Dear All,

I have recently purchased Piper Arrow PA-28 R 201T manufactured in 1978 (Frame S/N 28R-7803250). The 600 series turbocharger (P/N 646396) has just been replaced during the 100-hour inspection due to a a small crack (we have complied with the relevant AD).

Surprisingly, the aircraft manual and all revisions up to 2012 do not include any information on the turbocharger “limitations” and correct operation. The engine manual only indicates the cooling time after a flight (5 minutes before the engine can be turned off)).

My question is : Can touch and go be performed with this particular aircraft? As well as 180-degree turn emergency simulations?

Thank you in advance for your comments.

Best regards,

Patricio Levenzon

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About the only advice I can pass on is to use a volt meter or a lighted probe tool (type 12 volt voltage tester into Amazon to get an idea--I'm sure you're local auto parts store has one) to determine where the open wire or faulty component is. I would probably look first at the nav light switch.
Let me know what you find.
I thought I answered this question yesterday, sorry for the delay.
Steve

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A lot of the ones I have seen were home made. Motor, pump, reservoir is about all there is to them. Most of the commercial ones are made to work on all systems, including the high pressure, closed center systems in jets. Those cost thousands and are overkill for the simple Piper system.

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