet withthe grou beck ch of lying speeds stmorperic condions or voling tet ren ce Se ts es siete acs le a ouenereuny Pr Say ls er ht tem is permissible to extend che inading gear at speeds up 10 130 Sacer Oceana ate etn SUS cornet toate vrai ieee a: seni onan ne meet mea Stic antares es ta oe Ee Sen pm pt aon, ‘position lights are wexy dim. « wos esecrioN ut “rms PER AZTEC “C" 1D. A high fot prema neton of the fel fw ideo powhle ndeutan of emer steed noe, Ne re wi fol anes i such chat in ean SECTION IV penn eft om aces seepone Sanat seer ee pan con pees advenemt oeorecng OF PERFORMANCE CHARTS Dee ee agent fl in he tank sled and Te pte rte acti ‘Normal tukeffs are aot so be made when the sank selected is ‘Take-off Distance Over $0 Foot Bastier . . 44 aunt sto ace eer ge mote tl enevsuoiesaton IES eee cae a i Sea es i sev ouaue sie wan science cece secs nc aves sel tae tv ang nares inca ece conmuninon and sngtonl ecupment conc ete in se a ea tmseem pine. Asoeated axa shes A Bes Pcs peo tothe loner (tof tea nat Crk (pein kaos oe blow the ado sak et see "ON by hee load oe conta es “Tove Ateapeed vs Sander Alte (4800s) 49 yo Abend ($200 Be) $0 Range ve Sandard aewe (800 Be)... or a une tht cnespon of he acer bean std oo stich mic Mes whch we ocd om he Ati Secor | Seen Pe Range ve Standard Atcu (200 Bb) se tae upd he lla yw opera ne of be wo ees by Tmo, ets tot Etch HE Laniog Dotuve Over 60 Foc Marcier 3 ic oe era one i . cee Teas reer oda spn way be eonneted tee HE ing Distance va Seances Aste... 5 Set tthe nde nado ey ney or ued eR” oe | Aeceletate~ Sop Dstasce Seen enema oleae | - Se Tandy een Tse the top ada mut be opertson TR | ‘atte Matha he ah a come ane | uae Conversion CK. a “Pear more ss maybe somnancout come wo cies Power Chart, LycomlagI0-HO-CSerles, 53 ee ce te seer ens we | " Ne erence For example the ADF andthe op rao may te | st Taste Poet Conmungsion ss See ne on te pak ante lower a ey Beles ve [Gekease epeton| Sing Tele, LyeomingIO-SW0-CSerien 57 8 ons Peel Pow intone. oe‘THe PIPER AZTEC "C SECTION PA-23-250 ALTEC C Vaie-Ore outvance “| T oven sor. osstacte |_| a pit) a : TH ” my, ST doe me mE EAN i A. » siviabarresct NS oer ” ‘m7 ema om “secnion ‘THe WER AZTEC "C! PA-23-250 AZTEC C ‘YARE-OFE aBTAINCE Us STANDARD ALTITUDE sun Ane ‘aca seme “s 50401 sm 8m e001 PA-23-250 AZTEC C cues cate Ws STAMDARD ALTITUDE RE secrionSECTION "THE PIPER AZTEC “C" ‘Tes PER AZEC “C™ PA-23-250 AZTEC C ene enee eee [4 sibeus ecineseeviee Cenns Ms jowance maveneD MMLT-HG I ‘ee a secTioN IY H + Py rR L I PA-23-250 AZTEC C (7 stn ete te Baa || pane aviteian [-f staswasp asmupx ae sa + om) toot Ere SN ' - - iv . oe e C ol GS roo i | CAREC - wl CAT ill a seer ame even a . ° sore 50101 oma agar ste sssecnonv ‘roe PURER AZTEC "C™ PA-23-250 AZTEC C ‘roe alee E aurivupd Stites sui eA i ‘THE PIPER AZTEC “C* sae easy ase so401 PA-23-250 AZTEC C ‘raue agosoaeD os ALTE as wr mH. “onto aSECTION suction sree ssono PA-23-250 PA-23-250 AZTEC C AZTEC C mee yy Spee Tate nine TT tat co aumiee C] ure wee elated LLL | ssa Feet is ert r ae HH Fy nae [ o Ot PAE 50401SECTION ‘THe eR AZTEC "C" PA-23-250 AZTEC C oe oer | hte asa oe | eeanae + esr. sonwan ary 60401 PA-23-250 AZTEC C FEE abated 5) | STANDAAB ALYITUDE CI 8 tT sa a soonPA-23-250 AZTEC C CL "aeateara ino stare as, ag, ini PA-23-250 AZTEC C oo —hvhrooe cbwverson cont | x orcas mst wonu WE . 5 T g Foe ee eae SF i : swum a, . 