Removing The Tail Panel

NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.

Open welded connections in area (1).

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Loosen screw (1).
Open the welded connections in area (1) and remove the support (3).

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Open the welded connections in areas (1) and remove the tail cowling.

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