AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
DFE-AMM-AR1
Rev. 1 – 07/24/2014
3-31
3.6.2.3.
Steerable nose wheel landing gear adjustment
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Tools needed: Metric Wrenches
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Parts needed: None.
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Type of maintenance: Line
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Level of Certification needed:
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Repairman (LS-M) or Mechanic (A&P) – both with the minimum level of certification to
perform heavy maintenance of SLSA in the U.S.
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FAA approved Part 145 Repair station
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Instructions:
A steerable nose wheel adjustment is necessary so the airplane tracks during straight taxiing
with engine idling (to eliminate prop turning moment) with rudder pedals held in neutral position
(no crosswind!):
1. Lift the nose wheel and neutralize wheel and rudder pedals
2. Adjust the nose wheel control using the adjustable rod ends.
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Task proper accomplishment check: Check straight taxiing at idle with rudder pedals
neutralized
3.6.2.4.
Rubber shock absorber replacement
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Tools needed: Metric Wrenches
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Parts needed: New rubber shock absorber, cotter pins.
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Type of maintenance: Line
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Level of Certification needed:
-
Repairman (LS-M) or Mechanic (A&P) – both with the minimum level of certification to
perform heavy maintenance of SLSA in the U.S.
-
FAA approved Part 145 Repair station
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Instructions:
Perform rubber shock absorber replacement when rubber rope is damaged or excessively
worn down.
1.
Remove cotter pins from the hollow pin attaching a rubber rope
2.
Remove hollow pin
3.
Remove rubber rope from the nose landing gear leg
4.
Mount a new rubber rope at the leg, sling over pin
5.
Insert a hollow pin back
6.
Secure by two cotter pins
