TM 9-2330-386-14&P
OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
LANDING GEAR
6. LANDING GEAR IS DIFFICULT TO RAISE OR LOWER.
Step 1. Check for misaligned or broken crank handle.
a. If handle is misaligned or broken, notify Organizational
Maintenance.
b. If handle is not misaligned or broken, go to step 2.
Check for dirt on lower landing gear leg.
S t e p 2.
a. If lower gear leg is dirty, clean leg (para 3-10).
b. If lower gear leg is clean, go to step 3.
Check for misaligned, damaged or bent landing legs.
S t e p 3.
If legs are misaligned, damaged or bent, notify Organizational
Maintenance.
TIRES
7. EXCESSIVELY WORN, SCUFFED OR CUPPED TIRES.
S t e p 1.
Check that cold tire pressure is 75 psi.
a. If tire pressure is incorrect, inflate or deflate tires to
correct pressure.
b. If tire pressure is correct, go to step 2.
S t e p 2.
Check for loose, cracked or broken wheels.
a. If wheels are loose, tighten nuts.
b. If wheel is cracked or broken, notify Organizational
Maintenance.
c. If wheel is secure and not cracked or broken, go to step 3.
C h e c k suspension system for damaged springs and loose or missing
S t e p 3.
bolts and nuts.
a . If suspension system is damaged or has loose or missing bolts
and nuts, notify Organizational Maintenance.
b . If suspension system is not damaged and all hardware is complete
and secure, go to step 4.
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