TM 1-1520-238-23
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SECTION III. TAIL LANDING GEAR MAINTENANCE
3.28.
TAIL LANDING GEAR INSPECTION
3.28.1. Description
This task covers:
Tail Landing Gear. General (Fittings, Castings, and Forgings).
3.28.2. Initial Setup
Tools:
Aircraft mechanic’s tool kit (item 376, App H)
Personnel Required:
67R
Attack Helicopter Repairer
67R3T
Attack Helicopter Repairer/Technical
Inspector
References:
TM 55-2620-200-24
TM 1-1500-204-23
Equipment Conditions:
Ref
Condition
1.57
Helicopter safed
NOTE
Refer to para 7.1 for additional limits and corrective actions.
3.28.3. Tail Landing Gear
a. Check components for damage and loose mounting.
b. Check for loose, missing, and damaged mounting hardware.
c. Check wheel fork for cracks, looseness, or misalinement.
d. Check tire for tread damage or uneven wear (TM 55-2620-200-24).
e. Check wheel for cracks, looseness, deformation, and hub grease leakage.
(1) Check wheel halves for cracks, dents, nicks, and corrosion (TM 1-1500-204-23).
f. Check lock actuator and hydraulic lines for external fluid leakage.
g. Check proximity switch and wiring for cracked, broken, and burned insulation.
(1) Check switch bracket and target for looseness or misalinement.
h. Check shock strut for external fluid leakage and for cracks, looseness, and misalinement.
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