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DISASSEMBLE AND INSPECT FLIGHT CONTROL RESERVOIR/COOLER
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14.
Remove cotter pin (28), pin (29), and return tube
(30) from cooler (19).
15.
Remove two packings (31) from tube (30).
Inspect tube. (Refer to steps 5.1 and 5.2.)
16.
Remove packing (32) from cooler (19).
17.
Drain fluid from cooler (19). Use container for
fluid. Use cloths (E120) to clean up spills. Use
gloves (E186).
18.
Remove bolt (33) and bracket (22) from cooler
(19).
18.1.
Check mounting flanges (33.1 and 33.2) of cooler
(19). Flanges shall not be bent.
18.2.
Check welds on cooler (19) for cracks. There
shall be no cracks. If a crack is suspected, refer
to TM 1-1520-253-23.
18.3.
Check fins (33.3) at bottom of cooler (19).
Straighten bent fins.
Heat will damage cooler.
18.4.
Check neck (33.4) of cooler (19) for cracks and
distortion. There shall be no cracks. Smooth
distorted neck back to original shape. Do not
apply heat. If a crack is suspected, refer to TM
1-1520-253-23.
18.5.
Check strap mounts (34 and 35) for condition.
There shall be no cracks or kinks. There shall be
no broken welds. If a crack is suspected, refer
to TM 1-1520-253-23.
19.
If strap mount (34 or 35) is damaged, remove
as follows:
a.
Loosen one side of strap mount (34 or 35)
enough to clear timing clamp (36). Use deep
socket.
b.
Lift strap mount (34 or 35) over timing clamp
(36). Remove strap mount from reservoir (2).
20.
Check reservoir (2) for condition. There shall be
no cracks or dents. If a crack is suspected, refer
to TM 1-1520-253-23.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
None
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