Landing Gear, Wheels & Brakes; Tires; Brake Bleeding; Inspection - Thrush Aircraft S2R–T660 Maintenance Manual

Check all gear assemblies for general cleanliness, security of mounting, and hydraulic leaks at
prescribed inspection intervals. Lubricate all lubrication points on main and tail gear assemblies at
prescribed intervals.
Tires should be inspected for proper inflation, breaks, cuts, and foreign objects in tread, flat spots
and exposed cord. Replace tire if there is any question of its reliability. Proper inflation is necessary
for maximum tire life. Maintain main wheel pressure at a minimum of 40 psi to a maximum of 62 psi,
depending on the load and runway conditions. Tail wheel tire pressure should be 55 psi. The
wheels and tires are balanced assemblies. If tires are suspected of being out of balance, they may
be balanced on automotive type balancing equipment. If aircraft is out of service, rotate tires every
seven days to prevent flat spots from developing.
Brake bleeding should be performed when air is suspected of being entrapped in brake lines. See
Section Six for brake bleeding procedures.
Only the items to be inspected are listed and details as to how to check or what to check for are
generally excluded. Those checks can be found in specified Section of this manual.
A. Movable parts are to be checked for lubrication, servicing, security of attachment, binding,
excessive wear, Safety, proper operation, proper adjustment, correct travel, cracked fittings,
security of hinges, defective bearings, cleanliness, corrosion, deformation, sealing, and
tension.
B. Fluid lines and hoses are to be checked for leaks, cracks, dents, kinks, chafing, proper radius,
security, corrosion, deterioration, obstructions, and foreign matter.
C. Metal parts are to be checked for security of attachment, cracks, and metal distortion, broken
spot welds, corrosion, condition of paint, and any other apparent damage.
Effective: 12/17/03
THRUSH AIRCRAFT INC - T660 TURBO THRUSH
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
LANDING GEAR, WHEELS & BRAKES

BRAKE BLEEDING

INSPECTION

INSPECTION CHECK LIST

TIRES

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