TM 55-1520-240-23-4
5-76.1
REPLACE TIP END CAP
5-76.1
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Aircraft Mechanics Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Torque Wrench, 150 to 750 Inch-Pounds
Materials:
Cloth (E120)
Gloves (E186)
Naphtha (E245)
Antiseize Compound (E76)
Tape (E388) or Equivalent
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer
Inspector
Equipment Condition:
Battery Disconnected (Task 1-39)
Electrical Power Off
Hydraulic Power Off
Blade Positioned Over Tunnel, One Forward and One
Aft Blade Tied Down (Task 1-26)
Work Platforms Open as Required (Task 2-2)
Blade Tip Cover Removed (Task 5-73)
NOTE
Procedure is same to replace any
weight tube end cap. Forward blade
tip end cap is shown here.
1.
Remove slotted end caps (1 and 2) from weight
tube (3).
2.
Apply tape (E388) (4) over end of each set of
weight tubes (3) to retain weights.
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