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INSTALL FORWARD LANDING GEAR AIR VALVE
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Aircraft Mechanic’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Torque Wrench, 30 to 150 Inch-Pounds
Crowsfoot, 3/4 Inch
Materials:
Lockwire (E231)
Parts:
Preformed Packing
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer
Inspector
References:
TM 55-1520-240-23P-1
NOTE
Procedure is same for installing left
and right forward landing gear air
valve. Right valve is shown here.
1.
Check that air valve (1) has cap (2) and packing
(3).
2.
Install air valve (1) into tube (4).
3.
Torque valve body (5) of valve (1) to 115
inch-pounds.
4.
Lockwire valve (1) to screw (6). Use lockwire
(E231).
INSPECT
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Service shock struts with air (Task 1-72).
END OF TASK
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