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7.
Install guide rope (24).
Swashplate is heavy and can injure
personnel if it drops. Swashplate
must be supported by hoist and
moved carefully to prevent injury to
personnel.
If bearing hits or binds on slider shaft,
bearing surfaces can be damaged.
8.
Lift swashplate (25) from shaft (26). Do not let
actuator (22) or link (23) fall. Have helper lower
yoke end of swashplate to clear fairing (27). Do
not let swashplate hit or bind on shaft.
9.
Lower swashplate (25) onto wood or other soft
surface. Remove guide line (24).
10.
Remove pins (6). Remove controls sling (T14)
(4).
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
None
END OF TASK
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