TM 1-1520-238-23
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Change 3
2.77.
MAIN LANDING GEAR RIGHT SHOCK STRUT STRUCTURAL SUPPORT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION – continued
b. Check support and angle for bends and/or
cracks (para 2.12).
c. Check mounting surface for broken or
stripped
threads
of
nutplates
(TM 1-1500-204-23).
d. Check support. Use 10X magnifying glass.
(1) Check within the 0.25 INCH area of zone A.
(a) Pits or axial scratches not more than
0.010 INCH before blending are allowed.
Blend damage in axial direction. Apply
primer to blended area. Allow to dry 1
HOUR and apply epoxy primer. Use
primer (item 143, App F) and epoxy
primer coating kit (item 78, App F).
(b) A series of three or more pits lined up in a
radial line are not allowed. Replace sup-
port.
(c) Radial scratches or grooves are not al-
lowed. Replace support.
(2) Check within the 0.25 INCH area of zone B.
(a) Damage or corrosion through plating and
into parent material is not allowed. Re-
place support.
(3) Check zone C.
(a) Pits or axial scratches not more than
0.020 INCH before blending are allowed.
Blend damage in axial direction. Apply
primer to blended area. Allow to dry 1
HOUR and apply epoxy primer. Use
primer (item 143, App F) and epoxy
primer coating kit (item 78, App F).
(b) Radial scratches or grooves not allowed.
Replace support.
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C
0.25
RH FITTING
LH FITTING
A
B
A
B
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