Adjustment of the N/WS Zero Position with Tool M46196-100 for A/C with N/WS Feedback Sensor-Box P/N C24763000, NLG Centering Cams as Reference
TASK 32-51-00-820-002-A-01
Adjustment of the N/WS Zero Position with Tool M46196-100 for A/C with N/WS Feedback Sensor-Box P/N C24763000, NLG Centering Cams as Reference
Do this procedure when you adjust a gear box P/N C24764000 with the tool M46196-100 and when you use the NLG centering cams as reference.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 32-51-00-941-054-A
Subtask 32-51-00-581-055-A Subtask 32-51-00-740-054-A Subtask 32-51-00-942-061-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 00:51:05 UTC
Adjustment of the N/WS Zero Position with Tool M46196-100 for A/C with N/WS Feedback Sensor-Box P/N C24763000, NLG Centering Cams as Reference
WARNING:
PUT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES IN POSITION BEFORE YOU START A TASK ON OR NEAR:
- THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
- THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
- THE LANDING GEAR AND THE RELATED DOORS
- COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.
WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT THE GROUND SAFETY-LOCKS ARE IN POSITION ON THE LANDING GEAR. THIS WILL PREVENT UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF THE LANDING GEAR, AND THUS POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AND/OR EQUIPMENT.
1. Reason for the JobDo this procedure when you adjust a gear box P/N C24764000 with the tool M46196-100 and when you use the NLG centering cams as reference.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER |
| No specific | AR | VOLTMETER - AC, 0-20 V MIN, 0,001 V, 50 TO 2000 HTZ |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 0.15 and 0.1 m.daN (13.27 and 8.85 lbf.in ) ![]() | |
| F26792000 | 1 | SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST |
| F26792000-1 | 1 | SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST |
| M46196-100 | 1 | PLATE-MOUTING AND ADJUSTMENT |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.03LDA1) | Grease-Hydraulic Systems - - |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 07-11-00-581-003-A | Lifting of the Aircraft at the Forward Jacking Point, MLG Wheels on the Ground |
| TASK 07-11-00-586-001-A | Lowering of the Aircraft at Forward Jacking Point, MLG Wheels on the Ground |
| TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A | Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the External Power |
| TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A-01 | Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the APU |
| TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A-02 | Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from Engine 1(2) |
| TASK 29-10-00-864-001-A | Depressurize the Green Hydraulic System |
| TASK 32-46-00-740-001-A | BITE Test of the BSCU |
| TASK 32-51-19-000-001-B | Removal of the Nose Wheel Steering Feedback Sensor Box P/N E21336000 |
| TASK 32-51-19-400-001-B | Installation of the Nose Wheel Steering Feedback Sensor Box P/N E21336000 |
Subtask 32-51-00-941-054-A
A. General
(1) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the landing gear or the N/WS.
(2) On the panel 400VU, make sure that the L/G normal control lever is in the DOWN position.
(3) On the nose gear leg, on the nose wheel steering deactivation electrical box, make sure that the towing lever is in the normal position (engaged position).
(4) Make sure that the N/WS handwheels and the rudder pedals are in the neutral position.
Subtask 32-51-00-860-068-A (1) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the landing gear or the N/WS.
(2) On the panel 400VU, make sure that the L/G normal control lever is in the DOWN position.
(3) On the nose gear leg, on the nose wheel steering deactivation electrical box, make sure that the towing lever is in the normal position (engaged position).
(4) Make sure that the N/WS handwheels and the rudder pedals are in the neutral position.
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Jack up the front of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 07-11-00-581-003).
(3) Energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-861-002).
Subtask 32-51-00-865-080-A (1) Jack up the front of the aircraft (Ref. AMM TASK 07-11-00-581-003).
NOTE: In the fully extended position of the shock absorber, the NLG is automatically centered (the nose wheel steering is in the zero position).
(2) Make sure that the Green hydraulic system is de-pressurized (Ref. AMM TASK 29-10-00-864-001). (3) Energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-861-002).
C. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 32-51-00-865-081-A | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/BRAKING AND STEERING/SYS2/SPLY | 4GG | M36 |
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/BRAKING AND STEERING/SYS2/CTL | 3GG | M35 |
D. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) closed:
4. Procedure| PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/BRAKING AND STEERING/SYS1/CTL | 1GG | M34 |
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/BRAKING AND STEERING/SYS1/IND AND/SPLY | 2GG | M33 |
NOTE: The voltages U1 and U2 are in volts (3V approximately).
Subtask 32-51-00-220-053-A A. Check of the Play on the NLG Centering Cams
(1) On landing gear control and indicating panel 402VU, put the A/SKID & N/W STRG switch in the OFF position.
(2) Disconnect the connector (3) from the nose-wheel-steering feedback-sensor 3GC (1) (control channel) of the Rotary Variable Differential Transducer (RVDT).
(3) Connect the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST (2) between the connector (3) and the RVDT 3GC (1).
(4) On landing gear control and indicating panel 402VU, put the A/SKID & N/W STRG switch in the ON position.
(5) Connect a VOLTMETER - AC, 0-20 V MIN, 0,001 V, 50 TO 2000 HTZ to the SECONDARY VOLTAGE connections on the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST.
(6) Do a check of the play on the NLG cams:
(a) On the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST set the selector switch to U1.
(b) Manually move the wheels in steering mode to the right stop. Record voltage U1.
(c) Manually move the wheels in steering mode to the left stop. Record voltage U1'.
(d) Use voltages U1 and U1' to calculate the average voltage U1".
(e) Manually move the wheels in steering mode to get voltage U1".
Subtask 32-51-00-820-058-A (1) On landing gear control and indicating panel 402VU, put the A/SKID & N/W STRG switch in the OFF position.
(2) Disconnect the connector (3) from the nose-wheel-steering feedback-sensor 3GC (1) (control channel) of the Rotary Variable Differential Transducer (RVDT).
(3) Connect the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST (2) between the connector (3) and the RVDT 3GC (1).
(4) On landing gear control and indicating panel 402VU, put the A/SKID & N/W STRG switch in the ON position.
(5) Connect a VOLTMETER - AC, 0-20 V MIN, 0,001 V, 50 TO 2000 HTZ to the SECONDARY VOLTAGE connections on the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST.
(6) Do a check of the play on the NLG cams:
(a) On the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST set the selector switch to U1.
(b) Manually move the wheels in steering mode to the right stop. Record voltage U1.
(c) Manually move the wheels in steering mode to the left stop. Record voltage U1'.
(d) Use voltages U1 and U1' to calculate the average voltage U1".
(e) Manually move the wheels in steering mode to get voltage U1".
NOTE: The angular travel of the nose wheels includes the NLG centering cam play and the NLG torque-link play.
(7) Do the same procedure for the RVDT 4GC (monitoring channel). B. Set the NWS Zero Position
(a) On the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST (2) set the selector switch to U1.
(b) Record the voltage (U1).
(c) On the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST (2) set the selector switch to U2.
(d) Record the voltage (U2).
(e) From the voltages U1 and U2, calculate the voltage U:
(2) If the voltage U is not equal to 0 +/- 20mV, adjust the gear box:
(a) Remove the RVDT 3GC (1) (Ref. AMM TASK 32-51-19-000-001).
(b) Install the M46196-100 PLATE-MOUTING AND ADJUSTMENT on the gearbox, put the stud (15) of the rigging tool M46196-2-100 (14) in the drive slot (13) of the gearbox plate (11).
(c) Hold the rigging tool M46196-2-100 (14) in position and loosen the screws (12).
(d) Lightly move the gearbox plate (11) with the rigging tool M46196-2-100 (14):
.
(g) Install the RVDT 3GC (1) (Ref. AMM TASK 32-51-19-400-001).
(3) Stage 2:
(a) On the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST (2) set the selector switch to U1.
(b) Record the voltage (U1*) (in AC voltage).
