CUB CRAFTERS, INC.
CC18-180 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
32-20
Manual number TC10000AMM
Page: 6
Date: 04/17/08
(7) REASSEMBLY OF TAIL WHEEL BRACKET AND FORK
(See Figure 32-20-2)
(a) Hand apply grease to all internal parts and pack the bearing (15) with grease
(MIL-G-81322E).
(b) Place the lower dust cap (5) on the fork (4) and the thrust washer (7) on the fork
(4) being sure to align the notch with the locking pin in the fork (4).
(c) Position the pawl (6) on the arm (8) with the longest lobe down and place the arm
assembly (8) on the fork (4).
(d) Position the other thrust washer (7) and the upper dust cap (9) on the arm
assembly (8).
(e) Insert 3 springs (10) in the proper holes on the top of the fork (4) so the thrust
plate (11) can be placed on top.
(f) Position the fiber thrust plate (12) in the bracket (13) so the nub is aligned with
the groove and insert the bracket assembly (13) into the fork (4) maintaining the
alignment of all the interlocking parts.
(g) Place the bearing (15), grease retainer (14), spacer (22), and washer (3) in the
fork (4). Exert pressure on the bracket (13) to engage the short castle nut (2)
with the bracket assembly post.
(h) Tighten the nut (2) securely, back off to the first cotter pin hole in the bracket
post, and secure with a cotter pin (1). These last steps may be accomplished
once the tail wheel assembly is installed back on the fuselage.
(i) Check to verify proper tailwheel pivoting and tension.
(j) Install the tire assembly on the fork by sliding the axle (21) with the lock washer
(20) through the fork and tire assembly.
(k) Secure with a washer (3) and castle nut (23). Tighten the nut until there is no
free play in the bearings and there is a slight amount of friction. Safety with a
cotter pin (1).
(l) Pump the tail wheel bracket assembly (13) and axle (21) full of grease (MIL-G-
81322E) then wipe off the excess.
