Piper Cherokee PA-28 Service Manual PA-28-140 -150 -160 -180 -235 PA-28R-180 -200 (Part Number 753-586)
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Comprehensive factory Piper Cherokee PA-28 Service Manual (Part Number 753-586) covering PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200. Features complete servicing, ground handling, structural repair, wing and landing gear maintenance, and control surface balancing in an instant PDF download.
Description
Piper Cherokee PA-28 Service Manual PA-28-140 -150 -160 -180 -235 PA-28R-180 -200 (Part Number 753-586)
The Piper Cherokee PA-28 Service Manual PA-28-140 -150 -160 -180 -235 PA-28R-180 -200 (Part Number 753-586) is the factory-authorized technical reference engineered for aircraft mechanics, certified repair stations, and aircraft owners maintaining the classic Piper PA-28 Cherokee fleet[cite: 1]. Originally published by Piper Aircraft Corporation and updated through the manufacturer revision of January 31, 2008, this manual represents Card 1 of the official four-card aerofiche technical publication series[cite: 1]. Covering extensive factory engineering specifications, this document details handling, servicing, ground operations, structural wing splice attachments, landing gear overhaul, control surface balancing, and composite airframe repair procedures across all early and mid-production fixed-gear and retractable Cherokee models[cite: 1].
File Details
- Document Title: Piper Cherokee Service Manual (Card 1 of 4)[cite: 1]
- Part Number: 753-586 (Revision PR080131)[cite: 1]
- Brand / Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft Corporation[cite: 1]
- Applicable Aircraft Models: Piper Cherokee PA-28-140, PA-28-140 Flite Liner, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180 Cherokee Arrow, and PA-28R-200 Cherokee Arrow II[cite: 1]
- Document Language: English[cite: 1]
- Page Count: 1024 pages
- File Format: Adobe PDF
- Original Publication Date: August 16, 1972[cite: 1]
- Latest Revision Date: January 31, 2008[cite: 1]
Chapters Covered
- Section Index & Aerofiche Revision Status: Aerofiche card effectivity schedule, comprehensive section index guide, detailed numerical list of figures, and complete list of tables[cite: 1].
- Section I โ Airworthiness Limitations: FAA-approved airworthiness limitations specifying mandatory maintenance under FAR ยงยง 43.16 and 91.403, Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS 2A13 Rev. 48) fatigue life statements, and 14 CFR Part 43.10 life-limited aircraft parts marking, tracking, and destruction disposition mandates[cite: 1].
- Section II โ Handling and Servicing: Principal dimensions and detailed three-view engineering drawings; fuselage station (Sta.), wing station/buttock line (BL), and water line (WL) coordinate systems; access plate and inspection panel location diagrams; required workshop tools and fabricated equipment; threaded fastener installation, grip length rules, and NAS1149 washer limitations; self-locking fastener usage criteria; torque wrench extension math formulas; Table II-III flare fitting torque values; Table II-IV recommended nut torque schedules (fine and coarse thread series, friction drag torque determination, and permissible gap closing torque); metric conversion tables (Table II-V); drill size equivalents (Table II-VI); fluid tubing support spacing (Table II-VII); hose clamp installation tightening (Table II-VIII); Cherrylock rivet removal steps; ground handling procedures (jacking, tail support ballast, longitudinal and lateral leveling, scale weighing, mooring, towing precautions, and taxiing checks); Piper External Power (PEP) operation; cleaning guidelines for engine compartments, landing gear, windshields, side windows, and upholstery; hydraulic system servicing for retractable PA-28R models (fluid checks, reservoir maintenance, and back-up extender checks); landing gear oleo strut servicing, MIL-PRF-5606 fluid filling, and static load air inflation; brake system reservoir servicing and bleeding; tire servicing and shop-built dynamic tire balancer construction; engine induction air filter cleaning; propeller inspection and lubrication; fuel system draining, tank capacities (standard 25-gallon main tanks and PA-28-235 17-gallon auxiliary tip tanks), and MIL-DTL-27686 anti-icing additive blending; electrical battery servicing; engine oil system procedures (50-hour oil changes, suction screens, pressure screens, full-flow cartridge filter inspection for metallic debris, and mineral-to-dispersant oil changeover); consumable materials list (Table II-XI); special lubrication instructions (Table II-XII); and complete component lubrication charts for main gear, nose gear, flight control assemblies, cabin and baggage doors, power plants, back-up extenders, and air conditioning condensers (Figures 2-44 through 2-54)[cite: 1].
