TM 1-1730-232-13&P
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Ground Handling Wheels Assembly.
(continued)
ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE
PROCEDURE
NOT FULLY
NO.
CHECKED OR
MISSION
SERVICED
CAPABLE IF:
1
Before
Assembly
e.
Inspect the fixed pin to assure
Fixed pin is bent.
(cont)
Exterior
that it is not bent, broken, loose,
(continued)
or damaged.
f. Inspect the nose pin guard to
Nose pin guard is
assure that it is not damaged or
damaged, bent, or
bent, and that it is clear of the
rubbing hydraulic
hydraulic fitting and the nose pin.
fitting.
g. Regularly apply lubricant to all
Pivot points are
pivot and rubbing points. Use a good
binding, or
grade of No. 10 motor oil or grease
rubbing points
Do not use dry lubricants.
are deteriorating.
2
Before
Tires
a.
Check for excessive wear, cuts,
Tires are damaged
cracks, abrasions, and low or flat
low, or flat.
tires.
b. Ensure that tires are
Tires underinflated
inflated to proper pressure.
(50 psi (34.4 kPa) for 204;
75 psi (51.7 kPa for 214 & 1730)
NOTE
The greatest single cause of failure
in hydraulic pumps is dirt. Keep the
pump and attached equipment clean to
prevent foreign matter from entering
the hydraulic system.
3
Monthly
Hydraulic Pump
Check hydraulic fluid level with
Fluid level low.
assembly properly installed on an
helicopter skid and the hydraulic rams
in the fully retracted position:
1.
Remove reservoir cap.
Cap is damaged.
2.
Fluid should be level with
Fluid level low.
level line in fillport.
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