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REMOVE AFT LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT
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NOTE
Procedure is same for left or right
strut. Left strut is shown here.
1.
Make sure weight is off shock strut (1). Do not
lock shock strut.
2.
Remove lockwire and loosen filler plug (2) at top
of shock strut (1). Leave plug loose until strut
can be compressed enough to remove bolt (6).
Do not remove filler plug (2).
REMOVE LOWER ATTACHING BOLT
3.
With aid of helper, remove cotter pin (3), nut (4),
and washer (5) at bottom of shock strut (1).
4.
Remove lower bolt (6).
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