Leakage on the NLG Shock Absorber

TASK 32-20-00-810-804-A
Leakage on the NLG Shock Absorber

1. Possible Causes

2. Job Set-up Information
A. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TSM TASK 32-51-00-810-824-A	Hydraulic or Mechanical Failure of the Nose Wheel Steering System
AMM 32-21-13-960-001	Replacement of the NLG Shock Absorber Dynamic Seals

3. Fault Confirmation
Subtask 32-20-00-710-052-A

A. Not Applicable

4. Fault Isolation
Subtask 32-20-00-810-054-A

A. If there is a leakage on the NLG shock absorber:

NOTE: A leakage on the NLG shock absorber can also come from a hydraulic leak on the steering pistons (Ref. TSM TASK 32-51-00-810-824).

NOTE: If a leakage from the NLG shock absorber has occured, one return flight is permitted for repair to be completed, if:

the leak rate from the turning tube drain hole is less than 10 drops/min, weight on wheels
the servicing level of the shock absorber is done , less than one hour before a flight

[Rev.8 from Aug 2018] 2026.04.04 04:31:19 UTC