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INSTALL PITCH LINK BOOT
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2.
Position pitch link boot (3) up over lower
rod end (4) of pitch link (5). Pull boot over
turnbuckle (6). Pull flange (7) of boot up through
weather-protective cover (8).
3.
Connect pitch link (5) to swashplate (9) (Task
5-99).
NOTE
Interlocking slide fasteners (zipper)
must be positioned away from
rotary-wing head. Pitch link
adjustment will be difficult if zipper
is not accessible.
4.
Position boot (3) with zipper (10) facing away
from rotary-wing head (11). Align boot holes (12)
with holes (13) in cover (8).
5.
Position retaining ring (1) on boot (3). Install
eight screws (14) and washers (15).
6.
Pull tab (16) of zipper (10) all the way up.
7.
Close cone (17) around pitch link (5).
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