TM 9-6115-664-13&P
4-15. NOSEPIECE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE
This task covers removal, inspection, testing, and installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment Condition:
Shop Equipment, Automotive Maintenance
APU Shut Down
and Repair (Item 1, App. B)
NATO Plug Disconnected
Parts/Materials:
Adhesive, Silicon (Item 2, App. E)
A. REMOVAL.
NOTE
Discard and replace all lockwashers
and locknuts when removed.
1.
Remove nosepiece assembly (1, Figure 4-5) from
brackets
(2)
by
removing
six
screws
(3),
lockwashers (4), and washers (5).
2.
Remove insulation from rear of nosepiece (1) by
removing caps. Discard caps.
B.
INSPECTION.
1.
Inspect nosepiece for dents, cracks, warping, or
other damage. Inspect painted surfaces for chips,
scratches, bare metal, roughness, or corrosion.
2.
Inspect tie-down rings for security of attachment.
If loose, tighten.
3.
Inspect insulation on enclosure wall for damage.
Check security of attachment.
4.
Inspect lip seal on nosepiece for cuts, tears, and
permanent set. Replace as required.
Figure 4-5. Nosepiece Assembly
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