40-406 - Cleveland Wheels and Brakes Wheel Assembly

40-406 – Cleveland Wheels and Brakes Wheel Assembly

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Overview

The Cleveland 40-406 is a genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) main wheel assembly, representing one of the most trusted and widely-used wheel designs in general aviation. Engineered by Cleveland Wheels & Brakes (a division of Parker Hannifin), this 6.00-6 wheel is a flight-critical structural component designed to withstand the immense static and dynamic loads of takeoff, landing, and ground operations. It features a robust, two-piece cast aluminum design that simplifies tire changes and maintenance. As the factory-standard wheel for a vast range of Piper aircraft, the 40-406 is the benchmark for reliability and performance.

Key Features

• Two-Piece Split-Rim Design: The wheel is comprised of two halves (inboard and outboard) that are bolted together. This design allows for extremely easy mounting and dismounting of aircraft tires without the specialized, heavy equipment required for drop-center rims.
• High-Strength Aluminum Alloy: Cast from a high-quality, aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, providing an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. The assembly is heat-treated to provide the durability needed to resist cracking and fatigue from repeated landing impacts.
• Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Protected by a durable finish that resists corrosion from moisture and harsh environmental conditions, ensuring a long and reliable service life.
• Engineered for Performance: Designed to work as a complete system with the corresponding Cleveland 30-67 brake assembly, ensuring proper fitment, heat dissipation, and reliable braking performance.
• Genuine Cleveland OEM Assembly: As a genuine OEM part, it guarantees conformance to the stringent material, manufacturing, and quality control standards of the original aircraft Type Certificate. It includes pre-installed bearing cups, ready for bearing cone installation.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 40-406
• Manufacturer: Cleveland Wheels & Brakes (Parker Hannifin)
• Component Type: Two-Piece Main Wheel Assembly
• Size: 6.00-6 (for 6.00-6 and 15x6.00-6 size tires)
• Material: High-Strength Cast Aluminum Alloy
• Compatible Brake Assembly: Cleveland 30-67
• Certification: FAA Production Approval

Aircraft Compatibility

The Cleveland 40-406 is the standard OEM main wheel assembly for a significant portion of the Piper Aircraft fleet, from trainers to high-performance singles. It is imperative to consult the specific aircraft's Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) for final verification.

• Primary Aircraft Families:
  • Piper PA-28: Cherokee, Warrior, Archer, Arrow
  • Piper PA-32: Cherokee Six, Lance, Saratoga
  • Piper PA-34: Seneca (on some models)
  • Piper PA-44: Seminole
• • Lancair IV High Energy
  • Cessna Aircraft
  • SR-22 Cirrus Design

Applications

The 40-406 is a flight-critical component at the center of landing gear operations:

• Primary Wheel Installation: Serves as the primary rotating assembly that holds the tire and interfaces with the brake system.
• Landing & Ground Operations: Designed to bear the full weight of the aircraft and withstand the severe spin-up and side-load forces of landing.
• Mandatory Overhaul/Inspection Item: Wheels are subject to strict inspection criteria for cracks (using eddy current or dye penetrant NDT methods), corrosion, and damage at regular intervals and especially during tire changes.

Why Choose 40-406?

The failure of a wheel assembly on landing or takeoff can be catastrophic. The Cleveland 40-406 is the genuine, certified component that was tested and approved by the aircraft manufacturer for this purpose. Using a genuine OEM wheel assembly guarantees that you are installing a part with a known, traceable manufacturing history, free from hidden defects, and made from the correct, certified materials. For a component so fundamental to the safety of every landing, there is no substitute for the proven quality and airworthiness of a genuine Cleveland wheel.

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The two-piece design of the Cleveland 40-406 wheel offers a significant maintenance advantage. The wheel halves are secured together with a series of through-bolts and self-locking nuts. To change a tire, a mechanic simply deflates the old tire, removes the through-bolts, and separates the two halves, allowing the tire to be removed easily by hand. The new tire is then placed over the inboard wheel half, the tube is installed and slightly inflated, and the outboard half is placed on top and secured with the bolts. This process is simple, fast, and does not require the heavy pry bars and bead-breaking machines needed for automotive-style one-piece rims, dramatically reducing maintenance time and the risk of damaging the tire bead or wheel rim.

Note: This is a flight-critical component. Installation must be performed by a certified A&P mechanic in accordance with the aircraft and component maintenance manuals. Wheel half through-bolts must be torqued in a star pattern to the specified value. The wheel assembly should be inspected for cracks and corrosion each time the tire is replaced.Product Overview:

Wheels are designed to support a portion of the load requirements for the aircraft. The wheels  provides a means of steering control, if so equipped. The main wheels transmit stopping forces from the brake to the ground.

Wheels are made from either aluminum castings, magnesium castings, or aluminum forgings. The wheel is of the divided type, incorporating inner wheel half and outer wheel half, which are fastened together with tie bolts, washers, and nuts. The wheel rotates on two tapered roller bearings which seat in bearing cups, shrink fitted into the hubs. Molded grease seals provide protection and lubricant retention for the bearings. Hubcaps, when used, are secured to the outboard wheel half by a snap ring and screws.

Features and Attributes:

• Low maintenance for tubeless or tube-type
• Tapered roller bearings for dimensional stability and long-life
• Molded grease seals for superior bearing bore sealing properties
• Split rim design to allow ease of tire mounting
• High-strength through-bolts
• Sand castings and forgings
• Worldwide distributor network for quick parts availability

Applications:

• General and Business Aviation
• Turboprop Passenger and Helicopter Applications

Suitable For Use With:

• SR-22 Cirrus Design
• Lancair IV High Energy
• Cessna Aircraft

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