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5.13.
MAIN ROTOR BLADE LEADING EDGE TIP REPLACEMENT – continued
5.13.3. Removal
a. Remove main rotor blade leading edge tip (1)
from main rotor blade (2).
(1) Remove 21 screws (3) and 3 screws (4) from
edge tip (1) upper surface. Use hi-torque
screwdriver.
(2) Remove 21 screws (3) and 2 screws (4) from
edge tip (1) lower surface. Use hi-torque
screwdriver.
(3) Pull edge tip (1) from blade (2).
5.13.4. Cleaning
a. Clean leading edge tip faying surface (para
1.47).
5.13.5. Inspection
a. Check leading edge tip faying surface for
cracks, wear, and chafing. None allowed.
b. Check 47 nutplates for loose and missing riv-
ets or damaged threads (TM 1-1500-204-23).
c. Check leading edge tip doublers for debond-
ing. None allowed.
d. Check leading edge tip for curled or missing
washer. Repair if curled or missing: refer to para-
graph 5.13.6.
e. Check blade edge tip and main rotor blade
weight support fitting insert for corrosion
(para 1.49).
f. Check main rotor blade weight support fitting
insert.
(1) Check for cracks. None allowed.
(2) Check for stripped, crossed, or flattened
threads. None allowed.
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