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REPLACE FIXED DROOP STOP
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Dry cleaning solvent (E162) 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.
6.
Clean droop stop (6) and lugs (8). Use cloth
(E120) damp with dry cleaning solvent (E162).
Use goggles and gloves (E186).
7.
Have helpers lift and support blade (1).
The droop stops are installed with
"BOTTOM" marking down. The
marking may or may not be legible.
However, correct installation is
determined by proper positioning of
chamfers.
Ensure forward droop stop is installed
on fwd head, and aft droop stop is
installed on aft head. Forward and aft
droop stops are not interchangeable.
Incorrectly installed droop stops, or
droop stops installed on the wrong
head, can cause damage to the
helicopter and injury to personnel.
8.
Position droop stop (6) on lugs (8) with BOTTOM
marking (9) down. Ensure droop stop (6) chamfer
is upward in the radius of the pitch shaft droop
stop boss.
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