337G Upper Cabin Door Assist

[chrisktx]

How exactly is the upper cabin door assist supposed to act?

Upon unlatching the door, should the door spring open and remain open with very little assistance or use of the friction lock to keep it open? (Like the hatchback on a car?)

or does the system simply dampen the closing motion when you unscrew the friction lock, preventing the door from slamming?

Also:
Service manual mentioned 2-3 pounds of force to bring the door down to the closed position...is that the force required to start the door closing to overcome the friction lock...or is that the force you should feel pushing back during the full range of motion to close and latch the door shut?

Hopefully I'm clear as mud. -ChrisK