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SECTION 6
LANDING GEAR

1. Landing Gear Description and Operation
(Ref. Figure 6-1) The landing gear consists of
two strut‐mounted, shock‐dampened skids
aligned longitudinally along the helicopter
fuselage. Both right and left skids pivot as the
damper assemblies extend and retract. Five
replacement abrasion pads are installed on
(1). Jack up the helicopter until the landing
gear dampers are fully extended (Ref.
Section 2). Place support beneath the
skid tubes at the strut locations.
(2). Gain access to the forward brace, strut,

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and damper at fuselage attachment

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each skid to retard skid wear on hard surfaces.
Fairings on each strut reduce aerodynamic points by opening the compartment

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access doors and foot support fairings,

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drag during flight. Forged aluminum alloy
landing gear braces are attached between the respectively.

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landing gear strut and fuselage center beam.

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The braces prevent shearing of the struts, and

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keep the strut in alignment with the landing (3). Gain access to aft landing gear attach­
gear. The landing gear struts, made of ment points by opening the engine

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aluminum alloy forgings, attach to the access doors.
fuselage center beam. At the lower ends of the
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struts, feet attach the landing gear skids to the
struts. A cabin entry step is mounted on the (4). Disconnect lower end of landing gear
forward struts of all current configuration dampers. Remove clamp that attaches
helicopters. The step has provisions for the bonding jumper to strut.
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optional side position lights (part of optional

night lighting system). On early configuration
helicopters, the cabin entry step was provided (5). Pull fairing fillet downward against
as an optional item and may not be installed spring tension and secure with tape (14,
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on all helicopters. Helicopters not having cabin Table 2-4).

entry steps are equipped with a forward
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fairing cover.
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NOTE: A skid vibration damper kit may be in­ (6). If optional night lighting system is
stalled on standard or extended landing installed, disconnect wiring by using
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gear skids equipped with heavy duty or co­ appropriate connector insertion/extrac­
balt insert type abrasion strips. The option­ tion tool (42 or 43, Table 2-2).
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al kit, described in CSP-H-3, will reduce

any excessive skid vibration by addition of
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weight to the aft end of each skid tube.
2. Landing Gear Replacement
(Ref. Figure 6-2)
A. Landing Gear Removal
NOTE: The following procedure removes the
entire landing gear, except the landing gear
damper, as an assembled unit. For removal
of an individual component, refer to the ap­
plicable paragraph following this procedure.
Two personal are required to accomplish re­
moval.
(7). Remove cotter pins, nuts, washers and
bolts that attach braces to struts and
support fittings, and struts to support
fittings, on left side of fuselage. Remove
braces.
(8). Remove supports from beneath left skid
and carefully remove left struts, skid
and fairings as an assembled unit.
(9). Repeat the sequence to remove the
right landing gear.

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BRACE

DAMPER
ASSY

FILLET
FAIRING
STRUT
DAMPER
ASSY

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STRUT
GROUND HANDLING
BRACE FITTINGS

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FILLET

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OLEO SUPPORT
FITTING SAFETY WALK TAPE
CABIN ENTRY STEP

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FAIRING
COTTER PIN

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ABRASION STRIP
NOTE 3 (5 PLCS)

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BUSHING
(NOTE 2) LANDING GEAR OLEO SUPPORT
SKID FITTING
IN TR 0.030 IN. (0.762 MM)
MAX. DEFECT
DEPTH
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CURRENT
CONFIGURATION BUSHING
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BUSHING (NOTE 2)
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BUSHING
(NOTE 5)
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DAMPER CAP 0.015 IN.

(0.381 MM) MAX. DEFECT
EARLY DEPTH
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CONFIGURATION

BUSHING
(NOTE 2)
NOTES:
1. ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ARE TYPICAL FOR RIGHT GEAR.
2. EDGE OF BUSHING MUST PROTRUDE A MINIMUM OF 0.010 IN. (0.254 MM) TO A
MAXIMUM OF 0.060 IN. (1.524 MM) ABOVE THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF PART AFTER
NUT IS TIGHTENED.
3. LEFT FWD DAMPER ATTACHING BOLT HEAD AFT FOR REMOVAL CLEARANCE.
4. NOT INSTALLED ON EARLY CONFIGURATION HELICOPTERS.
5. INSTALL FLUSH WITH INSIDE SURFACE.
30-068C

Figure 6−1. Landing Gear

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B. Landing Gear Installation Do not overtighten brace to

(1). Gain access to landing gear attachment
points by opening or removing fuselage
access doors, engine access doors and
foot support fairings.
(2). With helicopter supported by jacks,
position left landing gear to align the
struts with their openings in the
fuselage structure.
NOTE: Check that the fairing fillet guide pins
CAUTION strut hardware. Maximum per­
missible torque of nut is 5 inch-pounds
(0.56 Nm).
(8). Align outboard end of each brace with
mating hole in strut and install bolt,
install two washers and nut.
(9). Torque nut to 2 - 5 inch-pounds
(0.226 - 0.56 Nm) and install cotter
pin.
(10). If optional night lighting system is

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are engaged with the fairing guide holes be­ installed, connect wiring by using

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fore positioning the struts for attachment to appropriate connector/insertion/extrac­

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the structure (Ref. Figure 6-5).

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tion tool (42 or 43, Table 2-2).
(3). Lift and carefully position the left (11). Repeat steps (1). thru (8). to install the

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right landing gear.

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landing gear; then place supports
beneath the landing gear to hold it in

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place. (12). Remove skid supports, lower helicopter,
and remove jacks.

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NOTE: The left forward damper upper bolt
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must be installed with bolt head aft (Ref. ment access doors; install foot fairings.
Figure 6-2). Bolt direction on right side is
optional. 3. Landing Gear Inspection
NOTE: Inspection should be performed with
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(4). Check that slotted bushing is in place.

Align lower bearing of dampers with helicopter skids clear of the ground.
mating holes in strut and install bolt,
(1). Inspect skids, skid abrasion strips,
two washers, nut and new cotter pin to
struts, feet, braces and fairings for
secure each damper.
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dents, cracks, loose components or

(5). Align struts with mating bearings in rivets, missing cotter pins and loose
nuts.
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fuselage support fittings and install

bolt, two washers, nut and new cotter (2). Inspect the skid‐to‐foot and foot‐to‐strut
pin. attachments for loose bolts and relative
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motion between connecting parts. If the

(6). Align inboard end of each brace with bolts are loose, replace with original
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mating bearing in fuselage support size (if holes are not elongated) or next
fitting and install bolt, two washers, larger size bolts.
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nut and new cotter pin.

NOTE: On other than lock bolt type installa­
(7). Install bonding jumper with clamp and tions, use of next larger size lock bolt re­
attaching hardware. quires replacement of nutplate.

