BHT-206L-CR&O

CHAPTER 64 - TAIL ROTOR

CONTENTS - MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Paragraph Chapter/Section Page

Number Title Number Number

64-1
64-1 Tail rotor system .................................. 64-00-00
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0000
0000
0000
5

Q.:
64-2
64-2 Tail rotor hub and blades ...................... 64-00-00 5
64-6
64-6 Tail rotor hub ................................... 64-00-00 7
64-15
64-15 Tail rotor blades ................................ 64-00-00 24

FIGURES

Figure Page
Number Title Number

64-1
64-1 Tail rotor hub and blades .................................................... 6
64-2
64-2 Tail rotor hub ................................................................ 8
64-3
64-3 Needle bearing and inner race removal plugs ............................... 9
64-4
64-4 Tail rotor hub wear limits .................................................... 11
64-5
64-5 Yoke damage limits .......................................................... 13
3(0m

64-6
64-6 Trunnion damage limits ...................................................... 15
64-7
64-7 Housing damage limits ....................................................... 16
64-8
64-8 Trunnion centering shaft and inner race plugs ............................... 18
Q:3

64-9
64-9 Needle bearing and seal pressing plug ...................................... 19
64-10
64-10 Tail rotor hub and blade static balancing .................................... 22
000

64-11
64-11 Tail rotor blade assembly .................................................... 25
gym(

64-12
64-12 28
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Tail rotor blade ..............................................................

64-13
64-13 Tail rotor blade damage limits ............................................... 29
64-14
64-14 Pitch horn damage limits .................................................... 31
Tail rotor blade bearing replacement ........................................
(D:

64-15
64-15 33
64-16
64-16 Tail rotor blade paint scheme ................................................ 38
ate)

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TABLES

Table P age
Number Title Number

CONSUMABLE MATERIAL LIST

The following consumable materials are required to perform the maintenance procedures
within this chapter.

ITEM CAGE/FSCM/
NO. NOMENCLATURE SOURCE

C-001
C-001 Grease, Aircraft General Purpose, MIL-G-81322 Commercial

0
(Aeroshell No.22 or Mobil No.28)
C-005
C-005 Lubricant, Solid Film, MIL-L-46010 Commercial
C-013
C-013 Lubricating Oil (10W30), MIL-L-46152 Commercial
C-021
C-021 Lubricant, Solid Film, Air Cure (Aerosol), MIL-L-23398,
LL.

34568
Type II or Tiolube 70
C-100
C-100
0

Chemical Film Material (Alodine 1200 or 1201) MIL-C- Commercial

0
81706, Class 1A, Form II (Dip Tank) or III (Brush-on).
Apply per MIL-C-5541.
C-104
C-104 Corrosion Preventive Compound, MIL-C-16173, Grade 2 Commercial
0
>

C-108
C-108 LHE Cadmium Plating Solution (For Brush Cadmium 13929
Plating)
C-109
C-109 Oakite Corrosion, Protective Oil or 44389
Turco T-543 or 61102
Vantrol 4130 30479
C-201
C-201 Zinc Chromate Primer, TT-P-1757 Commercial
E

C-203
C-203 Acrylic Lacquer, MIL-L-81352. Refer to text for color. Commercial
C-204
C-204 Epoxy Polyamide Primer, MIL-P-23377, MIL-P-85582, 22873
Type I. Refer to text for color.
C-218
C-218 Polyurethane Topcoat 06613
C-234
C-234 Primer, Urethane Compatible; Base-513X329, Curing 22873
Agent-910X456
C-304
C-304 Solvent, Drycleaning, P-D-680, Type II, pH Insignificant Commercial
C-305
C-305 Aliphatic Naphtha, TT-N-95, Type II Commercial

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CONSUMABLE MATERIAL LIST

ITEM CAGE/FSCM/
NO. NOMENCLATURE SOURCE

C-308
C-308 Adhesive, Sealant, 299-947-107, Type III, Class 7, MIL- 97499
S-8802, Class B2 or 83527
Proseal 890 83574
C-309
C-309 Methyl- Ethyl -Ketone (MEK), TT-M-261 B, pH Insignificant Commercial
(Alternate where MEK use prohibited: RHO SOLV 756) 83527
C-313
C-313 Adhesive, 299-947-099 or 97499
Metal Set A-4 or 90414
EA9340 or

