TM 1-1520-238-23
5-78.2
Change 6
5.14A.
MAIN ROTOR BLADE FORWARD AND AFT TIP WEIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
(AVIM)
5.14A.1. Description
This task covers:
Removal. Cleaning. Inspection. Installation.
5.14A.2. Initial Setup
Tools:
Aircraft mechanic’s tool kit (item 376, App H)
Light duty laboratory apron (item 27, App H)
Chemical protective gloves (item 154, App H)
Adjustable air filtering respirator (item 262, App H)
150 - 750 inch-pound 3/8-inch drive click type torque
wrench (item 442, App H)
Materials/Parts:
Antiseize compound (item 26, App F)
Personnel Required:
67R
Attack Helicopter Repairer
67R3F
Attack Helicopter Repairer/Technical
Inspector
References:
TM 1-1520-264-23
Equipment Conditions:
Ref
Condition
5.13
Main rotor blade leading edge tip removed
WARNING
FLIGHT SAFETY PART
The main rotor blade is a flight safety
part. Failure to follow maintenance
instructions may result in serious
injury or death of crewmembers
and/or serious damage to the
helicopter.
CAUTION
Exercise care and undertake protective
measures when handling or performing
any type of maintenance or repair on
main rotor blade. Accidental dents,
gouges, or scratches caused by improper
usage or slippage of tools such as drills
may damage main rotor blade.
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