Landing Skid Damper

COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WITH
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
LANDING SKID DAMPER
AGUSTA P/N 109-0570-32-107/-111/-112

COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WITH
LANDING SKID DAMPER
AGUSTA P/N 109-0570-32-107/-111/-112
MECAER
MECCANICA AERONAUTICA S.p.A.
Via per Arona, 46
BORGOMANERO (NO) Italy
Tel. (+39) 0322-83711
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Para Description Page
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... i
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................. i
2 Page Number ...................................................................................................................................................... i
3 Revisions and changes ........................................................................................................................................ i
4 Change symbol ................................................................................................................................................... i
5 Use of notes, cautions and warnings.................................................................................................................. ii
Description and Operation.............................................................................................................................. 1
1 Description......................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
3 Critical parts....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Testing and Fault Isolation ......................................................................................................................... 101
1 Testing ........................................................................................................................................................... 101
1.1 Test Procedures.............................................................................................................................................. 101
1.1.1 Test conditions............................................................................................................................................... 101
1.1.2 General check ................................................................................................................................................ 101
1.1.3 Proof pressure test.......................................................................................................................................... 101
1.1.4 Stroke check................................................................................................................................................... 102
1.1.5 Piston friction................................................................................................................................................. 102
1.1.6 Hydraulic fluid filling and draining ............................................................................................................... 102
1.1.7 Characteristic curve ....................................................................................................................................... 102
2 Fault isolation ................................................................................................................................................ 107
Disassembly .................................................................................................................................................. 301
1 Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................... 301
1.1 Hydraulic fluid discharging ........................................................................................................................... 302
1.2 Disassembly................................................................................................................................................... 302
1.2.1 Reservoir........................................................................................................................................................ 302
1.2.2 Terminal......................................................................................................................................................... 302
1.2.3 Sleeve-piston and flanges .............................................................................................................................. 302
1.2.4 Body............................................................................................................................................................... 303
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................ 401
1 Cleaning procedure ........................................................................................................................................ 401
2 Paint removal ................................................................................................................................................. 401
Check ............................................................................................................................................................ 501
1 Visual checks ................................................................................................................................................. 501
2 Non destructive checks .................................................................................................................................. 502
3 Dimensional checks ....................................................................................................................................... 502
4 Summary of check requirements ................................................................................................................... 503
Repair ........................................................................................................................................................... 601
1 General........................................................................................................................................................... 602
2 Repair............................................................................................................................................................. 602
2.1 Body assy terminal replacement .................................................................................................................... 602
2.1.1 Removal of terminal ...................................................................................................................................... 602
2.1.2 Installation of terminal................................................................................................................................... 602
2.2 Terminal spherical bearing replacement ........................................................................................................ 603
2.2.1 Removal of bearing........................................................................................................................................ 603
2.2.2 Installation of bearing .................................................................................................................................... 603
2.3 Spring guide replacement .............................................................................................................................. 604
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3 Restoration of protective treatment on aluminum alloy .................................................................................605
3.1 Removal of corrosion .....................................................................................................................................605
3.2 Restoration of protective treatment ................................................................................................................605
4 Local restoration of paint ...............................................................................................................................605
5 transformation ................................................................................................................................................605
Assembly and Storage ..................................................................................................................................701
1 Assembly procedure .......................................................................................................................................702
1.1 Preassembly....................................................................................................................................................702
1.1.1 Piston - valves ................................................................................................................................................702
1.1.2 Piston (1-180), internal flange (1-170), external flange (1-160), sleeve (1-150)............................................703
1.2 Assembly........................................................................................................................................................703
1.2.1 Body ...............................................................................................................................................................703
1.2.2 Terminal .........................................................................................................................................................704
1.2.3 Final operations and testing............................................................................................................................704
1.2.4 Loose items ....................................................................................................................................................704
2 Hydraulic fluid re-filling ................................................................................................................................704
3 Storage............................................................................................................................................................704
3.1 Preservation and packaging............................................................................................................................704
3.2 Storage............................................................................................................................................................704
Fit and clearances.........................................................................................................................................801
1 Fit and clearances ...........................................................................................................................................801
Special tools, fixtures and equipment .........................................................................................................901
1 Special tools, fixtures and equipment.............................................................................................................901
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST .................................................................................................................1001
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................1001
1 General .........................................................................................................................................................1001
1.1 Explanation of columns of Alphanumeric Index..........................................................................................1001
1.1.1 Part Number column ....................................................................................................................................1001
1.1.2 Figure Item ...................................................................................................................................................1001
1.1.1 Quantity per NHA ........................................................................................................................................1001
1.2 Explanation of colums of detailed parts list .................................................................................................1001
1.2.1 Figure and item Number Column.................................................................................................................1001
1.2.2 Part Number Column ...................................................................................................................................1001
1.2.3 Description Column .....................................................................................................................................1001
1.2.4 Effectivity Code ...........................................................................................................................................1001
1.2.5 Quantity per Next Higher Assembly Column. .............................................................................................1001
1.2.6 Source Code Column ...................................................................................................................................1002
1.3 vendor code numbers....................................................................................................................................1002
ALPHANUMERIC INDEX.......................................................................................................................1003
DETAILED PARTS LIST .........................................................................................................................1007
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Description Page
Figure 1.Landing Skid Damper P/N 109-0570-32-107/-111/-112 - General view........................................................ 1

Figure 2.Landing Skid Damper - Internal view schematic............................................................................................ 2
Figure 101.Characteristic curve bounds –Low velocity ............................................................................................ 103
Figure 102.Characteristic curve bounds –High velocity ........................................................................................... 104
Figure 103.Location of ports ..................................................................................................................................... 104
Figure 104.Stand IS6-5009........................................................................................................................................ 105
Figure 105.Friction loads .......................................................................................................................................... 105
Figure 106.Typical characteristic curve-Low velocity.............................................................................................. 106
Figure 107Typical characteristic curve- High velocity ............................................................................................. 106
Figure 601.Friction Torsional and Flexional............................................................................................................. 604
LIST OF IPL ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure 1. Landing Skid Damper ......................................................................................................................... 1008
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Description Page
Table 1.Landing skid damper technical characteristics................................................................................................. 1

Table 101.List of required equipment ....................................................................................................................... 101
Table 102.Steps of characteristic curve..................................................................................................................... 103
Table 103Fault isolation............................................................................................................................................ 107
Table 301.List of special tools .................................................................................................................................. 301
Table 401.List of required material........................................................................................................................... 401
Table 501.Spring check data ..................................................................................................................................... 502
Table 502.Check requirements.................................................................................................................................. 503
Table 601.List of required material........................................................................................................................... 601
Table 602.List of special tools .................................................................................................................................. 601
Table 603.Body terminal orientation ........................................................................................................................ 603
Table 701.List of consumable materials ................................................................................................................... 701
Table 702List of special tools ................................................................................................................................... 701
Table 801.Fit and clearances..................................................................................................................................... 801
Table 802.Torque values........................................................................................................................................... 801
Table 901.Special tools, fixtures and equipment ...................................................................................................... 901
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INTRODUCTION
1 SCOPE
The scope of this manual is to provide the information to perform necessary maintenance functions ranging from simple
checks and replacement to complete overhaul of landing skid damper P/N 109-0570-32-107 installed on A119
helicopter and 109-0570-32-111/-112 installed on A109 helicopter.
The manual is subdivided into nine sections plus Illustrated Parts List, in accordance with ATA 100 specification.
2 PAGE NUMBER
For page numbering, sets of numbers have been assigned to divide the document as follows:
1 100 – DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

101 – 200 – TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION
201 – 300 – AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT (NOT APPLIC.)
301 – 400 – DISASSEMBLY
401 – 500 – CLEANING
501 – 600 – INSPECTION
601 – 700 – REPAIR
701 – 800 – ASSEMBLY AND STORAGE
801 – 900 – FITS AND CLEARANCES
901 – 1000 – SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
1001 – 1100 – ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
3 REVISIONS AND CHANGES

