INSTALLATION OF BATTERY.
1. Ascertain that both the battery and battery box are clean and free from any acid.
2. Position the battery in the box with the positive terminal closest to the positive cable.
3. Connect the positive lead (PIC) to the positive battery terminal and secure.
4. Connect the ground cable to the negative battery terminal and secure.
5. Reinstall the battery box cover and secure with four cam locks; then close nose section.
TESTING BATTERY.
question of battery capability can be more accurately determined with a load type tester.
CHARGING BATTERY.
If the battery is not up to normal charge, remove it from the airplane and charge, starting with a charging rate
of 4 amps and finishing with 2 amps. A fast charge is not recommended.
BATTERY BOX DESCRIPTION.
The box is made of thermoplastic with a vent and drain system. The vent allows fresh air to enter the box and
draw off fumes that may accumulate due to the charging process of the battery. The drain is capped at the bottom
of the fuselage and should be opened occasionally to drain any accumulation of liquid or during cleaning of the
box.
REMOVAL OF BATTERY BOX. (Refer to Figure 24-2)
1. Remove the battery from the box.
2. Remove the two mounting bolts and nuts securing the master contactor relay to the left side of the box.
Note the location of components secured by these same bolts.
3. Remove the six mounting bolts securing the box and remove the box.
INSTALLATION OF BATTERY BOX. (Refer to Figure 24-2)
1. Position the battery box in place and secure with six bolts previously removed.
2. Position the master contactor relay on the left side of the box and secure with the two bolts and nuts
previously removed. Insure the proper connection of any components previously disconnected.
3. Install the battery and make the appropriate connections.
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Summary of Contents for SEMINOLE PA-44-180
Page 38: ...CHAPTER DIMENSIONS AND AREAS 1B14...
Page 49: ...CHAPTER LIFTING AND SHORING 1C1...
Page 53: ...CHAPTER LEVELING AND WEIGHING 1C5...
Page 58: ...CHAPTER TOWING AND TAXIING 1C10...
Page 62: ...CHAPTER PARKING AND MOORING 1C14...
Page 65: ...CHAPTER REQUIRED PLACARDS 1C17...
Page 70: ...CHAPTER SERVICING 1C22...
Page 98: ...CHAPTER STANDARD PRACTICES AIRFRAME 1E2...
Page 108: ...CHAPTER ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM 1E12...
Page 189: ...CHAPTER AUTOFLIGHT 1H21...
Page 192: ...CHAPTER COMMUNICATIONS 1H24...
Page 202: ...CHAPTER ELECTRICAL POWER 1I10...
Page 228: ...CHAPTER EQUIPMENT FURNISHINGS 1J12...
Page 233: ...CHAPTER FIRE PROTECTION 1J17...
Page 238: ...CHAPTER FLIGHT CONTROLS 1J24...
Page 304: ...2A18 CHAPTER FUEL...
Page 325: ...2B17 CHAPTER HYDRAULIC POWER...
Page 357: ...2D1 CHAPTER ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION...
Page 414: ...CHAPTER LANDING GEAR 2F13...
Page 479: ...2I6 CHAPTER LIGHTS...
Page 488: ...2I16 CHAPTER NAVIGATION AND PITOT STATIC...
Page 503: ...2J7 CHAPTER OXYGEN...
Page 524: ...2K6 CHAPTER VACUUM...
Page 535: ...2K19 CHAPTER ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC PANELS AND MULTIPURPOSE PARTS...
Page 546: ...INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK PA 44 180 180T AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2L6 PIPER AIRCRAFT...
Page 547: ...2L7 CHAPTER STRUCTURES...
Page 582: ...CHAPTER DOORS 3A18...
Page 593: ...CHAPTER STABILIZERS 3B8...
Page 604: ...CHAPTER WINDOWS 3B22...
Page 611: ...CHAPTER WINGS 3C10...
Page 624: ...CHAPTER PROPELLER 3D1...
Page 643: ...CHAPTER POWER PLANT 3D21...
Page 667: ...CHAPTER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 3F1...
Page 681: ...CHAPTER IGNITION 3F16...
Page 712: ...CHAPTER ENGINE INDICATING 3H1...
Page 730: ...CHAPTER EXHAUST 3H19...
Page 734: ...CHAPTER OIL 3I1...
Page 743: ...CHAPTER STARTING 3I11...
Page 755: ...CHAPTER TURBINES 3J1...