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BFGoodrich
Aerospace
Wheel & Brake Systems Division
P.O. Box 340
Troy, Ohio 45373
U.S.A
TEL: 937-339-3811
FAX: 937-440-2055
CAGE 97153
CESSNA
MODEL
525
PART NUMBERS
3-1527-1
3-1527-2
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REVISION HIGHLIGHTS
Revision No. 1
Dated: Apr 30/01
1. Added new Main Landing Gear Wheel Assembly Part Number 3-1527-2
3. Added change bars to show important changes to data. Changes caused by conversion
of text to “AECMA SIMPLIFIED ENGLISH” or by conversion of dimensions to include the
tolerance range will not have change bars.
6. Added addresses for sources of ASTM and AMS specifications and change of address
for the source of MIL specifications
8. Revision of the Test and Fault Isolation chart to include the test procedure for inflation
pressure loss.
9. Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 Type II or III was replaced with degreasing solvent
MIL-PRF-680 Type II or III
10. Replacement of walnut hulls (MIL-G-5634 Type II or III) with walnut hulls
(A-A-1722 Type II or III)
13. Replaced MIL-STD-6866 with ASTM E1417 Type I as the procedure for penetrant
examination.
14. Replaced MIL-STD-1949 with ASTM E1444 as the procedure for magnetic particle
inspection.
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REVISION HIGHLIGHTS
16. Added the Non-Destructive Test (NDT) procedure with details of the eddy current
inspection procedure
17. Removal of magnetic particle inspection and measurement of internal width of drive
insert.
19. Added the procedure to inspect a wheel that has rolled with a flat tire
20. Replaced zinc chromate primer (TT-P-1757) with alkyd primer (TT-P-1757B Type II,
Class N).
21. Revised the procedure for the repair of sealing surfaces for the preformed packing
between wheel halves
24. The specification for antiseize compound was changed to SAE-AMS-2518 with
MIL-T-5544 as an optional compound.
25. Revision of the torque values in the FITS AND CLEARANCES section
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description .................................................................................................................. 1
DISASSEMBLY
Tire and Wheel Assembly Removal .......................................................................... 301
Tire Change Disassembly.......................................................................................... 302
Disassembly Inner and Outer Wheel Halves for more Inspection .......................... 303
Insert Removal ..................................................................................................... 303
CLEANING
Clean the Metal Parts ................................................................................................ 401
Clean the Non-metal Parts ........................................................................................ 402
Clean the Bearings .................................................................................................... 402
Paint Removal ............................................................................................................ 402
Abrasive Blast....................................................................................................... 402
Chemical Removal ............................................................................................... 403
CHECK
Tire Change Inspection .............................................................................................. 502
Wheel Half Inspection .......................................................................................... 502
Nut Inspection....................................................................................................... 503
Bearing Inspection ................................................................................................ 503
Seal Assembly Inspection .................................................................................... 505
Preformed Packing and Grommet Inspection ..................................................... 507
Thermal Relief Plug Inspection............................................................................ 507
Insert Inspection ................................................................................................... 507
Sleeve Inspection ................................................................................................. 508
Wheel Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Inspection ......................................................... 508
Eddy Current Inspection....................................................................................... 509
Heli-Coil Insert Inspection .......................................................................................... 510
Slimsert Inspection ..................................................................................................... 510
Inspection of an Overheated Wheel.......................................................................... 510
Inspection of a Wheel That Has Rolled With a Flat Tire ........................................ 512
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
REPAIR
Wheel Half Repair...................................................................................................... 601
Packing Groove and Mating Surface Repair ............................................................ 603
Heli-Coil Insert Replacement ..................................................................................... 604
Slimsert Repair ........................................................................................................... 605
Bearing Cup Removal and Replacement.................................................................. 606
Bearing Cup Removal .......................................................................................... 606
Bearing Cup Installation ....................................................................................... 607
Surface Treatment...................................................................................................... 608
Paint Wheel Halves (Urethane Paint) ....................................................................... 608
Identification Plate Installation ................................................................................... 613
ASSEMBLY
General Instructions ................................................................................................... 701
Inner Wheel Half Assembly ....................................................................................... 701
Install Inserts ........................................................................................................ 701
Wheel and Tire Assembly.......................................................................................... 702
Wheel Installation ....................................................................................................... 705
Axle Nut Torque ......................................................................................................... 705
Storage Instructions.................................................................................................... 706
NOTE: Equivalent replacements can be used for materials listed below, but not for antiseize
compound or bearing grease.
C C R A
L H E S
PRODUCT VENDOR'S VENDOR'S E E P S
NOMENCLATURE TRADE NAME ADDRESS A C A Y
N K I .
R
Cleaning Product
DEGREASING Commercially X X
SOLVENT Available
MIL-PRF-680 Type II or
III
Cleaning Product
TOLUOL Commercially X
Available
Cleaning Product
BUTYL ALCOHOL Commercially X X
Available
Abrasive Blasting
WALNUT HULLS Abrasive Products 712 East Ohio Street X
A-A-1722 TYPE II or III P.O. Box 217
Fortville, Indiana 46040
or Tel: 317-485-5157
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C C R A
L H E S
PRODUCT VENDOR'S VENDOR'S E E P S
NOMENCLATURE TRADE NAME ADDRESS A C A Y
N K I .
R
Anti-Corrosion Product
SURFACE TREATMENT Approved Vendor X X
MIL-C-5541 Class 1A
Metal Repair Product
METALSET A-4 Smooth-On Inc. 2000 Saint John Street X
Easton, Pennsylvania
or 18042
Tel: 800-762-0744
Web: www.smooth-on.com
EPOXY POLYAMIDE
PRIMER X
MIL-PRF-23377 TYPE I
CLASS N
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C C R A
L H E S
PRODUCT VENDOR'S VENDOR'S E E P S
NOMENCLATURE TRADE NAME ADDRESS A C A Y
N K I .
