Jabiru Aircraft
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Aircraft Service Manual
Jabiru J230-C
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Dated : Feb 2006
Issued By: RAS
Page: 65 of 171
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NOTE:
The bearings are “press-fit” in the wheel hub and should not be removed unless a
new part is to be installed.
6.6.3
NOSE WHEEL INSPECTION AND REPAIR
1.
Clean metal parts in solvent and dry thoroughly.
2.
Inspect wheel halves for cracks. Cracked wheel halves should be discarded and
new parts used. Sand out nicks, gouges and corroded areas. Clean thoroughly
3.
Carefully inspect bearings for damage and discolouration.
NOTE:
Bearings are pre-packed.
DO NOT
clean with solvents as it will remove the packing.
4.
Refit bearings.
6.6.4
NOSE WHEEL REASSEMBLY
1.
Replace bearings in wheel hub.
2.
Apply automotive wheel rim lubricant to the tyre bead faces on the inside of the
wheel rims. Note that if this step is skipped disassembly of the wheel in future will
be made much more difficult.
3.
Position tyre and tube between wheel halves with tube inflation valve through hole
in outside wheel half.
4.
Mate wheel halves. While maintaining a light force, assemble a washer and nut on
one through-bolt and tighten snugly. Assemble the remaining washers and nuts
on the through-bolts and torque to the value specified in Table 2.
WARNING
Ensure tube is not pinched between wheel halves during assembly. Uneven or
improper torque of through-bolt nuts can cause failure of bolts with resultant wheel
failure.
5.
Inflate tyre to seat the tyre beads, adjust to correct tyre pressure – Refer Aircraft
Specifications above.
6.6.5
WHEEL BALANCING
Refer to Paragraph 6.4.8 for wheel balancing information.