- Section IV โ Structures: Airframe structural descriptions and dimensions; complete wing group removal and installation procedures for fixed-gear (PA-28-140, -150, -160, -180, -235) and retractable (PA-28R) Cherokees; wing washout replacement specifications (0ยฐ versus 2ยฐ washout rules); wing tip removal and installation (standard tips and fiberglass tip fuel tanks); aileron and flap removal, hinge bolt inspection, and installation; eighteen-bolt main spar carry-through installation procedures, washer arrangements, and torque tightening to 360โ390 in-lbs (Figure 4-2); empennage group servicing, including stabilator, stabilator trim tab, vertical fin, and rudder removal, hinge inspection, and installation; fuselage assemblies, windshield removal and dual-tape/sealant installation; single and double pane side window replacement; cabin entrance door adjustments, door hinge alignment, door seal snubber installation, latch mechanisms, and safety latches; baggage door removal, hinge riveting, and lock fabrication tools; seat back lock and release cable rigging; structural skin materials and thickness reference diagrams (Figure 4-10); metal wire stitching repair alternatives utilizing Monel and soft aluminum rivets; fiberglass repairs (surface gel coat scratch repairs, resin and catalyst formulations, and multi-layer structural fracture patch repairs); thermoplastic repairs (ABS crack stop-drilling, hot-air welding, and patch bonding); wing walkway non-skid liquid compound and pressure-sensitive safety walk installation; control surface free play checks; and static control surface balancing procedures and tolerance limits for stabilators, rudders, and ailerons (Table IV-II)[cite: 1].
As a whole, this comprehensive technical document equips aviation technicians and inspectors with the precise structural dimensions, manufacturer fastener torques, component rigging procedures, and fluid servicing data necessary to maintain airworthiness and perform major structural repairs across the Piper PA-28 airframe series[cite: 1].
In-Depth Airframe, Servicing & Structural Repair Data
The Piper Cherokee PA-28 Service Manual PA-28-140 -150 -160 -180 -235 PA-28R-180 -200 (Part Number 753-586) provides comprehensive coverage across key aircraft systems and variants[cite: 1]:
- Extensive Model Lineup: Comprehensive data tailored specifically to the two-place and four-place PA-28-140 (including Flite Liner models), four-place cruisers PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180, the six-cylinder heavy-hauler PA-28-235 with 84-gallon fuel capacity, and the retractable landing gear PA-28R-180 and PA-28R-200 Cherokee Arrow series[cite: 1].
- Lycoming Engine Integration: Servicing data and oil system procedures covering Avco-Lycoming O-320-E2A, O-320-E3D, O-320-A2B, O-320-B2B, O-320-D2A, O-360-A3A, O-360-A4A, O-540-B2B5, O-540-B1B5, O-540-B4B5, IO-360-B1E, IO-360-C1C, and IO-360-C1C6 engines[cite: 1].
- Landing Gear & Oleo Strut Maintenance: Detailed exposure limits under normal static load (3.25 inches for nose gear, 4.50 inches for fixed main gear, and 2.0 to 2.75 inches for retractable gear), hydraulic cylinder rebuilding, torque link greaser bolt inspection, and tire balancing instructions[cite: 1].
- Wing & Spar Carry-Through Overhaul: Step-by-step guidance for wing removal, alignment shims, forward and aft attach fittings, and eighteen-bolt main spar carry-through installation torques (360 to 390 in-lbs)[cite: 1].
- Precision Flight Control Balancing: Hinge point inspection, maximum allowable free play limits (0.15 inch for stabilator trim tab, 0.24 inch for ailerons), and static balance limits in inch-pounds using a shop-calibrated balance beam tool to prevent control surface flutter[cite: 1].
- Sheet Metal & Composite Maintenance: Structural skin thickness specifications (2024-T3 alloys), ABS thermoplastic crack welding, Monel rivet stitching repair for engine baffles, and complete fiberglass multi-layer patch reconstruction[cite: 1].