This manual is subjected to revisions and changes which will be automatically distributed to all holders of this manual.
Revisions and changes will take into account discrepancies pointed out and suggestions made by the operators.
To avoid mistakes or misunderstandings operators are required to insert changes in the manual immediately upon
receipt and to destroy the old manual whenever a revision (new issue) of the same is distributed.
4 CHANGE SYMBOL
Changed text is indicated by a black vertical line in either margin of the page, adjacent to the affected text. The change
symbol identifies the addition of either new information, a change procedure, the correction of an error or a rephrasing
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5 USE OF NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Notes, cautions and warnings shall be used to indicate important and critical instructions and shall be used for the
following condition:
NOTE
An operating procedure, condition, etc., which is essential to emphasize.
CAUTION
Operating procedures, practices, etc., which if not strictly observed, will

result in damage to, or destruction of the equipment.
WARNING
Operating procedures, practices, etc., which if not strictly observed may

result in personal injury.
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LANDING SKID DAMPER
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1 DESCRIPTION
The landing skid damper (see fig. 1) is composed by a body which includes a piston with a terminal provided with a
spherical bearing for the connection to the helicopter structure. The body also houses a terminal provided with a
spherical bearing for the connection to landing skid.
The damper is provided with 2 ports, one for draining and one for filling the hydraulic fluid located in the reservoir
fitted to the damper body. The only difference between dash -107 and -111/-112 is represented by a different body
terminal orientation due to different installation requirements.
1 TERMINAL (body) 5 PISTON ROD

2 TERMINAL (piston) 6 PORT P1
3 HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR 7 PORT P2
4 BODY
Figure 1. Landing Skid Damper P/N 109-0570-32-107/-111/-112 - General view
The main technical characteristics of the Landing Skid Damper are identified in Table 1
Table 1. Landing skid damper technical characteristics
Weight (filled) 2,1 Kg (4,6 lb)

Service fluid MIL-PRF-5606 or MIL-H-83282
Operating pressure 48 bar (696 psi)
Test pressure ( internal chambers) 72 bar (1044 psi)
Burst pressure 120 bar (1740 psi)
Operating Temperature -45 ÷ 71°C (-49 ÷ 160 F)
Piston thrust section 13,53 cm² (2,1 sq in)
Limit load 1000daN (2248 lb)
Ultimate load 1500daN (3372 lb)
Operating frequency 0÷5Hz
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2 OPERATION
(Ref. to fig. 2)
The skid damper function is to provide the necessary damping of the landing skid, for the helicopter stability on ground.
The damping is generated by the back and forth movement of the piston (3) inside the body (1) and the sleeve (2)
guided by two flanges (4, 5) which causes the hydraulic fluid to flow from one chamber to the other and vice versa (6,
7) through 2 relief valves (8,9), this way dissipating energy. The pressure relief valves are provided to limit the chamber
internal pressure and the correspondent reacting load when the load increases above 500 daN.
1 BODY 6 INTERNAL CHAMBER

2 SLEEVE 7 EXTERNAL CHAMBER
3 PISTON 8 RELIEF VALVE (COMPRESSION)
4 EXTERNAL FLANGE 9 RELIEF VALVE (TENSION)
5 INTERNAL FLANGE
Figure 2. Landing Skid Damper - Internal view schematic
3 CRITICAL PARTS
The following parts of the Landing Skid Damper are identified by the Manufacturer as Critical Parts:
Ref. IPL Fig. 1 Critical Part

1-120 Terminal
1-185 Piston
1-385 Body
1-400 Terminal
Use special care when performing maintenance actions on the above parts against damage or corrosion.
Specific warnings are included in Sections of this Manual to emphasize the attention on critical parts.
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LANDING SKID DAMPER
TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION
1 TESTING
If the unit is received for overhaul after accrual of specified T.B.O., no preliminary test is required. Disassemble and
inspect in accordance with subsequent sections.
If the unit is received as a consequence of malfunction/failure, evaluate the type of malfunction and carry out the
necessary functional tests to aid in determination of actual operation of the unit. Complete test procedures are contained
in this section.
Table 101. List of required equipment
P/N DESCRIPTION USE

Hydraulic fluid filling and testing of characteristic
Mecaer IS6-5009 Filling and testing rig
curve
1.1 TEST PROCEDURES

For the execution of the tests described on this Section the following reference data are provided:
Ports P1,P2: see Figure 103

Cap T1, T2: item (1-70 ) of IPL
Special cap T3: P/N 109-0570-52-101.
1.1.1 Test conditions
All the tests shall be conducted at an ambient temperature from 15 to 35°C (59÷95 F) with a relative humidity not
higher than 90% .
After a re-assembly perform a complete test sequence. For incoming inspection and/or failure detection the check of
Characteristic Curve 1.1.7 may be sufficient.
1.1.2 General check
(Refer to fig. 103)
On damper not filled with hydraulic fluid check free movement of piston ( only friction load should be present).
1.1.3 Proof pressure test

(Refer to fig. 103)
1) Remove cap T1, T2 from port P1, P2.

2) Connect port P2 to a manometer.
3) Connect port P1 to a compressed air source.
4) Apply a pressure of 1 bar (14,5 psi).
5) Let pressure stabilize (check on manometer).
6) Let damper in the above condition for one hour.
7) After one hour check that initial pressure is unchanged.
8) Disconnect compressed air source.
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1.1.4 Stroke check
(Ref. Fig. 103)
With port P1 and P2 open to air perform the following steps:
1) Move piston to fully retracted position , measure distance L1.

2) Move piston to fully extended position , measure distance L2.
3) Calculate stroke C= L2-L1. Check that stroke C is 85±1 mm (3,3 ± 0,25 in).
1.1.5 Piston friction

(Ref. Fig. 105)
With port P1 and P2 open to air install and lock the damper on a suitable stand and perform the following steps:
1) Move piston to a position 10 mm (0,393 in) from fully retracted position.

2) Slowly move piston to the extended position . The friction load , measured with a dynamometer must be lower than
15 daN. (33,7 lb).
1.1.6 Hydraulic fluid filling and draining

(Ref. Fig. 104)
1) Connect by means of two fittings and hoses port P1 and P2 to a tank containing 0,5 liters of hydraulic fluid.
2) Install damper on stand IS6-5009 with the tank 50-60 cm (19,7÷23,6 in) above the damper reservoir.
3) By means of the lever of the stand move slowly piston rod alternatively (reaching both stop) filling the unit and
bleeding air. With the progressive filling the force to move piston increases and stroke decreases. When piston
remains locked ( stroke near to zero with low load) damper is filled.
4) Remove damper from stand IS6-5009 and place it on a surface with longitudinal axis inclined 45 degrees and
reservoir in upper position.
5) Remove fittings and hoses from port P1 and P2.
6) Manually complete hydraulic fluid filling through port P2 until hydraulic fluid comes out from port P1.
7) Install caps T1 and T2 on port P1 and P2 .
1.1.7 Characteristic curve
The characteristic curve of the damper (load versus velocity) is defined using the test rig IS6-5009 and moving
piston in accordance with the steps indicated in Table 102, following this procedure:
1) Install damper on test rig IS6-5009.

