TM 10-1670-298-20&P
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TAIL CONE ASSEMBLY.
This task covers:
a.
Inspect b.
Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
References
Paragraph 2.9
Materials/Parts
Tail cone assembly (Appendix C)
Cotter pin (Appendix C)
Equipment Condition
Equipment assembled.
INSPECT
Conduct a technical/rigger-type inspection In accordance with the instructions contained in paragraph 2 9.
REPLACE
a. Remove the aft nut from the rear block of the M5 cartridge-actuated release assembly (Figure 2-37).
b. Remove and discard the cotter pin.
c. Remove the rear pin from the rear block and bracket of the M5 assembly. Then remove the rear block.
d.
Remove the tail cone assembly from the parachute compartment assembly, but keep it near the compartment
until the pilot parachute lanyard is removed from the shackle located at the inner apex of the tail cone.
e. Replace an unserviceable tail cone assembly with a serviceable item from stock.
NOTE
Proper installation of the tail cone as described in the following steps is essential to reliable operation of the parachute
system.
f.
Hold the tail cone close to the aft end of the container and tie the pilot parachute lanyard, using a bowline knot
finished with an overhand locking knot, to the shackle located at the inner apex of the tail cone. Allow
approximately 48-inches (121.920 cm) between knots.
g.
Two nuts are provided on the piston of the M5 release assembly. Rotate one nut forward and one nut aft to
allow maximum longitudinal travel of the rear block.
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