TM 55-1520-240-23-3
3-45
INSPECT LOWER DRAG LINK PARTS (AVIM)
3-45
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Technical Inspection Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-5114
Magnetic Particle Method
Materials:
None
Personnel Required:
Inspector
References:
TM 1-1520-253-23
Equipment Conditions:
Off Helicopter Task
Lower Drag Link Disassembled (Task 3-44)
NOTE
Inspection is same for left or right
lower drag link. Right link is shown
here.
1.
Check fulcrum pin (1) and trunnion pin (2). There
shall be no distortion, cracks, severe nicks,
scoring, or damaged thread. If a crack in the pin
is suspected, refer to TM 1-1520-253-23.
2.
Check washers (3 and 4) and two bushings
(5). There shall be no cracks, scratches, nicks,
scoring, or pitting.
3.
Check instruction plate (6). If plate is damaged
or cannot be read, replace plate.
3-119