Figure 29-9. Nose Gear Actuating Cylinder
NOSE GEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER.
REMOVAL OF NOSE GEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER.
1. Place the airplane on jacks. (Refer to Jacking, Chapter 7.)
2. Disconnect the hydraulic lines from the actuating cylinder and cover the open line ends to prevent
contamination .
3. Disconnect the cylinder operating rod end from the down lock hook by removing attachment nut and
bolt.
4. Disconnect the cylinder from its attachment fitting by removing nut and bolt.
5. Remove the cylinder from the wheel well.
DlSASSEMBLY OF NOSE GEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER. (Refer to Figure 29-9.)
1. With the cylinder removed from the airplane, remove the fitting from the piston rod end of the
cylinder. Note the position of the fitting to facilitate reinstallation.
2. Remove the safety wire and unscrew end gland.
3. Remove the piston after unscrewing end gland.
4. Remove the spacer if applicable.
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Revised: July 13, 1983
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PIPER AIRCRAFT
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MAINTENANCE MANUAL