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NOSE LANDING GEAR – MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
6. NOSE WHEEL REASSEMBLY
Procedure
NLG removal
Task description
Additional info &
References
Make sure the inside of the tyre is clean and dry.
Inflate the inner tube just enough to round it out.
Install the tyre and inner tube on outer wheel half,
inserting the valve stem through the valve hole in the
wheel. Place the inner wheel half inside the tyre. Align
the marks made at disassembly with those on the outer
wheel half.
Align both holes with wheel half.
install bolts (5) through wheel halves. Inspect bolts and
washers (6) prior to assembly (nuts are to be on valve
side of wheel). Torque nuts to value specified on wheel
nameplate.
If removed, carefully fit bearing cup (2). Fit bearing
cone (129, seals (8 and 10) and snap rings (9) into each
wheel half.
Inflate tyre to correct rated inflation pressure. Deflate
tyre to let tube adjust to proper position. Reinflate to
correct pressure and install valve stem locking nut.
Tyre will have to have pressure adjusted in 12 to 24
hours. Check carefully for leaks. When tyre is
correctly inflated and leak-free it can be installed on
aircraft.
restore hub-tyre slippage mark.
Figure 22. – Nose lanfing gear