It s similar to the one shown.
Attic door spring broke.
In order to get the door to close we have to bend the arm back in as much as we can and hook the spring back over the bracket at the top.
Ask the assistant to lift the steps and close the stairs.
The spring is 9 1 2 not counting the loops which are 3 4 each the diameter is 3 4 and there are 72 coils.
If an attic light is not installed carry a flashlight into the attic.
Pull down the stairs and switch on the attic light.
One of mine broke after 37 years.
There are 3 hooks so the spring can be pulled to the best one.
If the springs are worn rusted loose or broken the integrity of the entire device is seriously compromised and an immediate repair is necessary.
On one side the spring always comes off its bracket when the door opens.
The arm on that side looks like it s bent out.
An attic stair which is actually more of a ladder is a fairly simple apparatus consisting of a folding series of steps attached to a door.