AIRCRAFT
DA 40 Series AMM
Temporary Revision
NLG Inspection & Maintenance
100 hr items marked X* apply to US registered airplanes only
Inspection Items
100 200 1000 2000 Time Initials
31.
Examine the elastomeric spring. Look specially for:
Looseness. Tighten if necessary. (Refer to Section
32-20).
Damage. Replace elastomer donuts if necessary.
(Refer to Section 32-20).
X
X
X
X
32.
Examine the elastomer pack center tube:
Remove the elastomer pack (refer to Section 32-20)
Remove the elastomer elements (refer to Section
32-20).
Remove the elastomer pack center tube:
If the center tube shows signs of deformation:
Replace the center tube (refer to Section 32-20).
If the center tube shows signs of wear:
Replace the center tube if a radial wear limit
(depth measured) of 0.8 mm is exceeded.
Remove the elastomer elements in the event that
they are worn or cracks are found. (Refer to Section
32-20).
Adjustment and installation of the elastomer pack
(refer to Section 32-20).
X
33.
Remove the NLG fork (Refer to Chapter 32-20)
. Inspect
the fork for cracks, corrosion and deformation. Look
specially on the legs and filleted areas.
X
X
X
X
34.
Inspect the nose landing gear fork collar bushings.
X
X
X
X
35.
Inspect the NLG leg for cracks, corrosion and damage.
Use a flashlight and a 10X magnifier. Pay special
attention to the pivot axle (especially the radius at the
top), filleted areas, and the threads at the bottom of the
fork pivot axle. If cracks are suspected, perform NDT.
X
X
X
X
36.
Inspect the stop plate for cracks and damage.
X
X
X
X
Doc # 6.02.01
AMM-TR-MÄM 40-1037
05-28-50
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