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TM 10-3930-643-20
PROPELLER AND PROPELLER SHAFTS TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE.
7-1.
Propeller and Propeller Shafts Troubleshooting.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
a. PROPELLER SHAFTS NOISY.
Step 1.
Check for loose spider assemblies.
Tighten spider assembly
Step 2.
Check for backlash
If worn, replace, refer
Step 3.
Check grease seals
mounting hardware.
due to worn spider and bearing assemblies.
to paragraphs 7-2 thru 7-5.
i n s l i p j o i n t s.
If defective, replace seals and lubricate propeller shafts, refer to
paragraphs 7-2 thru 7-5.
Step 4.
Check for worn splines in propeller shaft slip joints.
If worn, replace propeller shaft, refer to paragraphs 7-2 thru 7-5.
b .
VIBRATION IN PROPELLER SHAFTS.
Step 1.
Check for loose spider assemblies.
Tighten spider
Step 2.
Check for
assembly mounting hardware.
bent or misalined propeller shafts.
Replace propeller shafts, refer to paragraphs 7-2 thru 7-5.
Step 3.
Check for improperly seated universal joint bearings.
Replace propeller shaft components or spider and bearing assembly as
required, refer to paragraphs 7-2 thru 7-5.
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