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Aircraft Service Manual
Jabiru Aircraft
Pty Ltd
JTM001-1
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
REVISION
1
Dated: Nov 2011
Issued By: SW
Page: 92 of 233
Figure 60
– Directional Brake Disc Installation
8.6
MAIN WHEEL STUB AXLE
8.6.1 DESCRIPTION
A steel stub axle is bolted to the outboard end of the undercarriage leg.
Figure 58 shows a typical installation. While details and part numbers vary from model to model the
general arrangement shown applies to all aircraft.
8.6.2 MAIN WHEEL STUB AXLE REMOVAL
1.
Remove wheel spat in accordance with Section 8.3.
2.
Remove wheel in accordance with Section 8.5.
3.
Allow the brake calliper(s) to hang on the brake line, ensuring that the line is not being kinked,
distorted or otherwise damaged. If the leg must be removed for an extended period it is
recommended to use zip-ties or similar to support the brake calliper assembly to take the load
off the brake line.
4.
Remove 4 bolts/nuts/washers securing axle to leg.
NOTE: When removing axle from leg, note number and position of the wheel alignment shims (if
any) between the axle flange and composite leg. Mark these shims or tape them together
carefully so that they can be installed in exactly the same position, to ensure that wheel
alignment is not disturbed
5.
Remove inboard brake plate.
6.
Remove axle from leg.