PRATT Industries TRUSS - Landing Gear; Difficulty in Turning Handcrank; Electrical System: Wiring, Fuses & Circuit Breakers

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robable Cause Remedy
1. Tire wobble due to uneven rim clamping 1. Torque tighten all rim clamps
2. Burnt, worn or damaged wheel bearings 2. Replace bearings
3. Bent wheel or rim 3. Replace wheel or rim
4. Bent axle 4. Replace or straighten axle
SCUFFED TIRES
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robable Cause Remedy
1. Over and under inflation 1. Inflate to proper pressure
2. Excessive speed on turns 2. Reduce speed
DOG TRACKING
Probable Cause Remedy
1. Leaf spring broken 1. Replace complete spring
2. Bent axle 2. Replace or straighten axle
3. Axles out of alignment 3. Align axles
LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE
Probable Cause Remedy
1. Puncture in tire 1. Repair or replace tire
2. Faulty valve or valve core 2. Replace valve assembly or core
UNEVEN TIRE WEAR
Probable Cause Remedy
1. Over and under inflation 1. Inflate to proper pressure
2. Loose wheel stud nuts or clamps 2. Tighten wheel stud nuts or clamps
3. Loose or tight wheel bearing adjustment 3. Adjust bearings
4. Axle bent or out of alignment 4. Straighten, align, or replace axle
5. Tires not properly matched 5. Match tires
6. Improper brake actuation 6. Correct brakes as required
7. Rapid stopping
7. Apply brakes slowly when approaching
stop
8. High speed driving on turns 8. Reduce speed
Landing gear; difficulty in turning handcrank
Probable Cause
Remedy
1. Bent crank shaft 1. Straighten or replace shaft
2. Bent cross shaft 2. Replace shaft
3. Lack of lubricant or correct lubricant
3. Lubricate in accordance with lubrication
chart
4. Gears or components damaged 4. Free up or replace
5. Jack screw nut jammed 5. Replace inner leg assembly
Electrical System: Wiring, Fuses & Circuit Breakers
Probable Cause Remedy
1. Circuit breaker kicks off I. Correct short. Splice or repair wiring
2. Wires burned 2. Replace wiring
3. Contact points dirty or corroded 3. Remove lamp unit and clean
4. Loss of ground at bulb 4. Repair as necessary