Piper Cherokee Six - Page 324

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SKETCH
A
1. ECCENTRIC
BUSHING
A) CLEARANCE
2.
BEARING,
DOWNLOCK
Figure 6A-2c. Adjustment of Eccentric Bushing
1. Ascertain
that the upper
and lower links
(32 and 35) are
assembled with
the
downlock hook
attached, and
the through travel
of the links checked
according
to
Paragraph 6A-10.
2.
Position the
link assembly
to allow
the bolt
holes in links
to align
with holes in
gear housing
and engine
mount.
3. Add
the upper
gear tension
spring arm
(45), bushings
and washers
on upper
link
(35) attachment bolt.
4. Install
the bolt and
tighten nut
to allow
the link to
rotate freely
and safety.
5.
Install the
lower
gear tension
spring
arm (43)
on the
drag link
bolt
(29) on the
right side of
the gear oleo
housing (25),
secure and
safety. A
washer is installed
on the
bolt
between the lower drag link and the arm.
d. Connect
the gear downlock
spring
(39) between
the downlock
(40)
and the upper
drag link
(35).
e. Connect
the two
gear tension
springs
(15 and 17).
f. Aircraft
serial
numbers
32R-77
and up,
adjust
the eccentric
bushing
(used
for
downlock
pin) with
the gear
extended
and
downlock
engaged
to obtain
.001 to
.010
clearance between
the
bottom of the
down lock
pin (bearing)
and the
downlock hook
(Refer to
Figure 6A-2c.)
g. Retract gear
and tighten with
eccentric bushing
in its adjusted
position.
h.
Ascertain that
the landing
gear is lubricated
per
Lubrication
Chart, Section
II.
i. Check adjustment
of
the gear per
Paragraph 6A-12.
j. Install engine cowling.
Revised:
7/29/77
LANDING GEAR AND BRAKE
SYSTEM
PIPER CHEROKEE SIX SERVICE MANUAL
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