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4. Replace the Elastomer Elements
CAUTION: YOU MUST ALWAYS REPLACE CRACKED ELASTOMER ELEMENTS. IF YOU DO NOT REPLACE CRACKED ELASTOMER ELEMENTS, THE PROPELLER CAN HIT AN OBJECT.
Detail Steps/Work Items Key Items/References
(1) Remove the elastomer pack from the airplane. Refer to Paragraph 3.
WARNING: DO NOT STAND IN THE LINE OF THE ELASTOMER PACK WHEN YOU REMOVE THE NUT. THE ASSEMBLY CAN EXPAND WITH A LOT OF FORCE.
(2) Remove the adjusting nut from the elastomer pack.
(3) Replace the defective elements.
(4) Install the adjusting nut. Refer to Figure 2. The distance between the center of the eye-end bearing and the center of the lower journal bearing must be 302.5 ± 1 mm (11.9 ± 0.4 in.).
(5) Install the elastomer pack in the airplane. Refer to Paragraph 3.
5. Adjust the Nose Wheel Steering Friction
Steering friction prevents nose wheel shimmy.
A. Equipment
Item Quantity Reference
Padded trestle. 1 Commercial.
Weight and strap. 1 Commercial.
Spring balance 1 Commercial.
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B. Procedure
DA 40 Series
Detail Steps/Work Items Key Items/References
(1) Use weights to hold the rear fuselage down with the nose wheel clear of the ground. Use a strap around the fuselage.
(2) Put a padded trestle under the front fuselage just aft of the nose wheel mounting.
(3) Remove the nose wheel fairing.
(4) Adjust the nose wheel fork pivot nut. The nose-wheel must just castor when you apply a force of 30-50 N (6.75 -11.25 lb) acting in the direction of the nose wheel axle. If the cotter pin hole does not align, tighten the nut to the next slot. Refer to Figure 3.
(5) Apply corrosion protection to the nut, stud and washers only. Use CRC corrosion shell. Do not get CRC corrosion shell on the tire or the fiberglass.
(6) Install the nose-wheel fairing.
(7) Remove the trestle from the front fuselage.
(8) Lower the nose-wheel to the floor. Remove the weights from the rear fuselage.
6. Nose Wheel Balancing
Always have the nose-wheel balanced before installation.
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Apply a Force of
30 - 50 N (6.75 - 11.25 lb.)
in both Directions along
the Line of the Axle
Pivot Nut
Figure 3: Adjust the Nose Wheel Steering Friction
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Section 32-40
Wheels and Brakes
1. General
This section gives you the data for the main and nose wheels. It also gives you the data for the brake system. And it gives you the trouble-shooting and maintenance practices.
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