TM 1-1520-265-234.33.3.4. Preparation of Part. The part shall be thoroughly cleaned. Refer to Preparation of Part or Area for NDI,paragraph 1.4.4.4.33.3.5. NDI Equipment Settings. Refer to Magnetic Particle Method, paragraph 1.4.8.4.33.3.6. Inspection Procedure. A magnetic field shall be applied to the part perpendicular to the orientation of possiblecracks. The position required for this inspection is illustrated in Figure 4-33.a.Select AC on the AC/DC power switch.b.Place probe/yoke on part in position as shown.c.Press the test switch and apply a light coat of magnetic particle media at the same time. Remove the mediamomentarily before removing the current. Current should be applied for no more than five seconds.d.Inspect for cracks using the black light.4.33.3.7. Marking and Recording of Inspection Results. Mark and record inspection results as required by paragraph1.3.4.33.3.8. Demagnetization. With the switch remaining in the AC position, place the probe/yoke legs in the same positionused for magnetizing. Press the test switch and withdraw the probe/yoke from the part for a distance of two feet beforereleasing the switch.4.33.4. BackupMethod. None required.4.33.5. SystemSecuring. Clean the tail landing gear lock mechanism thoroughly to remove all residual magneticparticle media. Refer to Post Cleaning and Restoration of Part or Area After NDI, paragraph 1.4.16. The tail landinggear lock mechanism, if removed, requires installation in accordance with the applicable technical manuals listed inTable 1-1.4.34. TAIL LANDING GEAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY (ET).4.34.1. Description(Figure4-1.IndexNo.34). The tail landing gear wheel assembly provides a mount for the tires andpermits the helicopter to be rolled during ground handling.4.34.2. Defects. Defects may occur anywhere on the surface of the tail landing gear wheel assembly. No cracks areallowed.4.34.3. PrimaryMethod. Eddy Current.4.34.3.1. NDI Equipment and Materials. (Refer to Appendix B.)a.Eddy Current Inspection Unitb.Probe, straight, shielded surface, 100 KHz-500 KHzc.Probe, right angle, shielded surface, 100 KHz-500 KHz, 90° 1/2 inch dropd.Cable Assemblye.Reference Block, three-notched aluminum (0.008, 0.020, 0.040 EDM notches)f.Teflon Tape, refer to Table 1-8g.Aircraft Marking Pencil, refer to Table 1-84-77
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