TM 55-1520-240-23-6
7-2
INSPECT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PLUMBING (GENERAL INFORMATION)
7-2
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Hydraulic Repairer’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4891
Inspector’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-5114
Personnel Required:
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer
Inspector
References:
Task 7-3
Task 7-5
TM 1-1500-204-23
Equipment Condition:
Battery Disconnected (Task 1-39)
Electrical Power Off
Hydraulic Power Off
Access Panels and Work Platforms Open, As
Required (Task 2-2)
1.
Refer to TM 1-1500-204-23 for wear and damage
limits on tubes, hoses, and fittings.
2.
Inspect for chafed, cracked, dented, nicked, and
scored tubes. Replace damaged or worn tubing
(Tasks 7-3 and 7-5).
3.
Inspect rubber fairleads, especially in drive shaft
tunnel area and under combining transmission.
Inspect for security, wear and cracks which can
cause chafed and cracked tubing. Replace
cracked or worn fairleads. Replace worn,
cracked or chafed tubing (Tasks 7-3 and 7-5).
4.
Inspect for loose, broken, and cracked clamps.
Replace damaged clamps.
5.
Inspect for chafed, deteriorated, cut, frayed, and
cracked hoses. Replace damaged or worn hoses
(Tasks 7-3 and 7-5).
6.
When plumbing is disconnected, inspect fittings
for crossed, burred, and stripped threads.
Replace as necessary (Tasks 7-3 and 7-5). Cap
or plug all disconnected fittings.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Closed access panels and work platforms, as
required (Task 2-2).
END OF TASK
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