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INSPECTION REPORT
This form meets requirements of FAR Part 43 • Inspections must be performed by persons authorized by the FAA.
Model Name: SENECA III / IV Model No.: PA - 34 - 220T Serial No.: Registration No.:
( IV S/N’S 3448038 thru 3448079 )
Circle Type of Inspection (See Notes 1, 2, 3 and 4) Perform all inspections or operations at each of the inspection
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A. PROPELLER GROUP 10. Inspect condition of spark plug (clean and adjust gap
as required). (See Note 8.) .......................................... O O O
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN 11. Inspect ignition harness and insulators (high tension
ROTATING PROPELLER BY HAND; leakage and continuity). (See Notes 8 and 17.) .......... O O O O
PROPELLER MAY KICK BACK. 12. Check magneto points for proper clearance
PRIOR TO ROTATING (maintain clearance at 0.018 ± 0.006). (See Note 17.) O O O
PROPELLER, ENSURE BOTH 13. Inspect magneto for oil seal leakage ........................... O O O
MAGNETO SWITCHES ARE OFF 14. Inspect breaker felts for proper lubrication .................. O O O
(GROUNDED). IF MAGNETOS ARE 15. Check magnetos to engine timing ............................... O O O
NOT GROUNDED, TURNING 16. Remove induction air filter and tap gently to remove
PROPELLER MAY START ENGINE. dirt particles. (Replace as required.) ........................... O O O
1. Inspect spinner and back plate for cracks ................... O O O O 17. Clean injector nozzles as required.
2. Inspect blades for nicks and cracks............................. O O O O (Clean with acetone only.) ........................................... O O O O
3. Inspect for grease and oil leaks................................... O O O O 18. Inspect induction air box valve and inspect for
4. Lubricate propeller (Hartzell) per excessive wear or cracks, replace defective parts ...... O O O
Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00 ....................................... O O O 19. Inspect fuel injector attachments for loose hardware .. O O O
5. Inspect spinner mounting brackets for cracks ............. O O O 20. Inspect engine primer system for operation,
6. Inspect propeller mounting bolts and safety security, and leaks. (See Note 24.).............................. O O O
(check torque if safety is broken)................................. O O O 21. Inspect intake seals for leaks and clamps
7. Inspect hub parts for cracks and corrosion ................. O O O for tightness ................................................................. O O O
8. Rotate blades of constant speed propeller and 22. Inspect all air inlet duct hoses (replace as required) ... O O O
check for tightness in hub pilot tube ............................ O O O 23. Inspect condition of flexible fuel lines .......................... O O O
9. Inspect complete propeller and spinner assembly 24. Inspect fuel system for leaks ....................................... O O O
for security, chafing, cracks, deterioration, wear, 25. Inspect condition and operation of fuel pumps
and correct installation ................................................ O O O (engine driven and electric) ......................................... O O O
10. Check propeller (Hartzell) air pressure........................ O O O O 26. Inspect pneumatic pumps and lines ............................ O O
27. Change vacuum regulator filter ................................... O O O
B. ENGINE GROUP
28. Inspect throttle, alternate air, mixture, and
WARNING: GROUND APPROPRIATE propeller governor controls for security, travel,
MAGNETO PRIMARY CIRCUIT and operating condition ............................................... O O O
BEFORE WORKING ON EITHER 29. Inspect exhaust stacks, connections, and gaskets
ENGINE. (replace gaskets as required) ...................................... O O O O
30. Inspect breather tubes for obstructions and security... O O O
WARNING: REFER TO TELEDYNE
31. Inspect crankcase for cracks, leaks, and security
CONTINENTAL MOTORS SERVICE
of seam bolts ............................................................... O O O
BULLETIN 93-12, LATEST
32. Inspect engine mounts for
REVISION, AND AD 93-10-02
cracks and loose mountings ........................................ O O O
PRIOR TO COMPLETING THIS
33. Inspect rubber engine mount bushings for
GROUP.
deterioration (replace as required) .............................. O O O
NOTE: Read Notes 5, 7, and 26 prior to 34. Inspect all engine baffles............................................. O O O
completing this group. 35. Inspect firewall seals ................................................... O O O
1. Remove engine and nacelle cowls .............................. O O O O 36. Inspect condition of alternator and starter................... O O O
2. Clean and inspect cowling for cracks, distortion, 37. Inspect all lines, air ducts, electrical leads, and
and loose or missing fasteners.................................... O O O engine attachments for security, proper routing,
3. Compression check while engine is warm. chafing, cracks, deterioration,
(Refer to Teledyne Continental Motors Service and correct installation ................................................ O O O O
Bulletin M84-15, latest revision.) ................................. O O O 38. Inspect condition and tension of
4. Drain oil sump while engine is warm ........................... O O O compressor drive belt .................................................. O O O
5. Change full flow (spin-on type) oil filter element 39. Inspect security of compressor mounting.................... O O O
(inspect element for foreign particles) 40. Inspect compressor clutch security and
(check oil level after installing new filter) ..................... O O O O condition of wiring........................................................ O O O
6. Inspect oil temperature sender unit 41. Inspect compressor and freon lines for
for leaks and security .................................................. O O O condition and security.................................................. O O O
7. Inspect oil lines and fittings for leaks, security, 42. Lubricate per Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00 .................. O O O
chafing, dents, and cracks. (See Note 7.).................... O O O O
8. Clean and inspect oil radiator cooling fins................... O O O
CAUTION: USE CAUTION NOT TO
CONTAMINATE VACUUM PUMP
WITH CLEANING FLUID.
