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ASSEMBLY OF OLEO STRUT:
1.
Reassembly is the reverse of steps 5 and 6.
2.
Fill cylinder 1/2 full of hydraulic oil.
3.
Align cylinder head bolt holes with cylinder bolt holes and insert spring assembly.
4.
Install cylinder head bolts, filler plug and safety.
5.
Reinstall strut on airplane being careful to get the spacers in at the top attaching bolt.
6.
Work airplane up and down on strut and check for oil leaks.
7.
Recheck and fill to top.
LANDING GEAR LEGS AND AXLE:
The landing gear is made of chrome molybdenum steel (4130) and has an aluminum skin
(2024-T3).
These need no maintenance other than inspection for corrosion. The hinges should be
lubricated every hundred hours using a light engine oil.
MAIN WHEELS AND BRAKES:
See Equipment Lists for items installed and options.
To change a tire, follow these steps:
1.
Chock opposite main wheel and tailwheel.
2.
Raise wheel with a light scissors or a small bottle jack placed about 2" inboard of brake
mount plate.
3.
Remove brake calipers by removing two (2) brake bolts.
4.
Remove hub cap, cotter pin and retainer nut.
5.
Remove wheel.
6.
Deflate tire by removing valve core.
WARNING: Failure to fully deflate the tire prior to separating the wheel halves (Step 8) may
result in personal injury.
7.
Break tire bead on both rim halves.
Rev. B
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MAULE AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
M-4/C/S/T
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