TB 1-1615-351-23
DETAPING OF ROTOR BLADES FOR AH-1, AH-64, CH-47, OH-58, UH-1 AND UH-60 HELICOPTERS
Section I. GENERAL
a. Detaping Rotor Blades. Erosion protection should be removed from rotor blades when the aircraft is no longer
operating within an erosive environment.
b. Application.
(1) Level of Maintenance: AVUM.
(2) Applied by AVUM.
(3) Time required (per aircraft):
Two (2) Bladed Rotor System
2 - 3 hours
Four (4) Bladed Rotor System
3 - 5 hours
Six (6) Bladed Rotor System
4 - 6 hours
c. Support Items and Material:
Item
NSN
360 Grit Sandpaper
Plastic Scraper
5120-00-628-5569
Masking Tape
7810-00-685-4963
Toluene
Cleaning Clot
Adhesive Remover
3M Part # 08908
Airframe Repair's Tool KR
Maintenance Stand
Scissors
Safety Goggles
Rubber Gloves
Tape Measure, 100 ft
Soldering Iron, 100 watt
Local Purchase
Brass Soldering Tip
Local Purchase
Metal Container, 1 Qt
1/2 Face Respiration
4140-01-231-0150
Mat, Abrasive, Fine
Triclorethylene, III
(alternate for Toluene)
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Single Edge Razor Blade with Holder
Pen Knife
