ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
8
MM-4-32
Sep
20/17
4-17. Main Rotor Dampers
(Figure 4-5, View P)
4-18. Servicing – Main Rotor Dampers
NOTE
Refer to Table 4-1 for system capacity and approved oil.
NOTE
The dampers may be serviced while installed on or removed from the
aircraft.
A. Servicing the dampers with tools T-2896 (Figure 4-5):
(1) Fill the tools approximately half full with L-45 Silicone Oil.
(2) Remove the reservoir plugs and replace the O-rings as required.
(3) Install the tools into the reservoir.
(4) Slowly cycle the plungers until all the air bubbles are purged from the damper.
(5) Remove the tool from the “lower” port of the reservoir and install the plug.
(6) Remove the tool from the “upper” port of the reservoir and completely fill the
reservoir before installing the plug.
(7) Tighten and lockwire (.025) the plugs.
B. Alternate method of servicing the dampers:
NOTE
Do not cycle the blades back and forth during this procedure as it will mix
any air that is in the reservoirs and distribute it through the damper.
(1)
Slowly
cycle the three blades in one direction until the damper piston is fully
compressed.
(2) Remove all of the caps from the reservoirs and fill the reservoirs to the top of the
port. Reinstall the caps.
(3)
Slowly
cycle the three blades in the other direction until the damper piston is
fully extended.
(4) Remove all of the caps from the reservoirs and fill the reservoirs to the top of the
port. Reinstall the caps.
(5) Perform this procedure three times or until the reservoirs show full when the
caps are removed.
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