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NOSE WHEEL STEERING - INSPECTION/CHECK

TASK 32-50-00-710
1. Nose Wheel Power Steering Unit Centering Springs Operational Check
NOTE: This test makes sure that the centering springs on the steering unit spool-sleeve assembly function
correctly.
A. Tools and Equipment
(1) Nose Gear Strut Restrainer - CJMD332-002
(2) Nose Jack - 02-0526-0110
(3) Main Jacks - 02-1032-0111
(4) Jack Pads - 5520151-2
(5) Hydraulic Service Unit - Commercially Available
(6) External Power Unit - Commercially Available
B. Nose Wheel Power Steering Unit Centering Springs Operational Check (Refer to Figure 601).
(1) Install the CJMD332-002 nose gear strut restrainer to limit strut extension to 7.00 inches (177.8 mm) maximum. Refer to
Model 650 Illustrated Tool and Equipment Manual, Chapter 32, Nose Landing Gear for installation instructions.
(2) Jack the airplane until the nose gear tire is off the ground. Refer to Chapter 7, Jacking - Maintenance Practices for
instructions.
NOTE: Two greased plates can be put under the tire in lieu of jacking the airplane and using the strut
restrainer to let the nose gear strut turn.
(3) Remove the cotter pin, nut and bolt from the nose gear steering unit clevis assembly as shown.
(a) Discard the cotter pin and nut and retain the bolt for reinstallation.
(4) Disengage the GEAR CONTROL circuit breaker and attach a tag to the landing gear control handle that states:
WARNING: Do not retract landing gear - maintenance in progress.
(5) Connect a hydraulic ground service unit to the ground service connection system and apply hydraulic power (3000 PSI) to
the airplane.
(6) Apply external Direct Current (DC) power to the airplane.
(7) Make sure that the nose wheel steering system is activated; engage the PWR STEER circuit breaker on the pilot's side
console circuit breaker panel and press the NOSE WHL STEERING switch light on the pedestal so that it illuminates.
WARNING: The following procedure requires the nose gear steering unit linkage be manually activated to
command the steering unit to turn. Make sure that personnel are clear of the rotating lower strut, tire
and wheel when performing this test.
(8) Manually move the lower end of the clevis assembly to the right, causing the nose wheel to turn to the right. At
approximately mid-travel, release the clevis and verify that the nose wheel abruptly stops turning.
(9) Manually move the lower end of the clevis assembly to the left, causing the nose wheel to turn past the center position
toward the left. At approximately midtravel, release the clevis and verify that the nose wheel abruptly stops turning.
NOTE: If the nose wheel does not stop abruptly when the clevis assembly is released, the nose gear
steering unit must be removed for overhaul.
(10) If the nose wheel does stop abruptly when the clevis assembly is released, the nose gear steering unit centering springs
function satisfactorily. Reinstall the existing bolt in the clevis assembly and link and secure with a new nut and cotter pin.
END OF TASK
TASK 32-50-00-720
2. Functional Check of the Nose Wheel Steering Cables
A. Inspect the Nose Wheel Steering Cables.
NOTE: Further control cable inspection information can be found in Chapter 20, Control Cables, Seals and
Pulleys - Maintenance Practices.
(1) Gain access to the nose wheel steering cable installation through the left and right nose landing gear doors. Remove
avionics equipment as necessary.
(2) Visually inspect the steering cable pulleys, pulley brackets and guard pins for security of installation, cleanliness, wear,

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cracks, corrosion and other damage.

(3) Check the pulleys for misalignment and freedom of rotation.
(4) Check the cables for proper routing, fraying, broken strands and corrosion or damage.
B. Nose Wheel Steering Cables Tension Check.
(1) Make sure that the nose wheel is in approximately the center position for the tension check.
(2) Place tensiometer on the steering cables at a convenient location just forward of where the cables route through the
forward pressure bulkhead cable fairleads.
(3) Measure the cable tension. As an example, at 21.11°C (70°F), cable tension should be 25 inch-pounds, +3 or -3 inch-
pounds (2.82 Nm, +0.3 or -0.3 Nm). Refer to Chapter 32, Nose Wheel Steering - Maintenance Practices for the cable
tension rigging chart for cable tension vs. ambient temperature.
(4) If cable tension is out of tolerance, refer to Chapter 32, Nose Wheel Steering - Maintenance Practices, Nose Wheel
Steering System Rigging, for rigging procedures.
END OF TASK
TASK 32-50-00-730
3. Nose Wheel Steering Functional Test
NOTE: This test applies to Airplanes -0145 and On and Airplanes - 0001 thru -0144 incorporating SB650-32-27.
A. Tools and Equipment
(1) Nose Gear Strut Restrainer - CJMD332-002
(2) Squat Switch Simulator - CJMD324-102, -0001 thru -0113 except Airplanes incorporating SB650-24-29, CJMD324-105, -
0114 and On and Airplanes incorporating SB650-24-29
(3) Nose Jack - 02-0526-0110
(4) Main Jacks - 02-1032-0111
(5) Jack Pads - 5520151-2
(6) Hydraulic Service Unit - Commercially Available
(7) External Power Unit - Commercially Available
B. Nose Wheel Power Steering Functional Check
NOTE: Grease plates placed under the nose wheel may be used as an alternate method of performing the on
ground operational check of the nose wheel steering.
(1) Jack the airplane. Refer to Chapter 7, Jacking - Maintenance Practices.
(2) Connect external power unit to the airplane.
(3) Set the BATT switch to ON and engage the PWR STEER circuit breaker.
(4) Connect the hydraulic service unit to airplane.
(a) Apply 3000 PSI (20,685 kPa) to the hydraulic system.
(5) Press the NOSE WHL STEERING switch (S277) on the pedestal.
(a) Make sure that the upper half of switch annunciates ARMED.
(b) Make sure that the power steering system does not operate the nose wheel.
(6) Press the NOSE WHL STEERING switch (S277) again.
(a) Make sure that the ARMED annunciator extinguishes.
(7) Again, press the NOSE WHL STEERING switch (S277).
(a) Make sure that the ARMED annunciator illuminates.
(8) Press the TRIM/AP/NWS DISC switch on the pilot's control wheel.
(a) Make sure that the ARMED annunciator remains illuminated.
(9) Press the TRIM/AP/NWS DISC switch on the copilot's control wheel.
(a) Make sure that the ARMED annunciator remains illuminated.
(10) Retract the landing gear.
(a) Make sure that the NOSE WHL STEERING annunciators are extinguished.

