TM 55-1520-240-23-4
5-97.1
INSPECT PITCH LINK WITH TEFLON BEARINGS ON HELICOPTER
5-97.1
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
Without 45 and With 63
Tools:
Technical Inspection Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-5114
Materials:
None
Parts:
Tie
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer (4)
Inspector
References:
Task 5-97
Task 5-98
Equipment Condition:
Battery Disconnected (Task 1-39)
Electrical Power Off
Hydraulic Power Off
Forward or Aft Work Platform Open (Task 2-2)
Tiedown Line Installed On One Forward and One Aft
Blade (Task 1-26)
NOTE
The procedure is same to inspect
forward or aft pitch links. Aft pitch link
is shown in task.
This task will determine the total
lost motion of a bearing, bolt, and
bushings. If the check shows
excessive lost motion, the bolt and
bushings must be replaced and pitch
link must be removed and checked
(Task 5-98).
1.
Position blade (1) over fuselage (2) centered in
its lead/lag range. Tie down one forward and one
aft blade (3).
5-585