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2. To disassemble the cylinder, first remove the piston rod assembly by unscrewing the fitting (8) from the
cylinder.
3. The piston rod assembly may be disassembled by first removing the retaining ring (2) securing the
sleeve (3) and then removing the spring (4), piston (6), seal (7), fitting (8), and, if desired, the large return
spring (I1).
4. Remove the O-rings from the piston and fitting.
7-43. CLEANING, INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF BRAKE CYLINDER.
a. Clean cylinder components with a suitable solvent and dry thoroughly.
b. Inspect interior walls of cylinder for scratches, burrs, corrosion, etc.
c. Inspect general condition of fitting threads.
d. Inspect piston for scratches, burrs, corrosion, etc.
e. Repairs to the cylinder are limited to polishing out small scratches and burrs, and replacing seals
and O-rings.
7-44. ASSEMBLY OF BRAKE CYLINDER. (Refer to Figure 7-14.)
—NOTE—
Rub a small amount of hydraulic fluid (MIL-H-5606) on all O-rings and
component parts for ease of handling during reassembly and to prevent
damage.
a. Cleveland cylinder number 10-27. (Refer to Figure 7-14.)
I. Install new O-rings on the inside and outside of the packing gland (7) and on the outside of
the piston (3).
2. To assemble the piston rod assembly, install on the rod (13), in order, the roll pin (15), washer (14),
spring (11), washer (9), packing gland (7), seal (5), piston assembly (3), spring (2), and roll pin (12).
3. Insert the piston rod assembly in the cylinder (1) and secure with the retaining ring (10).
4. Install the cylinder per Paragraph 7-45.
b. Cleveland cylinder 10-30. (Refer to Figure 7-14.)
I. Install new O-rings on the inside and outside of the packing gland (8) and on the outside of
the piston (6).
2. To assemble the piston rod assembly, install on the rod (13), in order, the roll pin (16), washer (15),
spring (14), washer (11), packing gland (8) with O-rings,seal(5), piston assembly (6) with O-ring,spring (4),
sleeve (3) and retaining ring (2).
3. Insert the piston rod assembly in the cylinder (1) and secure with the retaining ring, (12).
4. Install the cylinder per Paragraph 7-44.
c. Gar-Kenyon cylinder number 17000. (Refer to Figure 7-14.)
1. Install new O-rings on the inside and outside of the fitting (8) and on the outside of the piston (6).
2. To assemble the piston rod assembly. install on the rod (12), in order. the roll pin (14), return spring
retainer washer (13), return spring (11), fitting (8) with O-rings, seal (7), piston (6) with O-ring, spring (4) and
sleeve (3). Secure these pieces with the retaining ring (2) on the end of the rod.
3. Insert the piston rod assembly in the cylinder (1) and secure fitting (8).
4. Install the cylinder per Paragraph 7-45.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-161 CADET
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Issued: FEBRUARY. 28, 1989 LANDING GEAR AND BRAKE SYSTEM
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