Toe In of Main Axles ( 3 hrs )
Per instructions Sect 40A-08, Steps 1-3 measured Toe-In of Main Gear Axles. Spec'd to be maximum 0.25 degrees (either toe in or toe out acceptable if less than 0.25 degrees). I measured Left axle at 0.9 degrees, and Right at 0.56 degrees. I used feeler gages to measure "Y", then converted to angle per provided chart. Since both above 0.25 degrees I ordered
Axle Shims U00013A (0.75 deg) and U00013B (0.50 deg) to change to only 0.15 deg on Left, and ~0 on Right. These are pricey at $25 each...I was hoping I wouldn't need any. Vans shipped Priority Mail - for extra $5 - so may arrive Saturday. Meanwhile, worked on misc items - installed 2 Defog fans in Glare Shield per Sect 38-32 Steps 2.
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| challenging to determine gap, but feeler gages work well. |
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| documented before and shims needed. |
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needed very short philips between Glare Shield and Canopy.
Even socket wrench too "big", so used locking pliers taped
to avoid scratching paint or canopy |
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| 2 fans to keep Avionics cool and Defog canopy |
