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Chapter 13 - pages 13-13 to 13-25

Landing Gear Retraction and Extension

FAA-H-8083-31B, Chapter 13 (2023)

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A B C D E F the top of the strut to permit the introduction of hydraulic fluid. Note that the strut is illustrated horizontally. On an actual aircraft installation, the strut is serviced in the vertical position (landing gear down). [Figure 13-27] Then, remove the entire service valve by unscrewing the valve body from the strut. [Figure 13-25E] 8. Fill the strut with hydraulic fluid to the level of the service valve port with the approved hydraulic fluid. 9. Re-install the air service valve assembly using a new O-ring packing. Torque according to applicable manufacturer’s specifications. If an AN2687-1 valve, install a new valve core.

10. Inflate the strut. A threaded fitting from a controlled source of high pressure air or nitrogen should be screwed onto the servicing valve. Control the flow with the service valve swivel nut. The correct amount of inflation is measured in psi on some struts. Other manufacturers specify struts to be inflated until extension of the lower strut is a certain measurement. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Shock struts should always be inflated slowly to avoid excess heating and over inflation. 11. Once inflated, tighten the swivel nut and torque as specified. 12. Remove the fill hose fitting and finger tighten the valve cap of the valve.

13-13 Hydraulic fluid bleed hose Exerciser jack exercising the strut through its full range of motion while the end of an air-tight bleed hose is submerged in a container of hydraulic fluid. chasers, a notched valve core removal/installation tool, and a tapered end for depressing a valve core or clearing debris. Bleeding Shock Struts It may be necessary to bleed a shock strut during the service operation or when air becomes trapped in the hydraulic fluid inside the strut. This can be caused by low hydraulic fluid quantity in the strut. Bleeding is normally done with the aircraft on jacks to facilitate repeated extension and compression of the strut to expel the entrapped air. An example procedure for bleeding the shock strut follows.

1. Construct and attach a bleed hose containing a fitting suitable for making an airtight connection at the shock strut service valve port. Ensure a long enough hose to reach the ground while the aircraft is on jacks. 2. Jack the aircraft until the shock struts are fully extended. 3. Release any air pressure in the shock strut. 4. Remove the air service valve assembly. 5. Fill the strut to the level of the service port with approved hydraulic fluid. 6. Attach the bleed hose to the service port and insert the free end of the hose into a container of clean hydraulic fluid. The hose end must remain below the surface of the fluid.

7. Place an exerciser jack or other suitable jack under the shock strut jacking point. Compress and extend the strut fully by raising and lowering the jack. Continue this process until all air bubbles cease to form in the container of hydraulic fluid. Compress the strut slowly and allow it to extend by its own weight. Ensure that the hydraulic fluid is still at the appropriate level before moving on to the next step. 8. Remove the exerciser jack. Lower the aircraft and remove all other jacks. 9. Remove the bleed hose assembly and fitting from the service port of the strut. 10. Install the air service valve, torque, and inflate the shock strut to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Landing Gear Alignment, Support, & Retraction Retractable landing gear consist of several components that enable it to function. Typically, these are the torque links, trunnion and bracket arrangements, drag strut linkages, electrical and hydraulic gear retraction devices, as well as locking, sensing, and indicating components. Additionally, nose gear have steering mechanisms attached to the gear. Alignment As previously mentioned, a torque arm or torque links assembly keeps the lower strut cylinder from rotating out of alignment with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. In some strut assemblies, it is the sole means of retaining the piston in the upper strut cylinder. The link ends are attached to the fixed upper cylinder and the moving lower cylinder with a hinge pin in the center to allow the strut to extend and compress.

13-14 Longitudinal axis Wheel paths Wheels aligned are parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft Toe-in: wheel paths cross forward of the aircraft Toe-out: wheel paths diverge forward of the aircraft Alignment of the wheels of an aircraft is also a consideration. Normally, this is set by the manufacturer and only requires occasional attention such as after a hard landing. The aircraft’s main wheels must be inspected and adjusted, if necessary, to maintain the proper toe-in or toe-out and the correct camber. Toe-in and toe-out refer to the path a main wheel would take in relation to the airframe longitudinal axis or centerline if the wheel was free to roll forward.