9 .Clean engine ............................................................... O O O O
Owner:
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C. TURBOCHARGER GROUP 12. Inspect fuel lines, valves and gauges for
damage and operation. ............................................................ O
1. Inspect all air inlet ducting and compressor discharge 13. Inspect security of all lines ...................................................... O
ducting for worn spots, loose clamps, or leaks............ O O O O 14. Inspect vertical fin for surface damage or irregularities
2. Inspect engine air inlet assembly for (i.e. - skin cracks, distortion, dents, corrosion, and excessive
cracks, loose clamps, and screws ............................... O O O O paint build up); structural defects (i.e. - loose or missing
3. Inspect exhaust ducting and exhaust stacks for signs rivets); and attachment points for missing or worn hardware ... O
of leaks or cracks. Check all clamps for tightness ....... O O O O 15. Inspect vertical fin attachments for condition and security ....... O
4. Inspect turbocharger rotor for excessive play, 16. Inspect vertical fin forward spar attachment steel bracket for
vane damage, carbon and dirt deposits ...................... O O O O corrosion; clean and prime with Dinitrol AV8, if required .......... O
5. Inspect all turbo support bracket, struts for breakage, 17. Inspect rudder for surface damage or irregularities (i.e. - skin
sagging or wear........................................................... O O O O cracks, distortion, dents, corrosion,and excessive paint
6. Inspect all oil lines and fittings for wear, leakage, build up); structural defects (i.e. - loose or missing rivets);
heat damage or fatigue................................................ O O O O misrigging or structural imbalance; hinge damage, excessive
7. Inspect bypass valve for security and safety ............... O O O O wear, freedom of movement and proper lubrication; and
8. Install engine cowling .................................................. O O O O attachment points for missing or worn hardware...................... O
9. Run up engines, check all instruments for smooth, 18. Inspect rudder hinges, horn and attachments for
steady response .......................................................... O O O O damage and operation ............................................................. O
D. CABIN AND COCKPIT GROUP 19. Inspect rudder tab hinge bolts for excess wear and free play.
(Replace as required.) (See Notes 12 and 21.)........................ O
1. Inspect cabin entrance doors, cargo, and baggage doors for 20. Inspect rudder trim mechanism. (See Note 12.)....................... O
damage and operation. Check condition and 21. Inspect stabilator for damage or irregularities (i.e. - skin
security of locks, latches and hinges. cracks, distortion, dents, corrosion, and excessive paint
(Refer to Piper Service Bulletin 872.) ....................................... O O build up); structural defects (i.e. - loose or missing rivets);
2. Inspect upholstery for tears ...................................................... O misrigging or structural imbalance; hinge damage, excessive
3. Inspect seats, seat belts, security brackets and bolts .............. O wear, freedom of movement and proper lubrication; and
4. Inspect trim operation............................................................... O attachment points for missing or worn hardware...................... O
5. Inspect operation and condition of rudder pedals .................... O 22. Inspect stabilator tab hinges, horn and attachments for
6. Inspect parking brake valve and toe brakes for damage and operation ............................................................. O O
operation & cylinder leaks ........................................................ O 23. Inspect stabilator attachments.
