SERVICE MANUAL & ICA
8750 AMPHIBIAN/SEAPLANE FLOATS ON CESSNA 208/208B
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P/N 1005723 Doc. No. W8750-24-01
3.2 NOSE GEAR BASIC SERVICING
Refer to Figure 3-2 for visual reference. The
nose gear pivot assembly should be cleaned and
inspected every 25 hours or more frequently
whenever in water for an extended period of
time, especially saltwater. Tracks and blocks
should be cleaned and left dry or alternately
cleaned and wiped with a rag with dry silicone
spray on it.
The nose wheels contain grease nipples for the
wheel bearings. They should be greased every
25 hours.
Nose tires are standard 5:00 x 5, 10-ply, inflated
to 60 +/- 5 psi. All tires must be approved to
TSO C62, type III.
FIGURE 3-2: NOSE WHEEL GREASING
