SERVICE MANUAL & I.C.A. FOR THE 7000 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS
Revision D Page 29 of 102 P/N 1004646 Doc. No. W7001-24-01
CHAPTER 3
NOSE GEAR
3.0 NOSE GEAR
The nose gear consists of composite fiberglass
beams that are attached at the bottom to blocks
that caster. Inside the block is a castering pin
that is set into the machined fork assembly.
The castering pin allows the nose wheel to
pivot in a complete circle. The geometry is
such that no shimmy dampers are necessary.
The nose gear has an over-center down lock.
Retraction occurs when pressure is applied to
the forward face of the actuator piston and the
carriage is drawn along the tracks in the nose
box. Gear position light proximity switches are
closed when the piston containing the magnetic
material has reached either end of its travel.
Refer to Figure 3.1 for visual reference.
The nose gear has single 5:00 x 5 10-ply tire.
All tires must be approved to TSO C62, type
III.
NOSE WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL
To remove each nose wheel:
1.
Cut cotter pin and remove axle nut
2.
Remove the AN4 bolt securing the
opposite side of the axle
3.
Pull/Push the axle through the side
plate (either direction) taking care to set
spacers aside as they are removed
4.
Wheel will drop out between side
plates once axle has been moved a
sufficient distance
Each nose wheel is a split-type rim. To
remove the tire:
1.
Remove air from tire
2.
Remove 6 bolts that hold wheel together
3.
Split rim and remove tire and tube
Nose tires should be replaced when the tread
is worn through in any area. Reinstallation
is the reverse of removal.
