Baggage door hold open springs

[N2709P]

Here is a photo of the spring on the door.IMG_9401.jpegIMG_9403.jpegIMG_9402.jpeg
~~Marsha

[smcnutt]

So instead of pulling the door closed, when the door swings past 180° from where the spring is attached, the pressure is actually holding it against the side of the fuselage. At least i think thats the theory as mine doesn't have the spring.

[J Ryd]

Now that I see it (thanks Marsha!), the spring is folded under tension when the door is closed. Once opened, it pops straight to hold the door. Clever those Piper guys

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[N2709P]

Yes. It seems a little backwards at first. . . until you see it in action. Very clever way to hold the door open with little effort. ;-)
~~Marsha