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

ADJUSTMENT OF DOOR LATCH MECHANISM.
To adjust the door latch, loosen the screws on the striker plate, make necessary adjustment, and retighten the
screws.
DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.
REMOVAL OF DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.
1. Remove the door trim upholstery by removing the attachment screws.
2. Loose the nut on the lock assembly and remove the lock by turning it sideways.
INSTALLATION OF DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.
1. Install the lock in the door by turning it sideways and placing it through the opening provided.
2. Replace the nut on the back of the lock assembly and tighten.
3. Replace the door trim upholstery and secure with the attachment screws.
DOOR AUXILIARY LATCH.
REMOVAL OF DOOR AUXILIARY LATCH.
1. Remove the latch assembly by removing the two handles.
2. Remove six screws holding the pan on the inside of the door.
3. Remove the pan and pull the latch assembly through the opening on the door.
INSTALLATION OF DOOR AUXILIARY LATCH.
1. Place the latch assembly into position for installation.
2. Replace the pan and install the six screws and handles.
3. Check latch assembly for operation and be certain that it is free of rubbing on the trim panels.
ADJUSTMENT OF AUXILIARY LATCH.
1. To adjust the door auxiliary latch remove the two screws from the latch plate found at the top of the door
opening.
2. Remove the plate and turn the loop assembly in or out to make necessary adjustments.
3. Replace the latch plate and secure with the two attachment screws.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3A22
5 2 - 1 4 - 0 3
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Revised: May 15, 1989