TM 1-1520-238-23
Change 7
3-17
3.6.
MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
3.6.1. Description
This task covers:
Removal. Cleaning. Inspection. Installation.
3.6.2. Initial Setup
Tools:
Aircraft mechanic’s tool kit (item 376, App H)
Light duty laboratory apron (item 27, App H)
Chemical protective gloves (item 154, App H)
Adjustable air filtering respirator (item 262, App H)
Tire inflator assembly (item 364, App H)
Nitrogen hand truck (item 398, App H)
15-inch adjustable wrench (item 406, App H)
Materials/Parts:
Grease (item 87, App F)
Wire (item 224, App F)
Personnel Required:
67R
Attack Helicopter Repairer
67R3F
Attack Helicopter Repairer/Technical
Inspector
References:
TM 1-1520-264-23
Equipment Conditions:
Ref
Condition
1.57
Helicopter safed
1.61
Parking brakes set
1.67
Main landing gear jacked (at one point)
NOTE
This task is typical for eight-bolt or nine-bolt wheels except as noted.
The eight-bolt wheel has no bearing retainer; therefore the bearing may fall out when wheel is being
removed from axle and must remain in position when wheel is being installed.
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