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5.47.
MAIN ROTOR HUB LOWER PLATE PAD REPLACEMENT (AVIM) – continued
WARNING
Do not place heater near flammable
material or allow heater to contact
skin: severe burns can result. Wear
protective equipment. If injury occurs,
seek medical aid.
b. Remove pad (3) from plate (2).
NOTE
If bond is still intact, skip step b(1) and
proceed directly to step b(2) and use
heater to obtain adhesive release. Do not
exceed 310 F (154 C) or damage will
result.
(1) Pry off pad (3) from hub plate (2) and discard.
Use putty knife.
(2) Apply heat evenly to area around pad (3) and
gently tap pad (3) in an even circular pattern
until loose. Use heater, mallet, and protective
gloves.
5.47.4. Cleaning
a. Remove cured epoxy adhesive from pad
mounting area on hub plate. Use cloth (item 47,
App F) and cloth (item 49, App F).
b. Clean pad mounting area on hub plate. Use
methyl ethyl ketone (item 124, App F) and cloth
(item 51, App F).
c. Rinse pad mounting area on hub plate and
wipe dry. Use cloth (item 52, App F) and distilled
water (item 73, App F).
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