7. Inspect control wheels, column, pulleys, bobweight, and (Refer to Piper Service Bulletin 856.) ....................................... O
cables. (See Note 21.) .............................................................. O 24. Inspect stabilator and tab hinges, bolts and bearings for
8. Inspect flap control cable attachment bolt. (Manually operated excess wear. (Replace as required.) ........................................ O
flaps only.) (See Note 21.) (See Piper Service Bulletin 965.)... O 25. Inspect condition and operation of stabilator trim mechanism . O
9. Check landing, navigation, cabin and instrument lights ........... O 26. Check all cable tensions (use tensiometer). (See Note 13.)..... O
10. Inspect instruments, lines and attachments ............................. O 27. Inspect aileron, rudder, stabilator, and stabilator trim cables,
11. Inspect gyro operated instruments and electric turn and bank. terminals, turnbuckles, guides, fittings, and pulleys for safety,
(Overhaul or replace as required.) ........................................... O condition, and operation. (See Note 21.).................................. O
12. Replace filters on gyro horizon and directional gyro ................ O 28. Inspect all control cables, air ducts, electrical leads and
13. Inspect static system, altimeter and transponder for attaching parts for security, routing, chafing, deterioration,
installation/certification per latest revision of AC43.13-1 and wear and correct installation. (See Note 21.) ........................... O
current test/inspection per FAR’s 91.411 and 91.413, 29. Inspect and test ELT per FAR 91.207....................................... O
respectively .............................................................................. O 30. Inspect ELT installation and antenna for condition and
14. Inspect and test ELT per FAR 91.207. security. Replace antenna if bent or damaged ......................... O
(See Testing ELT, 23-10-00.) .................................................... O 31. Lubricate per Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00 ............................... O O
15. Inspect operation of fuel selector valves. (See Note 15.) ......... O 32. Inspect strobe lights for security and operation........................ O
16. Inspect operation of fuel drains ................................................ O 33. Inspect security of autopilot bridle cable clamps.
17. Inspect condition of heater controls and ducts. (See Note 21.) .......................................................................... O
(Refer to 21-40-00.) .................................................................. O 34. Inspect deice system pneumatic valves and lines for condition
18. Inspect condition and operation of air ducts............................. O and security .............................................................................. O
19. Inspect condition of air conditioning ducts................................ O 35. Inspect deice system electrical components, brush blocks,
20. Remove and clean air conditioning evaporator filter................. O switches, and wiring.
21. If installed, inspect portable fire extinguisher (See Piper Service Bulletins 987 and 988.) ............................. O
minimum weight as specified on nameplate............................. O 36. Reinstall inspection plates and panels ..................................... O
E. FUSELAGE AND EMPENNAGE GROUP F. WING GROUP
1. Remove inspection plates and panels...................................... O 1. Remove inspection plates and fairings..................................... O
2. Inspect battery, box and cables. Flush box as required and fill 2. Inspect surfaces and tips for damage, loose rivets, and
battery per instructions on box or in 24-30-00.......................... O O condition of walkway................................................................. O
3. Inspect cabin heater. (See AD 2004-21-05.) ............................ O 3. Inspect ailerons for surface damage or irregularities (i.e. - skin
4. Inspect electronic installations for security ............................... O cracks, distortion, dents, corrosion, and excessive paint
5. Inspect skins, bulkheads, frames, stringers, and longerons build up); structural defects (i.e. - loose or missing rivets);
for damage ............................................................................... O misrigging or structural imbalance; hinge damage, excessive
6. Inspect antenna mounts for electric wiring security and wear, freedom of movement and proper lubrication; and
condition ................................................................................... O O attachment points for missing or worn hardware...................... O
7. Check hydraulic pump fluid level. (Fill as required.) ................. O 4. Inspect aileron, rudder, stabilator, and stabilator trim cables,
8. Inspect hydraulic pump lines for damage and leaks................. O terminals, turnbuckles, guides, fittings, and pulleys for safety,
9. Check air conditioning system for Freon leaks. (See Note 18.) O condition, and operation.
10. Check Freon level in sight gauge of receiver-dehydrator. (See Note 21.) ......................................................................... O
(See Note 18 and 21-50-00.).................................................... O O
11. Inspect air conditioner condenser air scoop rigging ................. O O
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5. Inspect flaps for surface damage or irregularities (i.e. - skin 27. Inspect nose and main gear struts, attachments, torque links,
cracks, distortion, dents, corrosion, and excessive paint retraction links, bolts, and bushings for condition and security.
build up); structural defects (i.e. - loose or missing rivets); (See Piper S.B. 956.)................................................................ O
misrigging or structural imbalance; hinge damage, excessive 28. Inspect nose gear upper drag link AN7-35 attach bolt or the
wear, freedom of movement and proper lubrication; alternate NAS6207-50D bolt per Nose Landing Gear,
and attachment points for missing or worn hardware............... O 100 Hour Upper Drag Link Attach Bolt Inspection, 32-20-00 ... O
6. Inspect condition of bolts used with flap hinges 29. Inspect the nose gear retraction link retention spring
(replace as required) ................................................................ O (P/N 96178-0) for damage, distortion, or corrosion ................. O
7. Lubricate per Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00 .............................. O O 30. Remove triangular shaped, nose gear strut servicing access
8. Inspect wing attachment bolts, nuts, and brackets for security panel located in the forward baggage compartment:
and condition ............................................................................ O a. Inspect nose tiller roller, steering arm channel and
9. Inspect rear spar wing attachment steel bracket for corrosion; tiller track for condition ...................................................... O
clean and prime with Dinitrol AV8, if required........................... O b. Examine the tiller, tiller roller, steering arm channel and
10. Inspect all control cables, electrical leads, air ducts, lines, and turn-stop bosses for damage caused by exceeding nose
attaching parts for security, routing, chafing, deterioration, wheel turn limits when towing with power equipment ....... O
wear, and correct installation. (See Note 21.)........................... O c. Inspect the AN4-10A bolts attaching the P/N 95393-00
11. Inspect fuel tanks and lines for leaks and water....................... O arm to the steering channel for proper torque
