4-41. INSTALLATION OF DOOR LATCH MECHANISM.
a. Place the latch assembly into position on the door.
b. Connect the latch push-pull rod to the inside door handle.
c. Replace the screws that attach the latch plate and mechanism to the door. Install the door trim upholstery
and secure with screws.
4-42. ADJUSTMENT OF DOOR LATCH MECHANISM. To adjust the door latch. Loosen the screws on the
striker plate, make necessary adjustment and retighten the screws.
4-43. REMOVAL OF DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.
a. Remove the door trim upholstery by removing the attachment screws.
b. Loosen the nut on the lock assembly and remove the lock by turning it sideways.
4-44. INSTALLATION OF DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.
a. Install the lock in the door by turning it sideways and placing it through the opening provided.
b. Replace the nut on the back of the lock assembly and tighten.
c. Replace the door trim upholstery and secure with the attachment screws.
4-45. REMOVAL OF DOOR SAFETY LATCH.
a. Remove the two handles and the screws holding the pan on the inside of the door.
b. Remove the pan and pull the latch assembly through the opening on the door.
4-46. INSTALLATION OF DOOR SAFETY LATCH.
a. Place the latch assembly into position for installation.
b. Replace the pan and install the screws and handles.
c. Check the latch assembly for operation and be certain that it is not rubbing on the trim panels.
4-47. ADJUSTMENT OF DOOR SAFETY LATCH.
a. To adjust the door safety latch remove the screws from the latch plate found at the top of the door
opening.
b. Remove the plate and turn the loop assembly in or out to make necessary adjustments.
c. Replace the latch plate and secure with the attachment screws.
4-48. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DOOR SEAL SNUBBER.
a. If the existing door seal is torn or has deteriorated it should be replaced. If rebonding is required use
(1). 3M EC I 300L (preferred) OR (2.) Proco Adhesive 6205-1 (3). Scotch Grip 2210
b. Remove windlace retainers. Expose the door jamb by rolling back and taping the windlace.
c. Disconnect the door-holder attached to the lower door jamb and remove the scuff plate.
d. Remove the sticker plate. (Refer to Figure 4-7.)
e. Remove the snubber as follows:
1. Apply mineral spirits to the snubber to loosen the adhesive.
2. Using a plastic scraper (or other appropriate instrument), scrape off the snubber while applying
mineral spirits as necessary.
3. With the snubber removed, use a clean cloth and mineral spirits to remove excess adhesive.
f. Installation of the door snubber is as follows:
1. If the door jamb paint is flaking or is excessively scuffed. rub down with wet and dry emery cloth.
Clean the surface with Prep-Sol or equivalent cleaner which will not leave an oily residue.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-161 CADET
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
STRUCTURES
1F1
Issued: FEBRUARY. 28, 1989
