TM 1-1520-238-23
3-144
3.42.
TAIL LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT BEARING REPLACEMENT (AVIM)
3.42.1. Description
This task covers:
Removal. Cleaning. Inspection. Installation.
3.42.2. Initial Setup
Tools:
Aircraft maintenance tool kit (item 372, App H)
Light duty laboratory apron (item 27, App H)
Chemical protective gloves (item 154, App H)
10-ton hydraulic hand operated arbor press (item 236,
App H)
Universal puller kit (item 243, App H)
Adjustable air filtering respirator (item 262, App H)
Staking tool kit (item 392, App H)
Materials/Parts:
Brush (item 34, App F)
Carbon dioxide (item 40, App F)
Sealing compound (item 179, App F)
References:
TM 55-1500-322-24
Personnel Required:
67R
Attack Helicopter Repairer
67R3F
Attack Helicopter Repairer/Technical
Inspector
WARNING
The tail landing gear shock strut contains high pressure nitrogen. Care must be taken when
performing maintenance on the shock strut. Sudden release of high pressure nitrogen could
cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. If injury occurs, seek medical aid.
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