Static Condition(System Operation)

Question 1

What pressurizes the dampers

Answer 1

Nitrogen pre-charged from the accumulator

Question 2

System Operation

Answer 2

The lag piston, damper piston, and the shaft act as a barrier for the pressurized fluid to exert its force on the damper housing. The housing is then forced to move over the piston, transferring its force to the horizontal hinge pin.
This maintains the blade in its full lag position

Question 3

Full lag position

Answer 3

Retracted

Question 4

Full lead position

Answer 4

Extended position