Piper 6X User Manual

THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Jun 1/03
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32-20-00
(11) Install the steering horn attaching bolt through the top of the horn into the strut assembly. Do
not tighten bolt at this time. If a space appears between the steering horn plate and the top of
the strut assembly, it will then be necessary to install spacer washer(s), (AN960-4l6L), between
the horn and strut. Then tighten the bolt and safety the bolt to the strut assembly retainer nut
with MS20995C40 wire.
(12) Compress and extend the strut several times to ascertain that the strut will operate freely. The
weight of the gear wheel and fork should allow the strut to extend.
(13) Service the oleo strut with fluid and air. (Refer to Chapter 12.)
(14) Check the gear for alignment. (Refer to Alignment of Nose Landing Gear.)
2. Nose Landing Gear (See Figure 2.)
The nose gear strut housing is an integral part of the engine mount.
A. Removal
(1) Remove the engine cowling. (Refer to Chapter 71.)
(2) Remove the propeller. (Refer to Chapter 61.)
(3) Place the airplane on jacks. (Refer to Chapter 7.)
(4) Remove the engine. (Refer to Chapter 71.)
(5) Disconnect the two steering rods at the nose gear horn assembly by removing the cotter pins,
nuts, washers and bolts.
(6) Disconnect the oil lines, vacuum lines, fuel lines, hoses and wires which are secured to the
mount with clamps and Koroseal lacing. Mark all wires and lines for identification and
reinstallation.
(7) Remove the nose gear and engine mount by removing the five bolts which attach the mount to
the firewall.
B. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair
(1) Clean all parts with a suitable dry type cleaning solvent.
(2) Inspect the nose gear assembly for the following:
(a) Bolts, bearings and bushings for excess wear, corrosion and damage.
(b) Strut housing and torque links for cracks, bends or misalignment.
(3) The shimmy dampener requires no service other than routine inspection. In case of damage or
malfunction, the dampener should be replaced rather than repaired.
(4) Repair to the landing gear is limited to reconditioning of parts, such as replacing bearing and
bushings, smoothing out minor nicks and scratches, repainting of areas where paint has
chipped or peeled and replacement of parts.
C. Installation
(1) Install the nose gear and engine mount assembly to the firewall with bolts, washers and nuts.
Torque nuts as specified in Torque Table, Chapter 91.
(2) Attach the two steering rods to the nose gear steering horn with bolts, washers and nuts.
(3) If removed, connect the shimmy dampener to the steering horn with bolts, washers and nuts. A
spacer bushing and cotter pin are required at the body attachment point.
(4) Install the engine and connect controls. (Refer to Chapter 71.)
(5) Attach hoses, wires and cables to engine mount tubing, securing with clamps and Koroseal
lacing where required.
(6) Check the alignment of the nose gear. (Refer to Alignment of Nose Gear.)

Piper 6X Specifications

General

Brand	Piper
Model	6X
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English