(c) On the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST (2) set the selector switch to U2.
(d) Record the voltage (U2*) (in AC voltage).
(e) Calculate the algebraic value U*:
(f) Check that the algebraic value U*:
(g) If U* is not in the tolerance do the procedure from step (2) again.
(4) On landing gear control and indicating panel 402VU, put the A/SKID & N/W STRG switch in OFF position.
(5) Remove the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST (2).
(6) Connect the electrical connector (3) to the RVDT 3GC (1).
(7) Do the procedure again for the RVDT 4GC (monitor channel).
(8) On landing gear control and indicating panel 402VU, put the A/SKID & N/W STRG switch in ON position.
Subtask 32-51-00-865-082-A NOTE: The adjustment process is very sensitive.
NOTE: Do not move the wheels manually in the steering mode when you do the adjustment procedure.
(1) Stage 1: (a) On the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST (2) set the selector switch to U1.
(b) Record the voltage (U1).
(c) On the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST (2) set the selector switch to U2.
(d) Record the voltage (U2).
(e) From the voltages U1 and U2, calculate the voltage U:
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| ! U = U1 - U2 ! |
| ----------------------- |
(2) If the voltage U is not equal to 0 +/- 20mV, adjust the gear box:
(a) Remove the RVDT 3GC (1) (Ref. AMM TASK 32-51-19-000-001).
(b) Install the M46196-100 PLATE-MOUTING AND ADJUSTMENT on the gearbox, put the stud (15) of the rigging tool M46196-2-100 (14) in the drive slot (13) of the gearbox plate (11).
(c) Hold the rigging tool M46196-2-100 (14) in position and loosen the screws (12).
(d) Lightly move the gearbox plate (11) with the rigging tool M46196-2-100 (14):
- clockwise if the value U is less than minus 20mV
- counterclochwise if the value U is more than plus 20mV.
. NOTE: Make sure that the gearbox plate (11) does not move when you TORQUE the screws (12). If the gearbox plate (11) moves, the adjustment will not be correct.
(f) Remove the rigging tool M46196-2-100 (14). (g) Install the RVDT 3GC (1) (Ref. AMM TASK 32-51-19-400-001).
NOTE: Lightly lubricate the packing of the sensor 3GC with Grease-Hydraulic Systems - - (Material No.03LDA1) .
(h) On landing gear control and indicating panel 402VU, put the A/SKID & N/W STRG switch in ON position. (3) Stage 2:
(a) On the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST (2) set the selector switch to U1.
(b) Record the voltage (U1*) (in AC voltage).
(c) On the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST (2) set the selector switch to U2.
(d) Record the voltage (U2*) (in AC voltage).
(e) Calculate the algebraic value U*:
| ----------------------- |
| ! (U1* - U2*) = U* ! |
| ----------------------- |
(f) Check that the algebraic value U*:
| ----------------------- |
| ! U* = 0 +/- 20 mV ! |
| ----------------------- |
(g) If U* is not in the tolerance do the procedure from step (2) again.
(4) On landing gear control and indicating panel 402VU, put the A/SKID & N/W STRG switch in OFF position.
(5) Remove the F26792000 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST or F26792000-1 SENSOR-VOLTAGE TEST (2).
(6) Connect the electrical connector (3) to the RVDT 3GC (1).
(7) Do the procedure again for the RVDT 4GC (monitor channel).
(8) On landing gear control and indicating panel 402VU, put the A/SKID & N/W STRG switch in ON position.
C. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
5. Close-up| PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/BRAKING AND STEERING/SYS2/SPLY | 4GG | M36 |
| 121VU | HYDRAULIC/BRAKING AND STEERING/SYS2/CTL | 3GG | M35 |
Subtask 32-51-00-581-055-A Subtask 32-51-00-740-054-A Subtask 32-51-00-942-061-A
C. Remove the Equipment
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(3) Remove the ground support and maintenance equipment, the special and standard tools and all other items.
Adjustment of the NWS Position - Sensor P/N C24763000, NLG Cams as reference