TM 1-1520-238-23
Change 6
3-97
3.27.
TAIL LANDING GEAR TAIL WHEEL DEFLECTOR, STRUCTURAL SUPPORT, AND TAIL WHEEL
BRACKETS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION – continued
CAUTION
Do not move aircraft after removal of de-
flector and support; unsecured tail wheel
could fall off.
NOTE
Removal of support is typical for left and
right struts.
b. Remove support (2) from fork (3).
(1) Remove and discard cotter pin (13).
(2) Remove nut (14), washer (15), support (2),
and washer (16) from bolt (17) on fork (3).
NOTE
Removal of arm deflectors is typical for
left or right deflector.
c. Remove two tail wheel brackets (18) from trail-
ing arm (19).
(1) Remove five nuts (20) and washers (21).
(2) Remove five bolts (22) and washers (23) from
bracket (18).
(3) Remove inner bracket (24), shim (25), and
outer bracket (26) from arm (19).
3.27.4. Cleaning
a. Clean removed and attaching parts (para
1.57).
3.27.5. Inspection
a. Check mounting surfaces for cracks. None al-
lowed.
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