L1)(0
33564

tit r0)
RP1258 02684
C-317
C-317 Adhesive, Magnobond 6398 (299-947-100, Type 11, 22121
Class 2) 97499
C-318
C-318 Cleaning Compound, Alkaline Base, MIL-C-87936, pH Commercial
Value 12 Max. (Detergent)
C-322
C-322 Adhesive, EC2216 04963
C-323
C-323 Epoxy Filler, 299-947-072, Type 1 or
.p,

97499
RP1257-3, EA960 06876
C-344 Alcoholic Phosphoric Cleaner (Turco W.O. 1) pH 7

(TO
C-344 61102
C-356
C-356 Sealant Anaerobic Retaining Compound, MIL-R-46082, 05972
Type III (Loctite RC/680)
._r

C-361
C-361 Adhesive, 299-947-121, Type 11 97499
C-386
C-386 Solvent, DuPont Prep-Sol 3919S 18873
C-405
C-405 Lockwire, MS20995C32 (0.032 Inch Dia.) Commercial

E
C-407
C-407 Abrasive Pad, Nylon Web (Scotchbrite) L-P-0050, Type 27713 or
.rte

1, Class 1, Size 1 76381

C-423
C-423 Abrasive Cloth (P-C-458) or Paper (P-P-101) (All Grits) Commercial
((DD

C-426
C-426 Masking Tape Commercial
C-427
C-427 Barrier Material, Greaseproofed and Waterproofed, Commercial
moo

Flexible, MIL-B-121
C-436
C-436 Paint Remover, Alkaline Type, General, MIL-R-81294 or 80244
MIL-R-8633A or
004

81349
Turco No. 5469 61102
61102
C-464
C-464 India Stone, SS-S-736 Commercial
C-486
C-486 Cheesecloth (Bleached), CCC-C-440 Commercial

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TAIL ROTOR

64-1. TAIL ROTOR SYSTEM. 3. Remove remaining rotor blade using

procedures in steps a. and b.
This chapter provides procedures for repair
0

and overhaul of tail rotor system components. 64-5. Assembly.

Chapter 67
Refer to Chapter 67 for tail rotor controls.

64-2. TAIL ROTOR HUB AND BLADES. MATERIALS REQUIRED

NOTE NUMBER NOMENCLATURE

Disassemble tail rotor hub and blade C-104
C-104 Corrosion Preventive
assembly only to the extent Compound
necessary to accomplish required
repair or replacement of a particular C-304
C-304 Solvent
p art
or assembl y.

64-3. Maintenance.
CAUTION
seeeeeeeeeceeeee
1. Review mandatory retirement schedule to
r-o

determine if parts or assemblies have

(D

DO NOT HANDLE UNLUBRICATED

accumulated hours requiring replacement COMPONENTS WITH BARE
(refer to appropriate 206L maintenance HANDS.
manual).
1. Clean components with solvent (C-304).
C-304
um)

2. Review component records to determine if

parts or assemblies have been subjected to 2. Apply corrosion preventive compound (C- C-
an accident or incident outside the realm of 104 to inside diameter of bearings (10, figure
104) figure
normal usage. 64-1
64-1).

