THRUSH AIRCRAFT, INC – MODEL S2R-R1340
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Table 6-1: Wheel and Brake Trouble Shooting Chart (page 2 of 2)
TROUBLE PROBABLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Parking brake valve
holding.
Check parking brake valve. Release
parking brake valve.
Worn, scored or warped
brake disc (see Fig. 6-3).
Visually check disc. Replace brake disc
and lining if required.
Damage or accumulated
dirt restricting free
movement of wheel brake
parts.
Check parts for freedom of movement.
Clean and repair or replace parts as
necessary.
Dragging
brakes.
(Continued)
Leak in system.
Check entire hydraulic system for leaks. If
hydraulic reservoir, parking brake valve, or
wheel brake assemblies are leaking, they
must be repaired or replaced.
Air in system.
Bleed system.
Lack of fluid in brakes.
Check hydraulic reservoir fluid level. Fill
and bleed if necessary.
Brakes are
spongy or fail
to operate.
Brake assemblies’
defective.
Repair or replace as required.
6-20
Effective:
01/01/08