American Airlines MD80 NLG Tire Replacement


Monday, April 12, 2027
to Thursday, April 15, 2027
Competitors Required: 1

Description:

Removal and Installation of an MD80 NLG Tire

References:

AMM 32-40-02

Tools, Equipment, and Materials Provided:

Torque wrench (5 - 100 ft-lb pounds 1/2-inch drive digital)

Inconel Lockwire 0.032 in NASM20995N32, DPM 684

Snap-on provided tooling (qty one in each of two pallets unless otherwise indicated):

3/4" Drive 12-Point SAE 2-3/8" Flank Drive® Shallow Socket (LDH762)

1/2" Drive 6-Point SAE 1-1/2" Flank Drive® Shallow Socket (TW481)

1/2"- 3/4" Drive Square Drive Adaptor (GLA12B)

3/8"- 1/2" Drive Square Drive Adaptor (GSAF1F)

1/4" Drive Standard Handle Round Head Ratchet (TN72)

3/8" Drive Standard Handle Quick-Release Ratchet (FR80)

Socket set 1/4 dr 3/16 - 9/16 (110TMY)

Socket set 3/8 dr. 3/8 - 7/8 (211FSY)

6" VectorEdge Diagonal Cutter (Red) (86ACF)

8" Talon Grip™ FlankJaw™ Slip-Joint Pliers (Red) (HJ47ACF)

Soft Grip Cotter Pin Puller (SGCP1CR)

8" Snap-on® Reversible Wire Twister (WTG8A)

Procedures:

See AMM Reference

For More Information:

Tim Sills

Tim Sills

TWU Technical Crew Chief Aviation Maintenance Techni..., American Airlines - Team Base