Piper SEMINOLE PA-44-180, Maintenance Manual

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BAGGAGE DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.
REMOVAL OF BAGGAGE DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.
1. With the door open remove two screws securing the access plate, remove the access plate.
2. Remove the nut from the back of the lock assembly with the use of a special wrench. (This tool may be
fabricated from the dimensions given in Figure 52-2.)
3. Remove the lock assembly through the front of the door.
INSTALLATION OF BAGGAGE DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.
1. Place the lock into position for installation.
2. Install the nut on the lock assembly and tighten with the use of a special wrench.
3. Install access plate and secure with two screws.
EMERGENCY EXIT.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY EXIT. (Refer to Figure 52-3.)
1. Remove the safety wire securing the lock handle and push the handle forward to unlock the exit.
2. Carefully push outward along the bottom of the door (see CAUTION next paragraph) till the door just
clears the door sill, and slowly shift the door back and forth out of the top of the fuselage skin.
3. Clean all old sealant from around the exit opening and exit assembly.
4. Inside the door frame apply lubriplate around both fore and aft latch tubes.
5. Insure that all gaps and holes between the sills and longeron are filled with PMS-C1012 sealant compound.
6. Insure that neoprene seal is securely bonded to the emergency exit assembly.
7. Cover the contacting surfaces of the assembly with vinyl film. (Refer to Chapter 91, Consumable Materials
list for suppliers.)
8. Insert the bottom edge of the exit assembly over the longeron, then push in on the top and sides until it is
properly seated. With the assembly seated push the lock handle aft to lock the assembly in place. Safety the
handle in place with tinned copper wire AWG 26, .0159 dia. wire.
9. When exit is secured in place add sealant around perimeter of door and trim any excess vinyl film from
inside and outside of the unit.
10.Test the latch mechanism, as explained in the next section, for operation prior to applying any sealant
around the door.
11.Fill all gaps around the outside of the emergency exit and fuselage with PRC5000 sealant or equivalent.
12.Check for water leaks by spraying water over the emergency exit and window assembly.
TESTING OF EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR.
1. Remove the side panel access cover to the emergency release handle.
2. Attach a calibrated spring scale 1.0 inch from the top of the handle.
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