Landing Gear Shock Strut Servicing

How to fill your airplane shock struts with hydraulic fluid and nitrogen

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Dean Showalter
Dean Showalter

I'm a podcasting airplane mechanic who loves both planes and people. I've been working at Classic Aviation, LLC in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia for the past 25 years.

Here are some things I've learned to love about airplane maintenance:

  • Annual inspections.
  • Working with airplane owners.
  • Retractable landing gear, both inspecting and rigging.
  • Basic electrical troubleshooting.
  • Magnetos and ignition systems.
  • Ground runups and troubleshooting.
  • Out-of-the-ordinary situations.
  • Excellent safety wiring!
  • Servicing landing gear shock struts.

In November of 2015, I launched the Airplane Owner Maintenance Podcast, and the best part has been meeting fascinating airplane owners.

I love to learn, and I love teaching strategic maintenance content to airplane owners. Whether you are new to aviation, or a seasoned aviator, I am interested in your further development and learning!

If you're ready to take your safety wiring skills to a whole new level, or to learn how to service your landing gear shock struts, I would be honored to be your instructor.

Jump in one of my training courses, and let's get started!


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