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Change 3
5.53.
TAIL ROTOR BLADE REMOVAL – continued
5.53.3. Removal
CAUTION
Do not turn pitch horn more than 30 de-
grees in any direction while pitch control
links are disconnected; damage to straps
may result.
NOTE
If TB 1-1520-238-20-62 (Deactivation of
Main Rotor and Tail Rotor Blade De-ice
Capability) is complied with, then step a.
should have been complied with. If not,
perform step a.
a. On the pilot aft circuit breaker panel, disable
de-ice system by opening BLADE DE-ICE and
BLADE DE-ICE CONTR circuit breakers. Install
wire tie to prevent reactivation.
b. Inspect tail rotor blades (para 5.51). Use
maintenance platform.
c. Remove electrical lead (1) from rotor blade
pitch horn (2).
(1) Remove old sealant from lead (1) connection.
(2) Hold screw (3). Remove nut (4) and washer
(5).
(3) Remove screw (3) and lead (1).
d. Remove pitch control link (6) from pitch horn
(2).
(1) Remove and discard cotter pin (7).
(2) Hold bolt (8) and remove nut (9).
(3) Remove bolt (8), safety washer (10), and
washer (11).
(4) Secure link (6) to prevent damage to parts.
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