TM 1-1520-238-23
Change 6
5-78.1
5.14.
MAIN ROTOR BLADE WEIGHT SUPPORT FITTING INSERT REPLACEMENT (AVIM) – continued
5.14.6. Installation
CAUTION
To prevent corrosion, ensure that adhe-
sive is wet when installing new insert. Do
not allow adhesive to air dry.
a. Install new insert (1) in fitting (2).
(1) Coat threaded hole of fitting (2) with adhe-
sive. Use brush (item 34, App F) and
adhesive (item 8, App F).
NOTE
When installing insert, ensure that insert
locking keys are located 45 degrees from
original location.
(2) Install insert (1) until flush to or below surface
of fitting (2). Use insert tool.
(3) Position shoulder on opposite end of insert
installation tool (4) against surface of fit-
ting (2). Use insert tool.
(4) Gently tap tool (4) until insert locking keys (3)
are flush with insert (1). Use mallet.
(5) Allow adhesive to cure for 24 HOURS at room
temperature.
b. Inspect (QA).
c. Install main rotor blade leading edge tip (para
5.13).
END OF TASK
M04-3843-2
1
2
TOOL ROTATED 90º
TO SHOW KEY SLOT
M04-3843-5
4
1
2
M04-3843-6
OVERLAPS KEYS
FITS INSIDE
OF INSERT
4
2
1
3
