ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
8
MM-8-37
Sep
20/17
E. Landing Gear Fairings (280FX)
280FX models are equipped with landing gear fairings on the oleo struts and landing gear
legs. These fairings are made of aluminum and fiberglass and are clamped onto the landing
gear assembly. To check for proper strut extension, the helicopter should be sitting on level
ground. The struts should then be leveled by rocking the helicopter by pushing up and
down slightly on the tail cone. For the checking method, see Section 4-20; for proper
inflation, see Section 4-20, Item A.
NOTE:
For a float installation, the complete fairing assemblies must be removed. Prior
to mount clamp removal, their position should be marked for ease of
reinstallation.
1. Removal – Access to Service Oleo Strut
(a) Remove 3 screws (9) from upper flex boot (6) lower end.
(b) Lift flex boot (6) upward to expose oleo valve for required servicing see Section 4-20
Item 1.
2. Removal – Access for Oleo Strut Removal
(a) Proceed with paragraph 1, steps (a) and (b).
(b) Remove 2 screws (10) front and back, top and bottom of oleo fairing (2).
(c) Slip rubber boot (4) at bottom of fairing (2) downward to clear attaching screws.
(d) Remove screws (5) from trailing edge of fairing (2).
(e) Spread fairing (2) carefully to clear oleo and remove from forward side.
(f)
Remove 4 screws (7) and bolt (8) from lower fairing (1) or (3).
(g) To remove forward fairing (1) carefully spread to clear gear and oleo remove from
forward side.
(h) To remove aft lower fairing (3) carefully spread to clear gear and oleo and slip
forward on drag strut.
(i)
Remove oleo as described in Section 8-9, paragraph D.
3. Inspection
(a) Check for cracked or damaged components and replace as required.
(b) Check for missing nut plates and screws replace as required.
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