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REMOVE TIEDOWN RECEIVER
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Airframe Repairers Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4876
Tiedown Receiver Tool (T25)
Electric Heater, Gun-Type
Aluminum Chisel (APP D)
Tap Wrench
Materials:
Temperature Indicating Strips (E413)
Personnel Required:
Aircraft Structural Repairer
Inspector
Equipment Condition:
Off Helicopter Task
Do not heat blade over 160ºF (71ºC).
Fiberglass can be damaged.
NOTE
Procedure is same to remove the
tiedown receiver from any rotary-wing
blade. There is one tiedown receiver
on the underside of each blade.
1.
Heat area around tiedown receiver (1) to 140º
- 160ºF (60º - 71ºC) to soften adhesive. Use
gun-type electric heater. Use temperature
indicating strips (E413) to monitor temperature.
2.
Remove sealant from around receiver (1). Use
aluminum chisel.
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