884
.025
.035
PA-44-180 S/N 44-7995001 TO 44-8095037
PA-44-180T S/N 44-8107002 TO 44-8107012
B951
NOTE:
ADD WASHERS BETWEENMICRO SWITCH AND BRACKET
MAX. .062 BUILD-UP TO ENSURE ENGAGEMENT OF
MICRO SWITCH TANG
PA-44-180 S/N 44-8195001 AND UP
PA-44-180T S/N 44-8107001 AND 44-8107013 AND UP
Figure 32-23. Adjustment of Main
Gear Down Limit Switch
3. Block the nose gear in the up position and slowly pull the free fall knob to relieve the hydraulic pressure and
allow the main gear to drop.
4. With the '~downlock hook" now in the "up" position adjust the hydraulic cylinder rod end to ensure the
cylinder will have 0 to .03 cushion prior to bottoming.
5. Turn the master switch on and raise the ~ear and remove the block from under the nose gear.
6. Cycle the gear and determine that the gear lights function properly.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
2H23
B949
DOWN
LIMIT
SWITCH
PA-44-180 SERIAL NOS. 44-7995001 TO 44-8095037
PA-44-180T SERIAL NOS. 44-8107002 TO 44-8107012
B949
DOWN
LIMIT
SWITCH
PA-44-180 SERIAL NOS. 44-8195001 AND UP
PA-44-180T SERIAL NOS. 44-8107001 AND SERIAL
NOS. 44-8107013 AND UP
Figure 32-24. Adjustment of Nose
Gear Down Limit Switch
UP-LIMIT
SWITCH
UP-LIMIT
SWITCH
3 2 - 6 1 - 0 3
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Revised: May 15, 1989