T-45C TS, ADV, & IUT CO-01
Exterior Preflight Checks
hydraulic lines and connectors for
evidence of leakage. Check for
loose/missing hardware, cracks, or
other damage to the strut.
VIDEO NOTE: Wheel strut -
Check for 7/8 to 1-7/8 inches of
exposed chrome.
g.
Tire - TREAD WEAR, INFLATION
Right MLG Tire
VIDEO NOTE: Check tread for flat
spots, deep cuts, and exposed
cords. If any of these exist, the tire
should be replaced. Check the tire
for adequate inflation. Because
you do not have a tire gauge, you
will have to compare the right and
left tires for similar profile. The
correct tire pressure depends on
whether landings will be on an
aircraft carrier or an airfield.
Check the inboard and outboard
sides of the wheel for damage and
loose/missing hardware, such as
lug nuts and the nut securing the
wheel to the axle.
h.
Brake wear indicators - CHECK
INDICATORS PROTRUDING
BEYOND BOTTOM OF
RECESSES IN BRAKE HOUSING
VIDEO NOTE: The upper and
lower brake wear indicators must
be checked with either the pedal
brakes or the parking brake
applied. The upper and lower
brake wear indicators on each
main wheel must protrude through
the brake housing.
Lower Brake Wear Indicator
VIDEO NOTE: If any indicator is
Close Up
flush or recessed, the brakes must
be replaced.
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