TAIL CONE ASSEMBLY

PARACHUTE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY - cont

TAIL CONE ASSEMBLY - cont

TM-10-1670-298-20P Container Delivery System A-7A Cargo Sling Manual
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TM 10-1670-298-20&P 2.32 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. 2-74

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