Complete Bookmarks
The complete bookmarks in the โPiper Cherokee PA-28 Service Manual PA-28-140 -150 -160 -180 -235 PA-28R-180 -200 (Part Number 753-586)โ are as follows:
+753-586 – CHEROKEE SERVICE MANUAL – PA-28-140/150/160/180/235 AND PA-28R-180/200p. 1
+INTRODUCTIONp. 197
+SUPPLEMENTARY PUBLICATIONSp. 205
+SECTION I – AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONSp. 19
+AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONSp. 22
+SECTION II – HANDLING AND SERVICINGp. 24
+2-11. GROUND HANDLINGp. 81
+2-21. EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLEp. 85
+2-23. CLEANINGp. 86
+2-30. SERVICINGp. 88
+2-32. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (PA-28R)p. 88
+2-35. LANDING GEAR SYSTEMp. 88
+2-37. OLEO STRUTS (PA-28-140, -150. -160, -180 AND PA-28-235)p. 89
+2-42. OLEO STRUTS (PA-28R)p. 97
+2-46. BRAKE SYSTEMp. 99
+2-50. TIRESp. 100
+2-52. POWER PLANTp. 102
+2-54. INDUCTION AIR FILTERp. 102
+2-58. PROPELLERp. 103
+2-60. FUEL SYSTEMp. 103
+2-68. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMp. 106
+2-71. OIL SYSTEM (ENGINE)p. 106
+SECTION IV – STRUCTURESp. 129
+4-4. WING TIPp. 132
+4-7. AILERONp. 133
+4-10. WING FLAPp. 134
+4-13. WINGp. 134
+4-17. STABILATORp. 146
+4-20. STABILATOR TRIM TABp. 153
+4-23. RUDDERp. 153
+4-26. VERTICAL FINp. 154
+4-30. WINDSHIELDp. 155
+4-33. SIDE WINDOWSp. 157
+4-36. DOOR (ENTRANCE)p. 159
+4-49. BAGGAGE DOORp. 162
+4-58. FIBERGLAS REPAIRSp. 168
+4-63. SAFETY WALK REPAIRp. 178
+4-69. CONTROL SURFACE BALANCINGp. 180
+SECTION V – SURFACE CONTROLSp. 218
+5-4. CONTROL COLUMN ASSEMBLYp. 225
+5-7. AILERON CONTROLSp. 229
+5-14. STABILATOR CONTROLSp. 238
+5-18. STABILATOR TRIM CONTROLS (OVERHEAD TRIM)p. 243
+5-24. STABILATOR TRIM CONTROLS (FLOOR TRIM)p. 252
+5-30. RUDDER AND STEERING PEDAL ASSEMBLYp. 256
+5-33. RUDDER CONTROLSp. 260
+5-37. RUDDER TRIM CONTROLSp. 265
+5-41. WING FLAP CONTROLSp. 268
+SECTION VI – HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (PA – 28R)p. 285
+6-4. HYDRAULIC PUMPp. 290
+6-12. GEAR BACK-UP EXTENDER ACTUATOR ASSEMBLYp. 303
+6-17. NOSE GEAR ACTUATING CYLINDERp. 309
+6-23. MAIN GEAR ACTUATING CYLINDERp. 312
+6-29. HYDRAULIC LINESp. 314
+SECTION VII – LANDING GEAR AND BRAKE SYSTEM (PA – 28)p. 328
+7-5. NOSE LANDING GEARp. 331
+7-14. MAIN LANDING GEARp. 340
+7-21. WHEELSp. 350
+7-29. WHEEL BRAKE ASSEMBLYp. 354
+7-34. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERp. 358
+7-40. PARKING VALVEp. 365
+7-46. BRAKE CYLINDER (TOE BRAKE)p. 367
+7-52. BRAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURESp. 371
+SECTION VIIA – LANDING GEAR AND BRAKE SYSTEM (PA-28R)p. 379
+7A-5. NOSE LANDING GEARp. 384
+7A-19. MAIN LANDING GEAR SYSTEMp. 400
+7A-32. LANDING GEAR LIMIT SWITCHESp. 416
+7A-39. LANDING GEAR WARNING SWITCHES (THROTTLE SWITCHES)p. 420
+7A-48. WHEELSp. 423
+7A-56. WHEEL BRAKE ASSEMBLYp. 426
+7A-61. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (HAND PARKING BRAKE)p. 428
+7A-67. BRAKE CYLINDER (TOE BRAKE)p. 433
+SECTION VIII – POWER PLANT (PA – 28)p. 452
+8-5. PROPELLERp. 457
+8-13. PROPELLER GOVERNOR (PA-28-235)p. 462
+8-17. ENGINEp. 464
+8-26. CARBURATORp. 476
+8-31. MAGNETO (BENDIX)p. 478
+8-37. HARNESS ASSEMBLYp. 485
+8-41. SPARK PLUGSp. 486
+8-45. LUBRICATION SYSTEMp. 488
+8-47. SWITCHINGp. 489
+SECTION VIIIA – POWER PLANT (PA-28R)p. 506
+8A-4. PROPELLERp. 509
+8A-9. PROPELLER GOVERNORp. 512
