Cub Crafters CC18-180 Maintenance Manual page 197

A. BUNGEE ASSEMBLY
(1) REMOVAL
(a) Chock the main wheel on the opposite side of the landing gear that is to be
worked on. Chock the tail wheel. It is not recommended to carry this work out in
windy conditions.
(b) Remove the top bungee cover screws and slide the cover down until the lower
bungee bolt is exposed (the bungee cords can be inspected at this point and if
replacement is required accomplish the following steps).
(c) Jack the aircraft by lifting the wing that is on the same side as the landing gear
that is to be worked on. The jack is placed at the forward wing strut to spar
attachment point on the desired side. (See 07-00).
(d) Remove the upper shock assembly attach bolt and lower the shock assembly.
(e) Remove the bungee cover end from the shock assembly.
(f) Remove the lower attach bolt and pull the shock out of the strut.
(2) INSPECTION
(a) Check the bungee cords for broken bands, threads, and signs of weakness.
Inspect the hydraulic strut for leaking fluid or damage.
The bungees are replaced every 5 years (See 05-10).
(b) If the cords need replacement, cut the old cords off. Inspect the hydraulic shock
for damage and smoothness of operation.
(c) Install new bungee cords using the special tool available from Cub Crafters.
(d) Replace any hardware that is excessively corroded or worn.
(3) INSTALLATION
(a) Insert the shock assembly in the strut. Insert a bolt with a washer through the
shock and strut and place a washer and nut on the end of the bolt. Torque the
nut to 160-200 in/lbs.
Manual number TC10000AMM
Date: 4/15/05
CUB CRAFTERS, INC.
CC18-180 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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