Service Landing Gear Shock Strut

Question 1

Where can you find the specifications for the type of fluid used to service an aircraft landing gear shock strut?

Answer 1

On the nameplate on the strut

Question 2

What absorbs the initial landing impact in an ole shock strut?

Answer 2

The transfer of oil from one compartment to another through a metered orifice

Question 3

What absorbs the taxi shocks in an oleo shock strut?

Answer 3

The compressed air or nitrogen

Question 4

How much oil should be put into an oleo shock strut?

Answer 4

With the strut completely deflated, fill it to the level of the filler plug

Question 5

How much air or nitrogen should be put into an oleo shock strut?

Answer 5

With the strut serviced with fluid and the filler plug in place and weight of the aircraft on the strut, put in enough air or nitrogen to extend the piston to the height specified in the aircraft maintenance manual

Question 6

What is the purpose of using an exerciser jack when servicing a shock strut with fluid?

Answer 6

The jack moves the piston up and down inside the cylinder to work all of the air out of the oil to be sure that the proper amount of oil is in the strut