+8A-13. ENGINEp. 514
+8A-19. ALTERNATE AIR DOORp. 524
+8A-20. FUEL INJECTORp. 525
+8A-28. MAGNETOp. 529
+8A-33. HARNESS ASSEMBLYp. 537
+8A-38. SPARK PLUGSp. 543
+8A-42. LUBRICATION SYSTEMp. 545
+8A-44. SWITCHINGp. 546
+SECTION IX – FUEL SYSTEMp. 554
+9-4. MAIN FUEL TANKS MAIN FUEL TANKS (PA-28-140, -150, -160, -180, -235 AND PA-28R) .p. 563
+9-8. TIP FUEL TANKS (PA-28-235)p. 564
+9-10. FUEL TANK REPAIR (FIBERGLAS)p. 564
+9-12. FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER UNITp. 564
+9-17. FUEL VALVESp. 568
+9-24. FUEL SELECTOR VALVE AND FILTER (PA-28-235)p. 569
+9-30. FUEL FILTER BOWL AND SCREEN (PA-28-140, -150, -160, -180 AND PA-28R)p. 573
+9-35. PLUNGER FUEL PUMPS (PA-28-140, -150, -160, -180 AND -235)p. 574
+9-44. ROTARY FUEL PUMPS (WELDON) (PA-28R)p. 580
+9-50. ENGINE PRIMER PUMPp. 582
+SECTION X – INSTRUMENTSp. 589
+10-3. VACUUM SYSTEMp. 592
+10-6. SUCTION GAUGEp. 615
+10-9. VACUUM REGULATOR VALVEp. 615
+10-17. VACUUM PUMPp. 618
+10-24. DIRECTIONAL GYROp. 621
+10-28. GYRO HORIZONp. 624
+10-32. RATE OF CLIMB INDICATORp. 626
+10-36. SENSITIVE ALTIMETERp. 627
+10-40. AIRSPEED INDICATORp. 629
+10-44. MAGNETIC COMPASSp. 631
+10-48. MANIFOLD PRESSURE GAUGEp. 633
+10-52. TACHOMETER INDICATORp. 633
+10-56. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGEp. 634
+10-60. FUEL PRESSURE GAUGEp. 635
+10-64. TURN AND BANK INDICATORp. 637
+10-67. ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTSp. 638
+10-69. FUEL QUANTITY INDICATORp. 638
+10-73. OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATORp. 639
+10-77. AMMETERp. 639
+10-81. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF FACE MOUNTED INSTRUMENTSp. 639
+10-83. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CLUSTER MOUNTED INSTRUMENTSp. 640
+10-85. EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE (ALCOR)p. 640
+10-87. CLEANING AND INSPECTIONp. 641
+10-89. CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE GAUGEp. 645
+10-93. FUEL FLOW GAUGEp. 645
+10-98. ANNUNCIATOR PANELp. 646
+SECTION III – INSPECTIONp. 648
+INSPECTION REQUIREMENTSp. 659
+INSPECTION REPORT (PA-28-140/150/160/180/235)p. 662
+INSPECTION REPORT (PA-28R-180/200)p. 676
+SPECIAL INSPECTIONSp. 688
+REQUIREMENTSp. 688
+PROCEDURESp. 697
+UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHECKSp. 744
+SECTION XI – ELECTRICAL SYSTEMp. 775
+11-4. GENERATOR SYSTEM (DELCO-REMY)p. 787
+11-23. REGULATORp. 797
+11-44. ALTERNATOR SYSTEM (CHRYSLER)p. 810
+11-71. VOLTAGE REGULATOR SERVICING (CHRYSLER)p. 834
+11-75. VOLTAGE REGULATOR (WICO)p. 836
+11-77. OVER VOLTAGE RELAY (WICO)p. 837
+11-80. STARTING MOTOR (DELCO-REMY)p. 838
+11-92. STARTING MOTORS PRESTOLITEp. 846
+11-109. BATTERYp. 854
+11-116. ALTERNATOR SYSTEM (RRESTOLITE)p. 857
+11-128. INSTRUMENT AND PANEL LIGHTSp. 866
+11-131. ANNUNCIATOR PANELp. 867
+11-137. ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT (ROTATING BEACON)p. 868
+11-140. ANTI-COLLISION (STROBE)p. 868
+TABLE XI-I. INDEX – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SCHEMATICSp. 779
+THE FOLLOWING SYSTEM SCHEMATICS ARE FOR 1973 MODELS AND UPp. 779
+SECTION XII – ELECTRONICSp. 945
+SECTION XIII – HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMp. 958
+SECTION XIV – ACCESSORIES AND UTILITIESp. 972
+LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONSp. 5
+LIST OF TABLESp. 17
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