Three possibilities exist. The wheel would roll either: 1) parallel to the longitudinal axis (aligned); 2) converge on the longitudinal axis (toe-in); or 3) veer away from the longitudinal axis (toe-out). [Figure 13-28] The manufacturer’s maintenance instructions give the Grease Carpenter’s square Straight edge Aluminum plates spring steel struts. procedure for checking and adjusting toe-in or toe-out. A general procedure for checking alignment on a light aircraft follows. To ensure that the landing gear settle properly for a toe-in/toe-out test, especially on spring steel strut aircraft, two aluminum plates separated with grease are put under each wheel. Gently rock the aircraft on the plates to cause the gear to find the at rest position preferred for alignment checks.

A straight edge is held across the front of the main wheel tires just below axle height. A carpenter’s square placed against the straight edge creates a perpendicular that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. Slide the square against the wheel assembly to see if the forward and aft sections of the tire touch the square. A gap in front indicates the wheel is toed-in. A gap in the rear indicates the wheel is toed-out. [Figure 13-29] Positive camber Negative camber Vertical plain Strut Bubble protractor of the vertical plain. It can be measured with a bubble protractor. 13-15 Camber is the alignment of a main wheel in the vertical plain.

It can be checked with a bubble protractor held against the wheel assembly. The wheel camber is said to be positive if the top of the wheel tilts outward from vertical. Camber is negative if the top of the wheel tilts inward. [Figure 13-30] Adjustments can be made to correct small amounts of wheel misalignment. On aircraft with spring steel gear, tapered shims can be added or removed between the bolt-on wheel axle and the axle mounting flange on the strut. Aircraft equipped with air/oil struts typically use shims between the two arms of the torque links as a means of aligning toe-in and toe-out.

[Figure 13-31] Follow all manufacturer’s instructions. Torque links Shim here to adjust tow-in or tow-out Shock strut piston Shock strut cylinder Shim here to adjust tow-in or tow-out with spring steel landing gear are made with shims behind the axle assembly. On shock strut aircraft, the shims are placed where the torque links couple. Trunnion support brackets Aircraft structural member Upper shock strut cylinder Trunnion of or attached to the upper strut cylinder of a landing gear strut. It contains bearing surfaces so the gear can retract. Support Aircraft landing gear are attached to the wing spars or other structural members, many of which are designed for the specific purpose of supporting the landing gear. Retractable gear must be engineered in such a way as to provide strong 13-16 Trunnion bearing surface Retracting mechanism Drag strut Hinge point for landing and ground operation. It folds at the hinge to allow the gear to retract.

attachment to the aircraft and still be able to move into a recess or well when stowed. A trunnion arrangement is typical. The trunnion is a fixed structural extension of the upper strut cylinder with bearing surfaces that allow the entire gear assembly to move. It is attached to aircraft structure in such a way that the gear can pivot from the vertical position required for landing and taxi to the stowed position used during flight. [Figure 13-32] While in the vertical gear down position, the trunnion is free to swing or pivot. Alone, it cannot support the aircraft without collapsing. A drag brace is used to restrain against the pivot action built into the trunnion attachment. The upper end of the two-piece drag brace is attached to the aircraft structure and the lower end to the strut. A hinge near the middle of the brace allows the brace to fold and permits the gear to retract.

For ground operation, the drag brace is straightened over center to a stop and locked into position so the gear remains rigid. [Figure 13-33] The function of a drag brace on some aircraft is performed by the hydraulic cylinder used to raise and lower the gear. Cylinder internal hydraulic locks replace the over-center action of the drag brace for support during ground maneuvers. Small Aircraft Retraction Systems As the speed of a light aircraft increases, there reaches a point where the parasite drag created by the landing gear in the wind is greater than the induced drag caused by the added weight of a retractable landing gear system. Thus, many light aircraft have retractable landing gear. There are many unique designs. The simplest contains a lever in the flight deck mechanically linked to the gear. Through mechanical advantage, the pilot extends and retracts the landing gear by operating the lever. Use of a roller chain, sprockets, and a hand crank to decrease the required force is common.