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(12 PLCS)
BONDING JUMPER CENTER BEAM

NUTPLATE FITTING
(NOTE 2)

CLAMP

MLS100M4-4 RIVET

2.00 IN.
(5.08 CM)
FAIRING BRACKET
(8 PLCS)
DAMPER

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(NOTES 9, 10) SKID PLUG

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SLOTTED BUSHING (NOTE 5)

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1.00 IN. (NOTE 1)

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(2.54 CM)
MLSP-M4-4 RIVET

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CABIN ENTRY STEP

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(NOTE 6)
MS20470AD4 RIVET

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STRUT BP-T5-4 LOCKBOLT
(4 PLCS)
BRACE NON-SKID TAPE
ABRASION
STRIP
IN TR CAP
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5 IN.-LB.
FOOT GROUND HANDLING FITTING
(0.56 NM) MAX.
(NOTE 5)
ABC5244 BOLT 95-115 IN.-LB. SAFETY WALK TAPE
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(10.73-12.99 NM) (4 PLCS) (NOTE 3)

NAS624-6 BOLT
1030-428-8M SCREW MS20002C4 WASHER
(8 PLCS) (NOTES 3, 4) 80-100 IN.-LB. (9.04-11.30 NM) CURRENT TYPE
SKID CAP (8 PLCS) (NOTE 3)
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25-35 IN.-LB.
(2.82-3.95 NM)
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SKID TUBE
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HEAVY DUTY ABRASION STRIP

(EXTRUDED)
(3 PLCS) (NOTE 8)
(NOTE 6)
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NOTES:
1. EDGE OF BUSHING MUST PROTRUDE A MINIMUM OF 0.010 IN. (0.254 MM) TO A MAXIMUM OF 0.060 IN. (1.524 MM)
ABOVE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF PARTS AFTER NUT IS TIGHTENED.
2. SEAL PARTING EDGE WITH A FILLET OF SEALING COMPOUND (3, TABLE 2-4).
3. INSTALL ALL RIVETS, AND OTHER HARDWARE WHERE NOTED, WITH WET PRIMER (4, TABLE 2-4).
4. INSTALL SCREWS ON OUTBOARD SIDE OF INTERCHANGEABLE SKID TUBES.
5. SEAL MATING SURFACES WITH ZINC CHROMATE PUTTY (71, TABLE 2-4).
6. NOT INSTALLED ON EARLY TYPE.
7. LONGER BRACKET WITH THREE MOUNTING HOLES USED ON EARLY TYPE.
8. MAXIMUM 0.050 IN. (1.27 MM) GAP PERMISSIBLE FORE-AND-AFT CENTERLINE OF ABRASION STRIP AND SKID TUBE.
9. USE OF PLASTIC COVER IS OPTIONAL ON POPPET TYPE DAMPERS.
10. AT INSTALLATION, POSITION SO THAT TORQUE STRIPES ON CAPS ARE VISIBLE. 30-069-1C

Figure 6−2. Repair and Replacement of Landing Gear (Sheet 1 of 2)

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SKID TUBE

STRUT
NAS517-3-4 SCREW
BP-T5-3 LOCKBOLT OR
(4 PLCS) (NOTE 3) MLSP-M4-2 RIVET

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ABRASION STRIP NAS1496-5 LOCKBOLT
(NOTES 2, 12) NAS1080R6 COLLAR

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(8 PLCS) (NOTE 3)

BP-T6-3 LOCKBOLT

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(8 PLCS) (NOTES 3, 11)

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NAS517-3-4 SCREW
OR

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MLSP-M4-2 RIVET NAS1291-3 NUT
MLSP-M4-3 RIVET
IN TR (2 PLCS)

AN960PD10L WASHER
(2 PLCS)
ABRASION STRIP
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(NOTES 2, 12)
SKID ABRASION STRIP
SKID PLUG
(NOTE 5)
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NAS517-3-5 SCREW
OR
MLSP-M4-4 RIVET
A

(2 PLCS)
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GAP TOLERANCE NAS517-3-5 SCREW

(NOTES 2, 12) OR
MLSP-M4-2 RIVET
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EARLY CONFIGURATION CHANGES

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NOTES: (CONT.)
11. BT-T6-4 LOCKBOLTS MAY BE USED AS ALTERNATE, IF REQUIRED, AS BY TOLERANCE BUILDUP.

Figure 6−2. Repair and Replacement of Landing Gear (Sheet 2 of 2)

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4. Landing Gear Strut Inspection
(Ref. Table 6-1 and Figure 6-3)
(1). Check landing gear dampers for correct
servicing by observing stance of
helicopter. Check rear dampers for
correct extension and signs of leakage.
(2). Remove foot support fairings in passen­
ger/cargo compartment and open engine
access doors.
(d). If no cracks are found around drag
brace attach hole in strut and hole is
not elongated, install new bushing in
hole with wet primer (4, Table 2-4).
(e). If either hole is oversized or cracking
is noted, rework strut (Landing Gear
Strut Drag Brace Hole Repair).
(8). If no bushing is installed in drag brace
attach hole in strut, proceed as follows:

(3). Visually inspect strut attachment (a). Using 10X glass and bright light,
points and pivot bearing for signs of inspect strut around drag brace

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fretting, wear and damage. Fretting attach holes (top and bottom sur­
will be evident by gray or black materi­ faces) for cracks. If any cracks longer

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al around bearing, rivets or seams. than 0.030 inch (0.762 mm) in length
are noted, strut must be scrapped

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(4). Jack helicopter until landing gear and serviceable strut installed.

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dampers are fully extended.

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(b). Check drag brace attach holes in
(5). Shake landing gear assemblies and
strut for elongation.

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note any play or looseness at pivot
bearings, inboard strut assembly
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fittings and drag brace holes. in length or less, are noted or hole is
(6). If any play or looseness is noted, elongated, rework strut (Landing
remove landing gear (Ref. Landing Gear Strut Drag Brace Hole Repair).
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Gear Removal) and inspect drag brace

(9). Reinstall landing gear (Ref. Landing
and strut.
Gear Installation).
(7). If bushing is installed in drag brace
attach hole in strut, proceed as follows: (10). Inspect strut for cracks or dents.
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(a). Check bushing for looseness. If (a). If strut is cracked, scrap strut and
bushing is loose, remove it. replace with serviceable strut.
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(b). Using 10X glass and bright light, (b). If dents in strut exceed 0.060 inch
inspect strut around drag brace (1.524 mm) depth; or, if scratches and
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attach holes (top and bottom sur­ repair area depth would exceed 0.010
faces) for cracks. inch (0.254 mm) when measured to
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surrounding unrepaired surface strut

(c). Check drag brace attach holes in
must be scrapped and serviceable
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strut for elongation.

