Technical data

13773-001

32-10

Page 4 30 Nov 2000

B. Main Gear Assembly (See Figure 32-102)

(1) Removal - Main Gear Assembly

(a) Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.

(b) Remove main gear fairings. (Refer to 32-10)

(d) Drain hydraulic fluid from brake system.

(e) Disconnect and cap flexible brake line at upper end of strut at rib fitting.

(f) Remove nuts, washers, and bolts at clamp securing strut assembly to canted rib.

(g) Squarely strike the upper side of the strut near the clamp fitting with a rubber mallet to

move the strut down and away from the clamp fitting.

(h) Insert and drive plastic wedge into space between strut and clamp fitting to dislodge strut

from clamp.

(i) With gear assembly supported, remove bolt connecting upper attach fitting to rib attach fit-

ting and lower assembly to the ground, clear of airplane.

(2) Installation - Main Gear Assembly

(a) Support main gear assembly under airplane and lift assembly up to align main gear upper

attach fitting with rib attach fitting. Install bolt securing main gear assembly to rib attach fit-

ting and torque to 25-50 inch-pounds (2.75-5.5 Nm).

(b) Install bolts, washers and nuts securing strut to canted rib.

(d) Connect flexible brake line at rib fitting.

(e) Lower airplane and remove from jacks. (Refer to 7-00)

(f) Fill brake system.

(g) Bleed brake system. (Refer to 32-42)

(h) Install main landing gear fairings. (Refer to 32-10)

(3) Inspection/Check - Main Landing Gear and Fairings

(a) Inspect main landing gear and fairings for cracks, wear, and loose fasteners.

(b) Remove main landing gear fairings. (Refer to 32-10)

(d) Inspect main gear strut assembly and attach points for security, cracks, and corrosion.

(e) Check brake lines for leakage and security to main gear strut.

(f) Lower airplane and remove from jacks. (Refer to 7-00)

(g) Install main landing gear fairings. (Refer to 32-10)

Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose

Plastic Wedge - Any Source Removal of strut.