ADJUST PITCH LINK (Continued) - TM-55-1520-240-23-4

ADJUST PITCH LINK (Continued) - TM-55-1520-240-23-4_587

ADJUST PITCH LINK (Continued) - TM-55-1520-240-23-4_589

TM-55-1520-240-23-4 CH-47D Heilcopter Manual
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TM 55-1520-240-23-4 5-94 ADJUST PITCH LINK (Continued) 5-94 d. Have helpers raise blade (1). e. Turn turnbuckle (14) toward (-) symbol to shorten pitch link (8). Turn turnbuckle toward (+) symbol to lengthen pitch link. f. Check that rod ends (10 and 12) are installed deep enough to close inspection holes (15). In order to keep from shearing pin in center of pitch link hold rod end closest to the nut and loosen. g. Hold rod end (10) closest to the nut and torque checknut (11). Hold rod end (12) closest to the nut and torque checknut (13). Torque checknuts to 1050 to 1300 inch-pounds. h. Have helpers lower blade (1). Do not bend cotter pin ends outside of indicator sleeves. Pitch link boot can be damaged. i. Install two cotter pins (9) through checknuts (11 and 13) and indicator sleeves (16). j. Install lockwire (E231) from sleeve (16) through hollow pin (17) to prevent movement of turnbuckle (14) in (+) direction. Cut lockwire at pin. INSPECT 5-568

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