TM 55-1520-240-23-3
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REMOVE FORWARD LANDING GEAR
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3-2
Do not use masking tape or gum
backed paper of any type to plug or
seal any hydraulic brake line or hose.
Gummy particles can block small
hydraulic passageways.
6.
Disconnect brake hose (9) at brake fitting (10).
7.
Catch leaking fluid in a container or cloths. Use
cloths (E135).
8.
Remove two nuts (11), washers (12), and screws
(13) from clamps (14).
9.
Remove two clamps (14) from hose (9).
10.
Pull brake hose (9) through ferrule (15).
11.
Remove chocks and place jack at forward
fuselage jack pad (Task 1-22).
Jacking can cause structural damage
if gross weight exceeds 24,500
pounds. Before jacking helicopter
make sure gross weight does not
exceed this limit.
12.
Extend jack until it begins to take weight of
helicopter (Task 1-22). Turn down jack locking
collar.
NOTE
Torque is broken at this point to avoid
rocking helicopter when wheels are
off ground.
13.
Break torque on nuts (16 and 17).
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