Jabiru Aircraft
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Aircraft Service Manual
Jabiru J230-C
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Dated : Feb 2006
Issued By: RAS
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6.4
MAIN WHEEL
Refer to Figure 14
6.4.1
MAIN WHEEL REMOVAL
1.
Jack aircraft as outlined in Section 3.1.2 above.
2.
Remove speed fairing, if installed, in accordance with paragraph 6.3.4.
3.
Remove outboard brake pad plate.
4.
Remove lock bolt/nut through centre of axle and spacer.
5.
Remove lock spacer.
6.
Pull wheel from axle.
6.4.2
MAIN WHEEL DISASSEMBLY
1.
Deflate tyre and break tyre beads loose from tyre rims.
WARNING
Injury can result from attempting to separate wheel halves with the tyre inflated.
Avoid damaging wheel flanges when breaking beads loose as a scratch, nick or
gouge may cause wheel failure.
2.
Remove through-bolts/nuts and separate wheel halves, removing tyre, tube and
wheel hub.
3.
Remove brake disc.
4.
Remove bearings from hub.
NOTE:
The bearing are “press-fit” in the wheel hub and should not be removed unless a
new part is to be installed.
6.4.3
MAIN WHEEL INSPECTION, ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR
1.
Clean all 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.
3.
If excessively warped or scored or worn to a thickness of 2 mm, brake discs should
be replaced with a new part. Sand smooth small nicks and scratches.
4.
Carefully inspect bearings for damage and discolouration.
NOTE:
