TM 1-1520-238-23
Change 3
3-157
3.45.
TAIL LANDING GEAR TRAILING ARMS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
3.45.1. Description
This task covers:
Removal. Cleaning. Inspection. Installation.
3.45.2. Initial Setup
Tools:
Aircraft mechanic’s tool kit (item 376, App H)
Electrical tool kit (item 378, App H)
Light duty laboratory apron (item 27, App H)
1/2 x 4-inch long driftpin (item 112, App H)
Industrial faceshield (item 129, App H)
0.0015 - 0.0250-inch thickness gage (item 152, App H)
Chemical protective gloves (item 154, App H)
Rawhide mallet (item 212, App H)
Ohmmeter (item 218, App H)
14-quart utility pail (item 222, App H)
Adjustable air filtering respirator (item 262, App H)
15/16 & 1-inch box wrench (item 412, App H)
10 - 50 inch-pound 1/4-inch drive click type torque
wrench (item 434, App H)
30 - 200 inch-pound 1/4-inch drive click type torque
wrench (item 436, App H)
Materials/Parts:
Cotter pin (2)
Shim
Cloth (item 52, App F)
Methyl ethyl ketone (item 124, App F)
Sealing compound (item 178, App F)
Personnel Required:
67R
Attack Helicopter Repairer
One person to assist
68X
Armament/Electrical System Repairer
67R3F
Attack Helicopter Repairer/Technical
Inspector
References:
TM 55-1500-323-24
Equipment Conditions:
Ref
Condition
1.57
Helicopter safed
3.32
Tail landing gear actuating cylinder removed
3.43
Tail landing gear fork removed
3.38
Tail landing gear shock strut removed
1.69
Tail landing gear jacked (tripod jack)
3.46
Tail landing gear wheel and axle removed
NOTE
This task is typical for left and/or right trailing arm, except where noted.
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