R
Alternate Primer
WATER-REDUCIBLE Deft Inc. 17451 Von Karman X
EPOXY POLYAMIDE Avenue
PRIMER Irvine,
MIL-PRF-85582 TYPE I, California 92714-6295
CLASS C1 OR C2
Tel: 949-474-0400
Web: www.deftfinishes.com
Primer, Alkyd
TT-P-1757B Type II, Randolph Products PO Box 830 X X
Class N Company 701 12th Street
Carlstadt, New York 07072
Tel: 201-438-3700
web: www.paintcoatings.net/
478.htm
Assembly Product
ANTISEIZE COMPOUND Armite Laboratories 1560 Superior Ave., A-4 X
SAE-AMS-2518 Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(MIL-T-5544 optional)
Tel: 949-646-9035
Bearing Grease
MOBIL AVIATION Mobil Oil Company Billingsport Road X X
GREASE SHC 100 Paulsboro, New Jersey
Product No. 530063 08066
(recommended
bearing grease) Web: www.exxon.mobil.com
or
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C C R A
L H E S
PRODUCT VENDOR'S VENDOR'S E E P S
NOMENCLATURE TRADE NAME ADDRESS A C A Y
N K I .
R
Lubricant
DOW-CORNING Commercially Web: www.escopro.com X
DC-4 or DC-33 Available
SAE-AS8660
PETROLATUM Commercially X
VV-P-236 (Vaseline) Available
Thread Lock
LOCTITE SEALANT Loctite Corporation 705 North Mountain Road
(NO. 222 or 242) Newington, Connecticut
06111-1411
Tel: 800-562-8483
web: www.loctite.com
Clear Sealant
AWL GLOSS U.S. Paint Corporation 831 S. 21st Street X
T0031 Reducer St. Louis, Missouri
G3005 Base 63103-3092
AWL-CAT #3
Converter Tel: 314-621-055
(H3002) web: www.uspaint.com
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INTRODUCTION
This manual gives the function of parts and the maintenance data that is necessary for full shop
repair.
Refer to the TABLE OF CONTENTS for the page location of sections and subsections.
The Introduction in the ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST section tells how to use that section.
All weights and measurements in the manual are in U.S. English units followed by the S.I.
(International System of Units) metric units in parentheses. English units are shown with a period
for the decimal point and metric units are shown with a comma for the decimal point.
Verified by Simulation:
Federal and MIL Specifications referenced in this manual can be ordered from:
Telephone: 215-697-6257
Web: http://astimage.daps.dla.mil/online
SAE INTERNATIONAL
400 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE
WARRENDALE, PENNSYLVANIA 15096-0001
Telephone: 724-776-4841
Web: www.sae.org
Telephone: 610-832-9500
Web: www.astm.org
INTRODUCTION
NOTICE!
This manual gives maintenance procedures that will keep the wheel assembly in an airworthy
condition. These procedures are recommended, but are not necessary. The overhaul facility is
responsible for careful analysis of procedures that are different from BFGoodrich procedures, to
make sure that the wheel assembly stays in an airworthy condition.
NOTICE!
Carefully read and obey CAUTION and WARNING statements in this manual.
Refer to the descriptions of these statements that follow:
WARNING: IGNORING THE TORQUE LIMITS AND OTHER SPECIFIC VALUES GIVEN BY
THIS MANUAL, CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
DEATH.
NOTE: Refer to IPL Figure 1 on page 1005 and Figure 1 for identification of the parts.
1. The 3-1527 Series main wheel is a split-type assembly made of forged aluminum. The
wheel assembly uses a 22 X 7.75-10 10 ply tubeless tire.
A. The main wheel assembly, P/N 3-1527-1 is the initial design wheel assembly.
B. The main wheel assembly, P/N 3-1527-2 has a new outer wheel assembly (120A) is
thicker which gives it added fatigue strength.
C. The new outer wheel assembly (120A), can be used with the current inner wheel
half assembly (90) to make a new wheel assembly, P/N 3-1527-2. Reidentify the
inner wheel half assembly if a new outer wheel assembly is used.
2. A tubeless tire inflation valve assembly (25) installed in the web of the inner wheel half
assembly (90) mating surface, is used to inflate the tubeless tire. A grommet (45)
installed on the valve stem (40) seals the valve stem in the wheel half.
3. Three thermal relief plugs (50), installed in the web of the inner wheel half assembly
(90), release the tire pressure if the wheel is overheated.
The thermal relief plug is made of a fusible metal that melts at a set temperature and
releases the pressure in the tire. A preformed packing (60) is installed on each thermal
relief plug, and seals the plug in the wheel half.
4. Ten equally-spaced tie bolts (75), twenty washers (70), and ten nuts (65) hold the inner
and outer wheel half assemblies together.
5. A preformed packing (80), mounted on the mating surface of the inner wheel half
assembly (90), prevents air leakage from between the inner and outer wheel half
assemblies (90, 120).
6. Five inserts (100), installed over torque lugs in the inner wheel half assembly (90),
engage the drive slots in the brake disks, which turn the disks as the wheel turns. The
inserts are attached to the torque lugs with screws (95) that thread into
Heli-Coil inserts (105).
7. A sleeve (85) is installed between the inner (90) and outer (120) wheel half hub area to
protect the bearings from dirt and moisture contamination.
8. The inner and outer wheel half assemblies (90, 120) are balanced to
3.5 ounce-inches (252 gram-centimeters) or less at the factory. An “L” is impression
stamped on the flange of each wheel half to show the light side. Assemble the wheel
halves with the “L” on each wheel half as near to 180o apart as possible.
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9. An overinflation plug (55), installed in the inner wheel half assembly (90) mating surface,
prevents overinflation of the tire. The overinflation plug ruptures at 200 - 250 p.s.i. (13,8
- 17,2 bars) and releases tire pressure. A preformed packing (60) installed on the
overinflation plug prevents tire pressure loss. Two preformed packings (57) are installed
on the overinflation plug to keep dirt and moisture off the rupture disk that is inside the
overinflation plug.
10. Bearing cups (110, 130) and bearing cones (20) hold the wheel and tire assembly on
the axle. Seal assemblies (10, 15) protect the bearings from dirt and moisture
contamination.
Performance code 629 bearing parts are now the only type that is available from Timken
for use in aircraft wheels (for improved bearing reliability). The inspection code, which
includes the performance code, is a number that follows the base part number.
Example: Item 50A, part number LM503349A-2_629 - The " base part number" is
LM503349A. The "inspection code" is 2_629.
NOTE: The inspection code is not shown on bearing parts that have a "2_024" inspection or
no inspection code.
The (-) after the base part number is used to separate the base part number and the
inspection code. An asterisk (*) can appear in is location on the bearing cups and cones.
The first digit of the inspection code is a 2 that identifies the bearing class for bearing
cups and cones.
The second digit is assigned by Timken and has no effect on the fit, function, or quality
of the part. Because the second digit can randomly change, it is shown as:
The third digits "629" show the performance code that identifies bearing cups and cones
that are manufactured to a higher standard.
