TM 1-1520-238-23
3-70
3.19.
MAIN LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT PNEUMATIC VALVE REPLACEMENT – continued
3.19.3. Removal
a. Remove pneumatic valve (1) from shock strut
(2).
(1) Hold valve. Remove valve cap (3).
(2) Turn valve nut (4) counterclockwise until re-
sistance is felt, then loosen 1/2 to 3/4 turn to
off seat valve (1). Allow high pressure nitro-
gen to bleed off and deflate strut (2).
(3) Remove lockwire from valve (1) and bleed
plug (5).
(4) Remove valve (1) from shock strut port (6).
(5) Remove and discard packing (7).
3.19.4. Cleaning
a. Clean valve and port (para 1.47).
3.19.5. Inspection
a. Check port and removed parts for damaged
threads and cracks. None allowed.
GO TO NEXT PAGE
M04-2330-1
2
1
3
4
5
7
6
