TM 1-1520-238-23
3-176.4
Change 6
3.48A.
TAIL LANDING GEAR WHEEL (WITH GREASE FITTING) REPAIR (AVIM) – continued
c. Remove paint from wheel halves. Use remover (item 149, App F).
d. Remove paint residue from wheel halves. Use cloth (item 52, App F).
e. Remove tail landing gear wheel tapered roller cups (TM 55-1500-322-24).
3.48A.4. Cleaning
a. Clean removed and attaching parts (para 1.47).
3.48A.5. Inspection
a. Check removed and attaching parts for corrosion (para 1.49).
b. Check wheels for cracks or structural damage by fluorescent penetrant inspection method
(TM 1-1520-264-23).
c. Check wheel halves for scratches, nicks, or pits. Repair per step 3.7A.6.
d. Inspect wheel bearing cup housing bore(s) for damage.
(1) Diameter of inboard wheel mating bore shall not exceed 3.3407 INCHES maximum. Use appropriate
cylinder gage and caliper set.
(2) Diameter ofoutboard wheel mating bore shall not exceed 2.6831 INCHES maximum. Use appropriate
cylinder gage and caliper set.
3.48A.6. Repair
WARNING
Injury to personnel and damage to equipment may occur if hardware is reused on wheel.
Replace all bolts and nuts. If injury occurs, seek medical aid.
NOTE
Wheel halves are not a matched set and can be replaced individually provided correct part number and
manufacturer is used.
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