2) Remove cap T2 from port P2 and replace it with special cap T3 (P/N 109-0570-52-101).
3) Perform 3 or 4 complete cycles.
4) Perform steps indicated in Table 102, taking into account that:
- Steps from 1 to 11 require the execution of 10 sinusoidal cycles at the indicated frequency and the recording of
maximum load in tension and compression. The velocities reported in Table 102 correspond to max velocity of
sinusoidal wave.
- Steps from 12 to 14 require the execution of 5 sinusoidal cycles and recording of max load in tension and
compression.
- Steps from 15 to 19 are intended for functional check of the damper in compression; each cycle include a
triangular wave with 0,2 Hz frequency and amplitude suitable to obtain velocities indicated in Table 102.
- While performing the above steps the damper shall be properly cooled to avoid possible overheating.
5) For each step plot the imposed velocity and correspondent max load ( tension and compression). The curves plotted
for tension (up to 400 mm/sec) and compression ( up to 1000 mm/sec) must be within bounds of figure 101 and 102
respectively. A typical plot of characteristic curve obtained with this procedure is reported on Figure 106 and 107.
6) Figure 106 shows a typical characteristic curve derived from an actual test for the expanded low velocity range (0-
100 mm/sec.).
7) Figure 107 shows a typical characteristic curve derived from an actual test for the high velocity range (up to 1000
mm/sec.).
8) After testing remove cap T3 and install cap T2.
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Table 102. Steps of characteristic curve
Step Velocity Wave Frequency Number Notes

(mm/sec) (Hz) of cycles
1 0 - - -
2 5 sinusoidal 3 10
3 8 sinusoidal 3 10
4 10 sinusoidal 3 10
15 525 triangle 0,2 2 Only compression
Figure 101. Characteristic curve bounds –Low velocity
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Figure 102. Characteristic curve bounds –High velocity
Figure 103. Location of ports
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Figure 104. Stand IS6-5009
Figure 105. Friction loads
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800
700
600
500
Load (daN)
400
300
200
Tension
100 Compression
Bound Curve
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Velocity (mm/s)
Figure 106. Typical characteristic curve-Low velocity
800
700
600
500
Load (daN)
400
300
200
Tension
100 Compression
Bound Curve
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Velocity (mm/s)
Figure 107 Typical characteristic curve- High velocity
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2 FAULT ISOLATION
The following table contains information on the probable causes and remedies for problems encountered during testing
(or in service). Items numbering is referred to Figure 1 of IPL.
Table 103 Fault isolation
Trouble Probable cause Remedy

Leakage from piston rod (1-180) to Damaged seal (1-360) on Replace seal (1-360)
external external flange (1-160)
Leakage from drainage holes on Damaged seal (1-360) plus (1- Replace seal (1-360) plus (1-350) and/or
terminal (1-400) 350) and/or (1-340) on internal (1-340)
flange (1-170)
Leakage from plugs (1-70) Damaged O-ring (1-60) Replace O-ring (1-60)
Leakage from reservoir (1-80) Damaged O-ring (1-100); cracks Replace O-ring (1-100); replace reservoir
on reservoir (1-80) (1-80)
On ground or during testing, vibrations Terminal spherical bearing (1- Replace bearing (1-130) and/or (1-410)
130) and/or (1-410) seizure or complete terminal (1-120) or (1-400)
Piston metallic ring (1-190) Repair/replace ring (1-190)
interference
Defective relief valves (1-200 Inspect valve and replace defective
thru 240) and/or (1-260 thru components
1-300)
Characteristic curves out of limits Presence of air Bleed air from unit
Inaccurate valve calibration Adjust calibration
Defective relief valves (1-200 Inspect valve and replace defective
thru 240) and/or (1-260 thru 1- components
300) ; damaged valve beat
(1-200), (1-260)
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LANDING SKID DAMPER
DISASSEMBLY
Table 301. List of special tools
P/N DESCRIPTION USE

109057050101-A023A Tool Protection to lock damper
109057037105-A023A Tool Protection to lock piston
109057032107-A023G Tool Tightening of ring nut (1-140)
Locking of piston during torque, to use with tool
109057032M01 Tool
109057032M02
109057032M02 Tool Torque of terminal (1-120) (1-400).
109057032107-A023D Special screwdriver Installation of valve beat (1-260) – Traction valve
109057032107-A023C Special screwdriver Installation of valve beat (1-200) – Compression valve
NOTE
See Testing and Fault Isolation to establish the condition of the component
or most probable cause of its malfunction. This is to determine the extent of
disassembly required without completely tearing down and rebuilding the
component.
CAUTION
(a) Disassemble the unit in a clean working area. Place parts in clean
covered containers or wrap in waterproof paper MIL-PRF-131, to
protect against contamination.
(b) If metal parts are to be kept in disassembled condition, liberally coat
with preservative fluid MIL-H-6083.
(c) Keep a record of the lockwiring methods disassembled.
(d) Always use new seals
CAUTION
Do not exchange components from one damper to another in order to

ensure the even utilization of such components versus the life of the
assembly.
1 PROCEDURE
— Before starting disassembly cut and remove lockwiring and remove sealant as required.
— For better clarification the steps of the procedure have been divided in groups, each one related to the Landing Skid
Damper working areas.
— The numbering of items is referred to Figure 1 of IPL.
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1.1 HYDRAULIC FLUID DISCHARGING
(Refer to Fig. 103 for locations of Port P1 and P2)

1) Cut ty-rap (1-10) and (1-20) , if installed, and remove drain tube (1-30).
2) Remove from port P2 nut (1-40), special fitting (1-50) and O-ring (1-60).
3) Remove cap (1-70) and O-ring (1-60) from port P1 and from port P2, in case this port is fitted with cap instead of
special fitting (1-50).
4) Drain hydraulic fluid from damper by moving up and down several times the piston.
1.2 DISASSEMBLY
Use a suitable vise and tool 109057050101-A023A to lock damper body, tool 109057037105-A023A to lock piston.
1.2.1 Reservoir
1) Remove reservoir (1-80) unscrewing screws (1-90) (3).
2) Remove O-ring (2) (1-100) from reservoir.
1.2.2 Terminal
1) Open stop washer (1-110) wings.
2) Warm terminal (1-120) and adjacent piston (1-180) area uniformly using a heater up to the surface temperature of 120
÷ 150°C to decrease the locking effect of the adhesive Loctite on the terminal thread.
3) Unscrew and remove terminal (1-120) using tool 109057032M02 and tool 109057032M01 (to lock piston).
4) Clean Loctite residual from terminal and piston thread area with MEK. For piston, eventually, use a suitable
0.500-20UNF-3B hand tap.
5) Remove spherical bearing (1-130) only in case it is out of limits stated in Section Check. In case of removal follow the
procedure indicated in Section Repair.
1.2.3 Sleeve-piston and flanges

1) Unscrew and remove ring nut (1-140) with tool 109057032107-A023G.
2) Gently apply compressed air through the drainage holes on terminal (1-400) removing from body the group
composed by sleeve (1-150), and piston (1-180), internal and external flange (1-160, 1-170) assembly.
NOTE
Only piston (1-180) is a serialized item but as a rule do not mix piston and
flanges from a damper to another.
3) Remove external flange (1-160) from piston.

4) Remove internal flange (1-170) from piston.
5) Remove piston (1-180) from sleeve (1-150).
6) Remove metallic rings (2) (1-190) from piston (1-180).
7) Remove lockwiring and unscrew valve beat (1-200) with tool 109057032107-A023C, remove poppet (1-210), spring
(1-220) and spacer (1-230).
8) Don't remove spring guide (1-240), and cotter pin (1-250). In case of evident damage follow the procedure indicated
in Section Repair.
9) Remove lockwiring and unscrew valve beat (1-260) with tool 109057032107-A023D, remove poppet (1-270), spring
(1-280) and spacer (1-290).
10) Don't remove spring guide (1-300), and cotter pin (1-250). In case of evident damage follow the procedure indicated
in Section Repair.
11) Remove pins (1-310) (2) and balls (1-320) (2) from external flange.
12) Remove O-ring (1-330), (1-340) and seals (1-350), (1-360), (1-370) from external flange (1-160).
13) Remove pins (1-310) (2) and balls (1-320) (2) from internal flange.
14) Remove O-ring (1-330) , (1-340), and seals (1-350) (2), (1-360) from internal flange (1-170).
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1.2.4 Body
1) Remove from body (1-380) lock nut (1-390) and terminal (1-400) only in accordance with the procedure of par. 2 1
1. of Section Repair.
2) Remove from terminal (1-400) bearing (1-410) only in case it is out of limits stated in Section Check. In case of
removal follow the procedure of par.2.2.1. of Section Repair.
3) Remove information plate (1-420) only in case of damage or if a NDT check has to be carried out.
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LANDING SKID DAMPER
CLEANING
NOTE
Equivalent substitutes may be used for listed items.
Table 401. List of required material
DESCRIPTION PRODUCT - SPECIFICATION

Cleaning solvent Spec. P-D-680
Paint remover MIL-R-25134
Sodium chromate Commercially available
1 CLEANING PROCEDURE
WARNING
Use cleaning solvent, spec. P-D-680 in a well ventilated area. Keep away
from open flame. Avoid inhaling of solvent fumes. Avoid prolonged
contact of solvent with skin. Do not direct compressed air over solvent in
contact with skin.
Wash all metal parts in cleaning solvent, spec. P-D-680 and dry thoroughly with dry, filtered, and compressed air.
2 PAINT REMOVAL
Remove paint on painted parts using paint remover MIL-R-25134. In alternative to chemical paint stripping consider
using mechanical stripping by means of plastic microshots.
WARNING
Paint remover has a toxicity and should be handled with care.

