Door Removal; Door Installation; Door Adjustment; Door Latch Mechanism Removal And Installation - Piper PA-44-180 SEMINOLE Maintenance Manual

GENERAL.
This airplane has one entrance door located on the right side of the fuselage and a baggage door also on the
right side aft of the entrance door.
PASSENGER/CREW. (Refer to Figure 52-1.)
DOOR ASSEMBLY.
REMOVAL OF DOOR.
1. Remove the clevis bolt, washer and bushing from the door holder assembly.
2. Remove the cotter pins and clevis pins from the door hinges.
3. Remove the door from the airplane.
INSTALLATION OF DOOR.
1. Insert the door into position and install the hardware previously removed.
2. Make appropriate adjustments to the door.
3. Install the door holder assembly with the hardware previously removed.
ADJUSTMENT OF DOOR.
1. To acquire proper adjustment of the door insert the necessary washers to eyebolts between the fuselage and
flange on the eyebolts.
2. Additional adjustments may be made by loosening the hinges on the door.
3. To insure longer life of the door seals and improve sealing characteristics, it is recommended they be
lubricated with a fluorocarbon or similar dry lubricant in a spray can.
DOOR LATCH MECHANISM.
REMOVAL OF DOOR LATCH MECHANISM.
1. Remove the door latch mechanism by removing the door trim upholstery and the screws that attach the latch
plate and latch mechanism to the door.
2. Disconnect the latch pull rod from the inside door handle.
3. Remove the complete latch mechanism.
INSTALLATION OF DOOR LATCH MECHANISM.
1. Place the latch assembly into position on the door.
2. Connect the latch pull rod to the inside door handle.
3. Replace the screws that attach the latch plate and mechanism to the door. Install the door trim upholstery
and secure with screws.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3A20
5 2 - 1 2 - 0 2
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Revised: May 15, 1989