1). Diameter of top hole (DIM. A)
should be 0.5313 inch (13.495 mm)
maximum in any direction.
2). Diameter of bottom hole (DIM. B)
should be 0.50 inch (12.70 mm)
maximum in any direction.
strut installed.
(11). Remove plug button from underside of
fairing assembly. Using a bright light
and 10X magnifying glass, inspect rivet
hole in underside of strut for cracks. If
crack is found, strut must be scrapped
and serviceable strut installed.

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DIM. A
(TOP HOLE) DAMPER
( REF )

DIM. B
(BOTTOM HOLE)

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SECT B-B

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B

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IN TR
BOLT
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WASHER
STRUT
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DRAG BRACE
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WASHER COTTER PIN

NUT
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STRUT AND BRACE ATTACHMENT

88-779

Figure 6−3. Landing Gear Strut Inspection

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5. Landing Gear Repair
(Ref. Figure 6-2)
(1). Repair scratches and nicks by smooth­
ing sharp edges.
(2). Repair elongated, enlarged or worn bolt
holes in strut fittings, either inboard or
outboard (Ref. CSP-H-6).
(3). Repair bolt holes at large end of brace
that attaches to strut (Ref. CSP-H-6).
(4). Replace a strut that is cracked or for
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the following damage.
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(a). Dents with depth in excess of 0.060
inch (1.524 mm).
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(b). Scratches if repaired area depth
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exceeds 0.010 inch (0.254 mm) when
measured to surrounding unrepaired
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surface.
(5). Replace defective or badly damaged
fairing.
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(6). Repair fairing fiberglass damage, such
as small tears or punctures that do not
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impair the telescoping action of the
fairing (Ref. CSP-H-6).
(7). Replace cracked, dented or distorted
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braces.
(8). Repair or replace damaged skid tube.
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(9). Replace center beam‐to‐landing gear
attachment bearings that exceed 0.040
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inch (1.016 mm) axial play. Refer to
CSP-H-6 for replacement procedure.
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6. Landing Gear Strut Drag Brace Hole
Repair
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(Ref. Figure 6-3) The following procedure is for
repair of the bolt hole in the landing gear strut
where the drag brace attaches. This rework is
for either elongated or cracks in the bolt hole
area (Ref. Landing Gear Strut Inspection).
A. Landing Gear Strut with Bushing
Installed
(1). Ream out top hole (DIM. A) to
0.5608-0.5613 inch (12.244-14.257
mm) and ream out bottom hole (DIM.
B) to 0.5295-0.530 inch (13.449-13.462
mm).
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(2). Perform fluorescent penetrant inspec­
tion of reworked areas for cracks. If any
cracks are noted, replace strut assem­
bly with serviceable strut assembly.
(3). Perform fluorescent penetrant inspec­
tion of reworked areas for cracks.
(a). If any cracks are noted, rework strut
per step (4).
(b). If no cracks are noted, install new
369H6023-1 bushing in hole with
wet primer (4, Table 2-4).
(4). Ream out top hole (DIM. A) to
0.5908-0.5913 inch (15.006-15.019
mm) and ream out bottom hole (DIM.
B) to 0.5595-0.560 inch (14.211-14.224
mm).
(5). Perform fluorescent penetrant inspec­
tion of reworked areas for cracks.
(a). If crack is found, strut must be
scrapped and serviceable strut
installed.
(b). If no cracks are noted, install new
369H6023-3 bushing in hole with
wet primer.
B. Landing Gear Strut with No Bushing
Installed
(1). Ream out top hole (DIM. A) to
0.5308-0.5313 inch (13.482-13.495
mm) and ream out bottom hole (DIM.
B) to 0.4995-0.50 inch (12.687-12.70
mm).
(2). Perform fluorescent penetrant inspec­
tion of reworked areas for cracks.
(a). If any cracks are noted, rework strut
per step (3).
(b). If no cracks are noted, install new
369H6002-11 bushing in hole with
wet primer (4, Table 2-4).
(3). Ream out top hole (DIM. A) to
0.5608-0.5613 inch (12.244-14.257
mm) and ream out bottom hole (DIM.
B) to 0.5295-0.530 inch (13.449-13.462
mm).
(4). Perform fluorescent penetrant inspec­
tion of reworked areas for cracks.
(a). If any cracks are noted, proceed with
step (5).
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(b). If no cracks are found around drag
brace attach hole in strut and hole is
not elongated, install new
369H6023-1 bushing in hole with
wet primer.
(5). Ream out top hole (DIM. A) to
0.5908-0.5913 inch (15.006-15.019
mm) and ream out bottom hole (DIM.
B) to 0.5595-0.560 inch (14.211-14.224
mm).
(6). Perform fluorescent penetrant inspec­
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tion of reworked areas for cracks.
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(7). If crack is found, strut must be
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scrapped and serviceable strut
installed.
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(8). If no cracks are noted, install new
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369H6023-3 bushing in hole with wet
primer.
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7. Landing Gear Skid Description
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(Ref. Figure 6-2) The landing gear skids
consist of contoured aluminum alloy tubes,
bonded skid caps and riveted end plugs,
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ground handling wheel fittings and abrasion
strips having cobalt‐barium inserts. Skid tubes
(excepting the early configuration) are
extruded and have a 0.095 inch (2.413 mm)
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wall thickness along underside and around
entire perimeter of tube at both strut foot
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attachment locations. Table 6-1 lists maxi­
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mum damage limits.
8. Landing Gear Skid Replacement
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(Ref. Figure 6-2)
A. Landing Gear Skid Removal
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(1). Jack up the helicopter until the landing
gear dampers are fully extended. Place
supports beneath the skid tubes at the
strut locations.
(2). Remove the lower fairing from the
two‐piece fairing assembly.
(3). As applicable, remove the machine
bolts or lockbolts that attach the skid
tube assembly to feet on forward and
aft struts.
(4). Remove skid from landing gear.
CSP-H-2
B. Landing Gear Skid Installation
NOTE: Left and right side machine bolt at­
tached skids are interchangeable. As re­
quired, eight 1032‐428‐8M screws are re­
moved from inboard side of skid tube an
installed on outboard side with primer (4,
Table 2-4). If machine bolt‐attached skids
are to be used with the lockbolt struts, per­
form steps (4). thru (11). below to enlarge
strut holes. When machine bolt style strut is
to be used with lockbolt style skid, use Huck
or Olympic 0.250 inch (6.35 mm) lock‐bolts
with a washer to protect counterbore sur­
face on strut foot.
(1). Apply a thin coating of primer (4,
Table 2-4) to strut and skid tube
mating surfaces.
(2). Align mating parts and install lockbolts
with primer, or secure with machine
bolts and washers.
(3). Seal edges of landing strut foot with
0.060 inch (1.524 mm) fillet of sealing
compound (3). Seal the two unused
holes on the top of each strut foot (if
present) with silicone rubber (17).
(4). To enlarge strut foot mounting holes for
machine bolt‐attached skids, place the
left (‐1 detail) landing gear foot drill jig
(40, Table 2-2) on the left strut forward
foot. Use the small diameter alignment
pin to locate the existing lockbolt hole.
(5). Clamp the tool to strut with C‐clamps
in three places.
(6). Insert the drill bushing in the jig and
drill a 0.250 inch (6.35 mm) hole in the
strut by a flat end (bottom) drill (size
F). Install the large diameter alignment
pin in the drilled hole. Use the bushing
and drill the remaining holes.
(7). Remove special tool from strut. Deburr
drilled holes.
(8). Enlarge counterbore of mounting holes
on face of strut to 0.687 inch (17.4498
mm) diameter, flush with, or 0.020 inch
(0.508 mm) above original depth (0.090
inch (2.286 mm) minimum thickness
remaining). Maintain the 0.030-0.060
inch (0.762-1.524 mm) lower corner
radius.
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(9). Apply chemical film protection (8,
Table 2-4) on exposed aluminum
surfaces.
(10). Repeat steps (4). thru (9). above for left
aft strut foot.
(11). Perform steps (4). thru (10). above,
using the right (‐2 detail) drill jig (41,
Table 2-2) for the right struts as
necessary.
(12). Install lower fairing of two‐piece fairing
assembly.

