INSTALLATION OF NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK AND ECCENTRIC BUSHING. (Refer to Figure 32-8.)
will require adjustment do not tighten the bolt in its final torque.
2. Assemble the new downlock hook with hardware as installed in the hook being removed.
3. Install the two stop bolts and bushings. The bolt heads must be installed outboard with one washer under
each nut. Torque the nuts 40 to 45 in. lbs.
4. Install the pivot bushing into the downlock hook and downlock arm. (Downlock arm must be installed with
the nose of the arm sloping downward.) Determine that the bushing moves freely in the downlock hook and
arm.
5. Install the pivot bolt. Torque to 160 to 190 in. lbs.
— Note —
Proper installation of the downlock hook assembly and drag brace is as follows: Bolt,
one washer, bushing through downlock hook and downlock arm, one thin washer, drag
brace, two washers and one nut.
6. Support the drag brace assembly and place the hydraulic cylinder rod end in position on the downlock hook
assembly. Ensure that the bushing is installed on the inboard side of the downlock hook. Install the bolt
with the head outboard. Place one washer under the nut and torque the nut 40-45 in. lbs.
7. Slide the drag brace assembly into the wheel well and push the bolts out through the drag link on the left
side and the drag link and downlock arm on the right side. Install a teflon washer next to the drag link, a
large washer, a castlenut and safety with a cotter pin.
— Note —
A thin washer is installed between the downlock arm and the drag brace bearing. A
bushing must be installed inside the bearing.
8. Install the downlock spring with the open end of the spring at the downlock hook faring inboard.
9. Allow the downlock hook assembly to seat over the eccentric bushing. Adjust the bushing to obtain
daylight to .003 clearance between the bottom of the bushing and the downlock hook.
10. After adjustment, retract the gear and torque eccentric bushing nut 40-45 in. lbs.
11. Cycle the landing gear a minimum of three times to ensure proper operation and engagement. (It may be
necessary to check the nose gear up/down micro switches for proper position. (Refer to appropriate section
of Chapter 32.) Ensure that landing gear is in the down and locked position.
12. Position cabin heater unit and secure.
13. Install wheel well close-out panel.
14. Close nose compartment and secure with four bolts.
15. Remove the airplane from jacks.
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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...