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5.63.
TAIL ROTOR FORK CLAMP AND LOCKING PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (AVIM) continued
b. Remove clamp plates (7) and (8) from fork (3).
(1) Lightly tap plates (7) and (8) until adhesive
bond is broken. Use mallet.
(2) Remove plates (7) and (8) from fork (3).
5.63.4. Cleaning
CAUTION
Do not use trichloroethane, chlorofluo-
roethane, or any other product with
chlor in the name, for cleaning titanium,
magnesium, aluminium, or galvanized
metals. Products with chlor in the name
are corrosive to these metals.
NOTE
Do not allow alcohol to evaporate from
surface. Discoloration will occur.
a. Clean plate mounting areas on fork.
(1) Ensure all cured compound is completely re-
moved. Use isopropyl alcohol (item 106,
App F) and cloth (item 51, App F).
b. Rinse plate mounting areas on fork and wipe
dry. Use distilled water (item 73, App F) and cloth
(item 52, App F).
c. Clean clamp plates and locking plate (para
1.47).
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