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NOTE: Refer to IPL Figure 1 on pages 1005 for identification of the parts.
NOTE: Equivalent replacements can be used for listed items, but not for dry nitrogen.
- Inflation cage
- Dry nitrogen
- Inflation gauge
- Soap solution
- Water
1. Put the wheel and tire assembly inside a metal safety cage. Locate the inflation pressure
source, with a regulator valve and pressure gauge 30 feet (10 meters) away from the
safety cage. Connect the inflation line to the wheel valve.
2. Inflate the tire with dry nitrogen to the specified operation pressure (refer to the
manufacturer’s Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). If the value of the pressure is not
available, pressure test the wheel and tire assembly to 110 - 114 P.S.I. (7,6 - 7,9 bars).
3. Keep the wheel and tire assembly in storage for three hours. After the three hours,
inspect the inflation pressure.
A. If the inflation pressure is not less than 95% of the specified inflation pressure, inflate
the wheel and tire assembly again to specified inflation pressure and put into storage
for 12 hours.
B. If the inflation pressure is less than 95% of the specified inflation pressure, apply a
solution of soap and water around the tire beads and inflation valve assembly. Look
for bubbles as an indication of leaks. After the inspection procedure, use water to
flush the soap solution off the parts. If leaks are found, repair the wheel and tire
assembly and repeat paragraphs 2. and 3.
A. If the inflation pressure is not less than 97.5% of the specified inflation pressure,
inflate the tire and wheel assembly again to the specified inflation pressure and
accept the assembly for on-aircraft use or storage (refer to the STORAGE section).
B. If the inflation pressure is less than 97.5% of the specified inflation pressure, inflate
the tire and wheel assembly again to the specified inflation pressure and put into
storage again for a minimum of 12 hours.
(1) If the inflation pressure is not less than 97.5% of the specified inflation pressure,
inflate the tire and wheel assembly again to the specified inflation pressure and
accept the assembly for on-aircraft use or storage (refer to the STORAGE
section).
(2) If the inflation pressure is less than 97.5% of the specified inflation pressure,
repair the wheel and tire assembly and repeat paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 (refer to
Figure 101, FAULT ISOLATION CHART).
Loss of Inside valve (35) is not correctly Tighten or replace inside valve. Dry torque inside
Inflation installed valve to 3 -5 pound-inches (0,3 - 0,6 Nm).
Pressure
Grommet (45) is damaged or the Examine for leaks with a soap solution.
inflation valve stem (40) is loose, or
the port in the inner wheel half Dry torque a loose valve stem (40) to
assembly (90) is dirty or damaged. 50 - 75 pound-inches (5,6 - 8,5 Nm). Replace
grommet (45) if damaged, or at each tire change
and wheel overhaul.
Thermal relief plug (50) is loose, Examine for leaks with soap solution.
ruptured, or the preformed packing
(60) is damaged. The port in the Dry torque a loose thermal relief plug to
inner wheel half assembly (90) is 40 - 50 pound-inches (4,5 - 5,6 Nm).
dirty or damaged. Replace a damaged thermal relief plug.
Replace preformed packing (60) if damaged or at
each tire change and wheel overhaul.
Overinflation plug (55) is loose, Examine for leaks with soap solution.
ruptured, or the preformed packing
(60) is damaged, or the port in the Dry torque a loose overinflation plug to
inner wheel half assembly (90) is 50 - 75 pound-inches (5,6 - 6,5 Nm).
dirty or damaged. Replace a damaged overinflation plug. Replace
preformed packing (60) if damaged or at each
tire change and wheel overhaul.
Tubewell of the inner and outer Penetrant or eddy current inspect wheel halves
wheel half (115, 135) is cracked. for cracks. No repair is permitted. Discard a
cracked wheel half.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: Refer to IPL Figure 1 on page 1005 for identification of the parts.
WARNING: WHEEL PARTS CAN COME APART WITH FORCE OR CAN BE DAMAGED
IF THE NUTS (65) ARE LOOSENED BEFORE THE TIRE IS FULLY
DEFLATED. FULLY DEFLATE THE TIRE BEFORE REMOVAL OF THE
WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY FROM THE AIRCRAFT OR DISASSEMBLY
OF THE WHEEL.
A. Use correct procedures to lift the wheel and tire assembly off the ground (refer to the
aircraft AMM).
B. Before removal of the tire and wheel assembly from the aircraft, remove the valve
cap (30) and deflate the tire with a deflating tool or equivalent. Remove the inside
valve (35) from the valve stem (40).
C. Remove the hub cap, if installed on the outer wheel half assembly (120).
D. Remove the locking device, axle nut, and washer from the axle.
E. Remove the outer seal assembly (10) and bearing cone (20) from the axle.
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G. Remove the inner seal assembly (15) and bearing cone (20) from, the axle.
A. Remove seal assemblies (10, 15), and bearing cones (20) from the outer and inner
wheel half assemblies (90, 120), if installed.
B. Remove the overinflation plug (55) and prefromed packing (60) from the inner wheel
half assembly (90) mating surface. Discard the grommet (60).
C. Remove the valve stem (40) and rubber grommet (45) from the inner wheel half
assembly (90) mating surface. Discard the grommet.
D. Use a bead breaker to loosen the tire beads from the wheel half assembly (90, 120)
flanges. Apply pressure around the full circumference of each side wall.
WARNING: WHEEL PARTS CAN COME APART WITH FORCE OR CAN BE DAMAGED
IF THE NUTS (65) ARE LOOSENDED BEFORE THE TIRE IS FULLY
DEFLATED.
E. Remove each nut (65), washer (70) and bolt (75) from the wheel assembly. If an air
wrench is used, hold the bolt and remove the nut.
F. Remove the two wheel half assemblies (90, 120) from the tire.
G. Remove the preformed packing (80) and spacer (85) from the wheel half assemblies
(90, 120). Discard the prefromed packing.
NOTE: No more disassembly is necessary to change the tire. If the wheel needs
more inspection, continue as follows:
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A. Remove the thermal relief plugs (50) and preformed packing (60) from the inner
wheel half assembly.
B. Insert Removal:
Remove a screw (95) from each insert (100). Drive a 3/8 inch (10 mm) wood chisel
between the insert and the inner wheel half to remove each insert (refer to Figure
301)
.
