Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task E. Landing Gear Systems

AM.II.E.S12

Skill

Remove, inspect, and install a wheel brake assembly.

Study note

Get a short, cited explanation of this element written from the FAA handbooks: the core idea, the numbers that matter, common test traps, and a quick self-check.

From the FAA library

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 13-36
Chapter 13: Aircraft Landing Gear Systems › Wheel Inspection › Proper Installation
require removal of the wheel assembly from the aircraft should be investigated. Proper Installation The landing gear area is such a hostile environment that the technician should inspect the landing gear including the wheels, tires, and brakes whenever possible. Proper ... installation of the wheels should not be taken for granted. All wheel tie bolts and nuts must be in place and secure. A missing bolt is grounds for removal, and a thorough inspection of the wheel halves in accordance with…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 13-72
Chapter 13: Aircraft Landing Gear Systems › Brake Malfunctions & Damage › Dragging
tool is used to install brake linings on Cleveland brake pressure plates and back plates. At all times, the technician should perform inspections to ensure the proper parts are used in the brake assembly. Improper parts, especially in the retraction/adjuster…