TM 55-1520-240-23-5
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INSPECT ENGINE TRANSMISSION QUILL SHAFT
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
None
Materials:
Oil (E254.1)
Scotch Brite (E2)
Paper (E11)
Personnel Required:
Inspector
References:
TM 1-1520-253-23
Equipment Condition:
Off Helicopter Task
1.
Visually check quill shaft (1) for:
a.
CRACKS AND/OR DISTORTION. There shall
be no such damage. If a crack is suspected
in engine transmission quill shaft, refer to TM
1-1520-253-23.
b.
LOSS OF SILIVER PLATING. Acceptable,
except if loose silver plate is present, lightly
polish with scotch brite (E2) or equivalent to
remove, no touch-up required.
c.
SCRATCHES, NICKS, DENTS -
(1)
Deeper than 0.010 inch into steel. There
shall be no such damage.
Oil (E254.1) is toxic. It can irritate skin
and cause burns. Avoid inhaling. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
In case of contact, immediately flush
skin or eyes for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention for eyes.
(2)
0.010 inch or less into steel. Polish and
blend with oil (E254.1) and abrasive
paper (E11) (no coarser than 320 paper)
to remove any sharp edges and polish
bottom to a smooth surface.
2.
Visually check quill shaft splines (1.1) as follows:
a.
CRACKS AND/OR DISTORTION. There
shall be no such damage.
b.
LOSS OF SILIVER PLATING. Acceptable,
except if loose silver plate is present, lightly
polish with scotch brite (E2) or equivalent to
remove, no touch-up required.
c.
CHECK FOR WEAR STEP. Replace if worn
more than 0.010 inch.
d.
LOCAL DAMAGE TO TOP LANDS AND
EDGES (CHIPPING, DENTS) FROM
INSTALLATION AND/OR REMOVAL OF
ENGINE TRANSMISSIONS.
(1)
Deeper than 0.010 inch into steel. There
shall be no such damage.
(2)
0.010 inch or less into steel. Polish and
blend with oil (E254.1) and abrasive
paper (E11) (no coarser than 320 paper)
to remove any sharp edges and polish
bottom to a smooth surface.
3.
Visually check snubber (2) for cracks, missing
pieces, and/or distortion. There shall be no such
damage.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
None
END OF TASK
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