Adjustment Of Landing Gear Down Limit Switches - Piper APACHE PA-23-235 Service Manual

GEAR DOOR MECHANISM
PIPER AZTEC SERVICE MANUAL
UP LIMIT SWITCH
LATER SWITCH
.125 SPACER
SWITCH MOUNTING BRACKET
FRAME ASSEMBLY
A404
EARLY SWITCH
Figure 7-18. Adjustment of Main Gear Up Limit Switch
e.
Adjust the switch so that the actuator is completely depressed with the .125 inch spacer or 3/16 inch
spacing tool (depending on type of switch) inserted. Tighten the mounting nut until it bears against the bracket
and tighten the locknut to secure the switch.
f. Extend the gear, connect the door retraction rods and remove the jacks.
7-44. ADJUSTMENT
OF LANDING GEAR DOWN LIMIT SWITCHES. (Refer to Figure 7-19.) The
adjustment of the landing gear down limit switches is common to all three landing gears and may be
accomplished by the following procedure:
a.
Ascertain that the downlocks are properly adjusted. (Refer to Paragraphs 7-12 and 7-30.)
b.
Rest tool on switch actuator button between the latch and the switch actuator. Adjust the switch by
loosening the locknut and the switch mounting nut. Then rotate the nuts in whichever direction provides the
necessary clearance for snug fitting of tool. For configuration of tool, refer to Figure 7-17.
LANDING GEAR AND BRAKE SYSTEM
Reissued:
2 18/81
2H21