Revision: 2
Date: 11-15-19
VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
A-13
Landing Gear Group (continued)
Ref.
Interval
Initials
100
Special
12
Nose Landing Gear Attachment:
-
While an assistant applies fwd/aft
load on wheel, visual inspection for
free-play or looseness of
attachment to the bottom of the
fuselage
-
While an assistant applies fwd/aft
load on wheel, visual inspection for
free-play or looseness of
attachment to the inside of the
fuselage
5.7.7
X
13
Nose Landing Gear Attach Bolts:
-
Visual inspection for security of
installation, signs of damage or
distress to the bolts/nuts or
surrounding structure
5.7.7
X
14
Nose Landing Gear Leg:
-
Visual inspection for cracks,
especially adjacent to welds and
bolt holes
-
Visual inspection for damage, dents,
distortion, and scratches in finish
5.7.7
X
15
Nose Wheel Fork:
-
After cleaning any accumulated
grease and dirt, visual inspection for
cracks, especially adjacent to welds
and bolt holes
-
Visual inspection for damage,
distortion, and surface gouges
5.7.7
X
16
Nose Wheel Fork Bushings:
-
While applying up/dn load on wheel,
visual inspection for free-play or
looseness between nose fork and
the gear leg
5.7.7
X
