Main Landing Gear Door Assembly Removal And Repair - Piper PA-24 Comanche Service Manual

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PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
FIGURE 6-11. ALIGNING MAIN GEAR
c. If the square contacts me rear side of the tire lcavinl a pp betwem it and the front side of the
tire. the tire
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toed-in. If
a
pp appan
at
the rear. the whee! is toed-out.
d. To rectify toe-in or roc-out conditions. remove bolt connectinJ upper and lower torque links and
remove or add spacers to move the wheel in desired direction.
e.
Re~eck
the wheel a1i1nment. If the wheel alipmcnt is correct. safety the C&Rellated nut with a
cotter pin. If the misalilnment scill exisa. sepuate the torque links and add another spacer to the torque
links. LI1'l'ut the number of spacers
installed
to allow for installation of the cotter pin in the bolt.
6·36. Removal Of MaiD Landini Gear Door A.mbly.
a. Disconnect the rcuaction rod
at
the oleo smat by removing the attachina nut. washer and bolt.
b. Remove the leal door by removing the screws anachint it to the bottom of the wi...
6·37. Cleaning. Inspcr:tion And Rep...
a. Clean all partS with a suitable solvent.
b. Inspect retractIon rod for corrosion at the end bearings.
c. Inspect doors ior cracks. dents. wom hinges and loose brackets.
d. Repairs arc limltcd to replacement of pUts and minor skin repair.
LANDING GEAR AND BRAKE SYSTEM
ISSUED: 8/18/72
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