A fluid film damper may comprise a sleeve, an annular support housing surrounding the sleeve, an annular volume between the annular support housing and the sleeve, a first supply conduit in fluid communication with a first inlet to the annular volume, a second supply conduit in fluid communication with a second inlet to the annular volume, wherein the first inlet is disposed opposite the annular volume from the second inlet, and a common oil supply conduit in fluid communication with the annular volume via a check valve, wherein the common oil supply conduit supplies the fluid to the annular volume via the first supply conduit and the second supply conduit.
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