THRUSH S2R – G10 - Wheel and Brake Troubleshooting

THRUSH AIRCRAFT, INC – MODEL S2R-G10
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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I. Install tail wheel/tire assembly onto tail
wheel axle with valve stem side facing
left.
J. Install through bolt through axel and
secure with castellated nut and cotter
key.
K. Carefully lower aircraft to ground and
remove Jack.
L. Recheck tire inflation pressure
(12.5x4.5 55psi max).
WHEEL AND BRAKE TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 6-1 is provided as guidance for investigating problems encountered with the landing
gear or brakes.
TABLE 6-1: WHEEL AND BRAKE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Worn or loose wheel
bearings.
Jack tail, remove wheel and inspect
bearings. Replace with new lubricated
bearing if necessary.
Tail wheel
shimmy.
Tire imbalance.
Jack tail and remove tire for balance check.
Rebalance.
Incorrect tire pressure.
Pressure check tire. Inflate to
recommended pressure.
Excessive/un
even tire
wear.
Tail gear sub-assembly
bearings worn or loose.
Jack tail; remove tail gear sub-assembly.
Repair or replace as required.
Lock cable out of
adjustment or broken.
Adjust or replace as required.
Tail wheel
fails to lock or
unlock.
Lock pin or lock pin spring
broken or damaged.
Repair or replace as required.
Air in system. Bleed system.
Lack of fluid in brakes.
Check hydraulic reservoir fluid level. Fill
and bleed if necessary.
Brakes are
spongy or fail
to operate.
Brake assemblies’
defective.
Repair or replace as required.
Tire imbalance.
Jack aircraft and remove tire for balance
check. Rebalance.
Main landing
gear shimmy.
Worn or loose wheel
bearings.
Jack aircraft and check wheels for end
play. Replace with new lubricated bearings
if necessary.
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