Personnel should wear eye protection, synthetic rubber gloves and an
apron.
Excessive breathing of vapors should be avoided.
If remover is splashed on the skin, the affected area should be washed off
immediately with liberal quantity of fresh water and a coating of petroleum
jelly should be applied.
1) Protect the surfaces/areas which are not to be stripped with adhesive tape – avoid to contaminate bearings and all the
areas in which paint remover residuals can’t be easily removed.
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CAUTION
Never leave the remover in contact with the parts for more than five hours.
2) If necessary, scrub surfaces with a bristle brush.

3) Rinse parts with running water and then with a 5% solution of sodium chromate.
4) Dry with hot air.
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LANDING SKID DAMPER
CHECK
CAUTION
Notify to the manufacturer any unusual wear or deterioration of critical

parts. NTD are to be performed by qualified personnel according EN4179
or equivalent specifications
CAUTION
Replace all parts showing evidence of damage, excessive wear, cracks

when inspected as per present Section Check
1 VISUAL CHECKS
Perform visual checks with a 10X (or greater) magnifying glass:
1) Check all parts for cleanliness.

2) Inspect all surfaces and threaded areas for damage, galling, burrs, excessive wear, and/or corrosion with particular
attention to:
- terminal (1-120) and its spherical bearing (1-130);

- terminal (1-400) and its spherical bearing (1-410);
- lock nut (1-390);
- ring nut (1-140);
- body (1-385);
- piston (1-185);
- spring guide (1-240) and (1-300) (installed on piston).
- poppet (1-210) and valve beat (1-200);
- poppet (1-270) and valve beat (1-260);
- reservoir (1-80).
NOTE
Excessive wear shall be defined as any obvious deformation or
deterioration of parts that may render the unit inoperative. If doubt exist
concerning the serviceability of a part, replace the part.
3) Verify the seals grooves for presence of dents and other damage that could cause leakage.
4) Verify the absence of interference between its two ends edges of elastic ring (1-190), if necessary smooth contact
areas using a file or sand paper.
5) Check , if present, drain tube (1-30) and fitting (1-50) for general condition/damage.
6) Check information plates for security and data legibility.
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2 NON DESTRUCTIVE CHECKS
1) Perform a fluorescent penetrant inspection, in accordance with ASTM E1417 of:
- body (1-385);
- sleeve (1-150);
- reservoir (1-80)
- piston rod (1-185) (chrome plated area)
CAUTION
Avoid contamination of bearing when using penetrant. On completion of

inspection carefully rinse in clean water in order to remove any residue.
2) Perform a magnetic particle inspection, in accordance with ASTM E1444, of :
- Piston (1-180);
- Spring (1-220);
- Spring (1-280);
- Terminal (1-120) and (1-400) after every bearing removal.
NOTE
Test data sheet and amperage shall be determined case by case in relation to
the equipment in use.
3 DIMENSIONAL CHECKS
1) Check spring (1-220), (1-280) for absence of cracks, breakage, distortion or permanent deformation. Verify that
characteristics of table 501 are satisfied.
2) Check that dimensions and clearances between matched parts are within the limits of fit and clearances of table 801.
3) Check on bearing (1-130) (1-410) the absence of excessive axial play (max 0.15mm, 0,0059 in), seizure and that ID
does not exceed 9,5377 mm. (0,3755 in).
4) Check that ID of sleeve (1-150) does not exceed 45,05 mm (1,774 in) and wear is uniform without dents or scoring. If
ID is exceeded or wear is irregular, replace sleeve.
5) Check that on poppet (1-210), (1-270) OD decrease due to wear is 0,05 mm (0.00197 in) max below the minimum
nominal OD value of 9,75 mm (0.3838 in) and 8,45 mm (0.3327 in) respectively.
6) Check that on poppet (1-210), (1-270) ID increase due to wear is 0,05 mm (0.00197 in) max above the maximum
nominal ID value of 7,815 mm (0.3076 in) and 6,515 mm (0.2565 in) respectively.
Table 501. Spring check data
Ref. Free Length

IPL (Ref.)
(Figure 1) mm
(in)
1-220 23,0
(0,90)
1-280 22,0
(0,87)
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4 SUMMARY OF CHECK REQUIREMENTS
Table 502 contains a summary of check requirements on damper parts with relevant repair/replacement actions.
Table 502. Check requirements
Item Method of Defect Ref. For Remarks Ref. For

(Ref. IPL Fig. 1) check checks repair
Reservoir (1-80) Visual Damaged surface, corrosion Check-1.2 Repair Repair-3.1
Fluorescent Cracks, with emphasis to welded area Check-2.1 Replace
penetrant
Terminal (1-120) Visual Damaged threads, surface damages Check-1.2 Replace
Dimensional Bearing (1-130) ID out of tolerance, Check-3.3 Replace Repair-2.2
excessive play, excessive flexional torque
load
Magnetic Bearing housing cracks (to be c/o at every Check-2.2 Replace
particle bearing removal)
Ring nut (1-140) Visual Damaged threads Check-1.2 Replace
Sleeve (1-150) Visual Surface condition Check Replace
Dimensional Excessive ID wear Check 3.5 Replace
Table 801
Fluorescent Cracks Check-2.1 Replace
penetrant
Flange (1-160) Visual Damaged seals grooves Check-1.5 Replace
Dimensional Excessive wear Table 801 Replace
Flange (1-170) Visual Damaged seals grooves Check-1.5 Replace
Dimensional Excessive wear Table 801 Replace
Piston (1-185) Dimensional Rod OD out of tolerance Table 801 Replace
Visual Damaged threads, surface damages Replace
Visual Damaged spring guide (1-240), (1-300) Check-1.2 Replace Repair 2.3
Magnetic Cracks Check-2.2 Replace
particle
Ring (1-190) Visual Excessive wear Check-1- Replace
Note
Visual Interference Check-1.4 Repair Check-1.4
Spring (1-220), Visual Crack or deformation Check-3.1 Replace
(1-280) Dimensional Free length Table 501 Replace
Magnetic Cracks Check-2.2 Replace
particle
Poppet (1-210), Visual Damaged, scratched Check-1.2 Repair
(1-270)
Dimensional Excessive wear Check-3.5 Replace
Body (1-385) Visual Surface damages, corrosion Check-1.2 Repair Repair-3.1
Fluorescent Cracks Check-2.1 Replace
penetrant
Visual Terminal (1-400) surface damages Check 1.2 Replace Repair 2.1
Terminal (1-400) Visual Damaged threads, Check 1.2 Replace
Dimensional Bearing (1-410) ID out of tolerance, Check-3.3 Replace Repair-2.2
excessive play, excessive flexional torque
load
Magnetic Bearing housing cracks (to be c/o at every Check –2.2 Replace
particle bearing removal)
Lock Nut (1-390) Visual Damaged threads, surface damages Check-1.2 Replace
Plate (1-420) Visual Illegible - Replace
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NOTE
Table 601. List of required material

Sand paper No. 320
Corrosion removal Deoxidine 624 or 670 (Spec DTD 900/4627)
Surface treatment Alodine 1200 (Spec. MIL-C-5541)
Methylethylketone (MEK) (TT-N-95B Type II)
Primer MIL-P-23377
Lacquer-acrylic MIL-L-82352 Color 17178 – FED STD 595A
Abrasive pad Scotch Brite
Adhesive Loctite 270 or 638 (ASTM-D5368)
Lockwire MS20995C32
Sealant Proseal 890 (MIL-S-8802 Type II-Class B2)
Table 602. List of special tools
P/N DESCRIPTION USE

