Landing Gear

designed a simple, strong, and reliable electro-mechanical landing gear system for the Bonanza that was also incorporated into the Travel Air and Baron models. The system has its idiosyncrasies that are addressed in this Guide and the ABS Landing Gear Inspection Checklist. By being alert to wear areas, keeping the system well lubed and adjusted with bolts tight, and replacing bushings when they show signs of wear, costly parts replacement and airplanegrounding landing gear mishaps can be avoided. This Guide identifies common squawks found on Checklist steps, and how to address issues not covered in the Beech maintenance manuals.

This Guide does not replace the need for following all manufacturer’s guidance, or the requirement for mechanics to have and follow Beech shop and maintenance manuals. It is intended to supplement the factory manuals where experience shows more information is needed, or when specific techniques have been developed to accomplish factoryrecommended tasks. In all cases if there is a discrepancy between this Guide and manufacturer’s guidance, the manufacturer information takes precedence.

This Guide is designed to be used in conjunction with the ABS Landing Gear Inspection Checklist. Steps identified in this Guide correspond to the steps on the Inspection Checklist. In all cases is a discrepancy is noted see the Beech manuals for that serial number airplane first. If you can’t find what you need see the appropriate Step in this Guide.

Important notes about landing gear inspection, adjustment and repair Maintenance should begin with a complete inspection of the landing gear, listing all the discrepancies noted, assessing the condition, replacing worn parts, installing shims, and tightening / retorquing loose hardware before making any adjustments or repairs. It is vital the entire landing gear inspection be completed and discrepancies noted before making any adjustments to the rig or tensions of the landing gear system. Adjusting or...