Diamond Aircraft DV 20 E 2022, Airplane Maintenance Manual

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AIRCRAFT
Landing Gear
DV 20 E AMM
Page 212
15 Mar 2022
32-20-00
Doc # 4.02.25
Rev. 2
5. Replace the Shock Absorber Assembly Elements
You must replace cracked rubber damper
Detail Steps/Work Items Key Items/References
(1) Remove the shock absorber assembly from the
airplane.
Refer to paragraph 4.A and 4.B.
WARNING: DO NOT STAND IN THE LINE OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY WHEN YOU REMOVE THE NUT. THE ASSEMBLY MAY
EXPAND WITH A LOT OF FORCE. AND CAN CAUSE INJURY TO
PERSONNEL.
(2) Disassemble the shock absorber assembly.
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Remove the adjusting nut from the shock
absorber assembly.
S
Remove the washer, and the rubber
damper.
S
Remove the shock absorber retainer, nine
spacers, and 10 rubber dampers.
If necessary, use heat to break the
adhesive.
(3) Replace rubber dampers and spacers as
required.
(4) Reassemble the 10 rubber dampers, 9 spacers
and shock absorber retainer in the reverse
order removed.
(5) Install the washer and rubber damper.
(6) Install the adjusting nut.
(7) Adjust the shock absorber assembly. Refer to Paragraph 6.
(8) Install the shock absorber assembly on the
airplane.
Refer to Paragraph 4C.