Pilot Door Storm Window; Cabin Entrance Door - Piper Navajo Chieftain PA-31-350 Service Manual

NAVAJO CHIEFAIN SERVICE MANUAL
through its full travel to ascertain that the latches move below the surface of the window channel and will
also move to the other direction past 90 degrees to the channel. Safety turnbuckles.
d.
If removed, reinstall the window frame to the fuselage frame.
e.
Check that the window latches are engaged in the window frame by removing the two small plugs
in the top and bottom of the molding and ascertaining that the latches are visible at approximately 90
degrees to the frame.
f.
Install the trim panels on each side of the emergency exit and secure with screws. Install release
handle molding and cover.
4-61a. PILOT DOOR STORM WINDOW.
4-61b. REMOVAL OF PILOT DOOR STORM WINDOW.
a.
Withdraw the storm window hinge pin from the hinge assembly.
b.
Disengage the storm window fastener and remove the storm window.
4-61c. INSTALLATION OF PILOT DOOR STORM WINDOW.
a.
Align the storm window hinge halves and insert the hinge pin.
b.
Check storm window operation and sealing.
4-61d. REPLACEMENT
OF PILOT DOOR STORM WINDOW SEAL. To replace the storm window
seal. apply a thin coat of Scotch-Grip Industrial Adhesive EC 4475 (3M 911-109) to outboard surface of the
lip on the storm window and to the inboard surface of the seal. Allow the surfaces to dry 15-30 seconds and
then assemble them.
4-62. CABIN ENTRANCE DOOR.
4-63. REMOVAL OF CABIN ENTRANCE DOOR (UPPER).
a.
Remove the upper door support assembly from door.
b.
Disconnect electrical wire, if installed, at the top of door frame, being careful not to push the
wire back into frame.
c.
While holding door, remove hinge pins from both hinges and lower door to remove.
4-64. INSTALLATION OF CABIN ENTRANCE DOOR (UPPER).
a.
While holding door in place, align the hinges and insert new hinge pins. Bend the excess length of
pin into slot in hinge.
b.
Reconnect the electrical wire, if installed, at the top of the door frame.
c.
Replace the upper door support assembly to the door.
4-65. REMOVAL OF .CABIN ENTRANCE DOOR (LOWER).
a.
Disconnect the support strap from the upper left door frame by unfastening the retaining hook.
b.
Remove scuff plate and rubber cover from cabin floor.
c.
Remove screw from the step extender cable attachment bracket, if installed, and secure cable to
prevent it from going into the door assembly.
d.
Remove locking roll pins from the hinges.
e.
While supporting the door, remove hinge pins and lift door out of place.
Revised: 10/5/83
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