Removal of the NLG Lock Springs

TASK 32-21-18-000-001-A
Removal of the NLG Lock Springs

1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment

REFERENCE	QTY	DESIGNATION
No specific	AR	WARNING NOTICE(S)
M21929	2	TENSIONING FIXTURE

B. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 32-22-00-010-001-A	Nose Gear Doors - Ground Doors Opening
NLG Lock Springs
Installation of Tensioning Fixture on NLG Lock Springs

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 32-21-18-941-050-A

A. Safety Precautions
(1) In the cockpit, on the panel 400VU put WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate the landing gear control lever.

Subtask 32-21-18-010-050-A

B. Get Access
(1) Open the doors of the nose landing gear (Ref. AMM TASK 32-22-00-010-001).

4. Procedure
Subtask 32-21-18-020-051-B

A. Removal of the NLG Lock Springs
(1) Install the M21929 TENSIONING FIXTURE (25) on the lock springs (4) and (11) on each end-fitting. Extend the lock springs sufficiently to release the spring pressure on the lock spring attachment-fittings.
(2) Remove and discard the cotter pins (21) and (15).
(3) Remove the nuts (20) and (16).
(4) Remove the washers (19) and (17).
(5) Remove and discard the cotter pins (1) and (14).
(6) Remove the nuts (2) and (13).
(7) Remove the washers (3) and (12).
(8) Remove the lock springs (4) and (11) from their links.

NOTE: You must remove the lock springs from their links at the same time to prevent stress.

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