TM 55-1520-240-23-4
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REMOVE ROTARY-WING BLADE
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Aircraft Mechanics Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Rotary-Wing Blade Sling (T35)
Vertical Pin Puller (T79)
Vertical Pin Reaction Adapter Set (T47)
Torque Wrench (T48)
Hoist
Rope Guidelines
Materials:
Barrier Material (E80)
Tape (E388)
Paper Tag (E264)
Personnel Required:
CH-47 Helicopter Repairer (6)
Equipment Condition:
Battery Disconnected (Task 1-39)
Electric Power Off
Hydraulic Power Off
One Forward and One Aft Blade Tied-Down (Task
1-26)
Tiedown Lines Installed as Required (Task 1-26)
Work Platforms Open as Required (Task 2-2)
Safety Blocks (T31) Installed (Task 11-28)
General Safety Instructions:
WARNING
Severe rotor head damage will result
when performing Task 11-28 (installed
safety blocks) after main rotor blade is
removed, when the shock absorber is
not removed or secured.
WARNING
Do not allow rotor head to move when
blade is removed. Moving rotors can
cause injury to personnel or damage
to equipment.
CAUTION
The shock absorber bracket is not to
be used as a handle to carry, lift, or
position the blade. Equipment will be
damaged.
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