Diamond Aircraft DV 20 E 2022, Airplane Maintenance Manual

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AIRCRAFT
Landing Gear
DV 20 E AMM
Page 204
15 Mar 2022
32-40-00
Doc # 4.02.25
Rev. 2
3. Remove/Install the Nose Wheel
A. Equipment
Item Quantity Part Number
Padded trestle. 1 Commercial.
Weight and strap. 1 Commercial.
B. Remove the Nose Wheel
Detail Steps/Work Items Key Items/References
(1) Remove the wheel fairing:
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Remove the six allen screws that attach the
left half of the fairing to the right half.
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Remove the LH and RH mounting screws.
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Remove the fairing.
(2) Use weights to hold the rear fuselage down with
the nose wheel clear of the ground.
Use a strap around the rear fuselage.
(3) Put a padded trestle under the front fuselage
just aft of the nose gear mounting.
WARNING: DEFLATE THE WHEEL BEFORE THE AXLE NUT IS REMOVED.
FAILURE TO DEFLATE THE TIRE BEFORE THE WHEEL REMOVAL
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
(4) Remove the 7/16 nut from the axle bolt.
(5) Remove the axle bolt. Hold the wheel.
(6) Remove the wheel from the fork.
(7) Note the thickness and location of the shims
installed between the wheel axle spacers and
the fork assembly (if installed).