Operation Steps of the Malabar 8844B Strut Service Tool

Operation Steps of the Malabar 8844B Strut Service Tool


This video features a comprehensive tutorial on the proper use of the 844B Malabar Strut Service Tool. Designed for effective and safe aircraft strut maintenance, the video walks viewers through the complete servicing process—including nitrogen deflation, hydraulic fluid refill, and strut reinflation. It highlights essential equipment requirements such as a nitrogen bottle and external air source, while emphasizing key safety protocols related to valve control, pressure regulation, and system bleed-off. The tutorial concludes with detailed shutdown procedures to ensure the tool is properly depressurized and disconnected. This guide is essential for technicians looking to perform reliable strut servicing and maintain aircraft safety standards.

Operation Steps of the Malabar 8844B Strut Service Tool

Highlights

  • ✈️ Step-by-step tutorial for operating the 8844B Malabar Strut Service Tool.
  • 🔧 Key focus on deflating nitrogen, filling hydraulic fluid, and inflating strut chambers.
  • 💨 Necessity of external air sources such as shop air or generators for operations.
  • 🔒 Emphasis on valve checks and confirmations to avoid system errors.
  • 🚰 Controlled hydraulic fluid pumping and evacuation process for precise servicing.
  • 🎯 Accurate nitrogen pressure regulation to reach the specified Dimension X.
  • 🛑 Comprehensive shutdown steps ensuring safety and pressure bleed-off.