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5.38.
MAIN ROTOR DROOP STOP FOLLOWER REMOVAL (AVIM) – continued
5.38.3. Removal
CAUTION
Do not allow strap pack to remain unsup-
ported when inverting main rotor. Failure
to do so will result in damage to strap
pack.
a. With assistants, invert main rotor head (1) on
wood blocks. Use sling set kit and wood blocks.
NOTE
If all four droop stop followers are to be
replaced, remove and install one at a
time to prevent the droop stop ring from
falling free of the lower shoe.
b. Remove droop stop follower (2) from lower
shoe (3).
(1) Have assistant push in on follower (2) to re-
lieve spring tension on retaining ring (4).
WARNING
Droop stop follower is under approxi-
mately 50 pounds of spring tension.
Use caution when removing retaining
ring to avoid injury to personnel. If in-
jury occurs, seek medical aid.
(2) Remove retaining ring (4) from follower (2).
(3) Remove washer (5), spring (6), and cup (7)
from follower (2).
(4) Remove follower (2) from shoe (3).
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