Abstract: Disclosed a system for use in removing spindles from the main rotor of a rotary aircraft. The tool includes a faceplate that is designed to fit over a spindle after the associated rotor blade has been removed. One of more locking pins are then used to secure the faceplate to the spindle. The faceplate includes a series of four apertures within its four corners. Jack bolts are adapted to be secured within the apertures. The base of each jack bolts can be secured within bolt holes for the spindle mount. Backing nuts are threadably received on each of the jack bolts and are adapted to engage the faceplate. Jam nuts are also included for use in rotating each of the jack bolts. Rotation of the jam nuts causes rotation of the jack bolts. This, in turn, causes the face plate to pull the spindle out of the rotor.

Abstract: Disclosed a system for use in removing spindles from the main rotor of a rotary aircraft. The tool includes a faceplate that is designed to fit over a spindle after the associated rotor blade has been removed. One of more locking pins are then used to secure the faceplate to the spindle. The faceplate includes a series of four apertures within its four corners. Jack bolts are adapted to be secured within the apertures. The base of each jack bolts can be secured within bolt holes for the spindle mount. Backing nuts are threadably received on each of the jack bolts and are adapted to engage the faceplate. Jam nuts are also included for use in rotating each of the jack bolts. Rotation of the jam nuts causes rotation of the jack bolts. This, in turn, causes the face plate to pull the spindle out of the rotor.