Electrically operated landing gear systems are also found on light aircraft. An all-electric system uses an electric motor and gear reduction to move the gear. The rotary motion of the motor is converted to linear motion to actuate the gear. This is possible only with the relatively lightweight gear found on smaller aircraft. An all-electric gear retraction system is illustrated in Figure 13-34. A more common use of electricity in gear retraction systems is that of an electric/hydraulic system found in many Cessna and Piper aircraft. This is also known as a power pack system. A small lightweight hydraulic power pack contains several components required in a hydraulic system. These include the reservoir, a reversible electric motor-driven hydraulic pump, a filter, high-and-low pressure control valves, a thermal relief valve, and a shuttle valve. Some power packs incorporate an emergency hand pump. A hydraulic actuator for each gear is Manual control torque tube Manual control gearbox Gearbox Retracting mechanism Universal joints Landing gear motor Drag strut Trunnion support Shock strut Drag strut 13-17 driven to extend or retract the gear by fluid from the power pack. Figure 13-35 illustrates a power pack system while gear is being lowered. Figure 13-36 shows the same system while the gear is being raised.

When the flight deck gear selection handle is put in the gear- down position, a switch is made that turns on the electric motor in the power pack. The motor turns in the direction to rotate the hydraulic gear pump so that it pumps fluid to the gear-down side of the actuating cylinders. Pump pressure moves the spring-loaded shuttle valve to the left to allow fluid to reach all three actuators. Restrictors are used in the nose wheel actuator inlet and outlet ports to slow down the motion of this lighter gear. While hydraulic fluid is pumped to extend the gear, fluid from the upside of the actuators returns to the reservoir through the gear-up check valve. When the gear reach the down and locked position, pressure builds in the gear-down line from the pump and the low-pressure control valve unseats to return the fluid to the reservoir.

Electric limit switches turn off the pump when all three gears are down and locked. Reservoir Filter Gear-type pump Low-pressure control valve High-pressure control valve Thermal relief valve Thermal relief valve

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switch Gear-up check valve Emergency extendFreefall valve Nose-gear actuator Left main-gear actuator Right main-gear actuator Restrictor Down Down Down Gear-up check valve piston Shuttle valve

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Return Reservoir Filter Gear-type pump Low-pressure control valve High-pressure control valve Thermal relief valve Thermal relief valve

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switch Gear-up check valve Emergency extendFreefall valve Nose-gear actuator Left main-gear actuator Right main-gear actuator Restrictor Up Up Up Gear-up check valve piston Shuttle valve To raise the gear, the flight deck gear handle is moved to the gear-down side of the actuators returns to the reservoir through gear-up position. This sends current to the electric motor, the shuttle valve. When the three gears are fully retracted, which drives the hydraulic gear pump in the opposite direction pressure builds in the system, and a pressure switch is opened causing fluid to be pumped to the gear-up side of the actuators. that cuts power to the electric pump motor. The gear are held In this direction, pump inlet fluid flows through the filter. in the retracted position with hydraulic pressure. If pressure Fluid from the pump flows thought the gear-up check valve to declines, the pressure switch closes to run the pump and raise the gear-up sides of the actuating cylinders. As the cylinders the pressure until the pressure switch opens again.

begin to move, the pistons release the mechanical down locks that hold the gear rigid for ground operations. Fluid from the 13-19 Large Aircraft Retraction Systems Large aircraft retraction systems are nearly always powered by hydraulics. Typically, the hydraulic pump is driven off of the engine accessory drive. Auxiliary electric hydraulic pumps are also common. Other devices used in a hydraulically-operated retraction system include actuating cylinders, selector valves, uplocks, downlocks, sequence valves, priority valves, tubing, and other conventional hydraulic system components. These units are interconnected so that they permit properly sequenced retraction and extension of the landing gear and the landing gear doors.

The correct operation of any aircraft landing gear retraction system is extremely important. Figure 13-37 illustrates an example of a simple large aircraft hydraulic landing gear system. The system is on an aircraft that has doors that open before the gear is extended and close after the gear is retracted. The nose gear doors operate via mechanical linkage and do not require hydraulic power. There are many gear and gear door arrangements on various aircraft. Some aircraft have gear doors that close to fair the wheel well after the gear is extended. Others have doors mechanically attached to the outside of the gear so that when it stows inward, the door stows with the gear and fairs with the fuselage skin.

