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2.107.
VERTICAL STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION – continued
(6) Remove two shear bolts (21) and recessed
washers (22) from forward stabilizer lugs.
(23).
(7) Remove two shear bolts (23.1) and recessed
washers (23.2) and washers (23.3) from aft
stabilizer lugs (23).
(8) Two persons support and guide stabilizer
(16).
(9) Lift stabilizer (16) clear of tailboom (3).
2.107.4. Cleaning
a. Wipe hydraulic quick-disconnect fittings with
a clean rag.
b. Clean sealing compound from stabilizer and
tailboom (para 1.47).
c. Clean lugs and lug mating surfaces on tail-
boom (para 1.47).
2.107.5. Inspection
a. Check electrical connectors for bent or bro-
ken pins, cracked or burned insulation, and
dented or deformed shells (para 2.102).
b. Check quick-disconnect fittings for stripped
threads. None allowed.
c. Check lugs for cracks or deformation. None
allowed.
d. Check barrel nut for cracks, warpage, or
stripped threads. None allowed.
e. If tailboom has elastomeric mounts, check
mounts for damage (para 2.102).
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AIRCRAFT WITH ELASTOMERIC MOUNTS
AFT MOUNT
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