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REMOVE ROTARY-WING BLADE
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Keep personnel clear of direct line
above puller nut and bolt when puller
is under pressure. Personnel can be
seriously injured if these parts break.
13.
Operate hand pump (43) to pull vertical pin (26)
loose.
14.
Remove hydraulic pin puller (T79) (33) as follows:
a.
Remove nut (40).
b.
Loosen clamp bolts (41). Remove cylinder
(38).
c.
Remove body (36).
d.
Remove cap (34).
15.
Install rope guideline (44) at root of blade (9).
16.
Hold blade (9) against pitch housing (19). Use
guideline (44).
Do not allow blade to move suddenly
when pin is removed. Sudden
movement can cause personal injury
or equipment damage.
Use care in removing pin. Blade bore
sleeve is easily damaged by pin or
metal tools.
17.
Remove vertical hinge pin (26).
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