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3-7. TETHER LINE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. (CONT)
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Technical Manual (Appendix B, Section III, item 20)
Wrenches (Appendix B, Section III, item 39)
Material/Parts
Tether Line (Appendix B, Section II, item 14)
Adaptor F101 (Appendix B, Section III, item 1)
Adaptor F102 (Appendix B, Section III, item 2)
Quick Disconnect (Appendix B, Section III, item 30)
Fibrous Cord (Appendix D, Section II, item 10)
Anti-Seize Tape (Appendix D, Section II, item 25)
3-7.1
Inspection.
a.
Visually examine the tether line for punctures, cuts, loose or damaged fittings. Replace damaged tether line.
Refer to paragraph 3-7.2.1.
3-7.2
Replacement.
3-7.2.1 Removing/Installing Tether Line/Adaptors/Quick Disconnect.
a.
Removing.
(1)
Using two wrenches, loosen the connections holding the damaged section of tether line (1), adaptor F101
(2), adaptor F102 (3) or quick disconnect (4) in place.
(2)
Remove the damaged component of the tether line assembly.
b.
Installing.
NOTE
Female tether line fittings and adaptor F101 have preformed packing in them.
(1)
Ensure tether line female fittings and adaptor F101 (2) have the preformed packing in place.
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