SERVICE MANUAL & I.C.A. FOR THE 7000 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS
Revision D Page 39 of 102 P/N 1004646 Doc. No. W7001-24-01
MAIN GEAR/WHEEL ALIGNMENT
There is no way to adjust the alignment within each
main gear wheel set. If the tires are showing signs
of abnormal/asymmetric wear, some component has
likely been worn/bent.
Starting with the axle, examine each main gear
component and mounting point for signs of
damage/deformation. Replace damaged
components once found.
If no gear/bulkhead components are found to be
damaged, use the following procedure to align left
and right floats:
1.
Move aircraft to level surface
2.
Check float alignment by measuring boxing
wire lengths (horizontal cross wires between
spreader bars)
3.
If not equal, loosen both wires until there is no
tension
4.
Start with “long” wire and tighten until
both wires measure the same length
5.
Tighten the remaining lose wire until snug
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
Whenever the hydraulic brake lines are
disconnected and reattached the brake system
should be bled. To bleed the brake system:
1.
Check that all lines are properly attached
between the brake calipers and brake
master cylinders.
2.
Check brake fluid reservoir level and fill
to MAX line (located on the pilot side of
the engine compartment mounted to the
firewall)
3.
Depress brakes using pilot pedals, brakes will
likely be “spongy” and need significant travel
to build braking force
4.
Loosen hydraulic fitting at one brake caliper
just enough to let fluid and air seep out
when brakes are actuated
5.
While one person actuates the brakes, a
second person should watch the brake
caliper with the loose fitting
6.
If air is in the system, actuating the brakes
will cause bubbles in the fluid coming out
of the loosened brake caliper fitting
7.
Actuate the brakes through full travel several
times until all the bubbles have been
released and fluid is being expelled at the
loose caliper without signs of air
8.
Tighten the loose caliper fitting
9.
Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir
and refill to MAX line as necessary
10.
Repeat procedure at each caliper
11.
When complete, brakes should not feel “soft”
or “spongy” when actuated.
