TM 55-1520-240-23-3
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REPLACE LANDING GEAR DATA PLATE (AVIM)
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Aircraft Mechanic’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Metal Stamp Die Sets (Alphabetic and Numeric)
Materials:
Cloths (E120)
Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone (E244)
Gloves (E186)
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer
Equipment Condition:
Off Helicopter Task
Scraping actions may scratch, nick
or gouge spindle. Do not damage
spindle when removing data plate.
NOTE
Procedure is same for left or right aft
landing gear.
1.
Remove data plate (1) from spindle (2). Lift up
corner of data plate with a knife or equivalent
sharp instrument. Peel data plate off with pliers.
Methyl-ethyl-ketone (E244) is
flammable and toxic. It can irritate
skin and cause burns. Use only in
well-ventilated area, away from heat
and open flame. In case of contact,
immediately flush skin or eyes with
water for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention for eyes.
2.
Wearing gloves (E186), clean area of spindle
(2) where data plate (1) will be installed.
Wipe spindle dry. Use cloths (E120) and
methyl-ethyl-ketone (E244).
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