Table 6−1. Maximum Damage Limits for Landing Gear Components

Dents Nicks Scratches Cracks Holes
Component in. / mm in. / mm in. / mm in. / mm in. / mm
Skid tube (1) 0.200 / 5.08 0.010 / 0.254 from aft side of aft Same as (2) No cracks 0.250 / 6.35
(2) strut to 10 / 254 forward of the for nicks allowed (2)(3)

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strut, with cleanup not
exceeding 0.015 / 0.381 if

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forward of that point to start of
curved section, with cleanup not

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exceeding 0.020 / 0.508 (1)

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Foot 0.060 / 1.524 0.060 / 1.524 0.010 / 0.254 No cracks No holes

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allowed allowed

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Strut 0.060 / 1.524 (2) (2) No cracks No Holes
allowed allowed
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Brace 0.040 / 1.016 0.010 / 0.254 0.005 / 0.127 No cracks No holes
allowed allowed
Damper 0.060 / 1.524 0.010 / 0.254 0.010 / 0.254 No cracks No holes
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Assembly allowed allowed

Fitting 0.010 / 0.254 0.010 / 0.254 0.010 / 0.254 No cracks No holes
allowed allowed
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Plug 0.200 / 5.08 0.250 / 6.35 0.010 / 0.254 0.250 / 6.35 0.250 / 6.35
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(1) Repair of minor skid tube damage aft of the rear strut and on the forward (curved) section is not required
but surface finish must be restored.
(2) Refer to CSP−H−6 for other repair data.
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(3) Hole must be plugged with correct size blind rivet.

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9. Heavy−Duty Abrasion Strip Replacement
(Ref. Figure 6-2)
(1). Remove bolts and washers attaching
heavy-duty abrasion strips to landing
gear skid tube.
(2). Completely remove any residual zinc
chromate putty or sealing compound
from attachment and mating areas of
the skid tube.
(3). Attach and secure replacement heavy‐
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duty abrasion strip to nutplate fittings
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on skid tube with four bolts and
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washers. Comply with the following.
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(a). Use washer under each bolt head.
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(b). Apply a 0.060 inch (1.524 mm) bead
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of sealing compound (3, Table 2-4) to
all mating part edges.
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(c). Install with minimum gap between
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abrasion strip and skid tube. Gap
limit is 0.030 inch (0.762 mm)
maximum along fore‐and‐aft center­
line of abrasion strip.
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(d). Torque bolts to 25 - 35 inch‐pounds
(2.82 - 3.95 Nm).
10. Landing Gear Skid Inspection
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(1). Jack the helicopter until the landing
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gear dampers are fully extended.
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(2). Remove the lower fairing from a
two‐piece fairing assembly.
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(3). Inspect for dents and depressions in
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excess of 0.20 inch (0.508 mm) in depth.
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(4). Inspect for punctures.
(5). Perform fluorescent penetrant inspec­
tion of areas adjacent to punctures.
(6). Inspect from the aft end of the tube to a
point 10 inches (25.4 cm) forward of the
aft strut for scratches and nicks which
will exceed a length of 0.250 inch (6.35
mm) and a depth of 0.015 inch (0.381
mm) when repaired.
(7). Inspect from the forward end of the
tube to 10 inches (25.4 cm) forward of
the aft strut for scratches and nicks
which will exceed a length of 0.250 inch
CSP-H-2
(6.35 mm) and a depth of 0.020 inch
(0.508 mm) when repaired.
(8). Inspect ground handling fittings for
cracks, loose rivets and corrosion.
(9). Install the lower fairing.
11. Landing Gear Skid Repair
(Ref. Figure 6-2)
A. Repair of Scratches, Nicks, Dents and
Punctures
(1). Repair scratches and nicks by smooth­
ing sharp edges (Ref. Table 6-1).
(2). Drill (0.250 inch (6.35 mm) maximum)
out dents, nicks and scratches to the
nearest blind rivet size when such
damage exceeds the depth limits
specified in Landing Gear Skid Inspec­
tion. Clean out puncture holes in the
same manner.
(3). Apply zinc chromate putty (72,
Table 2-4) to edges of drilled repair
holes and install the appropriate size
rivet to close the hole.
(4). Repair the skid tube assembly when
puncture hole, or drilled out dents,
nicks or scratches will exceed 0.250
inch (6.35 mm) diameter, or when
fluorescent penetrant inspection reveals
damage adjacent to punctures. Perform
repair of the skid tube according to
CSP-H-6.
B. Skid Plug Replacement
(1). Drill out rivets or remove screws
attaching skid plug. Remove unservice­
able plug by drilling a hole in the center
of the plug and using a suitable puller.
(2). Apply a thin layer of zinc chromate
putty (72, Table 2-4) to the mating
surfaces of the new plug and skid tube
to ensure a watertight fit.
(3). Rivet new skid plug through aft
abrasion strip to tube.
C. Abrasion Strip Replacement
(1). Remove screws or drill out rivets, as
applicable. Drill out rivets attaching
abrasion strip and remove unservice­
able strip.
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(2). Completely remove any residue zinc
chromate putty. Apply primer (4) to any
bare metal.
(3). Secure new skid plug to tube with
screws, or rivets, as applicable, through
the aft abrasion strip.
(4). Coat new screws or rivets with primer.
As applicable screw or rivet the replace­
ment abrasion strip to tube while
primer is still wet.
NOTE: To allow use of common abrasion strips
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on the curved portion of the skid, a maxi­
mum gap of 0.10 inch (2.54 mm) between
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center underside of skid and aft end of the
abrasion strip is permissible. Permissible
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gap at forward end is 0.030 inch (0.762 mm).
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(5). After installation, seal all of the parting
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edge of the abrasion strip next to the
skid tube. Apply an approximate 0.060
inch (1.524 mm) bead (fillet) of sealing
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compound (3) to ensure a watertight
assembly.
D. Skid Cap Replacement
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(1). Remove skid cap.
(2). Using isopropyl alcohol (71, Table 2-4)
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clean bonding area.
(3). Bond new cap to skid tube with sealing
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compound (3).
E. Ground Handling Fitting Replacement
LO P
(1). Replace an unserviceable ground
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handing fitting using the same proce­
dures as Abrasion Strip Replacement
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except gaps are not allowable and seal
mating surfaces with zinc chromate
putty (72, Table 2-4) instead of primer.
F. Safety Walk Tape Replacement
(1). Carefully pull or scrape away damaged
tape. Remove all residual adhesive from
skid tube by wiping with a clean cloth
wetted by naphtha (59, Table 2-4).
(2). Carefully align new tape (73) with
mounting surface and press firmly into
place. Expel air bubbles while pressing
down the tape.
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G. Skid Tube Nutplate Fitting Replacement
(1). Drill out rivets attaching nutplate
fitting to skid tube and remove fitting.
(2). Completely remove any residual zinc
chromate putty or sealing compound
from nutplate mounting area on skid
tube.
(3). When installing replacement nutplate
fitting on skid tube, use sealing com­
pound (3). Rivet nutplate fitting in
place. Apply a 0.060 inch (1.524 mm)
bead of sealing compound around
mating part edges.
12. Landing Gear Damper Description and
Operation
Each landing gear assembly is equipped with a
front and rear damper assembly.
The landing gear dampers absorb vertical
shock to the landing gear struts during
helicopter landings. The front damper assem­
blies are attached to the oleo attachment
fittings located on the outboard side of the
pilot's compartment seat structure. The aft
damper assemblies are attached to oleo
support fittings in the engine compartment.
The damper assemblies are 12.21 inches
(31.0134 cm) long when extended and 8.96
inches (22.7584 cm) long when compressed.
There are two basic types of landing gear
dampers which can be installed on the
helicopter:
(1) A bladder‐type damper assembly consisting
of a barrel, upper and lower mounting cap, and
internal rubber bladder, and a piston.
(2) A poppet‐type damper assembly consisting
of a barrel, upper and lower mounting cap,
main poppet, rebound poppet and a piston.
The poppet‐type damper is one‐way inter­
changeable (in sets of four only) with the
bladder‐type damper. Use of poppet‐type
dampers requires larger bushings and 5/16
inch diameter hardware for both upper and
lower attachment. A damper must be replaced
if damaged, or if loss of pneumatic pressure
(nitrogen gas) or hydraulic oil occurs. Replace­
ment of a single damper must be with the
same type and configuration as the one
removed. Refer to Table 6-2 for damper
application.
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13. Landing Gear Damper Replacement Protective glasses and