64-4. Disassembly. 3. Identify tail rotor blades (9) for proper

position in hub (2). Identify bolts (7 and 8),
Match mark tail rotor blades (9, figure 64- washers (3, 4, 5, and 6), and nuts (11) for
.C:

1.
3'm
((DDQ

1) and hub (2) location to assure reinstallation correct positioning to prevent change in
of blades to same location on hub. Identify spanwise balance if original parts are being
(OD
a-,

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each combination of bolt (7 and 8), nut (11), installed.

and washers (3, 4, 5, and 6) to each installed
(On

location to prevent change in spanwise NOTE

balance during reassembly.
Due to manufacturing processes,
0,< -'`
0

2. Remove tail rotor blade (9). yoke tangs may be arched open or
(D3
(DD

closed and be acceptable. If closed,

(°i)

a. Remove nuts (11), washers (3, 4, 5, open to accept blade by inserting a

_.(Q

and 6), and bolts (7 and 8). Remove tail rotor smooth rounded-end 0.375 in.
blade from hub. (9.525 mm) rod in each outboard
--a

bushing. Apply sufficient force to

-ti

Reinstall bolts (7 and 8), washers

b. open tangs wide enough to accept
'-r
s-.

(3,4,5, and 6), and nuts (11) in the same blade.

location as removed to ensure correct
.-f

location and stackup for reassembly.

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NOTE

A One in each location.

1. Bushing
2. Hub
3. Washer (MS9482-12)
4. Washer (AN970-6)
5. Washer (AN960-616L)
6. Washer (AN960-616)
7. Bolt (20-057-6-34 or 20-057-6-36)
8. Bolt (20-057-6-34, 20-057-6-36,
20-057-6-38, or 20-057-6-40)
9. Tail rotor blade
10. Bearing
206L-R-64-1
11. Nut

Figure 64-1. Tail rotor hub and blades

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4. Position tail rotor blades (9) in tangs of washers are selected for balance. Tag and

situ

cuE
0
hub (2) with stud of pitch horn adjacent to secure for proper location during assembly.

0
trunnion. Align bolt holes in bearing with
bushings (1) in hub (2) at both ends.
NOTE
5. Install two bolts (7 and 8), with one Hub requiring inside shimming
MS9482-12 washer (6) under each bolt head procedure may be modified to

333
adjacent to yoke, and one under each nut outside shimming procedure by

Sao
(11). Additional washers (3, 4, and 5) are accomplishment of TB 206L-91-158.
installed during static balancing unless
identical parts are being reinstalled in original
C1'
can

4. Disassemble hub with inside shims.

(3n
positions.
a. Remove housings (9) from each side of

>-c
6. If balancing is not required, torque nuts yoke (1). Thrust plugs (6) and shims (5) will

0.E

(11) 150 to 175 in.lbs. (16.95 to 19.78 Nm).
NOTE
Balancing is required after tail rotor
blades change or repair, trunnion is
adjusted, or other action which may
0)O
remain either in housings (9) or on end of
trunnion (3). Remove plugs and shims.
5. Disassemble hub with outside shims.
a. Remove housings (9), shims (16), and
thrust plugs (17).

e-.
affect balance of tail rotor hub and
blade assembly. 6. Remove trunnion (3) from yoke (1).
7. If required, balance tail rotor blades 7. Remove seals (7) and needle bearing (8)
paragraph 64-13).
(paragraph 64-13 from housing (9).

64-6. TAIL ROTOR HUB. a. Fabricate needle bearing removal plug

figure 64-3).
(figure 64-3

64-7. Disassembly.
NOTE
MATERIALS REQUIRED Thicker grease will work best.

figure
b. Fill cavity of needle bearing (8, figure

-a)
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE 64-2 in housing (9) approximately one half
64-2)
C-001
C-001 Grease full of grease (C-001).
C-001

c. To prevent grease fitting from being

Q-0

1. Review mandatory retirement schedule to forced out during removal of seal and bearing,
(n3

c3.,

Off}'

determine if parts or assemblies have dimple top of work bench sufficient to clear
(D

a^c

accumulated hours requiring replacement (but support) grease fitting (10). Position
l..(.

(refer to appropriate 206L maintenance housing and fitting over dimple.

manual).
d. Insert fabricated needle bearing
2. Visually inspect hub assembly for removal plug in bearing (8) and on grease
=3R_

Q.-+11

a)3

evidence of accident or incident damage. If seal. Strike end of plug a sharp blow with a
0-0

accident or incident damage is suspected, hammer to start seal (7) and bearing (8)
+.o

paragraph 64-9
perform step 2, paragraph 64-9. moving out of housing (9). Replenish grease
as required so plug will not contact base of
CD=A)
cut

3. figure
Cut lockwire and remove bolts (11, figure housing. Continue procedure until seal and
64-2
64-2), washers (12), and weights (13) from bearing are removed. Discard seal and
M-0

each side of yoke (1). Weights and extra bearing.