12. Remove, drain, and clean fuel filter bowls and screens ........... O O (50-70 in. lbs).
13. Fuel tanks marked for minimum octane rating ......................... O If found loose, replace bolts and re-torque........................ O
14. Inspect fuel tank vents.............................................................. O 31. Inspect the nose gear drag link center pivot and attachment
15. Inspect deice system pneumatic valves and lines for bolts for condition and security. (Replace as required.) ........... O
condition and security............................................................... O 32. Inspect the nose gear down lock link assembly for binding,
16. Reinstall inspection plates and fairings .................................... O worn spring retention pin, and any noticeable elongation of
the hole associated with the spring retention pin. Inspect the
G. LANDING GEAR GROUP down lock spring for damage, distortion, or corrosion. Clean
and lubricate using MIL-PRF-7870C oil. (See Note 27.) ......... O
NOTE: The following inspections incor porate the
33. Inspect the actuator mounting bracket per
requirements of Piper Service Bulletin (PSB) No.
Nose Landing Gear, 100 Hour Actuator Mounting Bracket
1123B. Any later revisions to PSB No. 1123 must
Inspection, 32-20-00................................................................. O
be complied with separately. See also AD 2005-
34. Inspect the bolt and bushing associated with the attachment
13-16.
of the P/N 95712-004 retraction link assembly to the actuator
1. inspect main gear trunnion housing for condition. mounting bracket. Replace if “wear grooves” are noted in
(See Note 22.) .......................................................................... O either the bolt or bushing.......................................................... O
2. Check oleo struts for proper extension and evidence of 35. Inspect the AN23-25 stop bolt in the actuator mounting
fluid leakage. See Servicing Oleo Struts, 12-20-00.................. O O bracket for condition and security............................................. O
3. Inspect nose gear steering control and travel .......................... O 36. Lubricate per Lubrication Chart, 12-20-00 ............................... O O
4. Put airplane on jacks per 7-10-00 ............................................ O 37. Verify proper adjustment of nose gear down lock link by
5. Inspect tires for cuts, uneven or excessive wear and slippage. O rigging per Nose Landing Gear, Installation and Rigging,
6. Inspect wheel alignment, if required......................................... O 32-20-00 ................................................................................... O
7. Remove wheels, clean, check and repack bearings ................ O 38. Inspect the Tunnel Bracket (P/N 95554-000) installation per
8. Inspect wheels for cracks, corrosion and broken bolts ............. O Nose Landing Gear, 100 Hour Tunnel Bracket Installation
9. Check tire pressure per 12-20-00............................................. O O Inspection, 32-20-00................................................................. O
10. Inspect brake lining and disc. (Refer to 32-40-00).................... O
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE JACKS UNTIL IT HAS
11. Inspect brake backing plates .................................................... O
BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE
12. Inspect hydraulic lines, electrical leads, and attaching parts
LANDING GEAR IS DOWN AND
for condition and security (i.e. - routing, chafing, damage,
LOCKED.
wear, etc.)................................................................................. O
13. Inspect condition of nose gear centering spring and bungees. 39. Remove airplane from jacks ..................................................... O
(See Note 19.) .......................................................................... O H. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
14. Inspect gear forks for damage.................................................. O
15. Inspect oleo struts for fluid leaks and scoring .......................... O See 5-30-00.
16. Inspect main gear trunnion pin. Replace, if necessary............. O
17. Inspect down locks for operation and adjustment .................... O
18. Inspect torque link bolts and bushings. (Rebush as required.). O
19. Inspect drag and side brace link bolts. (Replace as required.). O
20. Inspect gear doors and attachments for
condition and security............................................................... O
21. Inspect gear warning horn and light for operation.
(See Note 23.) .......................................................................... O
22. Retract gear - check operation ................................................. O
23. Retract gear - inspect doors for clearance and operation ........ O
24. Inspect operation of squat switch ............................................. O
25. Inspect down lock switches, up switches, and electrical leads
for security................................................................................ O
NOTE: In the following inspections, refer to Nose
Landing Gear; Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair;
32-20-00.
26. Inspect nose gear steering control and travel. See Nose
Landing Gear, Alignment, 32-20-00 ......................................... O
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I. OPERATIONAL INSPECTION J. GENERAL