AC MUM0096 rev. 07 - 31 -
MR21
19. CHECKING THE GEAR BACKLASH ON THE INPUT SHAFT
This is the procedure to check the gear backlash on the input sha:
1. Put the elevator out of order
2. Put the counterweight on support to prevent the output sha from moving when releasing the
brake
3. Mechanically release the brake on the input sha
4. Turn the ywheel with small force in one direcon unl you feel resistance
5. Mark the posion on the ywheel at the reference point on the housing
6. Turn the ywheel with small force in the opposite direcon unl you feel resistance
7. Mark the posion on the ywheel at the reference point on the housing used previously
8. Measure the distance between the two markings on the ywheel and compare the value with the
corresponding value in the table 1 below.