TM 1-1520-238-23
11-1098
Change 6
11.262. TAIL ROTOR SWASHPLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
11.262.1. Description
This task covers:
Removal. Cleaning. Inspection. Repair. Installation.
11.262.2. Initial Setup
Tools:
Aircraft mechanic’s tool kit (item 376, App H)
Electrical tool kit (item 378, App H)
Light duty laboratory apron (item 27, App H)
Chemical protective gloves (item 154, App H)
Edge grip sheet metal holder (item 165, App H)
Camloc slotted jaw slip jointing pliers (item 229, App H)
Adjustable air filtering respirator (item 262, App H)
30 - 150 inch-pound 1/4-inch drive click type torque
wrench (item 435, App H)
Materials/Parts:
Bolt, 5/16
Cotter pin (2)
Gasket (as required)
Adhesive (item 2, App F)
Adhesive (item 7, App F)
Cloth (item 52, App F)
Cushioning material (item 68, App F)
Methyl propyl ketone (item 125A, App F)
Pad (item 130, App F)
Primer coating (item 147, App F)
Tape (item 207, App F)
Personnel Required:
67R
Attack Helicopter Repairer
68X
Armament/Electrical System Repairer
68X3F
Armament/Electrical System Repairer/
Technical Inspector
References:
TM 1-1520-238-T
TM 55-1500-323-24
TM 55-1500-345-23
Equipment Conditions:
Ref
Condition
1.57
Helicopter safed
5.60
Tail rotor head removed
11.277
Tail rotor pitch links removed
11.274
Tail rotor drive links removed
NOTE
Control force of tail rotor swashplate must be checked prior to removal of swashplate for noisy or
rachety condition (para 11.232).
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