C. Do not remove Heli-Coil inserts (105) from the inner wheel half assembly (90),
except to replace them when damaged (refer to the REPAIR section).
D. Do not remove Slimserts (125) from the outer wheel half assembly (120) except to
replace them when damaged (refer to the REPAIR section).
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CLEANING
NOTE: Refer to IPL Figure 1 on page 1005 for identification of the parts.
WARNING: PREVENT CONTACT WITH BUTYL ALCOHOL. USE SKIN AND EYE
PROTECTION. THESE SOLVENTS ARE FLAMMABLE AND DANGEROUS TO
THE SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. GOOD GENERAL AIR FLOW
IS USUALLY SUFFICIENT.
CAUTION: FULLY CLEAN THE TIE BOLTS (75) AND THE TIE BOLT NUTS (65).
CONTAMINATION IN THE THREADS OF THESE PARTS CAN PREVENT
FULL EXAMINATION OF THESE PARTS AND CAN CAUSE INCORRECT
TIE BOLT PRELOAD.
Clean the metal parts with MIL-PRF-680 Type II or III solvent and a soft-bristle brush.
Make sure that the bolt (75) and nut (65) threads are fully clean. Use clean, dry
compressed air to dry the parts.
CLEANING
Use a soft, clean cloth that is moist with butyl alcohol or a mild soap and water solution
to clean all non-metal parts.
A. Soak bearing cones in MIL-PRF-680 Type II or III solvent to remove grease. Flush
the bearing cones with solvent and use clean, dry, compressed air to remove all
grease.
B. Flush the bearing cones in clean solvent or butyl alcohol. Let the solvent dry.
C. Apply oil to bearing cones and bearing cups to prevent rust, if they will not be
examined and packed with grease in less than 2 hours. Repeat paragraph 3.B.
above before inspection of the bearing cones.
4. PAINT REMOVAL:
NOTE: It is necessary to remove paint and primer before penetrant inspection. It is not
necessary to remove the paint or primer for eddy current inspection.
A. Abrasive Blast:
(2) Blast the parts (MIL-STD-1504) with plastic media (MIL-P-85891) (maximum
media hardness of 3.5 MOH) or use walnut hulls (A-A-1722 Type II or III) (grain
soft abrasive walnut hulls, Grade 20/30). This method will not remove the
anodize layer and it is not necessary to mask or remove the bearing cups.
CLEANING
(3) Apply surface treatment (MIL-C-5541 Class 1A) to areas where damage to the
anodize layer is suspected.
B. Chemical Removal:
(1) Remove the bearing cups (110, 130) if the wheel halves will be put fully into the
stripper (refer to the REPAIR section for cup removal).
(2) Apply the Cee-Bee paint remover to the wheel half as recommended by the
manufacturer. A stiff-bristle brush can be used to help remove the paint.
(3) Flush the wheel half with clean, cold water to remove the paint remove.
(4) Use clean, dry, compressed air to remove all water from the wheel half. Make
sure that the cavities are clean and dry.
CHECK
NOTE: Refer to IPL Figure 1 on page 1005 for identification of the parts.
TIRE CHANGE INSPECTION - Inspections that are done at every tire change
(refer to this section, paragraph 1)
NOTE: If the wheel assemblies are in use more than two years between tire changes, it is
recommended to inspect the wheel in increments of years as an alternative to
number of tire changes (refer to Figure 501B).
MANDATORY
WHEEL PENETRANT OR
TIRE CHANGE PENETRANT
HALF EDDY CURRENT
NUMBER INSPECTION OF THE
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION
FULL WHEEL HALVES
6, 10, 15, 20 X
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CHECK
MANDATORY
WHEEL PENETRANT OR
TIRE CHANGE PENETRANT
HALF EDDY CURRENT
NUMBER INSPECTION OF THE
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION
FULL WHEEL HALVES
3, 6, 8 X
MANDATORY PENETRANT
YEARS BETWEEN PENETRANT OR EDDY
EXAMINATION OF THE
TIRE CHANGES CURRENT INSPECTION
ENTIRE WHEEL HALVES
AT 2, 4, 6, 8 X
AT 11 and Thereafter
X
(Every Two Years 13, 15, 17)
At 10 and Thereafter
X
(Every Two Years 12, 14, 16)
Figure 501B. Inspection Table Based on Time (If 2 years or more between tire changes)
NOTE: Replace all preformed packings at each tire change or wheel NDT inspection.
(1) Visually inspect the wheel half assemblies (90, 120) for damage caused by
nicks, dents, cracks, corrosion, and damage. Repair damage. Do not repair
worn, polished areas that are rubbed by the tire (refer to the REPAIR section).
Discard a wheel half that shows signs of rolling contact with the runway.
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(2) Visually inspect the wheel half assemblies for corrosion. Corrosion is most
likely to occur in the tubewell and beadseat areas (where the tire touches the
wheel), in holes, and other areas where moisture and contamination can
collect. Repair corroded areas (refer to the REPAIR section).
(3) Visually examine the wheel half assemblies for areas where the paint or
surface treatment is worn through to bare metal. If the wheel will not be
overhauled at this time, apply surface treatment and paint to the worn areas
(refer to paragraphs 6, and 7 in the REPAIR section).
B. Examine for a loose valve stem (40), thermal relief plugs (50), overinflation plug (55),
and drive insert screws (95). Tighten to the necessary torque (refer to page 801).
C. Visually examine each bolt (75) for cracks, surface damage, and thread damage.
Discard a defective bolt.
D. Nut Inspection:
(1) Visually examine each nut (65) for thread damage and cracks. Discard a
damaged nut.
(2) Examine nuts (65) for self-locking function. Install a clean dry nut on a dry bolt
(75) as far as possible by hand. If the end of the bolt extends beyond the top of
the nut, measure the back-off torque of the nut as follows or discard the nut:
Turn the nut onto a bolt two or three threads past the end of the nut. Use a
torque wrench to remove the nut and measure the back-off torque. Replace the
tie bolt nut (65) if the back-off torque is less than 6.5 pound-inches (0,73 Nm).
E. Bearing Inspection:
Clean the bearings (refer to the CLEANING section). Visually inspect bearing
surfaces of bearing cups (110, 130) and bearing cones (20) as follows (refer to
Figure 502).
NOTE: Incorrect bearing grease or axle nut torque can cause some of the defects
that follow.
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(1) Spalled Surface - Discard a bearing cone or bearing cup with a spalled surface
(pieces of the surface are missing).
