Beechcraft Baron G58 Pilot Operating Handbook page 419

Model G58
Do not unscrew the air valve assembly until
all air pressure has been released or it may
be blown off with considerable force, caus-
ing injury to personnel or damage to equip-
ment.
2. Carefully remove the air valve assembly.
3. Compress the strut and fill through the air valve assem-
bly hole with hydraulic fluid (approximately one pint) until
the fluid overflows.
4. Cycle the strut from full extension to compressed and
refill. Repeat until no more fluid can be added to the strut
in the compressed position.
Cycling of the shock strut is necessary to
expel any trapped air within the strut hous-
ing.
5. Install the air valve assembly.
6. With the airplane resting on the ground and the fuel cells
full, inflate the nose gear strut until 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 inches
of the piston are exposed and inflate the main gear struts
until 3 inches of the piston are exposed. Rock the air-
plane gently to prevent possible binding of the piston in
the barrel while inflating.
It is recommended that the nose strut infla-
tion dimension and the tire inflation pres-
sures be carefully adhered to. Properly
inflated tires and struts reduce the possibil-
ity of ground damage occurring to the pro-
pellers. Exercise caution when taxiing over
rough surfaces.
April, 2008
Handling, Serv & Maint
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Section 8
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