TM9-2330-207-14
Table 3-1. Operator Troubleshooting Table (Cont)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
LANDING GEAR
1.
LANDING GEAR IS DIFFICULT TO LOWER.
Step 1. Check for misalined or broken crank handle.
If handle is misalined or broken, notify organizational maintenance.
If handle is not misalined or broken, proceed to step 2.
Step 2. Check for misalined, bent, or damaged legs.
If legs are misalined, bent, or damaged, notify organizational maintenance.
2.
LANDING GEAR IS DIFFICULT TO RAISE.
Step 1. Check for misalined or broken crank handle.
If handle is misalined or broken, notify organizational maintenance.
If handle is not misalined or broken, proceed to step 2.
Step 2. Check for dirt on lower landing gear leg.
If lower landing gear leg is dirty, clean leg (para. 3-6).
If lower landing gear leg is clean, proceed to step 3.
Step 3. Check for misalined, damaged, or bent landing gear legs.
If legs are misalined, damaged, or bent, notify organizational maintenance.
TIRES
EXCESSIVELY WORN, SCUFFED, OR CUPPED TIRES.
Step 1. Check tire pressure.
If tire pressure is not 60 psi, inflate tires to 60 psi.
If tire pressure is 60 psi, proceed to step 2.
Step 2. Check for loose, cracked, or broken wheels.
If wheels are loose, tighten nuts.
If wheel is cracked or broken, notify organizational maintenance.
If wheel is secure and not cracked or broken, proceed to step 3.
Step 3. Check suspension system for damaged rubber bushings, springs, and loose or missing bolts
and nuts.
If suspension system is damaged or has loose or missing bolts and nuts, notify
organizational maintenance.
If suspension system is not damaged and all hardware is complete and secure,
proceed to step 4.
Step 4. Check tracking for indication of axle misalinement.
If axle appears to be misalined, notify organizational maintenance.
If the above steps do not correct the malfunction, notify organizational maintenance.