WARNING heavy gloves must be worn
(Ref. Figure 6-1 and Figure 6-2) when drilling the pressure relief hole
in the damaged damper. The spray of
A. Landing Gear Damper Removal hydraulic oil under pressure can result
in injury to personnel.
Be sure the helicopter is jacked
CAUTION up evenly and in a level area;
otherwise, jacks might slip and damage the (c). Drill a 0.0625 inch(1.5875 mm) hole
helicopter structure. in lower end of the damper body.
Keep the drill bit in the hole until the
(1). Jack up the helicopter until the landing hydraulic fluid stops flowing.
gear skids just clear the ground.
NOTE: Note damper part number and color

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foot support fairings located in the installed.

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passenger compartment.

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(4). Remove hardware, except bushings,

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WARNING attaching the damper assemblies to the

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fuselage fitting and to landing gear
D Check that all electrical power is struts; remove damper assemblies.

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OFF. This precaution will prevent
personal injury or helicopter dam­
B. Landing Gear Damper Installation
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age which could result from body or
tool contact with electrical termi­
nals. NOTE: Ensure the replacement damper is cor­
rect for the helicopter (Ref. CSP-H-7 and
D Use extreme care during damper re­
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Table 6-2). Also check that the cap torque

moval if a green or white bladder‐ stripes will be visible for inspection after in­
type damper is extended beyond stallation.
11.38 inches (28.9052 cm) as mea­
sured between flat surface of both
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end caps. This condition indicates an (1). Install replacement damper in upper
internal failure of the damper that and lower mounting position with
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attaching hardware. Ensure bushings

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will result in a sudden release of in­

ternal pressure and explosion of the are in place.
bladder if the damper is released
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from the fuselage fittings before ac­ NOTE: Left forward damper upper bolt must be
complishing step (3). below. installed with bolt head aft. Bolt direction
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on right side is optional.

(3). Bladder-type dampers that show
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evidence of, or are suspected of, inter­

nal failure must have the pressure (2). For aircraft 0001 thru 0100, torque
relieved, steps (a). thru (c). below, nuts to 25 - 30 inch-pounds (2.82 -
before performing removal. 3.39 Nm) and install cotter pin.

(a). Removal any avionics equipment in (3). For aircraft 0101 & subs, torque nuts to
the immediate area of the damaged 48 - 55 inch-pounds (5.42 - 6.21 Nm)
damper. Cover all electrical connec­ and cotter pin.
tors with plastic material.

(b). Wrap the damaged damper with 1
inch (2.54 cm) thick polyfoam (or
material equivalent absorption
property) to minimize spraying of
hydraulic oil.
(4). Check installation for proper alignment
of torque stripes.
(5). Install foot support fairings and close
engine access doors.

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Table 6−2. Damper Assembly Identification

Factory Charge Landing Gear
Part No. Configuration Color Type psi / kPa Application
369A6300 Basic Light Green Bladder 560 ±10 / 3861 ±69 Early standard (4)
369A6300 −501 Light Green Bladder 560 ±10 / 3861 ±69 Early standard (4)
369A6300 −503 Light Green Bladder 560 ±10 / 3861 ±69 Current standard (4)
369A6300 −601 White Bladder 560 ±10 / 3861 ±69 Early standard (4)
369H6340 Basic Blue Poppet 520 ±2 / 3585 ±14 Current standard (4)
*** Extended option (2 fwd)
369H92131 Basic Orange Poppet 850 ±3 / 5861 ±21 Extended option (2 aft)

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***

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369H92800 * Basic Medium Green Poppet 705 ±2 / 4861 ±14 Winterized standard

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option (4)
Winterized extended

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option (2 fwd)

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369H92801 * * Basic Yellow Poppet 1075 ±3 / 7412 ±21 Winterized extended
option (2 aft)

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* Not available for replacement purposes; replaced by winterized version of 369H6340. May be modified to
369H6340 at overhaul; refer to CSP-H-5.
* * Not available for replacement purposes; replaced by winterized version of 369H92131. May be modified
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to 369H92131 at overhaul; refer to CSP-H-5.