3 “ aA : i ; ge i [: ane . | Ce 2 TOON { ePower Chart, Lycoming 10-540-¢ ‘THe PIPER AZTEC “C” ay tH Tha 4 thi al ti, : Hi i BS Da| ne PER AZPEC "Cr eCTION TY t- "BO BO HO HO BO 200 2 20 200 ACTUAL BRAKE HORSEPOWER‘THe pipER AZTEC "C” | secon section “ram paPeR AZTEC "C™SECTION V GENERAL MAINTENANCE vee . * tte o ncn tie cn | renwamersoree oss | cnamenr sce i Care of Windshield... . 7 ce tere oe Vneguetiar so ae mete °“THE PER AZTEC “C SECTION Y SECTION V GENERAL MAINTENANCE TIRE INFLATION ‘es ialated to 42 ibe (4800 pounds gross weight) or 46 Ibs {S100 pounds grove weigh) andthe nose sie t027 Ibs Be: werse the tire oe the wheels, i geceaaasy to produce ves ‘wear. All Sai wheels and ticee ave balaned belore sig! Se msiiained vpn rlnstalations Qu-ofslance eels can fhuse exeeme vibration inthe lal pens duningiabe-of Tang BATTERY SERVICE ascampere hour barry it ‘deachablesecace platoon the ght nideot she nose seein ‘The totery ie insaled lea oes sminleee steel bo, pene removing wing rs ‘Tre bor tase piase train Sheald beopemdosiastomly‘SecTIONY “THe rive azrec “c* ot ite “The batery shuld be checked frequently foe proper fat level bur st be cee) ead gh The atery aed box should be hea with aotaand water nthe ever of any seepage fom Tehe baerylonot wp to proprcharg, secharge start log wits charging tate of tape ad finishing wih 3 aro (Guick charges arent secommondod BRAKE SERVICE “The brake eyeter ts led wih MIL-H-5606 Petroleum base rao) hycrailic brave fluid. Th should be checked st ‘very 100 hours Inspection and ceplenlaed when secesery Do net use vegetable base Drake Mts ae) when Fe tog te sytem. When ice necessary 9 a ut, open te lett noun acceee pant, exposing te brake seosrvtre Then ringing thud co the lace Bleeder atachmee on oe brake on ‘No adhustnont of brake clecrarces 18 SeER8TY o8 she ‘erwepedl sewers stage Civ susiy tt sae by ee Swing tho foe ee which Sale wha ae my ‘eitrnireun evince ies drt ak eae ‘THE MER azrec ve secTioN v Remove che eis cover, tb cap, eater pin ad axle mit, The Wheel Wil slip af the axle Ths node whet te tenotad ty {aking ofthe hab wut aa witdeowiag the sale bl toe ane sane MERE FE slomouitc trom the wheal by deiting he Sea stn te el ancy Sing LANDING GEAR SERVICE Jn aching ch Aste up for lading gent and ober service, the ack Ki fvallatetarogh the pee Diener Series Deparoend shouldbe used. Tole Kinloss tro tpeatic, Jacks and atl support the ea are pieced unict he Jack Dede os the front wing spy and te tall support stachoe to Agproncrtey 250 Ib of ballast shoud be ptced onthe ‘ane of the til export te old the tall Gown. Then theacka ‘outa be ised uth all three whee see Cate ofthe ose The righ uni Toft tneng gear watt onthe hetee compete Wticangsse by raesing the eracer wae ants dc are aay emelyInerchargar ta withthe see paste ae ie ma ua sth the oes bing Weg an he xBCher pus all Ise conan Ae Venta on bck ote ard rain oars Toecpeon a ening rte cee state hr te sue-ll type: feel Mug ping enough an oice serves 3 the major shock abeoxbar wile ie compressed sxtclly Ba about of bs atid be exposed under ote! ‘AL of the olene ace seated trough sestly accessisle 640502 onSecTION v ‘TW IFER AZTEC “Cc yalves onthe op of theunt, ae he front. The sacs wheel uni 4s steerable through the udder pedals, and ioorpocste shimmy dainpenag device 2 ne boron ofthe sate rousing All melorattachmerteandsctotng tearingsere conned th Wangs for lubrication ofthe eaving vurlaces, mt Meieatod periodically with mes lobricating Foleo hes been completely emptied fo ning servicing, te following proceanre staid be weed 12 ‘fil ito make sure tat hot ranaine tapaed inthe ont is oi dnt tae the bls on te arpening ence the aves tone wheat fargogs "we iit atl be ghee areca sop he tore whel ftom mavig estar not Senge