(2) Nicks or Dings - Discard a bearing cone or the bearing cup with damage deep
enough to be felt with a fingernail or with a single-edged razor blade. Small
damage that cannot be felt with a fingernail or razor blade is permitted.
(3) Incorrect Color - Discard a bearing cone or bearing cup that has black, dark
blue, and purple stains on the wear surface, which are signs of overheat.
Brown or yellow stains that can be removed easily with abrasive cloth (400 grit
or finer) are permitted.
(4) Etched Surface - Discard a bearing cone or bearing cup that has water stains
that have etched a wear surface. An etched surface is dull and rough. Water
stain discoloration without an etched surface is permitted.
(5) Roller End Damage - Discard a bearing cone if the thrust surface on the large
end of the rollers has chips, smears, scores, metal pick-up, incorrect color, or
other damage. This surface should be smooth, but not shiny.
(6) Scored Bearing Cone - Discard a bearing cone if it has turned sufficiently on
the axle to cause wear on the inner diameter of the bearing cone.
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(7) Cage Damage - Discard a bearing cone if the cage is dented, bent, or has too
much wear in the roller pockets or has a polished or worn surface on the cage
arm. Do not straighten a bent cage.
(8) If a bearing cone is damaged in service and is replaced, also replace the
mating bearing cup (refer to the REPAIR section).
NOTE: Replacement of the bearing cup is not necessary if a bearing cone was
damaged or dented after it was removed from the wheel half.
(9) Inspect each bearing cup (110, 130) for movement in the wheel half assemblies
(90, 120). If a 0.002 inch (0,051 mm) feeler gauge can be put into a clearance
between the bearing cup and the bottom of the bearing bore.
(10) Immediately fill satisfactory bearing cones and cups with bearing grease (Mobil
Aviation Grease SHC 100, Aeroshell 5 or Mobilegrease 28). Wrap them in oil-
proof paper until they are installed in the wheel. When bearing parts are
examined or filled with grease, use the recommended procedures that follow:
(a) Keep a clean work area. Wrap clean bearing cones in new oil-proof paper
or plastic film to prevent the collection of contamination.
(c) Clean the bearing cones only with a clean cloth that has no lint.
(1) Visually examine the rubber lip on each seal assembly (10, 15). Discard a seal
that is bent or has a rubber lip that is cracked, nicked, gouged, damaged by
heat, or is too hard or too worn to work correctly.
(2) Use the fixture as shown in Figure 503 to measure the lip height of each seal
assembly (10, 15). Discard a seal with a lip height that is less than the
minimum.
NOTE: Seal assemblies need time (8 hours) after they are removed to return
to their correct shape.
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G. Preformed Packing and Grommet Inspection:
Visually inspect the preformed packings (57, 60, 80) and the grommet (45) for
cracks, gouges, and cuts. Discard a defective preformed packing or grommet.
Satisfactory preformed packings and grommets must have a slight stretch to install.
NOTE: Preformed packings are compressed during use and need time (48 hours)
after they are removed to return to their correct shape.
Visually examine the thermal relief plugs (50) for damage. Examine each thermal
relief plug for a bulge or indentation at the fuse in the center. Replace each fuse
plug that shows a bulge or indentation.
I. Insert Inspection:
Visually inspect each insert (100) for wear and loss of chrome plating on the non-
wear surfaces. Side wall wear is usual. When a worn area wears to more than a
depth of 0.040 inch (1,02 mm), discard the insert (refer to Figure 504).
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J. Sleeve Inspection:
Visually inspect and discard a sleeve (85) that is cracked, distorted, or otherwise
damaged, or does not meet the limits of Figure 505.
B. Eddy current or penetrant (ASTM E1417 TYPE I) inspect the wheel halves
(115, 135) for cracks or corrosion (refer to Figures 501 and 506).
NOTE: It is necessary to remove the paint and primer for penetrant inspection. It is not
necessary to remove the paint or primer for eddy current inspection.
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C. Eddy Current Inspection:
(1) Remove all dirt and grease from the outer and inner wheel halves (115, 135). If
the paint has no visible scratches, chips, and cracks, removal of the paint is not
necessary.
(2) Calibrate the eddy current equipment to detect a 0.060 inch (1,52 mm) long by
0.030 inch (0,76 mm) deep by 0.005 - 0.008 inch (0,13 - 0,20 mm) wide elox
notch. An elox notch is produced by electrical discharge machining.
(3) Wheel halves with an eddy current signal that is equal to or greater than the
calibration signal can have a crack and must be removed from service for more
inspection.
(4) Examine the beadseat area shown in Figure 506. Inspection of all other areas
is recommended.
NOTE: The inner and outer wheel half assembles have the same beadseat
contour.
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3. HELI-COIL INSERT INSPECTION:
Examine for thread damage and internal thread-locking element of each Heli-Coil
insert (105). Install a new, clean, dry screw (95) into the Heli-Coil insert. If the screw
can be turned into the Heli-Coil insert more than 3 full turns by hand, replace the
Heli-Coil insert (refer to the REPAIR section).
4. SLIMSERT INSPECTION:
Examine for thread damage and internal thread-locking element of each Slimsert
(125). Install a new, clean, dry bolt, P/N AN3H3A, into the Slimsert. If the bolt can be
turned into the slimsert more than 3 full turns by hand, replace the Slimsert (refer to
the REPAIR section).
5. INSPECTION OF AN OVERHEATED WHEEL:
NOTE: The conductivity and hardness inspection are only for wheels that have been
overheated sufficiently to cause melting of the thermal fuse in a thermal relief
plug.
Measure the conductivity of the inner wheel half assembly (90) on the ends of the torque
lugs, or on the mating surface (refer to Figure 507). If the conductivity is more than
40.5% IACS, measure the hardness where shown. If the hardness is less than
120 BHN (Rockwell B75) or equivalent, reject the wheel half.
If the inner wheel half is rejected, measure the conductivity of the outer wheel half
assembly (120) on the mating face between the tie bolt holes or in the hub cap
mounting area. If the conductivity is more than 40.5% IACS, measure the hardness on
the mating face where shown. If the hardness is less than 120 BHN (Rockwell B75) or
equivalent, reject the wheel half.
Replace all thermal relief plugs (50) in a wheel assembly that has been overheated.
