THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 1
Jun 1/03
4E7
52-00-00
GENERAL
1. Description
These airplanes are equipped with a forward cabin (or crew) door located on the right side of fuselage
over the wing and an aft cabin (or passenger door) on the left side of fuselage aft of the wing. A rear
baggage compartment door adjoins the passenger door. The forward baggage compartment door is
located on right side of fuselage at station 41.1.
2. Door Sn
ubber Seals - Replacement
Door snubber seals are incorporated in the door jambs to improve door sealing in all doors except the
forward cabin door. The latching mechanism used in the forward cabin door has improved sealing
characteristics sufficient to allow the removal of snubber seals from those doors.
NOTE: If existing seal is torn or badly deteriorated, it should be replaced. If seal is loose or bond is
“marginal’’, it should be rebonded. Adhesives listed below are recommended for rebonding:
3M EC 1300L (Preferred)
Proco Adhesive 6205-1
Scotch Grip 2210
A. To replace door snubber seal, proceed with the following steps:
(1) Remove windlace retainers, “roll” back windlace (tape to secure) out of way, remove all scuff
plates and disconnect door holder.
(2) Remove all striker plates except where shown in Figure 1, Section A-A.
(3) With a plastic scraper or other appropriate instrument, scrape off snubber while applying
mineral spirits as necessary to loosen strip and wipe off excess adhesive with a clean cloth.
B. Install snubber as follows:
(1) If door jamb is flaking or excessively scuffed, rub down with wet and dry emery cloth. Clean
surface using Prep-Sol or equivalent cleaner which will not leave an oily residue.
(2) Mask jamb as shown in View E of Figure 1.
(3) Apply adhesive to door jamb as shown in View E of Figure 1.
(4) Apply adhesive to inside surface of snubber.
(5) Position snubber with protruding leg facing outboard beginning at lower center of door jamb
and work progressively around jamb applying pressure to snubber to remove any trapped air
and to ensure a proper bond. Do not prestretch snubber as this can induce cracks.
NOTE: Normal tack time for 3M EC 1300L is 30-45 minutes at 75°F. However, adhesive that
has “set” may be reactivated by a clean rag moistened with Toluol or MEK.
(6) It takes approximately 1 day for bond to cure. Do Not allow door to close during this period. It is
recommended that door be left open as long as possible to effect curing.
(7) Remove masking tape if used and clean off excessive adhesive smears using Mineral Spirits
or Toluol and a clean cloth. Install striker plates and windlacing. Cut snubber for aft cabin door
as shown in Figure 1.
(8) Check that doors close properly and readjust as necessary to achieve a flush fit. Latching
effort must not have increased.
(9) With all hardware and plates installed, coat snubbers with silicone.
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