TM 1-1520-238-23
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5.3.
MAIN ROTOR BLADE REMOVAL – continued
CAUTION
To prevent damage to main rotor blade,
ensure rubber padding is secured to
sling. Padding should be approximately
3/16 inch thick and undamaged.
h. Position crane hook (9) in lifting ring (10).
CAUTION
Prior to installation of main rotor blade
sling assembly, ensure that eye bolt (TM
1-1520-238-23P, Fig 731, Item 46) is se-
cure in the sleeve nut (Item 35).
i. Install main rotor blade sling (11). Use sling set
kit.
(1) Rotate two knurled knobs (12) clockwise to
open jaws (13).
(2) Position sling (11) on leading edge of blade
(1) with maintenance crane.
(3) Position center-of-gravity (CG) indicator (14)
approximately midway between jaws (13).
(4) Aline sling (11) with CG indicator (14) on
blade (1).
(5) Position two straps (15) around blade trailing
edge.
(6) Rotate two knobs (12) counterclockwise to
close jaws (13) around blade trailing edge.
(7) Attach two spring clips (16) to two bolts (17).
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