Lubrication - MAULE Sportplane Trigear MXT-7-160 Maintenance Manual

1. Main wheel and nosewheel bearings - Use aircraft quality bearing grease.
2. Hydraulic brake reservoirs - Use Texaco Aircraft Hydraulic Oil 15 conforming to MIL-H-5606E,
or equivalent.
3. Control Column - Apply light coat of graphite base lubricant to aileron balance chain, torque
tube and control guide. Use lightweight motor oil or LPS #2* on all other bearings.
4. Use lightweight motor oil or LPS 2*:
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Control pulley bearings and control surface hinges
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Flap bellcrank and mechanism
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Aileron and flap hinge
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Elevator and trim tab -
*LPS 3 recommended for airplanes operating in a potentially corrosive environment.
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