3–19. TAIL WHEEL – DOES NOT RETURN TO CENTERLINE

TM 1-1520-238-T-4 3–37 3–19. TAIL WHEEL – DOES NOT RETURN TO CENTERLINE 3–19 Tools: Nomenclature Part Number Tool Kit, Aircraft SC518099CLA01 Mechanic’s Jack, Hydraulic Axle, MIL-J-26013 5-Ton Personnel Required: 67R Attack Helicopter Repairer One person to assist References: TM 55-1520-238-23 1. Turn tail wheel to side and release. Does tail wheel return to centerline? YES Go to step 10. NO Go to step 2. 2. Turn tail wheel to side. Does tail wheel turn easily? YES Go to step 4. NO Go to step 3. 3. Turn tail wheel to side. Does tail wheel bind or stick when turned? YES Remove fork assembly and inspect. Repair as necessary TM 55-1520-238-23). NO Go to step 5. 4. Check for lock pin in upper cam housing. Is pin present in upper cam housing? YES Remove fork assembly and inspect. Repair as necessary TM 55-1520-238-23). NO Repair upper cam housing as necessary TM 55-1520-238-23). 5. Check for lock pin in upper cam housing. Is pin present in upper cam housing? YES Go to step 6. NO Repair upper cam housing as necessary TM 55-1520-238-23). 6. Visually inspect lock pin. Is actuator lock pin completely disengaged from wear plate? YES Go to step 8. NO Go to step 7. 7. Using handle, completely disengage lock pin of actuator. Does lock pin completely disengage? YES Remove fork assembly and inspect for broken spring. Replace as necessary TM 55-1520-238-23). NO Go to step 9. 8. Visually inspect lock pin. Is lock pin bent? YES Repair tail wheel lock actuator TM 55-1520-238-23). NO Go to step 9. 9. Check stop adjustment of tail wheel lock release handle TM 55-1520-238-23). Is handle stop adjusted properly? YES Remove tail wheel lock actuator and inspect. Repair as necessary TM 55-1520-238-23). NO Go to step 10. 10. Move fork assembly forward and aft in socket. Is fork assembly loose in socket? YES Remove fork assembly and inspect socket bushings for wear. Repair as necessary TM 55-1520-238-23). NO Go to step 11.