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Change 7
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11.274.
TAIL ROTOR DRIVE LINK REMOVAL – continued
11.274.4. Cleaning
a. Wipe removed and attaching parts with a clean rag.
11.274.5. Inspection
a. Check removed and attaching parts for cracks. None allowed.
b. Check removed and attaching parts for damage (para 11.232).
c. Check all removed parts and attaching parts for corrosion (para 1.49).
d. Check wire guides, wire guide spacers, and spacers for scoring, nicks, or scratches. None allowed.
e. Check bearing bore for elongation and surrounding area for scratches, cracks, and wear (para 11.232).
f. Check link for bends, scratches and gouges: not to exceed 0.020 INCH in depth and 0.070 INCH in
length for an area 3 INCHES inboard of either rod end bearing; 0.003 INCH in depth and 0.010 INCH in
length for the midspan of link after blending. Use mat (item 122, App F).
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