MS3-50127 Tool Staking of spherical bearing (1-130), (1-410)
Control of staking / removal of bearing (1-130) ,
CS7-50031 Tool
(1-410)
109057032107-A023B Tool Installation of spring guide (1-300) into piston
109057032107-A023A Tool Installation of spring guide (1-240) into piston
109057050101-A023G Tool Torque of lock nut (1-390)
109057050101-A023A Tool Protection to lock damper body
109057032M02 Tool Torque of terminal (1-400)
CAUTION
Unauthorized repairs or modifications to critical parts may have hazardous

consequences.
CAUTION
Don’t contaminate bearings with Methylethylketone (MEK). Protect parts

if necessary
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1 GENERAL
Repair procedures shall be limited to general recondition and replacement of components that have been worn,
corroded, damaged or are not capable of performing their intended function.
WARNING
When using corrosion removal, stripping and paint products take all the
appropriate precautions in accordance with relevant safety documentation
and applicable safety rules.
CAUTION
Replace all parts showing evidence of damage, excessive wear, cracks

when inspected as per Section Check
Polish out minor nicks, scratches, and corrosion using sand paper and/or abrasive pad. Restore surface treatment as
applicable.
NOTE
Minor nicks and scratches are defined as material raised above the metal
which, if not removed, would damage packings during installation or affect
their sealing qualities during operation. Gouges in the parent metal that
could impair sealing surfaces during operation are cause for rejection of the
part.
2 REPAIR
2.1 BODY ASSY TERMINAL REPLACEMENT

If the terminal (1-400) need to be replaced follow the procedure:
2.1.1 Removal of terminal

1) Protect body with tool 109057050101-A023A.
2) Cut lock wire and partially unscrew stop nut (1-390).
3) Warm terminal (1-400) and adjacent body (1-385) area uniformly using a heater up to the surface temperature of
120÷150°C to decrease the locking effect of the adhesive Loctite on the thread in order to allow an easier removal of
the item.
4) Unscrew lock nut (1-390) using tool 109057050101-A023G.
5) Unscrew terminal from body with tool 109057032M02 , remove stop nut from terminal.
6) Clean Loctite residual from body thread area with MEK and, eventually, using a suitable M26x1,5 hand tap.
7) Carry on a visual check of body threaded area for damages. In case of doubts perform a fluorescent penetrant
inspection.
2.1.2 Installation of terminal
1) Screw completely lock nut (1-390) on terminal (1-400).
2) Apply on terminal (1-400) thread a film of Loctite 638.
3) Install terminal on body (1-385) adjusting it to reach a distance of 291,1 ÷ 291,8 mm (11,46 ÷ 11,49 in) between
terminal centre and opposite body edge. Taking as reference the connection hole to reservoir on body , set terminal
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orientation according table 603 indications. Locking terminal with 109057032M02, tight lock nut and torque to 8 ÷
8,5 Kgm (694,8 ÷ 734,6 lb in) using tool 109057050101-A023G.
4) Remove any residual of Loctite and lockwire with MS20995C32 terminal, stop nut and body.
5) Close one of the two the draining holes on terminal (the one on the same side of the connection hole on body ) using
a small quantity of Proseal 890.
Table 603. Body terminal orientation
Skid damper dash Angle A

-107 0°±30’
-111 +44°, 30’÷43°,30’
-112 - 44°, 30’÷ - 43°,30’
2.2 TERMINAL SPHERICAL BEARING REPLACEMENT

If the bearing (1-130) and/or (1-410) show excessive play and seizure or ID exceeds the limits stated at par. 3 of Section
Check, replace the bearing in accordance with the following procedure.
2.2.1 Removal of bearing
1) In order to minimize the risk to damage the bearing housing preferably remove from one side of the bearing the
staking lip by means of a milling machine with only a cutting edge; carry out a notch along the whole circumference
of the flared lip close to the chamfer of the seat The diameter of such notch shall correspond approx to the diameter
of the seat hole. The notch shall have an incidence of, approx. 80% of the flared lips. Do not fully cut the flared lip.
2) Install terminal on tool CS7-50031 aligning the tool pin and bearing axis 90° degrees with body verify the absence of
play between tool and terminal.
3) Using a press apply load to the side reworked as above and remove bearing from terminal. Pay extreme attention if
previous step 1. wasn’t performed, increase gradually the load and don’t exceed 4000 kg (8818 lb).
4) Remove all burrs from bearing housing using No. 320 sand paper.
5) Carefully check housing condition for absence of any damage. Perform a magnetic particle inspection of the item.
6) Check ID of bearing housing doesn’t exceed 20,650 mm (0,8130 in). Check dimension in at least 3 positions.
2.2.2 Installation of bearing
1) Check that the breakaway torque of the uninstalled bearing is within 0,029÷0,56 Nm (utilize a suitable bolt and a
torque wrench).
2) Refrigerate bearing in a freezer at -50°C (-58F) at least for two hours, or in alternative in liquid nitrogen for 15
minutes.
3) Insulate dissimilar materials using Loctite 270 or 638.
4) Remove bearing from the freezer and install it in the housing. Wait for 2 hours.
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NOTE
Carefully line up bearing with its housing. Insertion shall occur without
sticking.
5) Stake bearing to terminal by means of tool MS3-50127, applying a load of 6600÷6700 kg (14550÷14771 lb).
After staking perform the following checks:
6) Visually inspect staked area for evidence of damages.

7) Apply by means of tool CS7-50031 an axial load of 370 kg (815.7 lb) and maintain for 30 seconds and check for
absence of axial play of bearing.
8) Check that breakaway torque is lower than twice the value of uninstalled bearing.
9) Check that the flexional torque is max. 0,56 Nm (5,0 lbin)(use a dynamometer and a suitable bolt).
10) Countermark staked bearing with the following colored marks: yellow, green and blue.
11) Electrochemical etch “RW” on terminal (1-130) and (1-410) marking area.
Friction Required
1 - Torsional 0,058 / 1,12 Nm (0.51/9.91 lbin)
2 - Flexional 0,56 Nm (5.0 lbin)
Figure 601. Friction Torsional and Flexional
2.3 SPRING GUIDE REPLACEMENT

If spring guide (1-240 and/or 300) needs to be replaced proceed according the following steps:
1) Remove cotter pin (1-250).

2) Heat piston (1-180) to the temperature of 70°C (158 F).
3) Using a suitable punch extract spring guide (1-240 and/or 1-300) from its seat on piston.
4) Check piston seat for damages, remove eventual burrs/scratches using abrasive pad and/or sand paper. In presence of
a severe damage scrap piston.
5) Keep in a freezer at -50 °C (122 F) for 30 minutes the new spring guide (1-240/ 1-300).
6) Heat piston seat to about 70 °C (158 F).
7) Locking piston by means of tool 109057037105-A023A install spring guide (1-240) with of tool 109057032107-
A023A and/or spring guide (1-300) with tool 109057032107-A023B. To force the new spring inside piston seat use
an hammer.
8) Install cotter pin (1-250).
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3 RESTORATION OF PROTECTIVE TREATMENT ON ALUMINUM ALLOY
The following procedure is applicable to body (1-380) and reservoir (1-80).
3.1 REMOVAL OF CORROSION

1) Partially strip the paint.
2) Degrease the parts to be treated with methylethylketone.
3) Remove deep areas of corrosion with a scraper, finishing off the edges with large radii. The depth of such restored
areas must not exceed 0,3 mm (0,012 in). No deep corrosion is allowed on the welded portion of reservoir.
4) Apply a 50% solution in water of DEOXIDINE 624 or 670, using a swab. Rub lightly, keeping it even to avoid runs.
Fit masking where necessary.
3.2 RESTORATION OF PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
1) Prepare a solution of 35 g (0,077 lb) of Alodine 1200 in one liter of water.

