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CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
MODEL 172
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
LANDING GEAR AND PARKING BRAKE - SERVICING
1.
General
A.
It is recommended that the airplane be secured in an area free of contamination from sand, dust or
other environmental conditions that may contribute to improper lubrication practices.
2.
Wheel Bearing Lubrication
A.
Wheel bearings should be lubricated every 100 hours.
WARNING:
WHEN CLEANING WHEEL BEARINGS, USE LOW PRESSURE SHOP AIR TO
DRY BEARINGS. DO NOT SPIN BEARING CONES WITH COMPRESSED AIR.
DRY BEARINGS WITHOUT LUBRICATION MAY EXPLODE AT HIGH RPM.
B.
Refer to Figure 301 for lubrication requirements of the wheel bearings.
3.
Nose Gear Torque Link Lubrication
A.
Nose gear torque links should be lubricated every 50 hours.
B.
Refer to Figure 301 for lubrication requirements of the nose gear torque links.
4.
Shimmy Dampener Pivots Lubrication
A.
Shimmy dampener pivots should be lubricated on an "as needed" basis and when assembled or
installed.
B.
Refer to Figure 301 for lubrication requirements of the shimmy dampener pivots.
5.
Steering System Needle Bearing Lubrication
A.
Steering system needle bearings should be lubricated on an "as needed" basis and when assembled
or installed.
B.
Refer to Figure 301 for lubrication requirements of the steering system needle bearings.
6.
Nose Gear Steering Pushrods Lubrication
A.
Nose gear steering pushrods should be lubricated every 100 hours using OG lubricant applied with
an oil can.
7.
Parking Brake Handle Shaft Lubrication
A.
The parking brake handle shaft should be lubricated on an "as needed" basis and when assembled
or installed.
B.
Refer to Figure 301 for lubrication requirements of the parking brake handle shaft.
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Page 301
Aug 18/2001
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