Propeller Shaft - Check - Rotax 915 i A series Maintenance Manual

PROPELLER SHAFT — CHECK
ATTENTION
The entire propeller shaft including fastening
bores must be free from corrosion; there must
be no fretting corrosion at the bearing points.
Step Procedure
1
Measure bearing seat. See
10-00 section Wear limits (GB02 and
GB03)
2 Roll the propeller shaft and check for run-
out. Check the axial runout of the propel-
ler flange. See
Wear limits (GB04)
3 Check the oil seal running surface.
NOTE
The ball bearing must have an interference fit
between the outer ring and the gearbox hous-
ing, and between the inner ring and the propel-
ler shaft. See Chapter 72-10-00 section Wear
limits.
Figure 6.28
Ball bearing
1
Inner ring
3
72–10–00
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Chapter 72-
Chapter 72-10-00 section
Outer ring
2
Step Procedure
4 Check the groove for the retaining ring
and spline for wear and damage.
5 Check oil seal running surface for
scratches and wear.
Figure 6.29
Oil seal running
1
surface
Gear-tooth system
3
Propeller flange
5
Groove for retaining
2
ring
4 Propeller shaft
6 Ball bearing seat GB02
Effectivity: 915 i A Series
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