Technical data

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32-20
Page 530 Nov 2000
(b) Apply thin coat of grease to spindle threads.
CAUTION: Improper orientation of Belleville washers may result in undesirable han-
dling characteristics of the airplane and/or damage to the airplane.
(c) Insert washers and Belleville washers in proper orientation. (See Figure 32-202)
(d) Install spindle nut.
(e) Attach spring scale to axle fork and torque spindle nut so that side load required to rotate
wheel assembly, after initial break-free pull, is 10 to 20 lbs (4.5 kg to 9.1 kg). Install cotter
pin. Nut may be tighten to facilitate cotter pin installation.
(f) Lower airplane off jacks. (Refer to 7-10)
(3) Inspection/Check - Nose Gear and Fairing
Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
(a) Inspect nose gear fairing for cracks, wear, and loose fasteners.
(b) Remove nose gear fairing. (Refer to 32-20)
(c) Raise airplane on jacks. (Refer to 7-10)
(d) Inspect nose gear strut assembly and attach points for security, cracks, and corrosion.
(e) Inspect pucks for delamination, cracking, or other distress.
(f) Attach spring scale to axle fork and torque spindle nut so that side load required to rotate
wheel assembly, after initial break-free pull, is 10 to 20 lbs (4.5 kg to 9.1 kg).
(g) Coat exposed fork assembly bolt and nut with grease.
(h) Verify security of spindle nut cotter pin.
(i) Install nose gear fairing. (Refer to 32-20)
(j) Remove airplane from jacks. (Refer to 7-10)
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Grease ASG22 Aeroshell Lubrication.
Calibrated Spring Scale 5A354 Chatillon
83-30 Kew Gardens Rd
Kew Gardens, N.Y.
11415
Load determination