TM 55-1520-240-23-3
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REMOVE LANDING GEAR TIRE AND TUBE
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Aircraft Mechanic’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Tire Bead Breaker
Pneumatic Tire Valve Repair Tool
Eddy Current Inspection Unit
Materials:
None
Personnel Required:
CH-47 Helicopter Repairer
References:
TM 1-1520-253-23
TM 55-2620-200-24
Equipment Condition:
Off Helicopter Task
General Safety Instructions:
WARNING
Tire and wheel can explode if air
pressure is not released, causing
injury to personnel and damage to
equipment. Do not attempt to work on
tire, tube and wheel before releasing
pressure.
NOTE
Procedure is same for removing all
landing gear tires and tubes.
1.
Remove cap (1) from valve (2).
2.
Let all air out of tire (3) by removing core (4) from
valve (2).
CAUTION
Do not pry with sharp tool between
wheel rim and tire bead. Damage to
tire and wheel can result. Use bead
breaker with care. Make sure that
valve is not damaged by bead breaker.
3.
Install tire (3) in tire bead breaker (5).
4.
Break tire bead (6) from wheel (7).
5.
Remove tire (3) from tire bead breaker (5).
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