Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 425

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3. Replace the screws that attach the latch plate and mechanism to the door. Install the
door trim
upholstery and secure with screws.
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. Loosen 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 SAFETY (AUXILIARY) LATCH.
REMOVAL OF DOOR SAFETY (AUXILIARY) LATCH.
1. Remove the screw. washer and handle from top outer surface of door.
2. Remove the screws securing the latch assembly to the inner panel of the door and remove the latch
assembly.
INSTALLATION OF DOOR SAFETY (AUXILIARY) LATCH.
1. Insert hook through the rectangular slot in the top of the door. Align the holes in the latch assembly
with those in the door inner panel and secure with screws.
2. Install the outer handle, washer and screw.
ADJUSTMENT OF DOOR SAFETY (AUXILIARY) LATCH.
1. To adjust the door safety latch remove the two screws from latch plate located 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.
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Revised: August 9, 1984