Alaskan Bushwheel DHC-2 Beaver Tailwheel Fork Assembly Instructions
     
 

Installation & Maintenance Instructions for Alaskan Bushwheel Tundra Tailwheel Fork Kit and Heavy Duty Drag Link for the DeHavilland DHC-2 Beaver Aircraft

Reference Material: DHC-2 Beaver Maintenance Manual,
, PSM1-2-2, 1 February 1959, Revised 27 June 1980, Tailwheel Unit and Steering Mechanism, Section 2.23.1 removal.
(Applicable Sections available at www.akbushwheel.com)

Cleveland Maintenance Manual AWBCMM0001-5, Section 300,3.A(3)..
(Go to �Literature�, �Maintenance Manual�)

Required Parts: Alaskan Bushwheel® Beaver Tailwheel Fork Assembly (ABI-DHC2-TWA)
Alaskan Bushwheel® Heavy Duty Drag Link (ABI-DHC2-4)
Alaskan Bushwheel® Axle Assembly (ABI-DHC2-2)
Cleveland 40-70A wheel, Selected Tire & Tube

1. Remove Tailwheel assembly in accordance with DHC-2 Beaver Maintenance Manual (see Reference Material) section 2.23.1.

2. Disassemble in accordance with section 2.23.2.

3. Re-assemble ABI-DHC2-4 drag link & ABI-F3 Fork in accordance with section 2.23.3 assembly.

4. Install *selected tire & tube in accordance with Cleveland Maintenance Manual. (See Reference Material)

*Tire selection is limited to 6:00 x 6 or 7:00 x 6 with stock main tires. After installation of Alaskan Bushwheel® 35"x15"x10" main tires under STC SA010158E, tire selection may include 8:00 x 6 or 8:50 x 6 (NOTE: 8:50 x 6 are recommended only for off-airport operations).

5. Install 40-70A Cleveland Wheel with ABI-DHC2-2 Axle assembly in accordance with ABI Drawing ABI-DHC2-TWA. Tighten locking axle nuts until there is a slight drag on the wheel when rotated.

6. Re-install tailwheel assembly in accordance with section 2.23.4

7. Lubricate in accordance with section 2.23.5.

8. For Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Assembly in accordance with DHC-2 Beaver Maintenance Manual PSM -1-2-2, 1 February 1959, revised 27 June 1980 and Cleveland Wheel Maintenance Manual AWBCMM0001-5 or latest revision.





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