Pa-31t

[Propsfullfwd]

Does anyone know if there is an accumulator on this aircraft for the props, gear or brakes? If there is will you please tell me about the system. And can someone tell me alittle about the fuel system.

Thanks
Props

 

[Timebuilder]

I don't recall any accumulators at all. It's a straightforward Piper.


The fuel system, at least on the Chieftain, uses two fuel valves at the base of the center pedestal, where you select the main or aux tanks. There are two tanks per wing. Use the mains for takeoff, switch to aux for cruise, back to mains for landing. As with other Pipers, there is an electric boost pump for each side, and a mechanical pump on the engines.

Did you have a specific concern?

Oh, one more thing. Speaking of fuel...

Line guys routinely mistake this piston plane for a turbine, since Piper made a turbine based on this design, called a Cheyenne. One of the Chieftains I used to fly was down for several weeks with an engine replacement when one of the other pilots took off with a load of Jet A, having not supervised the fueling during a trip. As the engines began to run rough after takeoff, he made it back to the field, but the engines were toast. So was he, gone that week.

Watch the fuel truck!!!!!

 

[Propsfullfwd]

I'm looking for the systems on the Cheyenne. It might be a PA-31T2. Thanks for the info.

 

[Timebuilder]

I see. My mistake.

I've become used to thinking "turbo" when I see a "T" added to an aircraft designator. DOH!!

Our chief pilot always flew the Cheyenne, so I never learned those systems.

If I can dig up anything, I'll post it here for you.

 

[Timebuilder]

From the web:



http://www.wicat.com/flight/training/Piper%20Cheyenne%20IIIa%20Technical%20Training.htm


http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=313

http://www.k12.nf.ca/sptech/projects/aviation/private/PiperPA-31Navajocheiftanseries.html

As far as other info, I may have to borrow a manual. If the plane is still at the old hangar, that is.

One thing I recall is that there were some handling issues on the early model Cheyennes, whcih were dealt with on the later models. Pax don't like bending over in the cabin, either. The King Air is probably a better airplane, all told.