2) At ambient temperature, brush the area to be treated with a cotton swab.
3) Leave the product to act for 5 minutes, making at least two applications, but do not rub at all.
NOTE
Make sure that the surface is entirely wetted by the product.
If not, rinse with water and repeat the corrosion removal and paint
restoration from the start.
4) Rinse with water, then dry in air for 12 hours at ambient temperature, or for 10 minutes at 80°C (176 F).
5) Apply final paint as soon as possible.
4 LOCAL RESTORATION OF PAINT

Check that any corrosion has been removed.
1) Degrease the surface to be treated with methylethylketone.
2) Remove sharp edges around the flakes with a rag soaked in suitable thinner.
3) Mask the areas not to be painted.
4) Perform the operation in a workshop with a temperature of 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 F), with a relative humidity between
35 and 75%.
5) Apply one coat of primer MIL -P-23377.
6) Apply one coat of lacquer MIL-L-81352 aluminium colour No 17178, FED-STD-595A.
5 TRANSFORMATION
If a dash P/N transformation is requested, proceed as follow (refer to applicable manual chapters):
1) Disassembly the skid damper.
2) Perform a complete check of disassembled parts.
3) Remove terminal (1-400) and reinstall it with the orientation required for the required dash number (iaw Sect. Repair
para 2.1).
4) Assembly and test the unit.
5) Upgrade component P/N marked on ID plate (1-420) and reported on its technical documentation.
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LANDING SKID DAMPER
ASSEMBLY AND STORAGE
NOTE
Table 701. List of consumable materials

Hydraulic Fluid MIL-PRF-5606
Petrolatum VV-P-236
Antiseize Compound MIL-A-907
Locking wire MS20995C32
Adhesive Metalset A-4NA
Special paper MIL-PRF-121
Sealant Proseal 890 (MIL-S-8802 Type II-Class B2)
Table 702 List of special tools
P/N DESCRIPTION USE

Locking of external flange (1-160) during ring nut
109057032107-A023H Tool
(1-140) tightening
Installation and foam of seals on external/internal
109057032107-A023F Tool
flanges
109057032107-A023E Tool Installation of piston on sleeve
109057032M01 Tool
109057032M02
109057032M02 Tool Torque of terminal (1-120) (1-400)
109457001201-A686A Tool Kit Relief valves calibration
Micro 1000 Machine Relief valves calibration
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1 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
— Replace all cotter pins, seals and packings at each overhaul.

— For better clarification the steps of the procedure have been divided in different groups each one related to the
Damper working areas. Numbering of items is referred to Figure 1 of IPL.
— Use a suitable vise and tool 109057050101-A023A to lock damper body, tool 109057037105-A023A to lock piston.
1.1 PREASSEMBLY
NOTE
Before installation wet seals with MIL-PRF-5606 hydraulic fluid and
carefully clean all metal parts.
Use care to prevent twisting or cutting seals during installation.
Always use new seals.
1.1.1 Piston - valves
1) Install on unthreaded side of piston rod (1-180) the components of compression valve as follows:
a) Install on spring guide, spacer (1-230), spring (1-220) and poppet (1-210).
b) Screw valve beat (1-200) by means of screwdriver 109057032107-A023C.
c) Compress spring to 1 mm (0,04 in) from sprig guide top.
d) Orient one of the four milled channels towards hole provided for lockwiring.
2) Install on threaded side of piston rod (1-180) the following components of tension valve: poppet (1-270), spring (1-
280), spacer (1-290), valve beat (1-260) with the same sequence used for compression valve, using screwdriver
109057032107-A023D.
3) Using tool kit 109457001201-A686A and machine Micro 1000 (or equivalent) perform compression valve calibration
as follows:
a) Apply load cycle with 40 kg (88,2 lb) max load and 15 mm/min speed ( 0,59 in/min).
b) Perform 3 load cycles and record load diagram. Valve opening shall occur in the range 32÷35 kg (70,5÷77,2 lb).
c) If opening load is outside the above range, adjust the valve beat position. One turn corresponds to 5 kg (11 lb)
increase (use special screwdriver 109057032107-A023C).
d) While turning valve beat maintain valve beat channel aligned with hole for lockwiring.
4) Using tool kit 109457001201-A686A and machine Micro 1000 (or equivalent) perform tension valve calibration as
follows:
a) Apply load cycle with 17 kg (37,5 lb) max load and 15 mm/min speed ( 0,59 in/min).
b) Perform 3 load cycles and record load diagram; valve opening shall occur in the range 13÷15 kg (28,7÷33,0
lb).
c) If opening load is outside the above range, adjust the valve beat position. One turn corresponds to 1,3 kg (2.9
lb) increase (use special screwdriver 109057032107-A023D).
d) While turning valve beat maintain milled channel aligned with hole for lockwiring.
5) Lockwire beats of both compression (1-200) and tension (1-260) valve with MS20995C32 lockwire..
6) Install elastic rings (1-190) on piston. After installation compress rings to verify the absence of interference between
its two ends edges, if necessary smooth contact areas using a file or sand paper.
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1.1.2 Piston (1-180), internal flange (1-170), external flange (1-160), sleeve (1-150)
1) Install seals (1- 360), (1-350) (2), and O-ring (1-330), (1-340) on internal flange ( 1-170).
2) Install seals (1-350), (1-360), (1-370) and O-ring (1-330), (1-340) on external flange (1-160).
3) Check correct installation and foam seals on both flanges using tool 109057032107-A023F.
NOTE
Wet with hydraulic fluid MIL-PRF-5606 or petrolatum VV-P-236 the edges
of components and tools to facilitate installation of seals.
4) Using conic tool 109057032107-A023E install sleeve (1-150) on piston (1-180), check that the 0,3 mm hole on
sleeve is positioned on threaded side of the piston.
5) Install external flange (1-160) on piston (1-180) on threaded piston end.
6) Position balls (1-320) (2) on the hole of the external flange cushion; lock them with pins (1-310) (2) and lock pin
with hydraulic grease.
NOTE
The filling valves of external flange (1-160) must be aligned with 0,3 mm
hole of the sleeve (1-150).
7) Install internal flange (1-170) on piston (1-180) on unthreaded piston end.

8) Position balls (1-320) (2) on the hole of the internal flange cushion; lock them with pins (1-310) (2) and lock pin with
hydraulic grease.
NOTE
The filling valves (2) of internal flange (1-170) must be aligned with filling
valves of external flange (1-160).
1.2 ASSEMBLY
1.2.1 Body
1) Install terminal (1-400) on body (1-385) in accordance with procedure of par. 2.1.2. of Section Repair.
2) Insert the group composed by piston, sleeve and flanges (internal and external) into the body (1-380).
NOTE
During operation check the absence of any obstacle to free movement of
the group.
3) Check that:
a) The threaded end of the piston rod remain outside of the body.
b) The hole (0,3 mm) on sleeve (1-150) shall be positioned 180° from draining hole (0,3 mm) on lower body
attachment.
c) The filling hole on body (1-380) is aligned with hole on external flange.
4) Install ring nut (1-140) and torque with tool 109057032107-A023G at 7÷7,5 Kgm. (607÷650 lbin) avoiding external
flange rotation by means tool 109057032107-A023H. Apply a small quantity of antiseize compound MIL-A-907 on
ring nut tread before its installation.
5) Install O-ring (1-100) (2) on reservoir (1-80).
6) Install reservoir (1-80) on body (1-380) aligning the three threaded holes on reservoir with correspondent holes on
body.
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7) Install O-ring (1-60) on cap (1-70) (2) and temporarily screw them on reservoir (1-80).
8) Lock reservoir with screws (1-90) (3).
1.2.2 Terminal
1) Install terminal (1-120) on piston rod but don’t torque to the prescribed final value.
1.2.3 Final operations and testing
1) Install , if previously removed, information plates (1-420) using adhesive Metalset.

