TM 55-1520-240-23-3
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INSPECT LANDING GEAR WHEEL BEARINGS
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Aircraft Inspector’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-5114
Materials:
Cloths (E120)
Personnel Required:
Inspector
References:
TM 55-1500-322-24
Equipment Condition:
Off Helicopter Task
Wheel Bearings Removed and Cleaned (Tasks 3-7,
3-9, and 3-10)
NOTE
Procedure is same for all landing gear
wheel bearings.
Replace bearings if any of conditions
in steps 1 and 2 are found.
1.
Check bearings (1) for corrosion, nicks, burrs,
cracked cage (2), and free rotation (TM 55-1
500-322-24).
2.
Check bearing inner cups (3) for corrosion, nicks,
burrs, and cracks.
3.
Cover bearings (1) and cups (3) with a cloth
(E120) until needed.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
None
END OF TASK
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