ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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2. Pull hinge pins (2) from upper and lower hinges and carefully remove door.
B. Door Inspection (F-28F)
1. Inspect the cabin doors and hinges for condition, damage, and security.
2. Inspect the door latching assembly for condition, damage, and proper operation.
3. Inspect the window and pop-out vent for condition, damage, and security.
C. Door Repair (F-28F)
1. Repair the door I/A/W AC 43.13-1B. Contact The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
Customer Service for detailed damage and repair limitations.
2. Replace the seal strips around the door if deteriorated or damaged. Attach the new
seal using trim adhesive 8031 (3M) or equivalent.
3. Replace components of the door latching assembly that are unserviceable.
D. Door Installation (F-28F) (See Figure 8-4)
1. Align door to hinges and install hinge pins (2).
2. Attach lower bungee (1) or gas spring, if equipped, with screw (9) at the forward corner
of the door frame.
3. Check operation of the door latch and upper and lower retaining lugs.
E. Door Glass Removal (F-28F) (See Figure 8-4)
NOTE: For installation of door glass on later F-28F model doors (S/N 744 and
subsequent), refer to the Enstrom Helicopter Corporation website, 280FX
Technical Tips for replacing the door glass. Otherwise, the door should be
returned to Enstrom Helicopter Service for glass replacement.
1. Disconnect cables and remove door handle (3).
NOTE:
Remove the roll pin from the inboard door handle and separate and remove
external door handle.
2. Remove cables (4) and lower bungee (1) from door frame.
3. Mark door hinges (5) as to their position on door frame and remove hinges.
NOTE:
Hinges cannot be alternated for upper and lower positions.
4. Remove sliding vent window (6) and snap vents (7).
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