Maintenance and Inspection Procedures Manual
Type:
CT
Series:
CTLS
LSA
Page: 4-17
AF 04800001
Revision No. 3
Date: 14 Sep 2008
Make sure that only new nuts are used!
Wheel removal is possible without nose gear fork disassembling.
1) Unscrew the two bolts C9996059 (Bolt DIN 912 M6x30-8.8) by a hex-nut wrench 5 and release
the nose wheel fairing.
2) Lift up the fairing along the strut up to the stop.
3) Inspect according to the section III. Make sure of sufficient length of bushings KA4010003 (Bush)
to prevent play, otherwise replace them.
Fig. 6
4) Unscrew the nut C9996338 (Self-locking nut DIN 985-M12, regular), Fig. 6, by two wrenches
17x19 and remove the axle KA4010002 (Wheel axis).
5) Inspect the axle KA4010002 (Wheel axis) for integrity, nicks, dents and cracks, pay specific
attention to the threaded part of it. Replace, if necessary.
6) Inspect the wheel rims for dents and cracks. Replace, if necessary (or suspected necessary).
7) Inspect mounting holes in the wheel rims for bearing, cracks and shape. Replace, if necessary (or
suspected necessary).
8) Check bearings for condition.
9) Inspect the tube for integrity. Inspect the tire for foreign objects. Inspect metal parts of the wheel
contacting the tube for sharp edges and nicks. Apply talcum onto the inner surface of the tire and
onto the tube. Replace C9997207D 4.00-4” Unit with tire and tube, for Ultralight 4.00-4 in case of
broken integrity, track depth less 0.04 in. / 1 mm or inability to keep necessary pressure within
24h.
10) Wheel installation is reverse to removal. Replace C9996338 (Self-locking nut DIN 985-M12), Fig.
6, to a new one. Secure the screws C9996059 (Bolt DIN 912 M6x30-8.8), Fig. 5, by lock liquid of
middle strength Loctite 243.