THRUSH AIRCRAFT, INC – MODEL S2R-R1340
Anti-seize lubricant or equivalent before
installation.
Lubricate
bushings, and Zerk (grease) fittings with
MIL-G-81322 (Aeroshell 22) grease.
Torque all hardware in accordance with
TORQUE CHART (figure 2-7, Section 2)
A. For spindle castellated nut: While
manually rotating spindle, torque
spindle castellated nut to 20 inch-
pounds, continue rotating spindle and
back off to zero inch-pounds. While
manually rotating spindle, torque nut
to 10 inch pounds. If not in locking
position, advance nut to next position,
not to exceed 30º, and install cotter
pin. Bend ends of cotter pin around
spindle castellated nut. Note: Spindle
6-14
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
all
bearings,
FIGURE 6-6: TAIL LANDING GEAR
with the exception of the top spindle
castellated
nut
and
castellated nut, which should be torqued
as follows:
must rotate freely without perceptible
play.
B. For tail wheel axle castellated nut:
While manually rotating wheel/tire,
torque axle castellated nut to 80 inch-
pounds, continue rotating wheel and
back off to zero inch-pounds. While
manually rotating wheel/tire, torque to
30 to 40-inch pounds. Rotate axle
castellated
nut
counterclockwise) to nearest slot and
wheel/tire
axle
(clockwise
or
Effective: 01/01/08