INSPECT FORWARD LANDING GEAR

TM 55-1520-240-23-3 3-16 INSPECT FORWARD LANDING GEAR 3-16 INITIAL SETUP Applicable Configurations: All Tools: Technical Inspection Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-5114 Magnetic Particle Method Materials: None Personnel Required: Inspector References: TM 1-1520-253-23 Task 1-72 Equipment Conditions: Battery Disconnected (Task 1-39) Electrical Power Off Hydraulic Power Off Access Panel Open (Task 2-2) NOTE This procedure is same for left or right forward gear. 1. Check seal of shock strut (1) for hydraulic leaks. There shall be no leaks. 2. Check shock strut (1) air pressure and extension (Task 1-71). 3. Inspect shock strut piston tube (3) for corrosion. 4. Inspect tube (3). There shall be no cracks, scoring or pitting. If a crack on the surface of the strut piston is suspected, refer to TM 1-1520-253-23. 5. Inspect torque arm (4). There shall be no cracks or excessive play. Permit up to 0.015 inch axial play after lubrication. This play will not affect the normal operation of the landing gear. If a crack on the surface of the torque arm is suspected, refer to TM 1-1520-253-23. FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE: None END OF TASK 3-54