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REMOVE MAIN FUEL TANK
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15.
Position padded support (30) at side of tank
(31). Top of support should be approximately 24
inches below bottom of fuselage.
16.
Remove four bolts (32) and washers (33).
17.
With aid from helpers, support tank (31). Remove
37 bolts (34) and washers (35).
18.
Lower tank (31) on hinge (36) onto padded
support (30).
REMOVE MAIN FUEL TANK
19.
Remove two straps (37) securing sleeves (38).
20.
Disconnect two cable plugs (39).
21.
Spray hinge (36) with penetrating lubricant
(E236).
22.
Remove lockwire at five places (40) and remove
four hinge pins (41, 42, 43 and 44).
23.
Remove tank (31).
24.
Clean up spilled fuel. Use cloths (E135).
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
None
END OF TASK
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