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2.112.
VERTICAL STABILIZER HANDHOLD STEPS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2.112.1. Description
This task covers:
Removal. Cleaning. Inspection. Installation.
2.112.2. Initial Setup
Tools:
Aircraft mechanic’s tool kit (item 376, App H)
Light duty laboratory apron (item 27, App H)
Chemical protective gloves (item 154, App H)
Adjustable air filtering respirator (item 262, App H)
Materials/Parts:
Primer coating (item 147, App F)
Sealing compound (item 168, App F)
or
Sealing compound (item 170B, App F)
Personnel Required:
67R
Attack Helicopter Repairer
67R3F
Attack Helicopter Repairer/Technical
Inspector
Equipment Conditions:
Ref
Condition
1.57
Helicopter safed
2.2
Access fairings L510, R510, L530, and
L540 removed
2.112.3. Removal
a. Remove metal tube assembly (1) from vertical
stabilizer (2).
(1) Rotate tube key (3) counterclockwise to un-
lock.
(2) Remove screw (4) from tube (1).
(3) Remove tube (1) from fixed tube (5).
(4) Remove compressed helical spring (6) from
fixed tube (4).
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