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3.45.
TAIL LANDING GEAR TRAILING ARMS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION – continued
e. Remove right side trailing arm (35) from left
side trailing arm and socket (36).
(1) Hold bolt (37). Remove nut (38), washer (39),
and pin cap (40).
(2) Remove bolt (37) and pin cap (41).
(3) Remove pin (42) from arm (35) and arm and
socket (36). Use driftpin.
(4) Remove arm (35) from arm and socket (36).
3.45.4. Cleaning
a. Clean trailing arm and removed and attaching
parts (para 1.47).
b. Clean electrical connectors and receptacles
(para 1.47).
c. Clean jumper bonding areas. Use methyl ethyl
ketone (item 124, App F) and cloth (item 52,
App F).
3.45.5. Inspection
a. Check arms and socket for wear, elongation
of pin, bends, or cracks. None allowed.
b. Check arms and socket for corrosion (para
1.49).
c. Check arms for dents and nicks.
(1) Maximum allowable depth 0.050 INCH. Blend
out any nicks and dents.
d. Check tailboom attachment area for nicks and
scratches.
(1) Maximum allowable depth 0.012 INCH. Blend
out any nicks and scratches.
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