TM 55-1520-240-23-4
5-87.2
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH ELASTOMERIC BEARINGS
5-87.2
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
With 45
Tools:
Aircraft Mechanic’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Rope Guidelines
Dial Indicator, 0 to 0.030 Inch, NSN 5210-00-277-8840
C-Clamp
Micrometer, 0 to 1 Inch
Materials:
None
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer
Inspector
References:
Task 1-58
Task 1-92
Task 5-9
Task 5-87
Task 5-88
Task 5-89
Task 5-90
Equipment Condition:
Battery Disconnected (Task 1-39)
Electrical Power Off
Hydraulic Power Off
Tiedown Lines Attached to Three Rotor Blades (Task
1-26)
Work Platforms Open (Task 2-2)
Do not allow blade to swing. Blade
can cause injury or damage to
components.
NOTE
Positive retention bolts are installed
in shock absorber bearings. They
have a pawl which prevents nut or bolt
removal unless the pawl is depressed.
Procedure is same to inspect any
shock absorber. There are six shock
absorbers.
1.
Position rotor blade (1) over fuselage (2). Have
helper hold blade in position.
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