Cherokee door Steward

TMcCArcher

I have an issue with my original sliding door holder. The spring steel rod under the track has a break in it. It is not completely broken. Does anyone have knowledge on how to take apart the slid and replacing the spring steel part? Also does anyone have a link to a parts breakdown of the mechanism? Thanks

griff390

https://piperowner.org/talk/discussion/157716/cherokee-door-steward

Here's a couple links to the spring:

https://www.airward.com/products/aw-65727-000-spring-door-slide-pa28-32

https://www.cable-caddy.com/store/p75/Airplane_parts_Piper_Aircraft%2C_SS_spring_doorstop%2Fcabin_door%2FDoor_steward%2Frepair.html#/

I also found them on eBay.

TMcCArcher

Excellent, thanks Griff.

Ordered from Airward, hopefully instructions are included.

YV2183

The door steward is suppossed to keep the door open correct? My new to me 1980 PA28RT doesnt keep it open... could this be what I'm missing?

TMcCArcher

Use a mirror or your phone to look at the underside of the slide for the wire spring. It puts tension on the slide mechanism.

griff390

https://piperowner.org/talk/discussion/comment/1449643#Comment_1449643

It could very well be the problem. TmccArcher gave good advice on checking.

You may consider removing the slide from the airplane. It's an easy job. There are only 2 attach points, one on the door frame and one on the bottom of the door.

If there is no tension or friction in the slide and it moves freely, there's a good chance that the spring is broken. It's common. Fortunately it is a serviceable part.

YV2183

I'll have a picture taken tomorrow and report back! My friend will be taking the plane up