TM 55-1520-240-23-1
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DUSTY ENVIRONMENT MAINTENANCE
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Do not saturate cloth (E120) with
solvent (E161) for removal of solid
deposits on flight control components.
Contaminants can be washed
into bearings resulting in injury to
personnel and damage to equipment.
1.
Clean flight control linkage in drive shaft tunnel
area as required. Use dry brush or low-pressure
compressed air. If necessary, use cloth (E120)
damp with solvent (E161). Remove dirt, sand,
and grit from bellcrank, idler, and connecting link
bearing areas. Wear gloves (E186).
2.
Clean swashplates in area of slider shaft. Clean
upper boost actuator piston. Clean rotary wing
shock absorber piston. Clean landing gear shock
absorber pistons. Use dry brush or low-pressure
compressed air. If necessary, use cloth (E120)
damp with solvent (E161). Wear gloves (E186).
NO BREAK - WORK HARDER
NO BREAK - WORK HARDER
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Close forward transmission fairing work platforms
(Task 2-2).
Close aft pylon work platforms (Task 2-2).
Close drive shaft tunnel access covers (Task 2-2).
Close aft landing gear access panels (Task 2-2).
Install protective covers (1-32).
END OF TASK
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