* * * Requires a higher charge and adjustment of oil level for winterized service; refer to CSP-H-5 for
charging data.
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14. Landing Gear Damper Inspection Plastic cover is no longer required or

installed in production; it may be
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NOTE: It is normal for a thin hydraulic oil film

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discarded, or replaced if spare is

to remain on damper as a result of wiping available.
contact with piston seal. Newly installed
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dampers may also have slight oil seepage

from oil trapped in end cap threads during (3). Inspect landing gear dampers for
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damper assembly. Neither of these should condition by observing stance of

be considered damper leakage or cause for helicopter (normal stance is slightly
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damper replacement. nose up). If stance indicates excessive

(1). With helicopter on jacks, inspect
damper assemblies for evidence of
bearing looseness in upper and lower
caps, worn bearings (excessive radial
play) loose or cracked caps and oil
leakage. Any misalignment of torque
stripes on caps, piston and barrel
indicates loosening of caps. Replace
immediately and repair damper
according to CSP-H-5.
(2). Inspect damper for security of attaching
hardware and condition of plastic cover.
nose up/nose down attitude, perform
damper extension check.
(a). Inspect landing gear damper assem­
blies for proper extension, with
helicopter in empty weight configura­
tion (no passengers or cargo) but with
full fuel tanks. This configuration
should weight between 1675-1825
pounds (760-583 kg) exclusive of skid
mounted float gear. Place helicopter
on smooth concrete or equivalent
surface (not asphalt).

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(b). Check dampers which have been
modified (winterized) for cold weath­
er operation are to be checked at not
more than 30°F (-1°C) above the
coldest temperature at which the
helicopter is operated.
END CAP
(FLAT)
(g). Measure and record dimension from
upper end cap to upper end of barrel
on all four damper assemblies (See
dimension A, Figure 6-4).
(h). Repeat steps (f). and (g). two more
times.
(i). Determine average extension from all
six readings for each damper assem­
bly. Remove and overhaul any damper
assembly not meeting dimensions shown
in Table 6-3.

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the minimum extension shown in Table 6-3,

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replace the damper having the greater
DIMENSION A amount of deflection with a known service­
able damper and repeat steps (c). thru (i). If

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the original damper again fails to meet
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minimum extension requirements, replace
it with serviceable damper, reinstall the

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first damper, and repeat steps (c). thru (i).
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dampers require overhaul. Dampers which
have been modified (winterized) for cold
BARREL weather operation are to be soaked at -3° to
+3°F (-19 to -16°C) for 24 hours minimum
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prior to conducting the bench check.

(4). Inspect for damper internal failure by
checking for clearance between the
bottom of the landing gear strut and
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30-226
measuring the length of the damper. If
Figure 6−4. Landing Gear Damper Assembly the gear strut is touching the fuselage
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Extension Check
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or the length of the damper measured

between the end cap flat surfaces is
(c). Raise and lower tailboom above and 11.38 inches (28.9052 cm) or more, it
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below the normal at-rest position must be replaced.

three times. On the last cycle, allow
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the tailboom to slowly settle to the Table 6−3. Minimum Damper Extension
at-rest position. (Dimension A)
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Standard Landing Gear Extended Landing Gear

(d). Measure and record dimension from
upper end cap to upper end of barrel in. / cm in. / cm
on all four damper assemblies (Ref.
Dimension A, Figure 6-4). Aft 2.55 / 6.477 Aft 2.60 / 6.604
Fwd 3.00 / 7.62 Fwd 2.90 / 7.366
(e). Repeat steps (c). and (d). two more
times.
15. Landing Gear Damper Repair
(f). Lower and raise tailboom below and Exterior damage limits for the landing gear
above the normal at-rest position damper are provided in Table 6-1. Refer to
three times. On the last cycle, allow CSP-H-5 for available repair and overhaul
the tailboom to slowly rise to the information. Remove scratches and nicks in
at-rest position. damper fittings as follows:

