PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 6
Nov 30/06
3E6
32-20-00
(3) Place the airplane on jack. (Refer to Jacking, Section 7-10-00.)
(4) Remove the engine. (Refer to Engine - Removal, 71-00-00.)
(5) Disconnect the steering rod assemblies (4 and 11) and the two centering springs (25) from the
steering horn assembly (3) by removing the nuts, washers, and bolts (1 and 13).
(6) Disconnect the oil lines, vacuum lines, fuel lines, hoses and wires which are secured to the
engine 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 (16) which attach the
mount to the firewall.
B. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair
(1) Clean all parts with a suitable quick drying 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 the repaired.
(4) Repair to the landing gear is limited to reconditioning of parts, such as replacing bearings and
bushings, smoothing minor nicks and scratches, repainting of areas where paint has chipped
or peeled and replacement of parts.
C. Installation (Refer to Figure 3.)
NOTE
: The use of either one or two AN960-6l6 washers is permissible on the bolt attachments of
the engine mount to the fuselage. Torque the bolt heads to 240-270 inch-pounds.
(1) Install the nose gear and engine mount assembly to the firewall with bolts, washers and nuts.
Use one AN6-36A bolt at the top center of the mount and four each AN6-26A bolts (16).
(2) Attach the steering rod assemblies (4 and 11) and the two centering springs (25) to the
steering horn assembly (3) with bolts, washers, and nuts (1 and 13).
(3) If removed, connect the shimmy dampener (12) to the steering horn with bolts, washers and
nuts (14). A spacer bushing and cotter pin are required at the body attachment point.
(4) Install the engine and connect the controls. (Refer to Engine - Installation, 71-00-00.)
(5) Attach hoses, wires and cables to the engine mount tubing. Securing them with clamps, and
Koroseal lacing where required.
(6) Check the rigging of the nose gear per Alignment, below.
(7) Remove the airplane from jacks.
(8) Install the propeller (refer to Propeller - Installation, 61-10-00) and engine cowling.
(9) Install strut fairing.
D. Alignment
(1) Place the airplane on a smooth level floor that will accommodate the striking of a chalk line.
(2) Place the airplane on jacks, (Refer to Jacking, 7-10-00.)
(3) Level the airplane. (Refer to Leveling, 8-20-00.)
(4) From the center of the tail skid, extend a plum bob, and mark the contact point on the floor.
(5) Extend a chalk line from the mark on the floor below the tail skid to a point approximately three
feet forward of the nose wheel. Allow the line to pass under the wheel at the centerline of the
tire. Snap the chalk line.
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