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6. INSPECTION OF A WHEEL THAT HAS ROLLED WITH A FLAT TIRE:
Inspect wheels that have rolled with a flat tire and caused damage to the tire body:
A. Inspect each wheel half (115, 135) for an out-of-round condition. Measure around the
outer diameter of each flange. If the difference between the largest and smallest
diameter value is more than 0.030 inch (0,76 mm), discard the wheel half.
B. Penetrant or eddy current examine each wheel half. Discard a cracked wheel half.
C. Examine the flange area on the two wheel halves for damage on the outer diameter
(refer to Figure 508). Replace a wheel half that cannot be repaired to the limits of
Figure 601 in the REPAIR section.
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NOTE: Refer to IPL Figure 1 on page 1005 for identification of the parts.
NOTE: The approved repairs given in this section will extend the life of the parts, but will not put
the parts back to a new condition. Replace all parts that are cracked, worn, distorted, or
damaged too much to be repaired.
A. Locally blend repair corrosion, scratches, or nicks to the limits shown in Figure 601.
Use #320 abrasive cloth to remove the damage. Use #400 or finer abrasive cloth to
make the surface very smooth.
NOTE: A “blend” repair is done with hand tools to remove the damaged material. The
repair is done with a very slow change in contour from the repaired surface to
the adjacent initial surface(s).
B. Repair can be made to two sides of a section if the total material removed from the
two sides is not more than the limits shown in Figure 601.
C. Repairs can be made adjacent to each other if the blended areas do not touch. A
blended area cannot be more than 3 inches (76,2 mm) in length.
REPAIR
NOTE: Minimum width to depth ratio for a repair area is 10:1, but not more than the limits
referenced in Figure 601.
TYPE OF
AREA MAX. DEPTH MAX. AREA REPAIR LIMIT
REPAIR
REPAIR
A. Remove only enough metal in the damaged area with a hand file to give a minimum
patching surface of 1/16 inch (1,59 mm) square. Do not make the repaired area
deeper than the limits given in Figure 601. Do not make the repaired area wider than
the sealing surface or more than 2 inches (50,8 mm) in length as shown in Figure
602.
B. Use toluol or butyl alcohol to clean contamination from the repaired areas.
C. Mix Metalset A-4 or Devcon F as instructed on the container label and apply it to the
repaired areas. Permit the patching material to harden.
D. After the material is hard, use a hand file to form it to the initial configuration of the
sealing surface. Use abrasive cloth (400 grit or finer) to make the surface very
smooth.
REPAIR
E. Penetrant examine (ASTM E1417 Type I) repaired areas to make sure that the areas
have no cracks, nicks, or tool marks.
(1) Use needle-nose pliers or a Heli-Coil extraction tool, P/N 1227-6, to remove the
damaged Heli-Coil insert.
(2) Install a new Heli-Coil insert with a Heli-Coil installation tool, P/N 7552-3. Install
the Heli-Coil insert 3/4 - 1 1/2 turn below the top surface. Break off the tang
with a Heli-Coil tang break-off tool, P/N 3695-3.
(1) Use needle-nose pliers or a Heli-Coil extraction tool, P/N 1227-6, to remove the
damaged Heli-Coil insert.
(2) Tap the damaged hole with a Heli-Coil tap, P/N 56193-3-2, to a minimum depth
of 0.300 inch (7,62 mm).
(3) Apply surface treatment (MIL-C-5541 Class 1A) in the tapped hole.
(4) Install a standard oversized Heli-Coil insert, P/N 3891-3CN285, with a Heli-Coil
installation tool P/N 7552-3. Install the Heli-Coil insert 3/4 - 1 1/2 turn below the
top surface. Break off the tang with a Heli-Coil tang break-off tool, P/N 3695-3.
REPAIR
(1) Use needle-nose pliers or a Heli-Coil extraction tool, P/N 1227-6, to remove the
damaged Heli-Coil insert.
(2) Drill the damaged hole with a "C" size (0.2420 inch) drill bit to a maximum
depth of 0.380 inch (9,65 mm).
(3) Tap the drilled hole with a Heli-Coil tap, P/N 3893-3 to a minimum depth of
0.300 inch (7,62 mm).
(4) Apply surface treatment (MIL-C-5541 Class 1A) in the tapped hole.
(5) Install the outer Heli-Coil Twinsert, P/N 2391-3CN285, with a Heli-Coil
installation tool, P/N 2705-3. Install the Heli-Coil twinsert 3/4 - 1 1/2 turn below
the top surface. Break off the tang with a Heli-Coil tang break-off tool, P/N
4032-3.
(6) Install an inner Heli-Coil Twinsert, P/N 4691-3CN254 with a Heli-Coil installation
tool, P/N 7552-3. Install a Heli-Coil Twinsert 3/4 - 1 1/2 turn below the top
surface. Break off the tang with a Heli-Coil tang break-off tool, P/N 3695-3.
4. SLIMSERT REPAIR:
A. Repair a damaged Slimsert (125) with an oversized Slimsert (SRW192L) in the outer
wheel half assembly (120).
REPAIR
(1) Heat the wheel halves to 240 - 250°F (115 - 121°C) for no longer than 20
minutes.
(2) Put the hub support tool on a press table. Put the wheel half on the hub support
tool (refer to Figure 603).
(3) Put the cup removal plate in the bearing bore. Push the bearing cup out of the
wheel half.
REPAIR
(1) Heat the wheel half to 240 - 250°F (115 - 121°C) for no longer than 20 minutes.
(3) Remove the wheel half from the oven and spray the bearing bore with a thin
layer of alkyd primer (TT-P-1757B Type II, Class N).
(4) Put the wheel half on the arbor press (refer to Figure 604).
(5) Put the cool bearing cup in the bearing bore and use care to align the bearing
cup for correct installation.
(6) Put the cup installation tool (refer to Figure 902) on the bearing cup and apply
pressure to install the bearing cup in the bearing bore.
REPAIR
(7) After the bearing cup is installed, try to put a 0.002 (0,051 mm) feeler gauge
between the cup and the bottom of the bearing bore in three equally-spaced
places. If the feeler gauge can be put into the clearance below the bearing cup,
the bearing cup is not installed correctly. Repeat the installation procedure.
NOTE: If cup does not enter the bearing bore straight or does not fully come in
contact with the bottom of the bearing bore, remove the cup immediately
from the bore and repeat paragraphs (1), (2), (4), (5), (6), and (7) to install
the cup.