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(1). Use grade 400 (or finer) wet or dry
abrasive paper (9, Table 2-4) to remove
any raised or sharp edges and to blend
the defect smoothly with the surround­
ing surfaces.
(2). Use crocus cloth (23) to remove any
surface scratches left by the coarser
abrasive and to polish the repaired area
to match the surrounding surfaces.
(3). Apply corrosion protection treatment
(Ref. Section 2).
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NOTE: If dust cover is not installed, there is no
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requirement for the felt spacer, rubber re­
taining sleeve and the tie strap (or plastic
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tape) for securing cover. When replacing or
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discarding a plastic cover, only the upper
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end of the damper must be detached.
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(4). To replace a damper assembly plastic
cover (installed only at aft locations on
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early damper configurations), remove
plastic tape or rubber sleeve and tie
strap used to compress cover tangs and
carefully but firmly pull cover toward
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top end to disengage tangs from bearing
cap groove. Install replacement by
reversing the procedure. Secure the
cover tangs in place with rubber sleeve
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and tie strap or by wrapping several
turns of tape (74) around tanged end of
cover
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16. Landing Gear Fairing Assembly
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Description
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The landing gear fairing consists of a stream­
lined fiberglass fairing surrounding each
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landing gear strut, extending from the
fuselage to the landing gear skid. Each fairing
assembly is constructed of either two or three
main parts; a fillet and an upper and lower
(two-piece) fairing are used on all but early
configurations which have a one-piece fairing.
The fillet is spring-loaded to remain in firm
contact with a fiberglass rubbing plate that is
bonded and riveted to the fuselage. The upper
part of the two-piece fairing is bonded and
riveted to a strut bracket that is riveted to the
strut. The lower part of the two-piece fairing
is attached to the upper fairing and strut
brackets with screws for ease of removal
and/or replacement of the strut feet and skid
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tubes. The fairing telescopes inside the fillet to
allow movement of the strut as the landing
gear dampers compress or extend. A seal on
the bottom edge of the fairing forms a fillet
between the fairing and the skid tube. The
forward fairing may have a fairing cover
installed. When a cabin entry step is installed,
the fairing assembly has an opening with a
rubber seal.
17. Landing Gear Fairing Replacement
(Ref. Figure 6-5)
A. Landing Gear Fairing Assembly Removal
The following removal instructions are typical
for all four fairing assemblies.
(1). Remove 6 screws, 12 washers and 6
nuts that secure trailing edge of
lower fairing and 6 screws and
washers that secure lower fairing to
the two strut brackets.
(a). Carefully spread trailing edge of
lower fairing and remove in a for­
ward direction.
NOTE: Be sure that doublers between lamina­
tions at trailing edge are retained for reuse.
(2). Remove the fillet from the upper part of
the fairing assembly as follows.
(a). Remove the four rivets from the
trailing edge of the fillet.
(b). Drill out one of the six rivets securing
the fillet to the upper guide. Replace
the rivet with a sheet metal hole
fastener (Cleco, or equivalent).
Repeat this step on the other five
rivets.
(c). Open underfloor compartment or
engine compartment doors to gain
access to the strut cutout in the
fuselage skin. Have an assistant
push down on the upper guide with a
suitable tool (wood dowel or equiva­
lent) to relieve the spring tension.
(d). With spring tension off the guide,
take out the six fasteners. Slowly
relax the dowel pressure on the guide
until the springs reach maximum
travel.
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(e). Carefully spread fillet at trailing
edge and remove in a forward
direction.
(3). Remove the upper part of the fairing, or
the one-piece fairing as follows.
(a). As applicable, remove one or two (or
eight or nine) rivets that secure
trailing edge of fairing.
(b). Remove two (or eight) rivets that
secure fairing to strut bracket(s).
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(c). Use a putty knife or similar thin-
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bladed tool to carefully pry apart the
bonding and separate the upper 5
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inches (12.7 cm) of the trailing edge;
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then separate the fairing from the
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flange of the lower guide.
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(d). Carefully spread trailing edge of
fairing and remove in a forward
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direction.
B. Landing Gear Fairing Assembly
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Installation
The following installation instructions are
typical for all four fairing assemblies. Where
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riveting is required, use rivets of the type
shown.
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(1). Install the upper part of the fairing, or
the one‐piece fairing as follows.
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(a). Assemble upper guide, pin assembly,
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inner guide half, outer guide half,
springs and lower guide on the
landing gear strut. Install two rivets
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with wet primer (4, Table 2-4) to
secure lower guide to strut.
(b). Push guide pins into the matching
holes of the lower guide. Wedge a
temporary holding device between
the upper guide and the strut to keep
the pins engaged.
NOTE: Use two small wood blocks or any simi­
lar suitable means to keep the springs in
compression. The device used must be small
enough to be removed through the strut cut­
out in the skin after the fillet is assembled.
CSP-H-2
(c). Install blind hole transfer punches
(two or four places, as applicable) or
fabricate suitable tools as shown in
Figure 6-5. Install tool(s) between
opposing holes in strut bracket(s).
(d). Carefully spread trailing edge of
fairing and position the fairing on the
strut bracket(s) and the lower guide.
Have an assistant hold the fairing in
this position.
NOTE: On the one‐piece fairing, there should
be 0.020-0.080 inch (0.508-2.032 mm) com­
pression of the fairing seal against the skid
tube when the fairing is correctly posi­
tioned.
(e). Back up the fairing with a fiber block
at the transfer punch location. Using
a plastic hammer, hit the opposite
side of the fairing hard enough to
transfer the hole centers.
(f). Remove fairing and check that all the
transfer marks appear within the
outline of the small laminated
doublers. Drill out the located holes.
(g). Carefully bond the fairing to the
lower guide. Use adhesive (19)
according to container instructions.
(h). As applicable, install two (or eight)
rivets to secure the fairing to the
strut bracket(s).
(i). As applicable, install one or two (or
eight or nine) rivets to secure the
trailing edge of the fairing.
(j). Using a soft lead pencil, draw a
continuous line along the horizontal
center of the upper guide flange.
(2). Install the fillet as follows.
(a). Drill a 0.0980 inch(2.4892 mm) hole
in the center of each 0.375 inch
(9.525 mm) square doubler in the
fillet. (There are six doublers.)
(b). Carefully spread trailing edge of fillet
and position about upper guide.
Clamp the lower end of the fillet
trailing edge to the upper end of the
fairing trailing edge. Clamping will
prevent fillet movement when the
fillet rivets are installed.
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(c). Have an assistant remove the (d). Remove one fastener at a time,
temporary holding device and push enlarge the hole to rivet diameter
down on the upper guide with a and install a blind rivet.
suitable tool (wood dowel, etc). Have
the guide pushed down to a point
where the pencil line drawn on the
guide flange is visible through one of
the 0.0980 inch(2.4892 mm) holes in
the fillet. Match‐drill the guide and
secure the fillet and guide with a hole
fastener (Cleco, or equivalent).
Repeat the procedure for all six rivet
locations. Remove the pushing tool

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UPPER CHAFING PAD

FAIRING TEFLON STRIP
0.35 IN. (8.89 MM)
FILLET (NOTE 3)
0.80 IN. (20.32 MM)
MS20470A RIVETS
LOWER MS20600AD OR CKL-P RIVETS
0.35 IN. (8.89 MM) FAIRING
0.375 IN. (9.525 MM) DOUBLER
NOTE 5

NOTE 4
RETAINING BLOCKS AND CLAMPS

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TEFLON PAD (INSIDE GUIDES) 5 IN. (12.7 CM) (NOTE 1)

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FAIRING-TO-LOWER GUIDE (NOTE 1)

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UPPER GUIDE PIN ASSY,
INNER GUIDE HALF AND SPRING UPPER FAIRING (NOTE 3)

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OUTSIDE GUIDE HALF MS20470A RIVET

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(FWD FAIRING - 1 RIVET)

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MS20600AD OR CKL-P RIVETS (NOTE 2) (AFT FAIRING - 2 RIVETS)
1.4375 IN. (3.65125 CM) DOUBLER

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LOWER GUIDE (NOTE 1) LOWER FAIRING (NOTE 3)
IN TR MS20470A RIVET (2 PLCS)
SCREW, WASHER (2 PLCS)
SCREW, WASHERS, NUT (6 PLCS)
SEAL
(NOTE 7)
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NAS1398D4-4 RIVETS 0.750 IN. (19.05 MM) DOUBLER

(UPPER BRACKET) CABIN ENTRY STEP
S3L10-DT4-3 HUCKBOLTS (NOTE 7) SCREW, WASHER (4 PLCS)
(LOWER BRACKET (NOTES 2, 8) NOTE 7
CKL-P RIVETS 0.50 X 0.750 IN. (12.7 X 19.05 MM)
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(NOTES 2, 9) DOUBLER

