TM 1-1270-476-30
4-290
4-35. LEFT AND RIGHT HANDGRIP (LONGBOW) ASSEMBLIES 2A4 AND 2A5 REPAIR (cont)
REMOVAL
CAUTION
Components inside the RHG contain
electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS)
devices. Refer to paragraph 2-8 for handling
requirements before starting this task to
prevent damage.
a. Grasp faulty switch by steel ring (13) with
plier wrench.
b. Twist switch 1/2 turn each way to break
RTV seal, using plier wrench.
CAUTION
Be careful when pulling faulty switch out of
handgrip. Damage to wires could occur.
c. Pull switch out of handgrip.
d. Tag and unsolder wires (14).
CAUTION
Components inside the RHG contain
electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS)
devices. Refer to paragraph 2-8 for handling
requirements before starting this task to
prevent damage.
e. Remove old black RTV from mounting hole
(para 2-6).
f. Solder wires (14) to switch and remove
tags.
g. Have solder joints inspected.
h. Apply black RTV around inside surface of
mounting hole (para 2-6).
i. Position switch in mounting hole and press
in firmly.
j. Tape switch in place. Leave taped until
black RTV is cured (para 2-6), then remove
tape.
END OF TASK
TADS
Z
M
W
N
CURSOR
L/R
CAGE
14
1
13
2
4
3
5
LEFT HANDGRIP
243-019
9
11
10
12
RIGHT HANDGRIP244-015
8
6
7
