CSP−HMI−2
MD Helicopters, Inc
.
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Page 212
Revision 39
53−40−30
8
°
CL
8.0 IN. (203.2 MM)
DO NOT BOND
THIS AREA
VIEW LOOKING FORWARD
LEFT EDGE OF
−5 COVER
RIGHT EDGE OF
−5 COVER
−5 COVER
TAILBOOM
VIEW LOOKING DOWN
TORQUE TUBE
HOUSING
L/H HORIZONTAL
EMPENNAGE FITTING
RIGHT EDGE OF
−5 COVER
LEFT EDGE OF
−5 COVER
R/H HORIZONTAL
EMPENNAGE FITTING
G53−4005
U
P
Figure 204. 500N3500
−
5 Cover Installation
14. Tail Skid Replacement
A. Tail Skid Removal
(1). Remove two bolts with washers from aft
tail skid brace.
(2). Retain shims between base and brace if
same tail skid is to be reinstalled.
(3). Slide tail skid from forward bracket
assembly.
B. Tail Skid Installation
(1). Slide tail skid into forward bracket
assembly.
(2). Install aft brace onto aft base.
(3). If reinstalling the same tail skid:
(a). Insert removed shims and install two
bolts and washers.
(b). Torque bolts to
36 − 40 Inch−pounds
(3.95 − 4.52 Nm) plus drag torque
.
(4). If installing a new tail skid:
(a). Install bolts finger tight, ensure gap
is even on both sides.
(b). Measure gap between brace and
base.
(c). Subtract 0.010 in. (0.254 mm) and
peel shims to that thickness.
(d). Insert shims between brace and base
and torque bolts to
36 − 40 Inch−
pounds (3.95 − 4.52 Nm) plus drag
torque
.
