Thrush Aircraft S2RHG-T65 TURBO THRUSH Maintenance Manual page 40

THRUSH AIRCRAFT, INC – MODEL S2RHG-T65 TURBO THRUSH
TAIL GEAR
Inspect upper and lower leaf spring support
blocks, and attachment hardware for wear,
corrosion, and cracks. Ensure that the leaf spring
support blocks grips the leaf spring tightly to
prevent leaf spring movement fwd. and aft.
5.
Ensure flexible sealant around contact edges of
support blocks, lower support block spacer and
leaf spring is intact to prevent collection of
potential corrosive material in this area. Lubricate
2 ea. Trunnion Zerk (grease) fittings with MIL-G-
81322 (Aeroshell 22).
Check locking cable for security and free
movement, grease cable and wheel with MIL-G-
6.
81322 (Aeroshell 22) grease, and assure wheel
bearing is completely greased.
7.
Check for any loose play in tailwheel.
Inspect the tire, wheel body and bearings, spindle,
8.
and the fork for general condition
9.
Check the housing for cracks and corrosion.
Check the taper bearings and spline-shaft for
10.
corrosion and wear.
Inspect the lock pin and plate for wear at the ends
11.
for correct operation. Check the lock pin cable
and spring for corrosion and correct operation.
After the components have been installed, seal
the contact edges where the spring P/N 94135-1,
upper support block P/N 94134-3, lower support
block P/N 94134-5 and spacer P/N 95434-11
come together with a high quality flexible silicone
sealant or fuel tank sealant CS3204 B (AMS-S-
8802 formerly MIL-S-8802) to help block the
collection of potential corrosive contaminants in
this area.
Effective: 05/25/05
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