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INSTALL PYLON LEFT UPPER CONNECTING LINK
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1.
Working from pylon left work platform, remove
nut (1), two washers (2 and 3), and bolt (4) from
bellcrank (5).
FLIGHT SAFETY PARTS
This is an installation critical flight
safety part. All aspects of its assembly
and installation must be ensured.
Ensure that both rod end jam nuts are
installed and torqued.
Ensure that the rivet through the fixed
rod end bearing is secure.
Ensure proper attaching hardware
(impedance type bolt, nut, and
washers) is installed including
verification of bolt head orientation,
torque, and installation of cotter pins.
Loose attachments within flight control
primary linkage will degrade aircraft
control. Missing components will
cause loss of control.
2.
Insert connecting link (6) through hole (7) in
upper structure and hole (8) in lower structure.
Position link in bellcrank (5).
3.
Install bolt (4), two washers (3 and 2), and nut
(1) in bellcrank (5).
4.
Torque nut (1) to 60 to 90 inch-pounds. Install
cotter pin (11).
5.
Working from ramp, remove nut (10), two
washers (11 and 12), and bolt (13) from bellcrank
(14).
6.
Position link (6) in bellcrank (14). Install bolt
(13), two washers (12 and 11), and nut (10) in
bellcrank.
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