In the system illustrated in Figure 13-37, when the flight deck gear selector is moved to the gear-up position, it positions a selector valve to allow pump pressure from the hydraulic To system pressure manifold To system return manifold Orifice check valve Main-gear sequence valve Main-gear sequence valve Left main-gear actuating cylinder Left gear uplock Right gear uplock Right gear downlock Left gear downlock Gear-door sequence valve Gear-door actuator Nose-gear downlock Nose-gear uplockNose-gear actuator Gear-door actuator Gear-door sequence valve Right main-gear actuating cylinder Orifice check valve Down Landing gear selector in gear-up position Up Close Up C D A B 13-20 system manifold to access eight different components. The three downlocks are pressurized and unlocked so the gear can be retracted. At the same time, the actuator cylinder on each gear also receives pressurized fluid to the gear-up side of the piston through an unrestricted orifice check valve. This drives the gear into the wheel well. Two sequence valves (C and D) also receive fluid pressure. Gear door operation must be controlled so that it occurs after the gear is stowed.

The sequence valves are closed and delay flow to the door actuators. When the gear cylinders are fully retracted, they mechanically contact the sequence valve plungers that open the valves and allow fluid to flow into the close side of the door actuator cylinders. This closes the doors. Sequence valves A and B act as check valves during retraction. They allow fluid to flow one way from the gear-down side of the main gear cylinders back into the hydraulic system return manifold through the selector valve. To lower the gear, the selector is put in the gear-down position. Pressurized hydraulic fluid flows from the hydraulic manifold to the nose gear uplock, which unlocks the nose gear. Fluid flows to the gear-down side of the nose gear actuator and extends it. Fluid also flows to the open side of the main gear door actuators. As the doors open, sequence valves A and B block fluid from unlocking the main gear uplocks and prevent fluid from reaching the down side of the main gear actuators. When the doors are fully open, the door actuator engages the plungers of both sequence valves to open the valves. The main gear uplocks, then receives fluid pressure and unlock. The main gear cylinder actuators receive fluid on the down side through the open sequence valves to extend the gear. Fluid from each main gear cylinder up-side flows to the hydraulic system return manifold through restrictors in the orifice check valves. The restrictors slow the extension of the gear to prevent impact damage.

There are numerous hydraulic landing gear retraction system designs. Priority valves are sometimes used instead of mechanically operated sequence valves. This controls some gear component activation timing via hydraulic pressure. Particulars of any gear system are found in the aircraft maintenance manual. The aircraft technician must be thoroughly familiar with the operation and maintenance requirements of this crucial system. Emergency Extension Systems The emergency extension system lowers the landing gear if the main power system fails. There are numerous ways in which this is done depending on the size and complexity of the aircraft. Some aircraft have an emergency release handle in the flight deck that is connected through a mechanical linkage to the gear uplocks. When the handle is operated, it releases the uplocks and allows the gear to free-fall to the extended position under the force created by gravity acting upon the gear. Other aircraft use a non-mechanical back-up, such as pneumatic power, to unlatch the gear.

The popular small aircraft retraction system shown in Figures 13-35 and 13-36 uses a free-fall valve for emergency gear extension. Activated from the flight deck, when the free-fall valve is opened, hydraulic fluid is allowed to flow from the gear-up side of the actuators to the gear-down side of the actuators, independent of the power pack. Pressure holding the gear up is relieved, and the gear extends due to its weight. Air moving past the gear aids in the extension and helps push the gear into the down-and-locked position. Large and high-performance aircraft are equipped with redundant hydraulic systems. This makes emergency extension less common since a different source of hydraulic power can be selected if the gear does not function normally.

If the gear still fails to extend, some sort of unlatching device is used to release the uplocks and allow the gear to free fall. [Figure 13-38] In some small aircraft, the design configuration makes emergency extension of the gear by gravity and air loads alone impossible or impractical. Force of some kind must therefore be applied. Manual extension systems, wherein the pilot mechanically cranks the gear into position, are common. Consult the aircraft maintenance manual for all emergency landing gear extension system descriptions of operation, performance standards, and emergency extension tests as required.

Manual extension access door Manual gear extension handles 737 are located under a floor panel on the flight deck. Each handle releases the gear uplock via a cable system so the gear can freefall into the extended position. 13-21 Landing Gear Safety Devices There are numerous landing gear safety devices. The most common are those that prevent the gear from retracting or collapsing while on the ground. Gear indicators are another safety device. They are used to communicate to the pilot the position status of each individual landing gear at any time. A further safety device is the nose wheel centering device mentioned previously in this chapter.