2) Lockwire ring nut (1-140) and screws (1-90) with MS20995C32.
3) Perform acceptance tests described on par. 1.1 of Section Testing.
4) After completion of testing:
a) Verify correct hydraulic fluid level , if necessary refill according par. 2 of this Section.
b) Unscrew terminal (1-120) from piston rod and apply to threads a film of loctite 638.
c) Install two stop washer (1-110) and screw terminal.
d) Tighten terminal to 3÷3,5 Kgm. (256÷300 lb in) using tools 109057032M01 and 109057032M02.
e) Bend stop washers to terminal and rod.
f) Tight caps (1-70) , on ports P1 and P2, to 0,7-0,9 Kgm (61÷78 lb in) and lockwire them with MS20995C32.
1.2.4 Loose items

Attach to damper the following items in a separate bag:
- Special fitting (1-50);

- Nut (1-40);
- O-ring (1-60);
- Drain tube (1-30);
- Ty-rap (1-10) (2) and (1-20).
2 HYDRAULIC FLUID RE-FILLING

Perform hydraulic fluid re-filling in accordance with the following procedure (ref. figure 103) :
1) Cut lockwire and remove cap (1-10) installed on port P2.

2) Fill hydraulic fluid to damper until the nominal filling value is reached.
3) Disconnect hydraulic source from port P2 and close port installing cap (1-10).
4) Tighten cap (1-10) on Port P2 to 0,7/0,9 Kgm (61÷79 lbin) and lockwire with MS20995C32.
NOTE
If the damper has been disassembled, to fill hydraulic fluid refer to para.
1.1.6. of Section Testing.
3 STORAGE
3.1 PRESERVATION AND PACKAGING

1) Put the unit in a heat-sealable polyethylene bag (or equivalent).
2) Pack the unit in a cardboard container with appropriate cushioning, add to the item its technical documentation (log
card). Close container with adhesive tape.
3) Correctly identify the container labelling it with unit status label.
3.2 STORAGE
1) Store the unit in its packaging in a clean, dry and well ventilated area.
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LANDING SKID DAMPER
FIT AND CLEARANCES
1 FIT AND CLEARANCES
Table 801. Fit and clearances
Original MFG Limits In Service Wear Limits

IPL Dimension Assembly Dimension Max Allow.
Figure Clearance Clearance
Description
and mm mm mm mm
Item N° (in) (in) (in) (in)
Min Max Min Max Min Max
Piston O.D. (1-180) 44,70 44,90 44,65 44,90
(1.7598) (1.7677) 0,10 0,35 (1.7578) (1.7677) 0,45
Sleeve I.D. (1-150) 45,00 45,05 (0.0040) (0.0138) 45,00 45,10 (0.0177)
(1.7716) (1.7736) (1.7716) (1.7755)
Piston rod O.D. (1-180) 17,35 17,40 17,30 17,40
(0.6830) (0.6850) (0.6811) (0.6850)
0,05 0,13 0,21
Flanges I.D. (1-160) 17,45 17,48 17,45 17,51
(0.0020) (0.0052) (0.0082)
(1-170) (0.6870) (0.6882) (0.6870) (0.6893)
NOTE
Unless otherwise specified, clearances are loose fit.
CAUTION
At overhaul the parts listed above must be within the manufacturing

dimensions and clearances. If the manufacturing limits are exceeded,
restore original dimensions by replacing affected parts.
The maximum allowable wear dimensions are given for in-service checks
and are established to ensure that the part will operate satisfactory until the
next overhaul.
Table 802. Torque values
Ref. IPL Description Torque

Fig. and Item No. Kgm (lbin)
1-10 Cap ( Port P1, P2) 0,7÷0,9 (61÷ 78)
1-120 Terminal 3÷3,5 (256÷ 300)
1-140 Ring nut 7÷7,5 (607÷ 650)
1-390 Lock nut 8÷8,5 (695 ÷ 735)
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LANDING SKID DAMPER
SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
1 SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
Table 901. Special tools, fixtures and equipment
P/N DESCRIPTION USE

Locking of external flange (1-160) during ring nut
109057032107-A023H Tool
(1-140) tightening
109057032107-A023B Tool Installation of spring guide (1-300) into piston
109057032107-A023A Tool Installation of spring guide (1-240) into piston
Installation and foam of seals on external/internal
109057032107-A023F Tool
flanges
109057032107-A023E Tool Installation of piston on sleeve
109057032M01 Tool
109057032M02
109057032M02 Tool Torque of terminal (1-120) (1-400)
109057050101-A023G Tool Tightening of lock nut (1-390)
109457001201-A686A Tool Kit Valves calibration
Micro 1000 Machine Relief valves calibration
MS3-50127 Tool Staking of spherical bearing (1-130), (1-410)
CS7-50031 Tool Control of staking
Hydraulic fluid filling and testing of characteristic
Mecaer IS6-5009 Filling and testing rig
curve
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Illustrated
Parts List
Landing Skid Damper

INTRODUCTION
1 GENERAL
This Illustrated Parts List provides identification of all the components of the LANDING SKID DAMPER
P/N 109-0570-32-107.
This IPL is composed by:
- Alphanumeric Index.
- Detailed Parts List.
1.1 EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS OF ALPHANUMERIC INDEX
This column carries the Figure Number and Variant which identifies the illustration to which the text refers.
1.1.1 Part Number column
Indicates the manufacturer’s, vendor’s or standard Part Number of the replacement part.
1.1.2 Figure Item
Indicates the identification number of the item on the IPL figure.
1.1.1 Quantity per NHA
Indicates the number’s of times an item is fitted in one unit of the next higher assembly.
For items where the quantity is indefinite as with shims oversize/undersize parts, the letters “AR” (As Required) have to
be used.
1.2 EXPLANATION OF COLUMS OF DETAILED PARTS LIST
The following provides an explanation of column in the tabulator lists.
1.2.1 Figure and item Number Column
This column carries the Figure Number and Variant which identify the illustration to which the text refers. These shall
appear only once at the first line of the part list text and shall be left-justified.
The item Number and Variants indicate the callout number used to reference the item on the illustration, and shall be
right-justified.
1.2.2 Part Number Column
Indicates the manufacturer’s, vendor’s or standard Part Number of the replacement part.
1.2.3 Description Column
Gives the name of the part or assembly.
1.2.4 Effectivity Code
Effectivity should be identified by a capital letter correlating the item to the major assembly.
When an items is not limited to a range, but fitted on all, the effectivity column should be left blank.
1.2.5 Quantity per Next Higher Assembly Column.
Indicates the number’s of times an item is fitted in one unit of the next higher assembly.
For items where the quantity is indefinite as with shims oversize/undersize parts, the letters “AR” (As Required) have to
be used.
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1.2.6 Source Code Column
The Source Code identifies the items for which supply activities for the maintenance (maintenance, repair and overhaul)
of equipment have to be performed by the service. When no code is indicated in the column the item is available as
spare part. When some limitation exists in the availability, the following codes are used:
- KF - Code applied to a maintenance kit component and not purchased separately.

- KD - Code applied to a repair kit component of a depot kit and not purchased separately.
- KB - Code applied to a kit component included both in a depot overhaul/repair kit and in a maintenance kit.
- XA - Code applied to items which is not procured or stocked because requirement for the item would result in the
replacement of the next higher assembly.
1.3 VENDOR CODE NUMBERS

Purchased parts are listed in the IPL by vendors’ numbers. The alphanumeric CAGE code following the description of
such parts identifies the manufacturer from whom the parts were procured. The absence of a code indicates the item is
an Agusta/Mecaer part or a standard part.
The following vendor code are used in the IPL:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vendor Code Vendor Names and Addresses
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R3728 TRELLEBORG SHAMBAN – HELSINGOR, 3000 – DENMARK
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ALPHANUMERIC INDEX
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QUANTITY QUANTITY
FIGURE FIGURE
PART NUMBER PER PART NUMBER PER
ITEM ITEM
NHA NHA
A165A001A1 -420 1 109-0570-51-107 -125 1

