Nose Wheel Centering
100305-00
The following should be used to inspect the nose wheel centering operation.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
11—Landing Gear
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
Figure 301. Nose wheel centering.
Task Instructions
1. Inspect cam face, as well as the cam follower face for scaring, pitting, grooving or any visible damage.
Both faces should be completely smooth and should be free of all described defects.
2. Verify security of both brackets depicted in illustration.
3. Confirm that all attachment hardware is securely in place, special attention should be given to the cotter pin used to prevent un-threading of the wheel attachment hardware. Refer to illustration.
4. Inspect the proper function of the wheel rotation bearing (Figure 301) coupled with cam mechanism.
a. Turn the aircraft 60 degrees.
b. Lift the nose by hand by firmly grasping the bow ring to ensure proper centering of the nose wheel.
Verification Method
Check is successful if hardware is in good condition and nose wheel rotates to center when lifted off of the ground.
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