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5.63.
TAIL ROTOR FORK CLAMP AND LOCKING PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (AVIM) – continued
5.63.5. Inspection
a. Check fork, plates, and locking plate for cor-
rosion (para 1.49).
b. Check plate mounting areas on fork for dam-
age (para 5.51).
c. Check plates and locking plate for cracks,
bends, distortion, or twists. None allowed.
d. Check nutplates on locking plate for loose or
missing rivets or damaged threads.
(1) Replace nutplate (TM 1-1500-204-23).
e. Check plates and locking plate for scratches
and nicks.
(1) Minor scratches and nicks are acceptable
provided that base metal is not exposed
through surface finish.
5.63.6. Installation
a. Install plates (7) and (8) on fork (3).
(1) Measure 4.9 INCHES from POINT A on fork
(3) and mark. Use wax pencil (item 137,
App F).
(2) Apply adhesive to mounting surface of plates
(7) and (8). Use adhesive (item 19, App F).
(3) Position plate (8) outboard edge on fork (3)
mark.
(4) Install plates (7) and (8) on fork (3).
(5) Temporarily secure with tape to prevent
movement. Use tape (item 205, App F).
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