ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
8
MM-8-42
Sep
20/17
8-12 Tailcone
Assembly
A. Tailcone Removal (See Figure 8-14)
1. Remove wrap-around cowling.
2. Disconnect flex coupling at forward end of tail rotor drive shaft. See Section 10-6, Drive
Shaft and Couplings for correct procedure.
3. Remove tach drive cover and O-rings.
4. Disconnect static line from bulkhead fitting (1) on lower right side of tailcone.
5. Disconnect strobe wires (2) at forward end of tailcone.
6. Remove quick disconnect at antenna and rotating beacon, if so equipped.
7. Disconnect the tail rotor cables (3) at control brackets on tail rotor transmission. Attach
a string to each individual cable and pull cables through fair leads to forward portion of
tail cone assembly. For later ships with pulley fairleads at aft bulkhead, remove
inspection panel for access and remove cotter keys from pulleys.
NOTE:
Disconnect strings from cables and allow them to remain routed through tailcone
to facilitate installation upon assembly of tailcone assembly to pylon.
8. Place two supporting fixtures (4) under fuselage of tailcone to support it during
removal. Remove the three attachment bolts (5) and washers (6) securing tailcone to
pylon and remove tailcone.
NOTE:
If any shims are found they must be used at same points with new tailcone. If
the tailcone was replaced, the tailcone alignment must be checked and
shimmed accordingly.
NOTE: Use care in removal procedure to prevent possible damage to tail rotor
assembly and/or transmission.
B. Tailcone Inspection
1. Inspect the tailcone for buckling, corrosion, cracks, dents, and working rivets.
C. Tailcone Repair
1. Repair damage to the tailcone I/A/W AC 43.13-1B. Contact The Enstrom Helicopter
Corporation Customer Service for detailed damage and repair limitations.
D. Tailcone Installation (See Figure 8-14)
NOTE:
Realignment is required for a new tailcone installation. Refer to the Technical
Tips Work Aid Document (WAD) link at http://enstromhelicopter.com/wp-
content/uploads/2016 /11/Tailcone-Alignment-Work-aid-1.pdf.
1. Align tailcone to pylon mount and install bolts (5), washers (6), and shims if used (3
places). Torque bolts to 240 in-lbs and safety with .032 safety wire.
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