Safety Switch A landing gear squat switch, or safety switch, is found on most aircraft. This is a switch positioned to open and close depending on the extension or compression of the main landing gear strut. [Figure 13-39] The squat switch is wired into any number of system operating circuits. One circuit prevents the gear from being retracted while the aircraft is Squat switch on the ground. There are different ways to achieve this lock- out. A solenoid that extends a shaft to physically disable the gear position selector is one such method found on many aircraft. When the landing gear is compressed, the squat safety switch is open, and the center shaft of the solenoid protrudes a hardened lock-pin through the landing gear control handle so that it cannot be moved to the up position.

At takeoff, the landing gear strut extends. The safety switch closes and allows current to flow in the safety circuit. The solenoid energizes and retracts the lock-pin from the selector handle. This permits the gear to be raised. [Figure 13-40] The use of proximity sensors for gear position safety switches is common in high-performance aircraft. An electromagnetic sensor returns a different voltage to a gear logic unit depending on the proximity of a conductive target to the switch. No physical contact is made. When the gear is in the designed position, the metallic target is close to the inductor in the sensor which reduces the return voltage.

This type of sensing is especially useful in the landing gear environment where switches with moving parts can become contaminated with dirt and moisture from runways and taxi ways. The technician is required to ensure that sensor targets are installed the correct distance away from the sensor. Go–no go gauges are often used to set the distance. [Figure 13-41] Ground Locks Ground locks are commonly used on aircraft landing gear as extra insurance that the landing gear will remain down and locked while the aircraft is on the ground. They are external devices that are placed in the retraction mechanism to prevent its movement. A ground lock can be as simple as a pin placed into the pre-drilled holes of gear components that keep the gear from collapsing. Another commonly used ground lock clamps onto the exposed piston of the gear retraction cylinder Landing gear selector valve Control handle Lock release solenoid Lock-pin Safety switch28V DC bus bar Position switch Lever-lock Lever-lock solenoid Landing gear control lever FWD the gear up position when the aircraft is on the ground. The safety switch, or squat switch, is located on the aircraft landing gear.

13-22 Power Supply Detector 0.3V = logic 0 13V = logic 1 Detector 28V DC Red Blue Red Blue TargetTarget near To logic card Target far Target Primary and secondary downlock sensors Rectangular proximity sensor Target Mounting bracket Side strut Lock strut Sensor leads UP INBD Proximity cardSensor that prevents it from retracting. All ground locks should have red streamers attached to them, so they are visible and removed before flight. Ground locks are typically carried in the aircraft and put into place by the flight crew during the post landing walk-around. [Figure 13-42] Landing Gear Position Indicators To provide a visual indication of landing gear position, indicators are installed in the flight deck or flight compartment.

Gear warning devices are incorporated on all retractable gear aircraft and usually consist of a horn or some other aural device and a red warning light. The horn blows and the light comes on when one or more throttles are retarded and the landing gear is in any position other than down and locked. Position indicators are typically: Off = gear up and locked Red = unsafe Green = down and locked There is usually an amber in transit light to indicate a gear that is in transition. Landing gear position indicators are located on the instrument panel adjacent to the gear selector handle. They are used to inform the pilot of gear position status. There are many arrangements for gear indication. Usually, there is a dedicated light for each gear. The most common display for the landing gear being down and locked is an illuminated green light.

Three green lights means it is safe to land. All lights out typically indicates that the gear is up and locked, or there may be gear up indicator lights. Gear in transit lights are used on some aircraft as are barber pole displays when a gear is not up or down and locked. Blinking indicator lights also indicate gear in transit. Some manufacturer’s use a gear disagree annunciation when the landing gear is not in the same position as the selector. Many aircraft monitor gear 13-23 LANDING GEAR LIMIT (IAS) OPERATING EXTEND 270 .8M RETRACT 235K EXTENDED 320 .82K FLAPS LIMIT (IAS) UP OFF DN L A N D I N G E A R RIGHT GEAR RIGHT GEAR LEFT GEAR LEFT GEAR NOSE GEAR NOSE GEAR LANDING GEAR LIMIT (IAS) OPERATING EXTEND 270—.8M RETRACT 235K EXTENDED 320—.82K FLAPS LIMIT (IAS) Landing gear indicator (top) illuminated (red) Landing gear lever Landing gear limit speed placard Override trigger Landing gear indicator (bottom) illuminated (green)—related gear down and locked lights. The Boeing 737 panel illuminates red lights above the green lights when the gear is in transit.

