54
R
EMOS
3
600
R
EMOS
3
600
54
Brake pad thickness
min. 0.08 inch
Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing
8
8.15
Hydraulic brakes
The standard brake system used in the REMOS G-3 /600 is a hydraulic system with a
disc brake on each wheel of the main gear. A master cylinder mounted between the
seats allows a sensitive control of brake performance. The brake fluid reservoir is
located behind the master cylinder and holds DOT 4 brake fluid (NO aircraft brake fluid
can be used as its use would cause damage to the rubber seals). To check the fluid
level, unscrew the cover (take care, brake fluid will cause damage to your clothes as
well as injury to your skin!). The brake pads can be checked visually from beneath the
wheel fairings (use a pocket light). The thickness of both brake pads, must be at least
0.08 inch. The brake pads wear very slowly, i.e. if the aircraft is used in a flight school,
the brake pads will not require replacement for about 10,000 touch downs and braking
maneuvers on paved surfaces. Only new, original brake pads can be used when
replacing any worn pads. Brake pads must be replaced by an authorized and skilled
person only.
8.14
Nose gear servicing
The nose gear consists of a glass fiber nosewheel fairing by which the wheel axle is
carried, guided by a steel tube with a spring suspension system and shock absorbing
components. The nose gear needs no special servicing between regular service
intervals. A visual check for scratches, cracks and tire condition has to be carried out
prior to each flight. Repair works to the fiberglass nose gear must only be conducted by
a skilled and authorized person.