Installation Of Forward Baggage Door Latch Assembly; Adjustment Of Forward Baggage Door Latch; Cargo Door - Piper Navajo Chieftain PA-31-350 Service Manual

NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN SERVICE MANUAL
4-77. INSTALLATION OF FORWARD BAGGAGE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY.
a. Procedure for installing the key lock assembly is as follows:
1. Insert the key lock assembly from the back side of door with the latching arm towards the
handle cut out on door.
2.
Replace the washer and retaining nut to back of lock and secure.
3.
Install lock guide plate and secure with two screws from outside of door.
b. Procedure for installing baggage door handle assembly is as follows:
I. The handle and bracket can be assembled if previously taken apart by placing handle into
bracket with two washers between handle and bracket and inserting the roll pin.
2. Replace the handle and bracket assembly into the back of the door with the handle to the
outer skin of door. Secure assembly with six machine screws and locknuts.
3. If tube assembly was not removed, replace the roll pin between the tube assembly and
handle and also replace the spring link. Secure with roll pin.
c. Installation procedure for baggage door tube and arm assemblies is as follows:
1. Secure the arm assemblies to the clevis ends on the tube assembly with pins, washers and
cotter pins. Be certain that the proper arm assembly is on each end of tube.
2.
The complete tube and arm assembly can now be placed onto the rear of the door, making
certain that the projection on the tube aligns with the projection on the handle. Replace the six machine
screws (three on each end) to hold the arm assemblies to the door.
3. With all holes in both projection and the spring link aligned, insert the roll pin.
4. Connect the three springs at this time. One between the spring link and the tube, and two
between the tube assembly and the door assembly.
5. Adjustment should be made at this time before replacing cover. (Refer to paragraph 4-78.) Use
the six machine screws to secure the cover on the door assembly.
4-78. ADJUSTMENT OF FORWARD BAGGAGE DOOR LATCH. Adjustment is done through the
removal of the cover and adjustment of two clevis fittings located at the ends of the tube assembly.
a. Remove the cotter pin, washer and pin from the clevis and arm assemblies and loosen the
locknuts between clevis and tube.
b. With handle in the closed position, turn the clevis in or out to get the arms of the arm assemblies
to extend out at a 90 degree angle to the edge of the door assembly.
c. When the adjustment is completed, tighten the locknuts and reconnect the clevis and arm
assemblies with the pins, washers and cotter pins. Replace the cover and secure with six machine screws.
4-79. CARGO DOOR.
4-80. REMOVAL OF CARGO DOOR. (Refer to Figure 4-14.)
NOTE
Both upper and lower cabin doors must be open prior to removing
the cargo door. Disconnect door support.
a. Remove the lock pin holding the upper and lower cable assemblies together on the right side of the
cabin entrance door. Position the clevis of the lower cable assembly onto the eye bolt located directly below the
cargo door (B. Figure 4-14) and insert the lock pin.
b. Pull the door latch full out. Remove hinge pin and pull the door away from the fuselage.
Reissued: 9/23/80
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