Piper ARROW III Service Manual

Figure 6-8. End Gland Locking Device
6-20. INSTALLATION OF NOSE GEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER.
a. Attach the cylinder to its attachment fitting using bolt and nut.
b. Attach the operating rod end to the downlock hook using bolt. Install nut after adjustment is
completed.
c. Connect the hydraulic lines to the cylinder fittings.
d. Check the adjustment of the cylinder rod end. (Refer to Adjustment of Nose Landing Gear, Section
VII.)
e. Operate pump to purge system of air and check fluid level in reservoir.
f. Remove the airplane from jacks.
6-21. MAIN GEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER.
6-22. REMOVAL OF MAIN GEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER.
a. Place the airplane on jacks. (Refer to Jacking, Section II.)
b. Disconnect the hydraulic lines from the actuating cylinder and cover the open line ends to prevent
contamination.
c. Disconnect the gear downlock spring from the swivel fitting at the upper end of the spring.
d. Remove the downlock spring swivel fitting and disconnect the cylinder operating rod end from the
upper side brace retraction fitting by removing the attaching nut, washer and bolt.
e. Disconnect the cylinder from its attachment by removing nut and bolt.
f. Remove the cylinder from the wheel well.
Revised: 2/13/89
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* CHEROKEE ARROW III SERVICE MANUAL
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Piper ARROW III Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Model	ARROW III
Engine	Lycoming IO-360-C1C6
Horsepower	200 hp
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 750 lb (1, 247 kg)
Seating Capacity	4
Propeller	2-blade, constant speed
Length	24 ft 7 in (7.49 m)