TM 55-1520-240-23-4
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REMOVE PITCH LINK
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Aircraft Mechanic’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Lockpin (T22)
Materials:
None
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer (5)
Equipment Condition:
Electrical Power On
Hydraulic Power On
Battery Connected (Task 1-39)
AFCS System Select Switch Off
Tiedown Lines Installed on One Forward and One Aft
Blade (Task 1-26)
Work Platforms Open as Required (Task 2-2)
Cockpit Flight Controls in Neutral Position (Task
11-33)
Safety Blocks (T31) Installed at Dual Actuating
Cylinders (Task 11-28)
Pitch Link Boot Open as Required (Task 5-134)
NOTE
Procedure is same to remove forward
or aft pitch links. Aft pitch links are
shown in task.
Positive retention bolts are installed in
pitch links. They have a pawl which
prevents nut or bolt removal unless
the pawl is depressed (Task 1-14).
1.
Position blade (1) over tunnel (2). Tie down one
forward and one aft blade (3).
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