TM 10-1670-298-20&P
Figure 2-37. Tall Cone Assembly
h.
Engage the tail cone with the screw on the back end of the parachute compartment and ascertain that the
screw is fully seated in the tail cone.
i.
Rotate the tail cone about the screw until the rear block can be dropped into the rear bracket, which is installed
on the tail cone.
j.
Align the rear block in the rear bracket and install the rear pin.
k. Secure rear pin with a new cotter pin.
DO NOT exceed this recommended torque value or the piston may separate from the cylinder, causing a malfunction of
the system.
l.
Holding the tail cone firmly in place, tighten the forward nut firmly against the rear block and torque the rear nut
against the rear block to 50-pound-inches (5.648 newton-meters).
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