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5.3.
MAIN ROTOR BLADE REMOVAL continued
WARNING
Release tension on maintenance
crane cable before removing the blade
sling. If tension is not released, seri-
ous injury could occur. If injury oc-
curs, seek medical aid.
CAUTION
Do not damage main rotor blade trailing
edge tabs during removal of main rotor
blade sling.
m. Remove sling (11).
(1) Hold torque handle (18). Move clamp handle
(19) counterclockwise to release bearing.
(2) Rotate two knobs (12) clockwise to open jaws
(13).
(3) Pull two spring clips (16) and detach two
straps (15) from bolts (17).
(4) Use crane to remove sling (11) from blade (1).
(5) Remove hook (9) from ring (10).
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