5. Should a condition exist that all spacer washers have been removed and it is still necessary to move the
wheel further in or out, then it will be necessary to turn the torque link assembly over. This will put the link
connecting point on the opposite side allowing the use of spacers to go in the same direction.
6. Recheck wheel alignment. If the alignment is correct, safety the castellated nut with cotter pin.
7. If a new link on the top left main gear had to be installed or it had to be reversed during the alignment
check, it will be necessary to check the gear safety switch (squat switch) bracket for engagement and
locking in place. If the large machine surface of the link is inboard, the bracket is mounted with the small
rivet hole next to link. (Refer to Sketch A, Figure 32-4.) This hole should be aligned with centerline of the
link and a .096 inch hole drilled .150 inch deep. Insert an MS20426AD3-3 rivet in the hole. This locking
rivet is held in place by the flat washer, castellated nut and cotter pin. If link has to be reversed, then the
bracket and bolt are also reversed. (Refer to Sketch B, Figure 32-4.)
8. Check adjustment of landing gear safety switch (squat switch).
MAIN GEAR DOOR.
REMOVAL OF MAIN GEAR DOOR.
1. With the landing gear extended, disconnect the door retraction rod from the door by removing nut, washers
and bolt.
2. Remove the door from the wing panel by bending the door hinge pin straight and from the other end pulling
out the pin.
3. The door retraction rod may be removed from the gear housing by cutting the safety wire and removing the
attachment bolt and washer. Note the number of washers between rod end bearing and housing.
CLEANING, INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF MAIN GEAR DOOR.
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.
4. Repairs to a door may be replacement of hinge, repair of fiberglass and painting.
INSTALLATION OF MAIN GEAR DOOR.
1. Install the door by positioning the hinge halves of the door and wing, and inserting the hinge pin. It is
recommended a new pin be used. Bend the end of the pin to secure in place.
2. Install the door retraction rod by positioning the rod at its attachment points at the door and strut housing.
At the door attachment, thin washers are inserted at each side of the rod end bearing and it is secured with
bolt, washer and nut. At the strut housing, place washers between rod end bearing and housing not to
exceed .12 of an inch to obtain proper clearance and secure with bolt. Safety bolt with MS20995C41 wire.
3. Check that the all around clearance between the door and the wing skin is not more than .20 of an inch.
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3 2 - 1 3 - 0 3
Page 32-20
Revised: May 15, 1989
2G12
PIPER AIRCRAFT
Summary of Contents for SEMINOLE PA-44-180
Page 38: ...CHAPTER DIMENSIONS AND AREAS 1B14...
Page 49: ...CHAPTER LIFTING AND SHORING 1C1...
Page 53: ...CHAPTER LEVELING AND WEIGHING 1C5...
Page 58: ...CHAPTER TOWING AND TAXIING 1C10...
Page 62: ...CHAPTER PARKING AND MOORING 1C14...
Page 65: ...CHAPTER REQUIRED PLACARDS 1C17...
Page 70: ...CHAPTER SERVICING 1C22...
Page 98: ...CHAPTER STANDARD PRACTICES AIRFRAME 1E2...
Page 108: ...CHAPTER ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM 1E12...
Page 189: ...CHAPTER AUTOFLIGHT 1H21...
Page 192: ...CHAPTER COMMUNICATIONS 1H24...
Page 202: ...CHAPTER ELECTRICAL POWER 1I10...
Page 228: ...CHAPTER EQUIPMENT FURNISHINGS 1J12...
Page 233: ...CHAPTER FIRE PROTECTION 1J17...
Page 238: ...CHAPTER FLIGHT CONTROLS 1J24...
Page 304: ...2A18 CHAPTER FUEL...
Page 325: ...2B17 CHAPTER HYDRAULIC POWER...
Page 357: ...2D1 CHAPTER ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION...
Page 414: ...CHAPTER LANDING GEAR 2F13...
Page 479: ...2I6 CHAPTER LIGHTS...
Page 488: ...2I16 CHAPTER NAVIGATION AND PITOT STATIC...
Page 503: ...2J7 CHAPTER OXYGEN...
Page 524: ...2K6 CHAPTER VACUUM...
Page 535: ...2K19 CHAPTER ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC PANELS AND MULTIPURPOSE PARTS...
Page 546: ...INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK PA 44 180 180T AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2L6 PIPER AIRCRAFT...
Page 547: ...2L7 CHAPTER STRUCTURES...
Page 582: ...CHAPTER DOORS 3A18...
Page 593: ...CHAPTER STABILIZERS 3B8...
Page 604: ...CHAPTER WINDOWS 3B22...
Page 611: ...CHAPTER WINGS 3C10...
Page 624: ...CHAPTER PROPELLER 3D1...
Page 643: ...CHAPTER POWER PLANT 3D21...
Page 667: ...CHAPTER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 3F1...
Page 681: ...CHAPTER IGNITION 3F16...
Page 712: ...CHAPTER ENGINE INDICATING 3H1...
Page 730: ...CHAPTER EXHAUST 3H19...
Page 734: ...CHAPTER OIL 3I1...
Page 743: ...CHAPTER STARTING 3I11...
Page 755: ...CHAPTER TURBINES 3J1...