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INSPECT LOWER DRAG LINK PARTS (AVIM)
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4.
Check bolt (7). There shall be no distortion,
cracks, nicks, scoring, or damaged thread. If
a crack in the bolt is suspected, refer to TM
1-1520-253-23.
5.
Check shock strut attachment spacer (8) and
static lock spacer (9). There shall be no cracks,
distortion, scratches, nicks, scoring, or pitting.
6.
Check fitting (10) and retainer (11). There shall
be no cracks, scratches, scoring, or damaged
thread. If a crack in the fitting or retainer is
suspected, refer to TM 1-1520-253-23.
7.
Check static lock mechanism (12) and fork (13).
There shall be no cracks or distortion. If a crack
in the static lock mechanism fork is suspected,
refer to TM 1-1520-253-23.
8.
Check bearing (14) and bushing (15). There
shall be no cracks, scratches, nicks, or scoring.
9.
Check lower link (16). There shall be no cracks,
scratches, nicks, scoring, or excessive play.
Play that will not affect the normal operation
of the landing gear is acceptable. If a crack in
the lower drag link is suspected, refer to TM
1-1520-253-23.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
None
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