door position in addition to the gear itself. Consult the aircraft manufacturer’s maintenance and operating manuals for a complete description of the landing gear indication system. [Figure 13-43 and Figure 13-44] Nose Wheel Centering Since most aircraft have steerable nose wheel gear assemblies for taxiing, a means for aligning the nose gear before retraction is needed. Centering cams built into the shock strut structure accomplish this. An upper cam is free to mate into a lower cam recess when the gear is fully extended. This aligns the gear for retraction. When weight returns to the wheels after landing, the shock strut is compressed, and the centering cams separate allowing the lower shock strut (piston) to rotate in the upper strut cylinder. This rotation is controlled to steer the aircraft. [Figure 13-45] Small aircraft sometimes incorporate an external roller or guide pin on the strut. As the strut is folded into the wheel well during retraction, the roller or guide pin engages a ramp or track mounted to the wheel well structure. The ramp/track guides the roller or pin in such a manner that the nose wheel is straightened as it enters the wheel well.

Landing Gear System Maintenance The moving parts and dirty environment of the landing gear make this an area of regular maintenance. Because of the stresses and pressures acting on the landing gear, inspection, servicing, and other maintenance becomes a continuous process. The most important job in the maintenance of the aircraft landing gear system is thorough accurate inspections. To properly perform inspections, all surfaces should be cleaned to ensure that no trouble spots are undetected. Periodically, it is necessary to inspect shock struts, trunnion and brace assemblies and bearings, shimmy dampers, wheels, 13-24 LANDINGTAXI GEAR DOWN GEAR UP 605 8 8 5 15 LANDINGTAXI GEAR DOWN GEAR UP 605 8 8 5 15 found on small aircraft.

wheel bearings, tires, and brakes. Landing gear position indicators, lights, and warning horns must also be checked for proper operation. During all inspections and visits to the wheel wells, ensure all ground safety locks are installed. Other landing gear inspection items include checking emergency control handles and systems for proper position and condition. Inspect landing gear wheels for cleanliness, corrosion, and cracks. Check wheel tie bolts for looseness. Examine anti-skid wiring for deterioration. Check tires for wear, cuts, deterioration, presence of grease or oil, alignment of slippage marks, and proper inflation. Inspect landing gear mechanism for condition, operation, and proper adjustment.

Lubricate the landing gear, including the nose wheel steering. Check steering system cables for wear, broken strands, Strut piston Lower locating cam Strut cylinder Upper locating cam alignment, and safetying. Inspect landing gear shock struts for such conditions as cracks, corrosion, breaks, and security. Where applicable, check brake clearances and wear. Various types of lubricant are required to lubricate points of friction and wear on landing gear. Specific products to be used are given by the manufacturer in the maintenance manual. Lubrication may be accomplished by hand or with a grease gun. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Before applying grease to a pressure grease fitting, be sure the fitting is wiped clean of dirt and debris, as well as old hardened grease. Dust and sand mixed with grease produce a very destructive abrasive compound. Wipe off all excess grease while greasing the gear. The piston rods of all exposed strut cylinders and actuating cylinders should be clean at all times.

Periodically, wheel bearings must be removed, cleaned, inspected, and lubricated. When cleaning a wheel bearing, use the recommended cleaning solvent. Do not use gasoline or jet fuel. Dry the bearing by directing a blast of dry air between the rollers. Do not direct the air so that it spins the bearing as without lubrication, this could cause the bearing to fly apart resulting in injury. When inspecting the bearing, check for defects that would render it unserviceable, such as cracks, flaking, broken bearing surfaces, roughness due to impact pressure or surface wear, corrosion or pitting, discoloration from excessive heat, cracked or broken bearing cages, and scored or loose bearing cups or cones that would affect proper seating on the axle or wheel. If any discrepancies are found, replace the bearing with a serviceable unit. Bearings should be lubricated immediately after cleaning and inspection to prevent corrosion.

To lubricate a tapered roller bearing, use a bearing lubrication 13-25

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