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3.38.
TAIL LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION – continued
WARNING
The shock strut contains high pres-
sure 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.
3.38.3. Removal
a. Deflate shock strut (1).
(1) Remove valve cap (2). Slowly turn nut (3) one
turn counterclockwise to open valve (4).
(2) After pressure has been released, turn nut (3)
one turn clockwise to close valve (4) and
install cap (2).
b. Remove clamp (5) and bracket (6) from strut
(1).
(1) Remove nut (7) from clamp (5).
(2) Remove clamp (5) and bracket (6) from strut
(1).
CAUTION
To prevent tail wheel from dropping when
strut is removed, support tail wheel.
c. Remove strut (1) from arm and socket lugs (8).
(1) Remove and discard cotter pin (9).
(2) Hold bolt (10). Remove nut (11), washer (12),
and cap (13) from bolt (10).
(3) Remove bolt (10) and cap (14).
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