Piper Aircraft Corporation Malibu Mirage PA-46-350P, Airplane Maintenance Manual

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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-46-350P, MALIBU MIRAGE
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
5. Main Gear Door Assembly
A. Removal
(1) With the landing gear down, disconnect the door retraction rod from the door by removing the
nut, washers and bolt.
(2) Remove the door from the wing panel by cutting the safety wire on the two hinge pins and
driving the pins from the hinges.
B. Installation
(1) Position the door so that the hinges line up and insert the hinge pins. The pins should be
installed with the safety wire holes towards the center line of the door.
(2) Ensure that the ends of the pins which have the safety wire holes protrude approximately 1/4
inch from the hinges. Safety the pins to the wing with MS20995-C41 safety wire.
(3) Attach the door retraction rod to the door with the previously removed bolt, washers and nut.
C. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair
(1) Clean the door and retraction rod with a suitable cleaning solvent.
(2) Inspect the door for cracks or damage, loose or damaged hinges and brackets.
(3) Inspect the door retraction rod and end bearing for damage and corrosion.