8999070: v3 03/09/2018
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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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6.7
Flexible Couplings
RH flexible coupling shown, LH similar
Figure 6.8
ITEM NO.
DESCRIPTION.
1
Short Driveshaft Clamp Bolt (2
off)
2
Flexible Coupling (2 off)
3
Flexible Coupling Mounting
Bolts (12 off)
4
Long Driveshaft (2 off)
Check each flexible coupling (2) for damage and cracks. Replace if any damage is found.
Check the tightness of the short driveshaft clamping bolt (1) and coupling mounting bolts (3) to the
correct torque.
Refer to ‘Torque Settings’; see Section 6.14.
Repeat with the other drive coupling.
WARNING!
Ensure that the blade carriers and blades are at 90° to each other after removing or replacing
drive couplings.
6.8
Blade carrier
LH blade carrier shown, RH similar
Figure 6.9
ITEM NO.
DESCRIPTION.
1
Blade carrier mounting bolts
and nuts
2
Rotor hub castle nut
