Preventative

• Write a log book entry in the airframe log

Maintenance:
for the maintenance you have com-
pleted. Similar to the following:

Aug 7 2010 -- tach time XXXX.XX -- Removed main tire

for repair. Replaced with Goodyear Flight Custom III
6.00x6 tire. Serviced wheel bearings and seals and rein-
stalled wheel in accordance with Aircraft Service Manual.

(signature), (pilot certificate number) (pilot certificate type)

Tire Changes
Done Right
Step by Step directions from the professionals

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951-272-3942
 • Slide on brake pad

The FAA guidance on these topics is in:

FAR 43 FAR 43.9 AC 43-12A

FAR 43.3 FAR 43.12
FAR 43.5 FAR 43.13
FAR 43.7 FAR 43.17

Manufacturer’s approved data is at:

Essco Aircraft Manuals
www.esscoaircraft.com
877-318-1555
Cleveland Wheel • Push in caliper
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AWBTSG0001-3/USA Torque the brake as-
sembly per the mainte-
nance manual. Spin the
wheel, listen for any grinding
or rubbing.
There should be none!
Please keep in mind that incorrect maintenance can
result in serious injury or death to yourself and others.
These procedures were devised to assist you with your • Safety Wire
preventative maintenance, and do not constitute ap-
proved data. Please consult your aircraft or engine
maintenance manual for additional details.
Starting on the top
If you are not comfortable, or are in doubt, please con- bolt, safety wire with
sult a licensed Aircraft Mechanic. In some cases, it is positive tension, then
best to have the mechanic perform the routine mainte- wrap around the
nance work for you. bottom bolt.
 • Jack
• Jack-up airplane • Sockets & Ratchet
and remove blocks • Wrenches
or jack stand • Pliers
• Safety Wire (.032)
• Safety Wire Pliers

• Slide wheel assembly onto axle

• Air Compressor
• Blow Gun
Some of the grease • Inflation Chuck
will come out of the • PSI Gauge
bearings, just wipe • Valve Stem Remover
it off with a rag. • New Cotter Pin
• Pick or Flat Screwdriver

• New Tire
• Screw on castle nut • New Tube (if needed)
Screw on snug. Then • Talc Powder
align one of the holes • Solvent
with the cotter pin (Simple Green Aviation)
hole on the post. • AeroShell Grease (6 or 7)
• Misc. Parts Tray
• Install new cotter pin
Bend the pin slightly.
This will make it slide
in easier. LOTS of Shop Towels & Latex Gloves
 • Inflate tube a little to secure in place

This will prevent any

wrinkles or folds during
reassembly.

Collecting it all in the beginning

cuts down on overall time.

• Align halves into tire

Valve goes to the outside of the

Be very careful to align the jacking point (different tire, brake disc to the inside
per plane) under the strut to the edge of the jack, for
the best leverage.

Don’t forget the

• Thread washers too!
bolts into
tire

Only jack up the plane far enough to

remove the wheel, typically the tire • Torque bolts to manufac-
will be about 2” off the ground. turer's specifications

• Inflate and listen

for any air leaks
• Unscrew and remove the entire valve
If none, your wheel
Tire will be deflated even though is complete!
the size will not change.
Deflate first to avoid any hazards.
• Remove the tube from old tire
• Snip the safety wire
holding the brake
It may be stubborn due pad on.
to heat from the tire, no
need to be too gentle.
Snip at both the top and
bottom bolt on the straight
portion of the wire, not the
• Inspect tube twisted part.

Look at tube for any rips

or metal. Metal may
mean that there is a lar-
ger internal problem. • Unscrew the (2)
bolts holding the
brake pad in place
• Coat new tire and tube with talc powder

Sprinkle into tire

and roll to coat all
of the inside
• Slide brake pad out
from behind the
• Insert new tube into tire brake caliper

Align the valve stem

with the red dot on
the tire When there is no longer a
groove in the middle of the
brake pad due to wear, it’s
time for a new pad.
 • Re-pack bearings with clean grease

• Using pliers, remove We recommend

the cotter pin from AeroShell 6 or 7 grease
the outboard side
Make sure you have
gloves for this step!

Do NOT reuse You will need a

the cotter pin! palm sized amount
of grease for each
set of bearings.

• Unscrew the castle nut.

This can be done
without tools Push the grease into one
section and continue until
the grease pushes
through to the other side.
Rotate the bearings until
• Wheel should slide full of grease.
off of the axle easily

Set wheel so brake • Re-assemble bearings and seals into wheel

disc is facing up, to
avoid damage

Excess grease is alright,

just wipe away with a rag.
• Place blocks or jack stand
under post and lower jack.
This is a good safety habit,
to support the airplane.
• Remove the seals and bearings Line your workstation with paper towels. This
job will get messy, so it helps to start with a
Using a pick, walk the fresh surface.
snap ring out from the
center of the rim. You
• Remove wheel-half bolts
will be removing the
snap ring, grease seal
and bearings Some planes may have
up to 6 wheel-half bolts
• Lay out all pieces from each half separately.

This allows you to For the best leverage,

avoid mixing pieces up hold backside of bolt
between the halves. with wrench while us-
ing ratchet on nut.

• Clean all pieces with aircraft solvent

• Keep all pieces in a safe spot

Only clean the metal There are many bolts and

pieces, the felt ring misc. pieces, be careful
can remain as is. not to lose them.

• Separate tire from rim halves

• Thoroughly dry all parts of excess solvent

Hold the bearings

securely, do not let
the ring spin, this
can cause serious
If you do not have a tire
damage breaker, you can just step on
the tire to separate the rim.