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5.67.
TAIL ROTOR FORK AND TEETER STOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY (AVIM) – continued
5.67.3. Disassembly
WARNING
Do not place heater near flammable
material or allow heater to contact
skin; severe burns can result. Wear
protective equipment. If injury oc-
curs, seek medical aid.
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care and undertake
protective measures when handling or
performing any type of maintenance
on the tail rotor fork. All surface areas
are critical.
To prevent damage to tail rotor fork,
ensure that work area is clean and that
parts are placed only on a soft and
adequately protected working surface.
Do not heat tail rotor fork over 250 F
(121 C) or damage will result.
NOTE
Wear clean cotton gloves when handling
fork.
a. Remove tail rotor teeter stop (1) from tail rotor
fork (2).
(1) Apply heat evenly to area around teeter stop
(1). Use protective gloves and heater.
(2) Gently tap teeter stop (1) in an even circular
pattern until loose. Use mallet.
(3) Remove teeter stop (1) from fork (2).
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