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BRUSH CADMIUM PLATE INDICATED SURFACE -

TORQUE
30 TO 40 IN-LBS
(3.39 TO 4.52 Nm)

CADMIUM PLATE OPTIONAL IN THESE AREAS

SEE DETAIL B

1. Yoke 10. Grease fitting

2. Bushing (8 places) 11. Bolt
3. Trunnion 12. Washer - steel
4. Race -inner 13. Weight
5. Shim 14. Insert
6. Thrust plug 15. Data plate
7. Seal 16. Shim
8. Bearing - needle 17. Thrust plug
9. Housing

206L-R-64-2

Figure 64-2. Tail rotor hub

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4.0 TO 5.0 IN. 0.750 IN. (19.05 mm)

(101.6 TO 127.0 mm) DIAMETER

E
MATERIAL: 4130 Steel (MIL-S-6758)
Ends must be perpendicular to centerline.
Heat treatment or finish not required.

USE: To remove seal and needle bearing from housing.

NEEDLE BEARING REMOVAL PLUG

4.0 TO 5.0 IN. 0.480 IN. (12.192 mm)

001.6 TO 127.0 mm) DIAMETER

0.030 IN. (0.762 mm)

BY 45° (TYPICAL)

MATERIAL: 4130 Steel (MIL-S-6758)

Heat treatment or finish not required.

USE: To remove inner races from trunnion.

INNER RACE REMOVAL PLUG

206L-R-64-3

Figure 64-3. Needle bearing and inner race removal plugs

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8. Remove inner races (4) from ends of

trunnion (3) using Owatonna No. 951 bearing CAUTION J
puller attachment.

a. Trim sealant from radius groove on DO NOT SPIN BEARINGS WHILE

X00
.3f
inboard ends of inner races (4) and trunnion DRYING.
(3) with a plastic scraper.
2. Dry parts with filtered, compressed air
b. Attach Owatonna No. 951 bearing
0

and lint-free cloths.

puller attachment around trunnion (3)
contacting lip of inner races. 3. Remove sealant using a plastic scraper
C-309
and a cloth dampened with MEK (C-309).
c. Fabricate inner race removal plug
figure 64-3).
(figure 64-3
4. Remove paint from metal parts with paint
C-436
remover (C-436).

(fl
..................
O'.

CAUTION 5. Wash all steel parts in a clean rinse of

C-304
solvent (C-304).
ENSURE BEARING PULLER 6. Protect each part with a coating of

,-.
ATTACHMENT DOES NOT C-109
protective oil (C-109).
CONTACT OR DAMAGE
TRUNNION SPINDLES DURING
REMOVAL OPERATIONS.
0

64-9. Inspection.
(311

figure 64-2)
d. Support trunnion (3, figure 64-2 and 1. If there is no evidence of accident or

'"'w
bearing puller attachment in press. Use inner incident damage, proceed with normal
race removal plug to press inner races (4) inspection.
from trunnion (3). Discard inner races.
2. If there is evidence of accident or incident

3p:
64-8. Cleaning. damage, check for free movement of trunnion

4-+
E
in yoke.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
3. Tolerances and limits set forth in
-('''

illustrations for wear and damage limits are

CDN
._r

NUMBER NOMENCLATURE maximum acceptable. Parts, components, or

c

v4-

assemblies found worn or defective beyond

C-109
C-109 Protective Oil reparable limits shall be scrapped.
C-304
C-304 Solvent
4. Inspect parts dimensionally and replace
='a
0
(OD

C-309
C-309 Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone parts that do not fall within inspection limits
(MEK) figure 64-4
(figure 64-4).
C-436
C-436 Paint Remover
NOTE
1. Clean C-
tail rotor hub parts with solvent (C- Limits charts are provided to show
0

fl.

