TM 55-1520-240-23-45-82.1ADJUST BLADE BALANCE WEIGHTS(Continued)5-82.1Make sure weights are installedin their proper tubes. Incorrectinstallation will make blade trackingimpossible.d.Install spacers and weights in the followingorder:(1)Wooden spacer (9).(2)Span balance weight (8).(3)Tracking weights (7).(4)Tracking spacer (6).(5)Slotted end cap (4 and 5).NOTEEnd cap must thread into tube withoutbinding. If not, remove end cap, cleanthreads and reinstall.e.Apply antiseize compound (E76) to thread ofend cap (4 and 5). Screw caps into each setof weight tubes (10 and 11). Torque to 200to 250 inch-pounds.f.Check that end cap (4 and 5) is flush orrecessed no more than 0.06 inch from endof tracking weight fittings (10 and 11). If not,remove end cap, weights and spacers. Makenew wooden spacers (9) or shorten existingspacer (9) as required to obtain correctlength. Repeat steps d and e.g.Position tip cover (3). Install 4 screws (1)and washers (2). Torque screws (1) to 160to 190 inch-pounds.h.Lockwire screws (1). Use lockwire (E233).NOTEAll blade repairs, weight adjustment,painting, or balancing will be recordedon rotor blade DA Form 2408-16,each blade requires a separate form.If the rotor blade does not have a DAForm 2408-16, one must be preparedand all actions recorded, as example;location of repair, size of repair,weight of repair, and required weightadjustments for track and balance.INSPECTFOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:Perform tracking and balancing procedures per TM1-6625-724-13&P.END OF TASK5-508
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