Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 426

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
DOOR SNUBBER.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DOOR SNUBBERS.
Door snubber seals have been incorporated in the door jambs to improve on door sealing. For those
aircraft equipped as such. the following procedure should be used. If snubbers are not installed. the "Field Kit
for Improved Sealing" (763-961V) should be consulted for installation, if so desired.
- NOTE -
If the existing seal is torn or badly deteriorated, it should be
replaced If the seal isfound to be loose or the bond is "marginal, "it
should be rebonded. The adhesives listed below are recommended
for the rebonding:
1. 3M EC 1300L
2. Scotch Grip 2210
3. Proco #6205-1
Refer to the List of Consumable Materialsfor vendor information.
1. To remove the snubber proceed as follows:
A. Back off the windlacing trim screws, tape the windlacing back out of the way. remove all scuff
plates and disconnect the door holder.
B. With mineral spirits, soak the edges of the snubber all around the door jamb.
C. With a plastic scraper or other appropriate instrument, scrape off the snubber while applying
mineral spirits as necessary to loosen the strip.
D. With mineral spirits and a clean cloth wipe off all excess adhesive.
2. Before proceeding with the installation, make certain the windlacing is rolled back far enough to
prevent adhesive from coming in contact with it.
3. Install the snubber as follows:
A. If the door jamb is flaking or is excessively scuffed, complete the following repair:
(I)
Rub down and feather the finish with "wet or dry" emery cloth, followed by fine (400 grit)
paper.
(2) Clean the surface with "Prep-Sol"or othertype of cleanerthat will not leave an oilY residue.
(3) Prime. sand (400 grit)and paint the doorjamb. Allow to dry completely before proceeding.
- NOTES -
Normal tack timefor 3M EC 1300L (used as a reference) is 30 to 45
minutes at 75°F. However, adhesive which has "set" may be
reactivated by a clean rag, moistened with toluol or M.E.K.
On forward cabin door make sure leg of snubber goes under striker
plate on side latch and over striker plate for the upper latch.
On the aft cabin and cargo doors make sure the baggage door is
closed and start at the forward edge of the cabin door working
upward. Make sure the leg of the snubber is under the striker plate.
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