Piper PA-28-161, Maintenance Manual

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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 2
Nov 30/06
4D22
52-10-00
3. Door Lock Assembly
A. Removal
(1) Remove the door trim upholstery by removing the attachment screws.
(2) Loosen the nut on the lock assembly and remove the lock by turning it sideways.
B. Installation
(1) Install the lock in the door by turning it sideways and placing it through the opening provided.
(2) Replace the nut on the back of the lock assembly and tighten.
(3) Replace the door trim upholstery and secure with the attachment screws.
4. Door Safety Latch (Upper Latch)
A. Removal
(1) Remove the two handles and the five screws holding the pan on the inside of the door.
(2) Remove the pan and pull the latch assembly through the opening on the door.
B. Installation
(1) Place the latch assembly into position for installation.
(2) Replace the pan and install the five screws and handles.
(3) Check the latch assembly for operation and be certain that it is free of rubbing on the trim
panels.
C. Adjustment
(1) To adjust the door safety latch remove the two screws from the latch plate found at the top of
the door opening.
(2) Remove the plate and turn the loop assembly in or out to make necessary adjustments.
(3) Replace the latch plate and secure with the two attachment screws.
5. Door Snubber Seals
Door snubber seals are incorporated in the door jamb to improve door sealing in the forward cabin door.
NOTE: If existing seal is torn or badly deteriorated, it should be replaced. If seal is loose or bond is
“marginal’’, it should be rebonded. Adhesives listed below are recommended for rebonding:
3M EC 1300L (Preferred)
Proco Adhesive 6205-1
Scotch Grip 2210
A. Removal
(1) Remove windlace retainers, “roll” back windlace (tape to secure) out of way, remove all scuff
plates and disconnect door holder.
(2) Remove all striker plates except where shown in Figure 1, Section A-A.
(3) With a plastic scraper or other appropriate instrument, scrape off snubber while applying
mineral spirits as necessary to loosen strip and wipe off excess adhesive with a clean cloth.
B. Installation
(1) If door jamb is flaking or excessively scuffed, rub down with wet and dry emery cloth. Clean
surface using Prep-Sol or equivalent cleaner which will not leave an oily residue.
(2) Mask jamb as shown in View D of Figure 1.
(3) Apply adhesive to door jamb as shown in View D of Figure 1.