Technical data

13773-001
32-40
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Brakes Won't Hold. Contaminated lining. Replace lining.
Improper conditioning of brake lin-
ings.
Replace linings.
Lining worn below minimum wear
limits.
Replace linings.
Discs worn below minimum wear
limits.
Replace discs.
Organic brake lining carbonized
(overheated).
Replace lining.
Pressure plate contacting torque
plate assembly.
Check for correct torque plate/
wheel installation.
New Lining installed with old disc,
Lining not seated in wear track
creating partial contact with disc.
Replace excessively worn disc.
Cracked Or Distorted Wheel or
Wheel Half.
Hitting rocks or other hard objects
during landing or takeoff.
Inspect wheel using Zyglo to
determine condition. Replace
wheel or wheel half.
CAUTION: Do Not Attempt To
Weld Or Repair Cracks In Wheel
Halves.
Use of sharp objects to break tire
bead.
Replace wheel or wheel half.
Landing with flat tire or abnormally
hard landing.
Replace wheel or wheel half.
Landing in crabbing position in
crosswind causing excessive side
force.
Replace wheel or wheel half.
Normal fatigue failure when used
beyond expected wheel life.
Replace wheel or wheel half.
Damaged Bearing Cone. Misalignment of bearings. Replace bearing cone being sure
it is properly seated in bearing
bore.
Axle nut improperly torqued. Replace and torque axle nut.
Foreign matter in bearing grease. Check grease seals for damage.
Replace seals and be sure bear-
ing grease is free from foreign
matter.
Lack of bearing grease. Replace bearings and repack with
grease.
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy