KING AIR F90 MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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- Replaces NOSE and MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR LUBRICATION procedure.
- Replaces NOSE and MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR INSPECTION procedure.

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Manual Affected:

King Air Model F90 Maintenance Manual (109-590010-19).

Instructions:

Insert this Temporary Revision (TR) before page 1, Chapter 32-30-00.

Reason:

Replaces NOSE and MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR LUBRICATION procedure.

MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR LUBRICATION

CAUTION: DO NOT MIX greases of different types. Overhaul of the actuator is recommended if the grease is to
be changed, as the actuator will need to be completely disassembled and all the components thoroughly
cleaned before lubrication. Aeroshell Grease 17 is not compatible with Aeroshell Grease 33MS even
though qualified to the same MIL-G-21164 specification.
NOTE: If the same grease is to be used, the following procedure may be used to partially disassemble the actuator
to replenish the grease.
The main landing gear actuator should not be lubricated until the NOSE AND MAIN LANDING GEAR
ACTUATOR INSPECTION has been completed.
Every 1000 cycles or 30 months, remove the actuator from the airplane as described under MAIN LANDING GEAR
ACTUATOR - REMOVAL and disassemble as follows:
CAUTION: It is possible to install the actuator nut assembly and screw double ACME threaded parts 180 from their
original position. Premature wear may result if the original relationship between the actuator nut (23) and
the actuator screw (2) is not maintained (Ref. Figure 1).
a. Run the actuator nut (23) fully into the actuator to the fully retracted position. Mark the actuator nut assembly
and actuator housing (actuator screw) during disassembly to aid in assembly.
1. Make alignment marks on the side of the actuator nut (23) and the housing bottom (21) using a felt tip
marker or equivalent.
2. Make alignment marks on the side of the housing bottom (21), actuator housing (9), upper cover (4), brake
(31), and on the side of the screw housing (7) to ensure the same relationship during reassembly.
b. Remove the boot (29). Loosen the nut and bolt (6), and remove the screw housing cover (1).
c.

Mark the screw (2) and screw housing (7) to ensure the same relationship during assembly.

d. Remove nut, washer and bolt (6).

e. Slide the actuator nut (23) and screw (2) out of the housing bottom (21).
f.

Check that the bolt (3) heads are on the brake side of the actuator. If not, remove bolts one at a time and position
the bolt heads on the brake side of the actuator.

g. Remove the housing bottom (21) by removing the nuts of the bolts (3). Keep the actuator housing (9), upper
cover (4), brake (31) and screw housing (7) together (do not disassemble) using the bolts (3).
NOTE: If shims are removed, be careful to mark the shims (20) to ensure installation in their same relative position.
h. Check packing in the housing bottom for condition and replace if needed. Clean the housing bottom with solvent
(34, Chart 1, 91-00-00).

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i.

Note the relationship of the actuator nut and screw. Disassemble and clean the actuator nut (23) and screw (2)
with solvent (34, Chart 1, 91-00-00). Ensure the threads of the screw (2) and threads of the actuator nut (23)
are clean.

j.

Check the condition of the threads of the actuator nut (23).

k.

If needed, refer to the Component Maintenance Manual when assembling the actuator (Ref. 101-590097-13,
King Air Component Maintenance Manual, Chapter 32 - Supplier Publications, Publication number 98-36381E,
Beechcraft Landing Gear Actuators Manufactured Component Maintenance Manual with Illustrated Parts List).

NOTE: Proof tests and break in are not required after lubrication, provided that the actuator is assembled with the
original shims, or that new shims of the same thickness as the original shims are installed in the same
location as the original shims and that no other new actuator components (with the exception of packings
and seals) are installed.
l.

Position the screw (2) in the screw housing (7) using the marking to ensure the same relationship. Install the
bolt (6) into the hole to maintain the relationship of the screw, but do not install the nut.

m. Install the housing bottom (21) and four bolts, washers and nuts (3). If shims (20) were removed, be sure shims
are returned to their same position.
n. Apply grease to the threads and fill the actuator nut assembly approximately half full with grease (18 or 22, Chart
1, 91-00-00). Apply grease to the packing in the housing bottom. Using care not to damage the packing in the
housing bottom, insert the actuator nut assembly into the housing bottom and screw into the actuator until fully
retracted. Excess grease will flow out of the end of the screw at the top of the actuator.
o. If the actuator nut and screw are being reused, determine that the marks placed on the nut and screw during
disassembly are in alignment. If these marks are 180 out of alignment, remove the actuator nut assembly,
rotate it 180, and reinstall onto the screw.
p. When the marks are in alignment, install screw housing cover (1) and nut, washer and bolt (6).
q. Install boot (29). Shrink the boot until it fits firmly around the screw housing assembly by applying heat as
uniformly as possible to the boot.
r.

Install the actuator in the airplane as described under MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR - INSTALLATION.

NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR LUBRICATION

CAUTION: DO NOT MIX greases of different types. Overhaul of the actuator is recommended if the grease is to
be changed, as the actuator will need to be completely disassembled and all the components thoroughly
cleaned before lubrication. Aeroshell Grease 17 is not compatible with Aeroshell Grease 33MS even
though qualified to the same MIL-G-21164 specification.
NOTE: If the same grease is to be used, the following procedure may be used to partially disassemble the actuator
to replenish the grease.
The nose landing gear actuator should not be lubricated until the NOSE AND MAIN LANDING GEAR
ACTUATOR INSPECTION has been completed.
Every 1000 cycles or 30 months, remove the actuator from the airplane as described under NOSE LANDING GEAR
ACTUATOR - REMOVAL and disassemble as follows (Ref. Figure 19 of this TR):
a. Remove the actuator nut assembly (9) from the actuator.

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b. Clean the nut assembly (9) with solvent (34, Chart 1, 91-00-00). Ensure the threads are clean.
c.

Visually check the condition of the threads of the nut assembly (9).

d. If needed, refer to the Component Maintenance Manual when assembling the actuator (Ref. 101-590097-13,
King Air Component Maintenance Manual, Chapter 32 - Supplier Publications, Publication number 98-36381E,
Beechcraft Landing Gear Actuators Manufactured Component Maintenance Manual with Illustrated Parts List).
NOTE: Proof tests and break in are not required after lubrication, provided that the actuator is assembled with the
original shims, or that new shims of the same thickness as the original shims are installed in the same
location as the original shims and that no other new actuator components (with the exception of packings
and seals) are installed.
e. Apply grease to the threads and fill the nut assembly (9) approximately half full with grease (18 or 22, Chart 1,
91-00-00) while taken care to prevent air traps. Using care not to damage the packing in the lower cover, insert
the nut assembly into the lower cover and screw into the actuator until fully retracted.
f.

Install the actuator in the airplane as described under NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR - INSTALLATION.

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Nose Gear Actuator

Figure 19

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Manual Affected:

King Air Model F90 Maintenance Manual (109-590010-19).

Instructions:

Insert this Temporary Revision (TR) after page 6, Chapter 32-30-00.

Reason:

Replaces NOSE and MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR INSPECTION procedure.

NOSE AND MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR INSPECTION (EFFECTIVITY LA-2 THRU LA225 WITHOUT KIT NO. 90-8011-1P/3P INSTALLED)
Any time that the landing gear actuators are removed from the airplane for lubrication (every 1000 cycles of
operation or 30 months, whichever comes first), each landing gear actuator should be bench-checked for total end
play. Check each actuator as follows before disassembly for lubrication:
NOTE: Use a dial indicator or an equivalent for these checks.
a. Using an extension rod paralleled to the nut assembly (Ref. Figure 4), clamp a dial indicator to the nut assembly
shaft so that the deflector lever of the dial indicator rests against the gearbox housing of the actuator. Flatten
the extension rod where it contacts the nut assembly shaft to ensure firm clamping.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the actuator, DO NOT bottom out the actuator spring while compressing it to
measure end play.
b. Apply approximately 100 pounds of force in either direction. Move the nut assembly shaft in and out several
times while measuring the distance over which the nut assembly may be pushed in and out of the gearbox
housing.
c.

Check the actuator end play with the main landing gear actuator nut fully in and backed off one turn, with the
nut half extended, and with the nut extended 7 inches.

d. Measure the end play on the nose gear actuators with the actuator nut fully in and backed off one turn, with the
nut half extended, and with the nut extended 10.5 inches.
e. If the total end play measured in any of the three positions in the preceding Step is more than 0.016 inch but
less than 0.018 inch, the actuator may be returned to service, but must be checked for end play every 200
cycles. Whenever the total end play reaches 0.018 inch, the actuator should be overhauled or replaced.
f.

After the actuator has been lubricated, check the total end play to make sure the unit has been correctly
assembled following lubrication.

g.

The end play check of the input pinion gear of the screw jack actuators, both main and nose, should be
accomplished with the actuators out of the airplane as explained below (Ref. Figure 5):
1. Apply a force of 125 to 150 pounds outward from the actuator housing directly to the pinion shaft. If the thrust
bearing is improperly installed, this will unseat the bearing and the end play will be 0.050 to 0.080 inch or
more. This force may be applied by a 12 to 1 ratio lever blocking against the gearbox for a fulcrum and
applying an 11 pound force at the handle of the lever.

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2. If this check reveals proper installation, the torque shaft should be connected in the same position as
removed.
3. If the thrust bearing is found to be improperly installed in either the nose or the main gear actuator, the unit
should be overhauled or replaced. Make sure the thrust bearing is installed as shown (Ref. Figure 6).

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