THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 4
Jun 1/03
4E16
52-10-00
B. Aft Cabin Door
(1) Lower Latch
(a) Removal
1 Remove the door latch mechanism by removing the door trim upholstery and the
screws that attach the latch plate and latch mechanism to the door.
2 Disconnect the latch pull rod from the inside door handle.
3 Remove the complete latch mechanism.
(b) Installation
1 Place the latch assembly into position on the door.
2 Connect the latch pull rod to the inside door handle.
3
Replace the screws that attach the latch plate and mechanism to the door. Install the
door trim upholstery and secure with screws.
(c) Adjustment
To adjust the door latch, loosen the screws on the striker plate, make necessary
adjustment, and retighten the screws.
(2) Upper Latch
(a) Removal
1
Remove the inside and outside handles and the screws holding the pan on the inside
of the door.
2 Remove the pan and pull the latch assembly through the opening on the door. With
the aft door only, pull the pan and latch forward to ensure the locking pin assembly
comes free from its receptacle and exits the opening without bending.
(b) Installation
1
Place the latch assembly into position for installation. With the aft door only, insert the
locking pin assembly first and guide it into its receptacle as the latch assembly
reaches its final position.
2
Replace the pan and install the screws and handles.
3 Check the latch assembly for operation and be certain that it is free of rubbing on the
trim panels.
(c) Adjustment
1 To adjust the door safety latch, remove the two screws from latch plate found 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.
4
In the aft door only, the locking pin may be adjusted through the opening near the
locking pin receptacle.
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