Fapize ecensve pest a sont secrionv 4oaa1“Tue men s2res °c! section v “Toa fuld to the aystem, remove the cap feom the filer ‘eck ad il the eysterenmsletely wile lng the lie tue tension level. Toe tum the ebev on the le tate down ‘oil he exeeesoll hse dealas sk (euaeparate Hestretene {or bling ane clasing te complete Ryorelie system.) FUEL AND OIL REQUIREMENTS Aviation grade /96(mismum) octane shouldbewsed inthe ‘ise. Tha usaf nce eases fel ean cae serine ergs ‘amagein avery shor period of Une, and Isconaaered fro {Inportnce tart engine warranty invalteatee by sich use "Tnesllcapaceyot ths Lycoming 10-S4Vengine te 12 qua 1a te recommended Gat engine el and ell titer clement hanged evecy 30 ying Yours, sooner une unlavoraie con ‘lon, Tho land ute quanti of ol requleed fed gust, ‘Tue lllowing gras ate fepuied forthe specie tempers ‘Termperature above 60° ‘Temperatoror between 30° ‘Temperatures between OF Fond 70° F ‘Temperatures below I © S.A,E, 20 CARE OF AIR FILTER “The injector ale (ere rery ity hour sand depend= ingen the of cnn ns suid bekepton eden 1s Bee 0001seerign ‘Tae ure azr8C “C* surfaces are a follows Tr winges 5° diesat, waaboot 1° fo 70" of distance stooge front ope,” (Teal wathou pprosizazay 2.) . abllator to dhedsalsTaeenee tr Gla relaton to oxigiatal. (Nevteat postion.) ‘3. Flas Shoo be verecal and ie newih cemterlie of useing 1h Mievoar, Teel - 30° yp, 18° down 5. Plaga, Travel 0° dove 6. Saiatse 9° up, 9° dow. 3. Raders Teavel~ 20° lft and 35° rig. Fox the purpove af ajuring the taeral en othe At storan tue avo Incorporated of Btn alleons. ‘Those fan be tent to poten the allot fe fig, chang the levee erm a deaeed PROPELLER SERVICE “The atc chacee tte propeller cyhger eld he kept at he proceso spoiled cathe plscard leated In ie olny {0 ot on the older mie, The pressure ta ve cinder wll hty dan to tonperatuce change, Increnring abaut 1/3 pet for [eS dSgeeetatronbet incseageta tomperatro. Tee acs of Cmpecuruve abouls besatee Io aooane when checking te Drenaure fq Ue fodke, ae + mishatig Interpretation Tig atherwie be nae "Te alc charge shock be fro from exceenive meters. Use dry itcogen sau available. Ap exoase of maar fate ‘pina may Froese the pera during cols weather. | ° ooo. j ‘THe PER KzTEC ssCTI0N V mich way tha the nose wheel a1 ine withthe fore xnd aft cls of he plese wen te udder pens eed roses tre con" ered. aligneat ofthe nose wheel cam be cocked 8 puting ‘he izpune mck sm forthwith the rudder conerod to deter= five that the plate flaws a pores cruight les ‘The turning axe of vw aes whol Ie JS agzees Ine Srection Sn 1s lactoryaajested rt tape 9 te ttm of te forge ‘The turning eeaue Io oven eight fot Tn adureing te stecring st top, care should be kan to see tat tn sce whorl seachee It il ave Job ater the dee hts ie stops. ‘This guarenees tat the Toeder Wil bo ‘lowed to move tough eal Wore, “Aejuable sod end Dering? are preset on each of che tiyeznullecylndere Gat stots the lasting ger lage. There od ead should Be et on tat te cylndere save ths lading fear reuseting Inks just far ough engage Se pring {Gaded down tacks apd make comm atthe abs. Too mech fextenion ofthe adjusting scree wlloverizad Mh eke, 9) {oo lee excaniion will peevast th like tom ghving tt soured ract-ceater poston Tosoeporated with eech gear atsebly 8 # mfcro-owieh hien ease ter fll movernent of the gO Le down, Toe Sow switches ae conmcned ida to afeen Indicator Tights ‘oe the pedestal. The up oviehen ate In sexes and naka conmoratter cach gen or fa closed. Whenthi ercul® 1S complete, the amber gear up" hight te pedestal ights W).. The picrovswitehes fost be adhrted coral 20 Bat onmer ie rade fst as tho BORE end gear dooe vexchen the ‘egulred position ‘cated in the canto} pedestal below dhe sete sre tree mlcro-bwitchn.