PBCF FITTING MANUAL

By: Eng. Mahmoud Abd Elmgeed Mahmoud Mohamed

 


                                                            PBCF Appearance







Assembling Ref. Positions






Assembling position

                                                                     











                                                         Measurements





















                                                             PBCF LIFTING
                                                                      
                                              Assembling to the propeller









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