Cessna 150M - Landing Gear; Trouble Shooting

5-3. TROUBLE SHOOTING.
TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
AIRCRAFT LEANS TO ONE SIDE.
Incorrect tire inflation. Inflate to pressure specified
in figure 1-1.
Landing gear attaching parts
Tighten loose parts; replace
not tight.
defective parts with new parts.
Landing gear spring excessively
Remove and install new
sprung.
part (s).
Incorrect shimming at inboard Install shims as required.
end of spring strut.
(Flat
Refer to paragraph 5-6 for
Gear) limitations.
Bent axles.
Install new part (s).
TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVELY.
Incorrect tire inflation.
Inflate to pressure specified
in figure 1-1.
Main wheels out of alignment.
Align in accordance with
(Flat Gear.)
paragraph 5-23.
I
Main wheels out of alignment.
Remove and install new
(Tubular Gear)
part (s).
Landing gear spring excessively Remove and install new
sprung.
part (s).
Incorrect shimming at inboard
Install shims as required.
end of spring. (Flat gear) Refer to paragraph 5-6
for limitations.
Bent axles.
Install new part (s).
Dragging brakes. Refer to paragraph 5 -46.
Wheel bearings too tight. Adjust properly.
Wheels out of balance.
Correct in accordance with
paragraph 5-24.
Loose torque links.
Add shims or install new
parts as required.
WHEEL BOUNCE EVIDENT
Out of balance condition.
Refer to paragraph 5-24.
ON SMOOTH SURFACE.
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