‘Teze sultchen aperate the Wayne toon (need nthe odesal) and he r00 Qt in he Bee? andie. When one thr i reuided ane te gat Tau he ‘odgicn the gearbanae Will fash. When bot troae ar ears nd pn oop mang ge ob wl oet= “The cia landing gar legs ane inunted trom th ae plage ty () romaving te cop engice saclie, (2) aaeching 6001 oseerion v ‘THE PIPER AZTEC “C the lower ond of the retracting Hak fom the gear lee, () Abraching she bree lew a the Liver aid cf netieuBlelioa, Soa (4) extecting the bal inc nog ae attachment ole. “The nove gee unt te dameaneed by (yeamoving the 8 scoot panels Sed the canna boot covering te top a the 2088 ese @) cotaching the lance sotrctng lak tnd (encase {he tno pe Dt Dlanaacmbly af tie landing gee oleae 1 doe a8 fellows: PU"Retense or from st etve a op of anf and Pemove 1 Daten lower end of leo teraue Hak aenbly (ea exacts om fork 3. Remove aap rag, lected aside and at botiom of fovging 4" tie piso tube nnd bearing ssserbieg su tforeag. ‘eo ud wil iow trom the forging aoe mush of Ie ca0 %0 ‘Sotght in a combi std i lass setae 5. Remove the upper beoring Ftesee pins and se bath sper snd oer earings fom ther, Te "O" eng and “Toreasaemle the cleo wt, reverse above procedure, ‘ery curaul Uo see that the wap Hing thd he upPOr ‘ear reanes hin ae properly reine. Tes the eve tho Sle sts slowy ane preseure ant ‘eenuice, the most probble suroe of Ole Lethe as valve ‘escheat (0 0 lng, or the core ot De ale valve Theve free shouldbe checked tire to determine whether oF mot leaks are occurring. iL hyraulle fuld ts cvicet on the x= owes chtome pated olce rut, ee "0" rings on the plstor HYDRAUUC SYSTEM SERVICE “The nyc system i filled through aie abe Heated lasie the eft noneaccees panel. Only peteoleay Bebe Ura tie fs, MILHHS605, stat be useINDEX seerion 1 Spetcttons: Fewer flan Performance Woes Baggies Dimers ‘anaing Gear Destin Information ‘Engine and People: Feel ijeston Fselage and Wing Structures Eneding Gear Hyeraulle Saten LS Fact System ee Becrlen Siem |S! Fateh Terumast facet 2) | Bacio Bruipment SLY Baggage Compartimoate | > eating ant Yenlatiog Spam SECTION mt (Operating neeuctons: Profghte se se SS Sante oT Warmup and Ground heckINDEX (con) secrion Bae Ld : chimp SS nt Grating ‘rosch ind Lai, : ‘Stopping the Bagnns : imergeney Procedures ‘gine Future | SS reser Bmergeney Landings Emergency Ext Window (Ground teoliog and Mooring = <> Wolgheand Blane Opeseting Tipe : Rasta Opertion Bt secro v Porlrmance Obst ee a “Tone Dstance Ovex $6 Feet aetiee ‘Toxe-o Distance ve Sundar Alte inh Rete vs Sandecé Ate = Stig Engine Clin Rate and nltopeed ‘Single Stgise Senice Cetin Ve Dlotance ‘Teavelea [rmergency Landing Gear Bstcsion dnc Fligieesbineot Cling Proce “Tove Alzpoed ve Snare (4800)? ‘Tete Alrsped ve Stunar tute (5200s) © Range ve Sundar ata (200 I) Range va Stanaara aitude (S200 Be) [Lansing Datance Over 50 Poot Barris ‘Cnaieg Diatans vo anders alteINDEX (cont) SECTION IV Accelerate ~ Stop Distance Alitude Conversion Chast Power Chaxe, Lycoming 10-340-C Series Part Throtle Fue! Consumption Page ary over Sing Tbe, Lycoming 10-540 ic Sette 57 uel Flow Indicator SECTION V ‘General Maintenance: ‘Tire Inflation Battery Service Brake Service. Landing Gear Service Hydraulle System Service Fuel and Oil Requirements Care of Air Filter Care of Windshield Serial Number Plate Leveling ond Rigging Propeller Service see spat amines pcan |