URGENT
TB 1--1520--238--20--138
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL BULLETIN
TAIL ROTOR BLADE ABRASION STRIP
INSPECTION CRITERIA FOR
ALL AH--64 SERIES HELICOPTERS
Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, D. C.
7 April 2004
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
NOTE
THIS PUBLICATION IS EFFECTIVE UNTIL RESCINDED OR SUPERSEDED.
1.
Priority Classification. Urgent
2.
Task/Inspection Suspense Date. IAW PMS
3.
TAMMS Reporting Compliance Suspense Date. N/A
4.
Summary of the Problem.
a. This change incorporates installation, removal and abrasion strip inspection criteria for Tail Rotor
Blades that have the installed on the leading edge of the blade.
b. The purpose of this TB is to:
(1) Provide visual inspection procedures for all AH--64 aircraft Tail Rotor Blades with CTI abra-
sion strips.
5.
End Items to be inspected. All AH--64 Series aircraft.
6.
Assembly Components to be Inspected. N/A.
7.
Parts to be Inspected.
PART NUMBER
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER
NOMENCLATURE
Blade, Rotary Rudder
7--311422050--7AS
1615--01--469--7145
Blade, Rotary Rudder
7--311422050--7S
1615--01--469--7143
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