ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
8
MM-8-44
Sep
20/17
NOTE:
Tailcone installation requires a person at the aft end to support the tailcone and
two people on the forward end to lift and align the tailcone to the pylon.
2. Connect previously routed strings to tail rotor cables (3) and pull cables back through
fair leads to aft end of tailcone. Connect cables to tail rotor control brackets on
transmission.
NOTE: Check cable tension and adjust if required. See Section 10-7, Tail Rotor
Cables.
3. Install quick disconnects at antenna and rotating beacon if so equipped.
4. Connect strobe wires (2) at forward end of tailcone.
5. Connect static line to bulkhead fitting (1) on forward end of tailcone.
6. Install O-rings on tach drive assembly and install tach drive cover.
7. Connect flex coupling at forward end of tail rotor drive shaft. See Section 10-6, Drive
Shaft and Couplings.
8. Inspect all wires, cables, and attachment points for security.
9. Install wrap-around cowling.
NOTE:
If any area of tail rotor assembly, tail rotor drive shaft, or tail rotor transmission
was worked on, see Section 10 for correct installation procedures.
8-12.1 TUBULAR TAIL ROTOR GUARD (F-28F, 280FX)
A. Tail Rotor Guard Removal (See Figure 8-12.2)
1. Remove bolt (13) and associated hardware (14) & (15), remove clamp (12).
2. Remove bolts (16) and (23) with associated hardware (17) & (18).
3. Remove the tail rotor guard assembly (11).
B. Tail Rotor Guard Inspection
1. Inspect tail rotor guard for cracks or other damage.
2. Inspect end fittings for loose or sheared rivets.
3. Inspect end fittings for elongated holes or other damage.
4. Check retention bolts for excessive wear and or thread damage.
5. Inspect security of chafe pads (24) & (25) for tail guard protection.
NOTE:
Some isolated cases of water have been found inside of the tail rotor guard
assembly, if this condition is present, a 1/8 inch diameter hole may be drilled in
the lowest point of tube for drainage.
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