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CLEAN SHOCK ABSORBER PISTON
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
None
Materials:
Hydraulic Fluid (E197)
Cloth (E120)
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer
References:
TM 55-1520-240-23P
Equipment Condition:
Battery Disconnected (Task 1-39)
Electrical Power Off
Hydraulic Power Off
One Forward and One Aft Blade Tied Down (Task
1-26)
Pylon and Forward Work Platforms Open (Task 2-2)
Do not spill hydraulic fluid (E197) on
paint or rubber parts. Paint or parts
can be damaged.
NOTE
Procedure is same to clean any shock
absorber piston. There are six shock
absorber pistons.
1.
Hold blade (1) in full lead position to extend
shock absorber piston (2).
2.
Wipe shock absorber piston (2) clean. Use cloth
(E120) damp with hydraulic fluid (E197).
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
None
END OF TASK
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