TM 55-1520-240-23-4
5-67.1.2
ROTARY-WING BLADE SERVICEABILITY INSPECTION
5-67.1.2
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Trip Balance, NSN 6670-00-401-7195
Vertical Hinge P/N 114R2172-1
Source of Compressed Air
Materials:
Acetone (E20)
Adhesive (E47.1)
Curing Agent (E158.1)
Gloves (E186)
Hypodermic Syringe (E380)
Polyethylene Cup (E157)
Teflon Tape (E399)
Personnel Required:
Aircraft Structural Repairer
Inspector
Equipment Condition:
Off Helicopter Task
Asbestos particles will irritate the
eyes, lungs, and skin. It can cause
cancer and lung disease. Wear
goggles, respirator, and protective
clothing when working in this area
of the blade. Asbestos is present in
blade series numbers A-1-0001 to
0424 and A-2-0001 to 0429.
NOTE
Repair bond voids only if they extend
to edge of liner.
1.
Open void (1) at edge of liner (2). Use clean
0.005 inch thick shim stock.
2.
Position blade (3) so that open end of void (1) is
lower than closed end.
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