1965-1986 Piper Cherokee Six PA-32-260/PA-32-300/PA-32R-300 Service Manual
Complete service documentation for PA-32-260 (1965-1982), PA-32-300 (1965-1986), and PA-32R-300 (1976-1986) Cherokee Six aircraft. Covers airframe structures, landing gear systems, hydraulics, engine specifications, electrical systems, and complete rigging procedures.
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Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Piper Cherokee Six PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300 — 1965–1986 Procedural Technical Vault | Cherokee Series Repository.
- Established Print Quality Data: Engine displacement reaches 10-540 cc (635 cu in) and is measured at the maximum rated cylinder volume Architecture.
- Operational Securement Values: Fuel tank capacity maintains 84 U.S. gallons total with 83.5 gallons usable on PA-32-260 and 300 models Protocol.
- Certified Liquid Volume: The fuel system produces an inboard (main) tank capacity of 25 U.S. gallons (each) representing baseline storage capacity Norms.
- Factory Power Rating: Engine horsepower delivers 260 hp at 2700 rpm for PA-32-260, and 300 hp at 2700 rpm for PA-32-300 and PA-32R-300 specifications Bounds.
- Approved Working Temperature: Oil sump capacity maintains 12 U.S. quarts for all engine models and limits thermal operational parameters Topology.
- Measured Output Quality: Main landing gear oleo strut extension reaches 4.50 inches ± .25 inches on PA-32-260 and 4.50 inches ± .50 inches on PA-32-300, establishing shock absorption standards Architecture.
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Professional Training Workshop Manual: Aircraft Genuine Piper Cherokee Six PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300 Service Manual Repair-Index
Technical-Domain: Piper PA-32-260 (1965-1982), PA-32-300 (1965-1986), PA-32R-300 (1976-1986) // System-Coverage: Airframe, propulsion, hydraulic, and brake system documentation / Landing gear assembly networks // Technical-Domain: 735-page comprehensive service reference with aerofiche grid coordination system.
| Identifier | Operational-Logic | Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Systems | Wing assembly, empennage, fuselage configuration | Section IV with attachment specifications |
| Surface Control Networks | Aileron, stabilator, rudder, flap mechanisms | Section V with rigging procedures |
| Powerplant Documentation | Engine installation, magneto timing, propeller governance | Sections VII-VIIA covering Lycoming platforms |
The documentation is partitioned into inspection intervals, handling procedures, and maintenance sequences addressing engine systems, landing gear retraction mechanisms, fuel system distribution networks, and electrical system logic components. Covers inspection protocols, fuel selector positioning sequences, brake cylinder documentation, hydraulic pump reservoir networks, and oleo strut servicing procedures providing comprehensive overview of aircraft operational systems.
Modular Logic-Path
Adjustment procedures are detailed for control surface travel specifications, cable tension calibration, and trim mechanism positioning. The manual provides strategic reference data for bellcrank rigging calculations, aileron balance weight modification, and flap attachment security. Technical notes are provided for magneto timing marks, carburetor adjustment parameters, and propeller governor control sequences including impulse coupling verification.
Structured Framework
Fuel system procedures are documented for tank interconnection logic, fuel selector valve positioning, and quick drain outlet identification across main tank and tip tank networks. The document references torque specifications for landing gear attachment bolts, engine mount fastening sequences, and control surface hinge security ensuring proper assembly integrity.
Integrated Interface
Quality checks are addressed for wheel bearing repackaging intervals, strut extension measurement validation, and tire pressure verification at 50-hour, 100-hour, 500-hour, and 1000-hour inspection checkpoints. Documentation includes lubrication point mapping, grease fitting application protocols, and control cable tension measurement procedures using tensiometer reference standards.
Diagnostic Parameters
Includes wiring schematic diagrams, electrical system component load calculations, and instrument calibration reference data. The manual documents troubleshooting decision trees for landing gear extension malfunctions, fuel pump operation verification, and magneto performance validation. Provides component identification methodology with aerofiche card grid location referencing system enabling rapid technical content retrieval.
The manual documents torque specifications for structural components to ensure proper cyclic stress resistance across all major assemblies including wing spar attachment points, stabilator hinge mechanisms, and landing gear installation interfaces.
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