SEAL
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SKID
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STRUT
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NOTES:
1. BONDED AREA: USE EPOXY ADHESIVE (19, TABLE 2-4).
2. INSTALL NEW RIVETS WITH WET PRIMER (4, TABLE 2-4)
3. REFER TO CSP-H-6 FOR FIBERGLASS REPAIR.
FAIRING 4. CLAMP FILLET AND FAIRING TRAILING EDGES DURING INSTALLATION OF
BRACKET FILLET RIVETS.
5. PENCIL CENTERLINE ALONG FLANGE.
6. 3/16 IN. (4.7625 MM) WELDING ROD OR OTHER SUITABLE DEVICE (4 PLCS).
7. FWD FAIRING ONLY.
8. HUCKBOLT HEAD COUNTERSUNK INSIDE STRUT; NO PORTION OF HEAD TO
PROTRUDE INSIDE STRUT.
9. AFT FAIRING BRACKETS AND LWR FWD FAIRING BRACKET ON ONE-PIECE
FAIRING ONLY.
30-070-1C

Figure 6−5. Repair and Replacement of Fairing (Sheet 1 of 2)

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UPPER FWD
FAIRING COVER

0.40 IN. (10.16 MM)

UPPER FWD FAIRING
BRACKET
0.64 IN. (16.256 MM)
NOTE 6 DOUBLER
STRUT FWD
0.32 IN. FAIRING
(8.128 MM)

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CKL-P RIVETS
(4 PLCS) (NOTE 2) FAIRING
(NOTE 3)

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SCREW (10 PLCS)

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UPPER FWD FAIRING MS20470A RIVETS

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BRACKET (FWD FAIRING - 9 RIVETS)
(AFT FAIRING - 8 RIVETS)
TO FWD FAIRING
DOUBLER
IN TR UPPER EDGE LOWER GUIDE
(NOTE 1) MS20600AD OR CKL-P
RIVETS (NOTE 2) OR
7.87 IN. (19.9898 CM) SCREW AND WASHER
(NOTES 11, 12)
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0.50 X 0.750 IN.

(12.7 X 19.05 MM)
FWD FAIRING DOUBLER
COVER
12.13 IN. (30.8102 CM) (NOTE 7) SEAL
(NOTE 11)
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NOTE 10
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12.96 IN. (32.918 CM)

(NOTES 11, 12)
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SKID
DOUBLER
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4.32 IN. (10.973 CM)

(NOTE 2)
0.020 IN.
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(0.508 MM)

SKID CL

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OF LWR FAIRING NOTES: (CONT.)
FAIRING 10. UPPER AFT FAIRING BRACKET ON ONE-PIECE FAIRING
SHOWN IN DETAIL B.
11. DIMENSIONS FOR BRACKET AND GUIDE LOCATIONS ON
NEW STRUTS.
12. MEASURED TO LWR EDGE OF UPPER FAIRING BRACKET
SHOWN IN DETAIL B ON TWO-PIECE FAIRING.

30-070-2B

Figure 6−5. Repair and Replacement of Fairing (Sheet 2 of 2)

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(e). Install four rivets to secure the fillet
trailing edge together.
(f). Check for smooth telescoping action
of fairing into fillet by manually
sliding the fillet up and down several
times.
(g). Close access doors.
(3). Install the lower part of the two‐piece
fairing as follows.
(a). Carefully spread the trailing edge of
fairing and position the fairing on the
(2). Inspect fairing support brackets for
security of attachment to strut, cracks
and deformation.
(3). Inspect fairing‐to‐skid seal for deterio­
ration.
(4). Inspect the fuselage rubbing plate for
security of bond and excessive wear.
(5). Inspect fairing cover for damage.
(6). Inspect fairing step seal for deteriora­
tion.

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upper fairing and lower strut brack­
et; at the correct position there 19. Landing Gear Fairing Assembly Repair

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should be 0.020-0.080 inch
(0.508-2.032 mm) compression of the (Ref. Figure 6-5) If the two‐piece upper fairing

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fairing seal against the skid tube. or one‐piece fairing fiberglass is damaged

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Have an assistant hold the fairing in beyond repair limits (Ref. CSP-H-6), the fillet

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this position. as well as the fairing must be removed.

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(b). Back up the fairing with a fiber block (1). Replace an excessively damaged lower
at the transfer punch location. Using
IN TR fairing or step fairing cover.
a plastic hammer, hit the opposite
side of the fairing hard enough to (2). Replace a damaged fairing bracket or
transfer the hole centers. lower guide. Remove the rivets, locate
the new part, and install blind rivets.
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(c). Remove fairing and check that all
transfer marks appear within the
outline of the small laminated
doublers. Drill out the located holes.
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Use next larger size rivets if mating
holes in strut are enlarged.
(3). Replace a damaged guide/pin assembly

or guide half if guide is cracked, pins

(d). Reinstall the fairing in mounting are bent or badly worn, or Teflon pad is
position and secure to upper strut loose or badly worn.
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bracket with two screws and washers

and lower strut bracket with four (4). Replace springs that are badly worn,
screws and washers. rusty, or if free length is less than 8.72
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inches (22.1488 cm).

(e). Secure fairing trailing edge with 6
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screws, 12 washers and 6 nuts. (5). Replace fillet if the Teflon strip is loose
or badly worn.
NOTE: Ensure doublers are installed between
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laminations at trailing edge. (6). Replace a damaged strut bracket.

Remove the rivets, locate the new part,
18. Landing Gear Fairing Assembly
and install blind rivets. Use next larger
Inspection
size rivets if mating holes in strut are
(Ref. Figure 6-5) enlarged.

(1). Refer to Landing Gear Inspection for (7). Replace unserviceable rubber seals. Use
inspection of installed fairing assem­ adhesive (69, Table 2-4) according to
blies. container instructions.

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20. Cabin Entry Step Description
(Ref. Figure 6-2) The landing gear step is
formed of aluminum alloy tubing, covered with
non‐skid tape and attached to the forward
landing gear strut with lockbolts. The step also
has mounting provisions for a position light
when this type of optional night lighting
system is installed.
21. Cabin Entry Step Replacement
(Ref. Figure 6-2)
are elongated use next size larger
lockbolts.
(5). If applicable, install and connect the
optional side position light in the step.
(6). Install the lower fairing on the strut.
22. Cabin Entry Step Inspection and Repair
(Ref. Figure 6-2)
(1). Remove landing gear fairing assembly.
(2). Inspect step to strut attachment for

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(1). Remove the landing gear fairing.

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loose lockbolts by checking for relative
motion between mating parts. Replace

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(2). If installed, disconnect and remove the

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loose lockbolts with lockbolts same size
optional side position light. as original if holes are not elongated;

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(3). Remove four lockbolts and step from otherwise, use next size larger lock­

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front of forward landing gear strut. bolts.

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(4). Install replacement step on forward (3). Inspect safety walk tape for condition

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landing gear strut, using four lockbolts and security. Replace unserviceable
(BP-T5-4) with wet primer (4,
IN TR tape.
Table 2-4). The four holes in the step (4). Inspect fairing step cover and seal for
collar must be drilled out to condition.
0.164-0.167 inch (4.1656-4.2418 mm)
for installation of the lockbolts. If holes (5). Install landing gear fairing assembly.
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