TM 55-1520-240-23-9
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ASSEMBLE PILOT’S COCKPIT CONTROL ASSEMBLY
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INSTALL CONNECTING LINKS
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.
At installation of this component,
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.
112.
If roll connecting link (215) is a replacement,
loosen nut (216) of adjustable end. Turn bearing
(217) 90º to bearing (218). Torque nut to 100
inch-pounds.
113.
Position link (215) in bellcrank (38), with fixed
end toward bellcrank. Install bolt (219), two
washers (220 and 221), and nut (222). Do not
tighten nut at this time.
114.
Position link (215) in bellcrank (105). Install bolt
(223), two washers (224 and 225), and nut (226).
Do not tighten nut at this time. Remove tag from
link.
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