TM 9-2330-371-14&P
ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
TIRES
9. EXCESSIVELY WORN, SCUFFED, OR CUPPED TIRES.
Check tire pressure.
Step 1.
If pressure is low, inflate to proper pressure.
Check if wheel lugs are tight.
Step 2.
If wheel lugs are loose, tighten (page 3-11).
Check for loose wheel bearings.
Step 3.
If wheel bearings are loose, tighten (page 4-113).
Check for broken torque rods or bent axle.
Step 4.
If torque rods are broken or axle is bent, notify direct support
maintenance.
LANDING GEAR
10. LANDING GEAR IS DIFFICULT TO RAISE OR LOWER.
Step 1.
Check for misalined or damaged landing gear leg.
If landing gear leg is misalined or damaged, replace leg
Check for bent rod or sheared rod coupling bolt.
Step 2.
If rod is bent, straighten rod (page 4-118).
If rod coupling bolt is sheared, replace bolt (page 4-118).
Check gearbox for binding and broken gear teeth.
Step 3.
If gearbox is binding or sounds like it has broken gear teeth, replace
gearbox (page 4-118).