6. SURFACE TREATMENT:
B. Apply surface treatment (MIL-C-5541 Class 1A) with a brush, sponge, pad, or spray
to all bare aluminum in the repaired areas or fretted areas on mating surfaces.
C. Fully air dry the parts after application of surface treatment. Do not touch treated
surfaces until they are fully dry.
A. For touch-up surface repairs, use #320 abrasive cloth. Complete the touch-up with
#400 abrasive cloth to make the surface very smooth.
REPAIR
B. Apply surface treatment (MIL-C-5541 Class 1A) to all bare aluminum and let it dry.
C. Clean all surfaces to be painted with a no-lint cloth that is moist with thinner
(MIL-T-81772 Type I or ll).
D. Mask all areas where epoxy primer is not wanted (refer to Figure 606).
F. Mask all areas where urethane paint is not wanted (refer to Figure 606).
G. Apply two layers of alumigrip urethane paint. Let the first layer dry for 15 minutes
before application of the second layer.
REPAIR
TIME TO DRY
NOMENCLATURE MATERIAL DRY LAYER MIXTURE
MIX DATA BETWEEN
MATERIAL NAME IDENTIFICATION THICKNESS POT LIFE
LAYERS
REPAIR
NOTE: 1. Mix the water reducible primer as instructed by the maker of the primer.
3. Mix one part by volume Alumigrip urethane paint to one part by volume Alumigrip
catalyst. Reduce to spraying viscosity with urethane reducer (Catalog Number
T0003).
4. Mix two parts color base K-line (K 1014) with one part of urethane converter HI.,
CAT #85 (K 3002), with one part activated activator (A0001 Fast Dry or A0003 Slow
Dry) to make a four part mixture.
5. After painted part(s) has set for 30 minutes, bake for two (2) hours at 130 - 150°F
(54 - 66° C). Alternate Method: Air dry at room temperature for two weeks.
6. If parts set more than 36 hours before the second layer of urethane paint is applied,
clean the area to be painted with a no-lint cloth that is made moist with T0003 or
thinner (MIL-T-81772 Type I or II).
REPAIR
REPAIR
8. IDENTIFICATION PLATE INSTALLATION:
A. Use solvent to clean the area of the wheel half assembly (120) where the
identification plate (5) will be installed.
B. Hold the identification plate (5) on a flat surface and remove the paper off the back.
Do not bend the identification plate and hold it only at the edges.
C. Install the center of the identification plate (5) and push to the outer edges. Use a
hand roller and roll over the full surface of the identification plate.
D. Let the identification plate (5) set for 24 hours, to let the adhesive cure.
E. Use a clean cloth that is moist with solvent (MIL-PRF-680, TYPE II or III) to clean the
identification plate (5) and adjacent areas.
F. Mix a small amount of clear sealant as instructed by the manufacturer (refer to the
LIST OF SPECIAL MATERIALS, section). Apply the sealant over and around the
edges of the identification plate (5). Let the sealant dry.
ASSEMBLY
DNOTE: Refer to IPL Figure 1 on page 1005 for identification of the parts.
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: Replace preformed packings (60, 80) and grommet (45) at each tire change.
B. If a bearing cup (110, 130) was removed from the inner and outer wheel half
assemblies (90, 120), install it as referenced in paragraph 5.B. in the REPAIR
section.
A. Install Inserts:
(1) Examine the inner wheel half assembly (90) to make sure that each Heli-Coil
insert (105) is installed.
(2) Lubricate the sides of the torque lugs and the inner surface of the inserts (100)
with a thin layer of alkyd primer (TT-P-1757B Type II, Class N).
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(3) Install an insert (100) with a 1/8 inch (3 mm) overhang on the torque lug. Use
a mallet to lightly hit the insert down on the torque lug until it touches the
bottom (refer to Figure 701).
(4) Lightly hit the end of the insert (100) until the screw hole in the insert and
screw hole in the torque lug are aligned.
(5) Apply two or three drops of Loctite 222 or 242 to the threads of each screw
(95). Install the screw (95) and torque to 35 - 55 pound-inches (4,0 - 6,2 Nm).
A. Install the lubricated preformed packing (80) on the outer diameter groove of the
inner wheel half assembly (90). Make sure that the preformed packing is not twisted.
C. Install the sleeve (85) on the inner diameter center hub register surface of the inner
wheel half assembly (90).
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(5) Apply two or three drops of Loctite 222 or 242 to the threads of each screw
(95). Install the screw (95) and torque to 25 - 35 pound-inches (2,8 - 4,0 Nm).
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D. Assemble the inner (90) and outer (120) wheel half assemblies together as follows:
(1) The light side of each wheel half assembly is impression stamped with a “L” on
the flange. Install the wheel half assemblies with the “L” as close to 180° apart
as possible when the wheel half assemblies are assembled.
(2) The two larger windows in the outer wheel half assembly (120) must be aligned
with the inflation valve and overinflation plug ports.
(3) Align the red dot (or mark) on the tire bead with the tire inflation valve hole.
NOTE: New wheel assemblies that are shipped from the factory without the tires
will have a thin layer of LPS3 lubricant on the bolts and nuts. Clean the
bolts and nuts to remove the lubricant before application of antiseize
compound (refer to the CLEANING section, paragraph 1).
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CAUTION: INCORRECT PRELOAD AND FAILURE OF THE TIE BOLT WILL OCCUR
IF THE COUNTERSUNK SIDE OF WASHERS (70) ARE NOT AGAINST
THE BOLT HEAD AND NUT (REFER TO FIGURE 702).
F. Install a washer (70) on each bolt (75) with the countersunk side of the washer
toward the bolt head. Install the bolts and washers through the inner wheel half
assembly (115). Install a washer on each bolt with the countersunk side of the
washer toward the nut (65). Install the nuts and preliminary torque each nut to
132 - 137 pound-inches (14,9 - 15,5 Nm) in a crisscross sequence (refer to Figure
703).
G. Final torque each nut (65) to 265 - 275 pound-inches (29,9 - 31,0 Nm) in a clockwise
sequence (refer to Figure 703). Tighten in one continuous turn of each nut to its final
position. Torque the nuts #1 and #2 again to make sure that the torque has not been
decreased by application of torque to the other nuts.
Torque each nut (65) to 132 - 137 pound- Torque each nut (65) to 265 - 275 pound-
inches (14,9 - 15,5 Nm) in a crisscross inches (29,9 - 31,0 Nm) in a clockwise
sequence as shown above. sequence as shown above.
