SERVICE MANUAL & ICA
8750 AMPHIBIAN/SEAPLANE FLOATS ON CESSNA 208/208B
P/N 1005723 Doc. No. W8750-24-01
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3.1 ADJUSTMENT/TEST
NOSE GEAR
Refer to Figure 3.1 for visual reference.
Adjustment of actuator stroke is provided at the
ends of the piston rods.
The length of the nose gear rod is adjusted such
that the over-center knuckle (brass) rollers just
bottom out on the down side and the piston just
bottoms out on the mounting flange. The up
stops nests in the up-stop pins.
Nose gear proximity switches are located on
clips that are mounted on the outer cylinder
body, one on each end. The most forward
switch is for the gear down lights and most aft is
for the gear up position lights. Set the proximity
switch mounting clip along outer cylinder body
to a position such that the light goes out when
the over-center track is about ¼ inch from
bottomed position while traveling in the up
direction. Lights should come on about 1/8 inch
from the bottomed position while traveling in
the down direction.
The cylinder piston has a magnet that will
activate the proximity switches.