TM 1-1520-238-23
Change 9
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3.50.
TAIL LANDING GEAR WHEEL (WITHOUT GREASE FITTING) TIRE AND TUBE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION – continued
3.50.5. Inspection
a. Check tire for cuts, splits, wear, flat spots, ply
separation, exposed cords, and contamina-
tion (TM 55-2620-200-24).
b. Check wheels for galls, and discoloration
caused by overheating.
c. Check wheels for cracks or structural damage
by flourescent penentrant inspection method
(TM 1-1520-264-23).
d. Check tube for creases, cuts, holes, and
punctures (TM 55-2620-200-24).
3.50.6. Installation
a. Install tube (12) in tire (1).
(1) Install tube (12) in tire (1).
b. Install tire (1) on wheel (6).
(1) Install tire (1) on wheel (6).
(2) Aline slot (13) with stem (5).
c. Install wheel (7) on tire (1).
(1) Install wheel (7) on tire (1).
(2) Aline stem boss hole (14) with stem (5).
(3) Push wheel (7) on tire (1) until wheels (6) and
(7) touch.
d. Install three bolts (8), washers (11) and (10),
and nuts (9) in wheels (6) and (7). Torque three
nuts (9) to 120 INCH-POUNDS.
(1) Coat threads of bolt (8). Use antiseize
compound (item 26, App F).
(2) Install three bolts (8) and washers (11)
through wheels (6) and (7).
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