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5.54.
TAIL ROTOR BLADE INSTALLATION continued
CAUTION
Do not overtorque the nut. If the nut is
tightened more than 1/8 turn (45 de-
grees) beyond the point where the outer
PLI washer becomes immovable, the
installation is not acceptable and the bolt,
nut, and PLI washer shall be replaced.
g. Torque nut (11) using PLI washer torquing
method.
(1) Hold bolt (5).
(2) Insert scriber in hole of PLI outer washer (9).
Use scriber.
NOTE
Torque is correct when outer washer no
longer turns.
(3) Tighten nut (11) 1/8 turn (45 degrees) at a
time while turning outer washer (9). Use
hinged handle.
h. Inspect (QA).
i. Check tail rotor blade bearings for pitch
change force (para 5.51).
j. Apply a coat of corrosion preventive com-
pound to bolt (5) head, PLI washer (6), and nut
(11). Use corrosion preventive compound
(item 62, App F).
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