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INSTALL BLADE TIP COVER
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Aircraft Mechanic’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Torque Wrench, 30 to 150 Inch-Pounds
Torque Wrench, 100 to 750 Inch-Pounds
Materials:
Lockwire (E233)
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer
Inspector
References:
TM 55-1520-240-23P
Task 5-82.1
Do not install wrong number of
weights on tip cover. Vibration levels
can be increased, resulting in damage
to equipment and injury to personnel
Do not use power tools to install tip
covers. Damage can result.
NOTE
Procedure is same to install any blade
tip cover. Forward blade tip cover is
shown here.
1.
If tip cover (1) is a replacement, remove tag from
weights (2). Position weights on cover. Install
four bolts (3), washers (4), and nuts (5). Torque
nuts to 60 inch-pounds above run-on torque.
INSPECT
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