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1.55.
WARM-UP/DE-ICE OF ENGINE LOAD DEMAND SPINDLE (LDS) CABLES
1.55.1. Description
This task covers:
Warm-up/De-ice of Engine Load Demand Spindle (LDS) Cables.
1.55.2. Initial Setup
Tools:
Aircraft mechanic’s tool kit (item 376, App H)
Portable duct type heater (item 162, App H)
Aircraft power unit (item 232, App H)
Personnel Required:
67R
Attack Helicopter Repairer
One person to assist
67R3F
Attack Helicopter Repairer/Technical
Inspector
References:
TM 1-1500-204-23
Equipment Conditions:
Ref
Condition
1.57
Helicopter safed
2.2
Access panel L200 or R200 removed
1.55.3. Warm-Up/De-ice of Engine Load Demand
Spindle (LDS) Cables
CAUTION
Warm-up/De-ice of transmission deck
area must be performed prior to APU/
aircraft operations.
Do not apply heat to LDS cables
above 300 F (148 C).
NOTE
This task is applicable for aircraft preflight
in cold weather, 32 F (0 C) or less with
Cablecraft LDS cables. Cablecraft cables
are identified by black tubing exterior.
a. In freezing temperatures, 32 F (0 C) or less,
perform the following operational preflight:
(1) Apply external heat to transmission deck area
through access L200 or R200 using ducted
heater (TM 1-1500-204-23) for a minimum of
20 minutes.
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