TM 9-2330-384-14&P
4-52. LANDING GEAR REPLACEMENT (Con?).
b. CLEANING
Remove all traces of old mylar tape from mounting surfaces of landing gear and braces to
(1)
frame.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective
goggles, face shield, and gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO
NOT use near open flame or excessive heat. The solvent's flash point is
100F-138F (38C-59C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning sol-
vent, immediately get fresh air and medical help. If solvent contacts eyes,
immediately wash your eyes with water and get medical aid.
Use dry cleaning solvent to clean mating surfaces of landing gear and braces to frame. Allow
(2)
to dry thoroughly.
c. INSTALLATION
CAUTION
To protect against corrosion and distortion of components, mylar tape must
be applied to mounting surfaces of landing gear and braces to frame.
NOTE
Installation of curbside landing gear leg (11) is described. Roadside
landing gear leg is installed the same, except that it has no handcrank
(9).
If installing sand shoe, perform step 12.
Apply suitable width of mylar tape
(1)
to all mounting surfaces of landing
gear and braces to frame. Pierce
holes in mylar tape at mounting
bolt holes to prevent water accu-
mulation.
( 2 ) I f r e m o v e d , install transverse
brace (27) to frame (3) with bolt
(30), washer (24), and new lock-
nut (25). DO NOT fully tighten lock-
nut.
( 3 ) I f r e m o v e d , install longitudinal
brace (17) to frame (3) with bolt
(4), washer (2), and new locknut
(1). DO NOT fully tighten locknut.
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