TM 55-1520-240-T
2-1.2 VIBRATION ANALYSIS VISUAL CHECK
2-1.2
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Aircraft Mechanic's Tool Kit,
NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Materials:
None
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer (2)
References:
TM 55-1520-240-23
Equipment Condition:
TM 55-1520-240-23:
Battery Disconnected
Electrical Power Off
Hydraulic Power Off
Forward Transmission Work Platform Open
Pylon Work Platforms Open
Forward and Aft Pivoting and Swiveling Servo-
cylinders Inspected
TASK
RESULT
TASK
RESULT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Attach tiedown line (1) to a forward blade.
Position aft blade (2) over fuselage (3). Check
aft blade (2).
Repeat step 2 on remaining two aft blades.
Then go to step 4.
Position forward blade (4) over fuselage (3).
Check forward forward blade (4).
Repeat step 4 on remaining two forward
blades.
Check three forward pitch links (5).
Check forward LCT actuator (6).
Check forward LCT connecting link (7).
Check three aft pitch links (8).
Check aft LCT actuator (9).
If blade (2) is damaged, replace it.
If blade (4) is damaged, replace it.
If any pitch link (5) is damaged, has worn bearings,
or loose attaching hardware, tighten hardware or re-
place pitch link as required.
If actuator (6) is damaged, has worn bearings, or
loose attaching hardware, tighten hardware or re-
place actuator as required.
If link (7) is damaged, has worn bearings, or loose
attaching hardware, tighten hardware or replace link
as required.
If any pitch link (8) is damaged, has worn bearings,
or loose attaching hardware, tighten hardware or re-
place pitch link as required.
If actuator (9) is damaged, has worn bearings, or
loose attaching hardware, tighten hardware or re-
place actuator as required.
11. Check aft LCT connecting link (10).
If link (10) is damaged, has worn bearings, or loose
attaching hardware, tighten hardware or replace link
as required.
12. Check rotor hub nut (11).
If nut (11) is loose, tighten it. If nut (11) is bottomed
on splines, refer to TM 55-1520-240-23.
13. Check torque on vertical hinge pin (12).
If vertical hinge pin (12) is not properly torqued,
tighten to proper torque.
14. Check all sync shaft mounting and coupling
If any bolts are loose or damaged, tighten or replace
bolts, engine drive shaft coupling bolts, for-
them as required.
ward, aft, combining, and engine transmission
mounting bolts for proper torque and/or wear.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
TM 55-1520-240-23:
Forward transmission work platform closed.
Pylon work platform closed.
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