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H. Install lubricated grommet (45) on the valve stem (40). Install the valve assembly
(25) into the valve hole in the inner wheel half assembly (90). Dry torque the valve
stem to 50 - 75 pound-inches (5,6 - 8,5 Nm).
NOTE: Install the inflation valve in the port that is closest to the red dot (or mark)
on the tire.
I. Install the inside valve (35) (valve core) in the valve stem (40). Dry torque the inside
valve to 3 - 5 pound-inches (0,3 - 0,6 Nm).
J. Install the lubricated preformed packing (60) on the overinflation plug (55). Install
preformed packings (57) dry (no lubrication) on the overinflation plug. Install the
overinflation plug in the threaded hole in the mating surface of the inner wheel half
assembly (90). Dry torque the overinflation plug to 50 - 75 pound-inchs (5,6 - 8,5
Nm).
K. Inflate the tire with dry nitrogen to the necessary pressure for service. Do a test for
leaks (refer to the TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION section).
L. Apply Bearing Grease, Mobil Aviation Grease SHC 100, AeroShell 5, or Mobilgrease
28, (MIL-PRF-81322) to the bearing cups (110, 130) and cones (20) in the inner and
outer wheel half assemblies (90, 120).
4. WHEEL INSTALLATION:
B. Apply a thin layer of bearing grease to the rubber lip of each seal assembly (10, 15).
D. Install seal assembly (15) (lip facing out) and bearing cone (20) on the axle. Install
the wheel and tire assembly, bearing cone (20), and seal assembly (10) (lip facing
in) on the axle.
A. Clean the axle threads and lubricate the threads with bearing grease.
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C. Turn the wheel in the direction the nut is tightened, torque axle nut to 40 pound-feet
(54,2 Nm) to correctly seat the bearings.
E. Turn the wheel in the direction the nut is tightened, torque to 17 pound-feet
(23,0 Nm) in one continuous turn of the axle nut. This will prevent incorrect reading
of break-away torque that can occur from stop and start turning of the nut.
F. Check for alignment of locking holes. If locking holes are not aligned, continue to
tighten the nut to the closest locking hole, and lock axle nut by standard locking
methods.
6. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
A. If the wheel is to be put into storage, lubricate the bearing cups (110, 130) and
cones (20) with bearing grease (Mobil Aviation Grease SHC 100, Mobilgrease 28, or
Aeroshell 5). Install bearing cones in the wheel assembly bearing bore with the
lubricated seal assemblies (10, 15). Put a dust cover over each bearing opening and
attach with masking tape.
B. Keep the rubber parts in a dark, dry, no-dust area that is no more than 104°F
(40°C). Keep parts away from air flow, radiation, ozone (made by electric arcs,
fluorescent lamps, and electrical equipment), and other contamination.
C. If the wheel and tire assemblies are in storage for long periods of time, decrease the
inflation pressure to 25% (1/4) of the usual operation pressure or 40 p.s.i.g.
(2,75 bars), whichever is less. Install the valve cap (30) and dry torque it to 5 - 10
pound-inches (0,6 - 1,1 Nm).
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Final Torque
265 - 275 pound-inches
(29,9 - 31,0 Nm)
(Refer to Figure 703)
95 INSERT SCREW 35 - 55 pound-inches Loctite 222
(4,0 - 6,2 Nm) or 242
A. Clean the axle threads and lubricate the threads with bearing grease (Mobil Aviation
Grease SHC 100, Mobilgrease 28, or Aeroshell 5).
B. Turn the wheel in the direction the nut is tightened and torque the axle nut to 40
pound-feet (54,2 Nm) to correctly set the bearings.
D. Turn the wheel in the direction the nut is tightened and torque the axle nut at the
same time to 17 pound-feet (23,0 Nm) in one continuous turn of the axle nut. This
will prevent incorrect indication of break-away torque that will occur from stop-and-
start turning of the axle nut.
E. If locking holes are not aligned, continue to tighten the nut to the closest locking hole.
Lock axle nut by standard locking methods.
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This section gives an illustration and parts breakdown of all parts of the assembly(ies)
shown on the title page which can be disassembled, repaired or replaced, and
reassembled.
Modification, addition, or deletion in the parts list table is shown by an “R” at the left of the item
number column.
A. Item Numbers:
The item number identifies a part in all sections of the manual. The item number for
a part usually does not change, except for alpha variants explained below.
NOTE: An "Alpha Variant" is an alphabetic letter which follows the item number, and
which "varies" (changes) each time that the item number is repeated in the
parts list.
Alpha variants A-Z (except I and O) are assigned to existing item numbers when
necessary to show:
Alpha variant letters are shown in the figures only to identify parts that have a
different appearance or location from the initial parts.
Items that are not illustrated are indicated by a dash (-) ahead of the item number in
the FIGURE & ITEM NUMBER column.
The parts list shows how the parts are related to other parts in each assembly or
subassembly. The number of spaces that the part name is indented in the
NOMENCLATURE column is shown by periods before the part name. Refer to the
example that follows, which shows how each part or subassembly is related to the
next higher assembly or subassembly.
(1) Subassemblies and detail parts that are used on assemblies that show the
pre- or post-Service Bulletin notation will not show the same notation if the EFF.
CODE column clearly shows their pre- or post-Service Bulletin status.
(2) End-item assemblies that are modified by a Service Bulletin without assignment
of a new part number (no production equivalent of the modified assembly) will
not show pre- or post-Service Bulletin notation.
G. Effectivity Code:
Reference Letters (A,B,C, etc.) are assigned in the EFF. CODE column to each
end-item. The reference letter of the applicable end item assembly is also shown for
each detail part and subassembly. If the EFF. CODE column is blank, the detail or
subassemblies can be used on all assemblies in this manual.
The UNITS PER ASSY column usually shows the total number of parts that are
necessary for each assembly, subassembly, or sub-subassembly as applicable.
The letters “AR” identify parts that are “as required” (for bulk items).
The letters “RF” identify parts that are given for reference purposes.
The letters “NP” identify parts that are “not procurable” (Order its next higher
assembly).
The letters “SP” identify parts that are a “service part” that are not part of the
end-item assembly.
NOTE: If a part has a vendor code number (V56878, for example) in the
“NOMENCLATURE” column of the ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST, that part is
FAA approved as part of the BFGoodrich Quality Assurance System.
Sources of these parts, other than BFGoodrich, must have alternate FAA
approval under Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 21).