Raytheon Beech Bonanza A36, Pilot'S Operating Handbook And Flight Manual

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Handling, Serv & Maint Model A36
Section 8
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SHOCK STRUTS
The following procedures may be used for servicing both the
main and the nose gear shock struts.
To Inflate Struts:
1. Check to see that the airplane is empty except for full
fuel and oil.
2. While rocking the airplane gently to prevent possible
binding of the piston in the barrel, inflate each main gear
shock strut until 3 inches of the piston is showing. Inflate
the nose gear shock strut until the piston is extended 5
inches as indicated on the shock strut servicing instruc-
tions placard.
If a compressed air bottle containing air
under extremely high pressure is used,
exercise care to avoid over-inflating the
shock strut.
NEVER FILL SHOCK STRUTS WITH
OXYGEN.
3. Remove all foreign material from the exposed piston with
a soft cloth moistened with hydraulic fluid.
January, 2006