THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 2
Jun 1/03
3F2
32-10-00
C. Assembly
(1) Install the orifice assembly. if removed. by the following procedure:
(a) Lubricate with hydraulic fluid (MIL-H-5606) and install an O-ring in the annular slot in the
metering orifice.
(b) Insert the orifice through the opening in the top of the gear housing and turn it into the
threaded hole web. Tighten the orifice with the use of a stud type spanner wrench.
(c) Lubricate and install an O-ring or apply a thin layer of Permatex Forma-Gasket No. 6
Sealant, directly underneath the flange of the cylinder head.
(d) Insert the tube of the metering assembly through the opening in the top of the housing
and into the orifice. Use caution not to cut or dislodge the O-ring slot in the orifice.
(e) Secure the metering tube assembly with bolts and safety with MS20995-C32 wire.
(2) Assemble the components of the piston tube on the tube by placing, in order, the retainer ring.
spacer ring and scraper ring. Insert an O-ring into the annular slot in the bottom of the housing.
(3) Lubricate the wall of the piston and carefully insert it into the housing being careful not to
damage or dislocate the O-ring in the housing.
(4) Ascertain that the bushings are installed in the upper and lower torque links and then install
links. At cable end of each link. install with the use of brake line bracket. bearing washers. bolt.
washer. nut and cotter pin. Do not over tighten causing binding or damage to the link. At the
connection point of the upper and lower links. attach with the use of brake line brackets. spacer
washers. grease bolt. washers, nut and cotter pins. Install washers (AN960-816L) under the
head of the bolt to allow a firm sliding fit between the two links.
(5) Slide the scraper and spacer rings into place and secure with the retainer ring in the annular
slot in the bottom of the housing.
(6) Install the hydraulic brake line.
(7) If removed, install the landing gear. (See Main Gear Assembly - Installation, below.)
(8) Service-the oleo strut as given in Servicing Oleo Struts, 12-10-00.
(9) Actuate the gear several times by hand to be certain it operates freely.
NOTE: Links should be loose enough to allow free action of the gear, but also resist side play.
For lubrication of links, refer to 12-20-00.
(10) Remove the drip pan and slowly lower the airplane from the jacks.
(11) If necessary, bleed brakes. (See Bleeding Brakes, 32-40-00.)
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