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(11) Press the NOSE WHL STEERING switch (S277).

(a) Make sure that the NOSE WHL STEERING annunciators remain extinguished.
(12) Extend the landing gear to down and locked position.
(a) Make sure that the NOSE WHL STEERING annunciators remain extinguished.
(13) Press the NOSE WHL STEERING switch (S277).
(a) Make sure that the upper half illuminates and annunciates ARMED.
(14) Set the BATT switch to OFF position.
(15) Lower airplane to floor.
NOTE: It is permitted to use a grease plate as an alternative to the nose gear strut restrainer. Jacking of the
airplane is not necessary.
(16) Install the nose strut extension restrainer. Refer to Model 650 Illustrated Tool and Equipment Manual, Chapter 32, Nose
Landing Gear.
NOTE: The nose strut restrainer can be adjusted so it will not allow the strut to extend far enough to allow
the squat switch to disable the nose gear steering.
(17) Install the squat switch simulator on main gear and set to ON GROUND.
(18) Jack the airplane. Refer to Chapter 7, Jacking - Maintenance Practices.
(19) Set the BATT switch to ON position.
(20) Press the NOSE WHL STEERING switch (S277).
(a) Make sure that the ARMED annunciator extinguishes and the ON annunciator illuminates when both main and nose
gears indicate weight on wheels.
(21) Make sure that there is full nose wheel steering capability with both the rudder pedals and the hand steering wheel on the
left side console.
(22) Press the TRIM/AP/NWS DISC switch on the pilot's control wheel.
(a) Make sure that the NOSE WHL STEERING switch (S277) annunciators (both ARMED and ON) are extinguished.
(b) Make sure that the nose wheel steering is inoperative.
(23) Press the NOSE WHL STEERING switch (S277) until the lower half annunciates ON.
(24) Press the TRIM/AP/NWS DISC switch on the copilot's control wheel.
(a) Make sure that the NOSE WHL STEERING switch (S277) annunciators (both ARMED and ON) are extinguished.
(b) Make sure that the nose wheel steering is inoperative.
(25) Press the NOSE WHL STEERING switch (S277) until the lower half annunciates ON.
(26) Press the NOSE WHL STEERING switch (S277) one time.
(a) Make sure that both annunciators are extinguished.
(b) Make sure that the nose wheel steering is inoperative.
(27) Press the NOSE WHL STEERING switch (S277) one time.
(a) Make sure that the ON annunciator is illuminated.
(28) Set the BATT switch to OFF position and make sure that the ARMED annunciator extinguishes.
(29) Set the BATT switch to ON position.
C. Test Nose Wheel Steering Accumulator Bleed Valve. (Airplanes 650-0001 thru -0151 with SB650-32-25 compliance and 650-
0152 and On.)
(1) Make sure the nose wheel steering accumulator gage (located forward of forward pressure bulkhead in left avionics bay) is
indicating approximately 3000 PSI (20,685 kPa), then shut down hydraulic ground unit.
(2) Depress and hold the solenoid valve accumulator bleed switch. Release the bleed switch when accumulator pressure
begins to drop.
D. Test Nose Wheel Steering Accumulator Solenoid Valve.
(1) Make sure the nose wheel steering accumulator gage (located forward of forward pressure bulkhead in left avionics bay) is
indicating approximately 3000 PSI (20,685 kPa), then shut down hydraulic ground unit and allow the system pressure to

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drop to zero.
(2) Make sure the nose wheel steering accumulator retains 3000 PSI (20,685 kPa) after the main hydraulic system has
dropped to zero.
(3) Make sure you let the accumulator pressure and temperature stabilize and after three minutes check for leaks.
NOTE: The stabilized pressure will be different from the 3000 PSI (20,685 kPa) maximum due to the thermal
effects. A pressure of approximately 2600 PSI (17,926 kPa) is typical.
(4) Set the main gear squat switch simulator to ON GROUND.
(5) Press the NOSE WHL STEERING switch (S277).
(6) Verify the nose wheel steering is functional by completing at least two full sweeps prior to an accumulator pressure drop of
1500 PSI (10,342 kPa).
(7) Set the BATT switch to OFF position.
(8) Lower airplane to floor and remove jacks. Refer to Chapter 7, Jacking - Maintenance Practices.
(9) Remove the nose strut extension restrainer.
(10) Remove the main gear switch simulator.
(11) Remove the hydraulic service unit from the airplane.
(12) Remove the external power unit from the airplane.
END OF TASK

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Figure 601 : Sheet 1 : Nose Wheel Power Steering Unit Centering Unit Springs Check

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Figure 206 : Sheet 1 : Nose Wheel Steering System Rigging

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Figure 206 : Sheet 2 : Nose Wheel Steering System Rigging

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Figure 206 : Sheet 3 : Nose Wheel Steering System Rigging

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