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Aircraft Technical Manual
JTM001-5
6.40.1 Description
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The nose leg housing is a structure bolted on to the lower, middle of the firewall. The nose leg tube
runs in Ertalyte bushes which are bonded into this housing.
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Some models use a housing moulded from fiberglass while others are fabricated from bolted
aluminium.
6.40.2 Removal
Required Tools:
Parts and Material:
Type of Maintenance:
Level of Certification:
Return to Service:
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Before removing the housing the nose leg steering mechanism must be disconnected (Section 6.37)
and the nose leg removed (Section 6.38).
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To remove, remove the bolts holding the housing to the firewall.
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If required, the aluminium housing can be disassembled by removing the assembly cap screws.
Note that strong thread retaining compound is used on the cap screws holding the housing together.
To remove it may be necessary to heat the part to about 80°C using a heat gun. Take care not to
break screws.
6.40.3 Inspection & Repair
Required Tools:
Parts and Material:
Type of Maintenance:
Level of Certification:
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Before removing nose leg assembly, assess end float and radial wear in the nose leg bushes. If
necessary the bushes may be replaced as detailed in Section 6.38.5.
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Visually inspect fiberglass housing: check for whitening, cracks or tears.
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Visually inspect the flock bead of all housings: check for cracking and other damage.
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Inspect hardware and metallic parts for wear, damage or corrosion.
6.40.4 Installation
Required Tools:
Parts and Material:
Type of Maintenance:
Level of Certification:
Return to Service:
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Reverse procedure above for installation.

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Jabiru Aircraft
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
Spanners / Socket Wrench
Screw driver
Heat gun
N/A
Line Maintenance
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Tools as required in Section 6.38.5.
Replacement hardware (if required)
Line Maintenance
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
Tools as required for Removal
Air compressor
Torque wrench
Loctite 620
Replacement hardware (if required)
Line Maintenance
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
L2 or LAME (A&P or LSA Repairman / Maintenance)
4 5 Dated: 29th October 2014
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Issued By: AS Page: 130 of 298