AN814-2DL -70 2 109-0570-53-103 -110 2
AN924-2D -40 1 109-0570-54-103 -290 2
L197Q -310 4 109-0570-55-103 -230 1
LN94-10012 -250 2 109-0570-56-101 -400 1
M83461/1-030 -330 2 109-0570-56-105 -405 1
M83461/1-032 -340 2 109-0570-57-101 -390 1
M83461/1-143 -100 2 109-0570-58-101 -385 1
MS14101-6 -130 1 109-0570-66-101 -50 1
MS14101-6 -410 1 109-0570-67-101 -190 2
MS28778-2 -60 3 223340065 -30 1
MS3367-1-9 -20 1
MS3367-7-9 -10 2
MS35275-213 -90 3
MS9461-05 -320 4
RA72CM115AT19NG -360 2
RP550M115AT19NG -350 3
WE250B004AT19NG -370 1
109-0112-16-107 -280 1
109-0112-16-109 -220 1
109-0570-37-105 -180 1
109-0570-38-101 -140 1
109-0570-39-103 -160 1
109-0570-40-103 -170 1
109-0570-41-103 -150 1
109-0570-42-101 -80 1
109-0570-43-101 -185 1
109-0570-44-101 -210 1
109-0570-45-101 -200 1
109-0570-46-103 -240 1
109-0570-47-101 -270 1
109-0570-48-103 -260 1
109-0570-49-101 -300 1
109-0570-50-101 -380 1
109-0570-51-103 -120 1
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DETAILED PARTS LIST
THE ITEM NUMBERS OF THE DETAILED PARTS LIST ARE IN THE ORDER OF DISASSEMBLY
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Figure 1. Landing Skid Damper
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SOURCE CODE
QUANTITY
EFFECTIVITY
FIGURE
NHA
PER
AND
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
ITEM
NUMBER
CODE
123456
1- 109-0570-32-107 LANDING SKID DAMPER ASSY (A119)...... 1

109-0570-32-111 LANDING SKID DAMPER ASSY (LH) 1
(A109)................................................................
109-0570-32-112 LANDING SKID DAMPER ASSY (RH) 1
(A109)................................................................
-10 MS3367-7-9 . TY-RAP .......................................................... 2
-20 MS3367-1-9 . TY-RAP ........................................................... 1
-30 223340065 . DRAIN TUBE (20 cm) .................................... 1
-40 AN924-2D . NUT ................................................................. 1
-50 109-0570-66-101 . SPECIAL FITTING 90° .................................. 1
-60 MS28778-2 . O-RING 3
-70 AN814-2DL . CAP.................................................................. 2
-80 109-0570-42-101 . WELDED RESERVOIR ASSY ...................... 1
Attaching parts
-90 MS35275-213 . SCREW............................................................ 3
* * *
-100 M83461/1-143 . O'RING 2
-110 109-0570-53-103 . STOP WASHER.............................................. 2
-120 109-0570-51-103 . TERMINAL ASSY.......................................... 1
-125 109-0570-51-107 . . TERMINAL................................................... 1 XA
-130 MS14101-6 . . SPHERICAL BEARING ............................... 1
-140 109-0570-38-101 . RING NUT ...................................................... 1
-150 109-0570-41-103 . SLEEVE .......................................................... 1
-160 109-0570-39-103 . EXTERNAL FLANGE.................................... 1
-170 109-0570-40-103 . INTERNAL FLANGE..................................... 1
-180 109-0570-37-105 . PISTON ASSY ................................................ 1
-185 109-0570-43-101 . . PISTON ........................................................ 1
-190 109-0570-67-101 . . ELASTIC RING ............................................ 2
-200 109-0570-45-101 . . VALVE BEAT (Compression Valve) ........... 1
-210 109-0570-44-101 . . POPPET ......................................................... 1
-220 109-0112-16-109 . . SPRING (Compression)................................. 1
-230 109-0570-55-103 . . SPACER ........................................................ 1
-240 109-0570-46-103 . . SPRING GUIDE (Compression Valve)......... 1
-250 LN94-10012 . . COTTER PIN ................................................ 2
-260 109-0570-48-103 . . VALVE BEAT (Traction Valve) ................... 1
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SOURCE CODE
QUANTITY
EFFECTIVITY
FIGURE
NHA
PER
AND
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
ITEM
NUMBER
CODE
123456
-270 109-0570-47-101 . . POPPET ......................................................... 1

-280 109-0112-16-107 . . SPRING ......................................................... 1
-290 109-0570-54-103 . . SPACER......................................................... 2
-300 109-0570-49-101 . . SPRING GUIDE (Traction Valve)................. 1
-310 L197Q . PIN ................................................................... 4
-320 MS9461-05 . BALL ............................................................... 4
-330 M83461/1-030 . O’RING ............................................................ 2
-340 M83461/1-032 . O’RING ............................................................ 2
-350 RP550M115AT19NG . SEAL (R3728)................................................. 3
-360 RA72CM115AT19NG . SEAL (R3728)................................................. 2
-370 WE250B004AT19NG . SEAL (R3728)................................................. 1
-380 109-0570-50-101 . BODY ASSY ................................................... 1
-385 109-0570-58-101 . . BODY............................................................. 1
-390 109-0570-57-101 . . LOCK NUT .................................................... 1
-400 109-0570-56-101 . . TERMINAL ASSY ........................................ 1
-405 109-0570-56-105 . . . TERMINAL ................................................. 1 XA
-410 MS14101-6 . . . SPHERICAL BEARING.............................. 1
-420 A165A001A1 . IDENTIFICATION PLATE............................. 1
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COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

LANDING SKID DAMPER

AGUSTA P/N 109-0570-32-107/-111/-112

LANDING SKID DAMPER

AGUSTA P/N 109-0570-32-107/-111/-112

INSERT LATEST CHANGED PAGES, DESTROY SUPERSEDED PAGES.

Dates of original and changed pages are:

2 nd Issue ………………………………………………… Oct. 15, 2004

Total number of pages in this publication is 64 consisting of following:

Page Date of Page

REV ISSUE DATE BY REV ISSUE DATE BY

TEMPORARY REVISION INSERTED CANCELLED

SERVICE MOD. DATE DESCRIPTION

DETAILED PARTS LIST .........................................................................................................................1007

Figure 1.Landing Skid Damper P/N 109-0570-32-107/-111/-112 - General view........................................................ 1

LIST OF IPL ILLUSTRATIONS

Table 1.Landing skid damper technical characteristics................................................................................................. 1

1 100 – DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

3 REVISIONS AND CHANGES

Operating procedures, practices, etc., which if not strictly observed, will

Operating procedures, practices, etc., which if not strictly observed may

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

1 TERMINAL (body) 5 PISTON ROD

Table 1. Landing skid damper technical characteristics

Weight (filled) 2,1 Kg (4,6 lb)

1 BODY 6 INTERNAL CHAMBER

Ref. IPL Fig. 1 Critical Part

Table 101. List of required equipment

P/N DESCRIPTION USE

1.1 TEST PROCEDURES

Ports P1,P2: see Figure 103

1.1.3 Proof pressure test

1) Remove cap T1, T2 from port P1, P2.

1) Move piston to fully retracted position , measure distance L1.

1.1.5 Piston friction

1) Move piston to a position 10 mm (0,393 in) from fully retracted position.

1.1.6 Hydraulic fluid filling and draining

1.1.7 Characteristic curve

1) Install damper on test rig IS6-5009.

Step Velocity Wave Frequency Number Notes

Figure 101. Characteristic curve bounds –Low velocity

Figure 103. Location of ports

Figure 105. Friction loads

Figure 106. Typical characteristic curve-Low velocity

Figure 107 Typical characteristic curve- High velocity

Table 103 Fault isolation

Trouble Probable cause Remedy

Table 301. List of special tools

P/N DESCRIPTION USE

Do not exchange components from one damper to another in order to

(Refer to Fig. 103 for locations of Port P1 and P2)

1.2.3 Sleeve-piston and flanges

3) Remove external flange (1-160) from piston.

Table 401. List of required material

DESCRIPTION PRODUCT - SPECIFICATION

Paint remover has a toxicity and should be handled with care.

2) If necessary, scrub surfaces with a bristle brush.

Notify to the manufacturer any unusual wear or deterioration of critical

Replace all parts showing evidence of damage, excessive wear, cracks

1) Check all parts for cleanliness.

- terminal (1-120) and its spherical bearing (1-130);

Avoid contamination of bearing when using penetrant. On completion of

2) Perform a magnetic particle inspection, in accordance with ASTM E1444, of :