Cleaning. Inspection And Repair Of Main Gear Door; 3E8 3E8 3E9; Installation Of Main Gear Door Assembly 3E8 - Piper PA-31-350 Maintenance Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT
T-1020
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
209
Figure 32-4. Aligning Main Gear
CLEANING, INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF MAIN GEAR DOOR ASSEMBLY.
1. Clean all parts with a suitable cleaning solvent.
2. Inspect the outboard or inboard doors for cracks or bent skin. Loose hinge brackets and worn or
corroded bearings.
3. Repair to the door assemblies is limited to replacing hinge bearing, brackets or rivets, minor skin
repairs and painting.
INSTALLATION OF MAIN GEAR DOOR ASSEMBLY.
1. The inboard gear door is installed by aligning the hinge bracket holes with the bearings, installing
bolt assembly and securing. Install the actuating cylinder rod to the door.
2. The outboard gear door is installed by aligning the hinge bracket holes with the bearings, in-
stalling bolt assemblies and securing. Attach the actuating rods between the door and landing gear housing.
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Issued: September 2, 1981 3E8