304
304). required fit between mating parts. It
is not intended all dimensions listed
.No

be checked as a prescribed overhaul

procedure; however, parts showing
U-0

evidence of wear or physical

damage shall be checked
dimensionally.
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4'.P:. INE TEETH

0.0370 IN.
(0.9398 mm)

NUMBER DESCRIPTION LOCATION MINIMUM MAXIMUM

INCH INCH
(m illi meters) (m illimeters)

0.3750 0.377

MIA
1 Bushing ID
(9.525) (9.5758)
OD

2 Yoke - housing bore 1.375 1.376

SON

ID
(34.925) (34.9504)

3 Trunnion - Spindle OD 0.5002 0.5011

(12.7051) (12.7279)
Trunnion - Splines ID 0.9520 0.9546
(24.1808) (24.2468)
(Between 0.0450 in. (1.143 mm)A
diameter pins)

4 Housing ID 0.9995 1.0005

(25.3873) (25.4127)
OD 1.373 1.374
M000

(34.8742) (34.8996)

NOTES

Q1 Use pins with one side ground flat to provide clearance between pins and root of spline teeth.

206L-R-64-4

Figure 64-4. Tail rotor hub wear limits

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5. Inspect yoke (1, figure

figure 64-2),
64-2 trunnion (3), MATERIALS REQUIRED (CONT)
and housings (9) for mechanical damage and

a)+.
figures 64-4
corrosion (figures 64-6
64-4 through 64-6).
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
NOTE C-464
C-464 India Stone
Housing is epoxy resin coated which
does not require removal for 1. Polish out acceptable damage with 400 to
fluorescent penetrant inspection. C-423
600 grit abrasive cloth or paper (C-423).
Remove primer from yoke prior to
fluorescent penetrant inspection NOTE
BHT-ALL-SPM
(BHT-ALL-SPM).
Shot peen yoke after repair if depth
6. At each overhaul, perform fluorescent
a:m

of repair exceeds 0.005 in. (0.127

OAF

penetrant inspection on yoke (1), trunnion, mm).

BHT-ALL-SPM
(3), and housing (9) (BHT-ALL-SPM).
....

2. figure 64-2
Repair yoke (1, figure 64-2) as follows:
7. figure 64-2)
Inspect bushings (2, figure 64-2 in yoke
sum

(1) for looseness, inside diameter greater

than 0.377 in. (9.575 mm.), fretting, and ..................

:Z:
removal of cadmium plating. Repair bushings CAUTION
which have evidence of fretting or removal of
cadmium plating. Replace bushings which
°m3

MODIFICATION OF YOKE TO
SDK
(n0
Din
are loose or have an inside diameter greater
than allowed. ACCEPT OVERSIZE BUSHINGS
MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED BY BHTI.
8. Inspect trunnion (3), races (4), and
+..-
0-+

bearings (8) for wear (figure

figure 64-6).
64-6 NOTE
Bushings must be an interference fit

,.+
64-10. Repair.
in yoke. Some yokes were
manufactured with oversize
MATERIALS REQUIRED bushings. If new bushings do not fit
properly, use 206-01 1-821-101
bushing.
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
C-005
C-005 Solid Film Lubricant a. Replace bushings (2).
C-021
C-021 Lubricant (1) Support tangs of yoke on support
blocks in press. Use a pressing plug
.fl cam

mom

N-0
r\)

C-100
C-100 Chemical Film Material approximately 0.480 in (12.192 mm) in
0.1

C-108
C-108 Brush Cadmium diameter to press out unserviceable bushings.
(a2

Plating Solution
(2) Remove primer from bores in yoke
--h
0u0

Cam

C-201
C-201 Primer with a cloth dampened with MEK (C-309)
C-309 and
abrasive pad (C-407).
C-407
C-309
C-309 Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone
(MEK) Inspect bores in yoke for damage.
(3)
3m-

'moo
(nO
0-i

C-407
C-407 Abrasive Pad Damage exceeding 0.001 in. (0.0254 mm) for
1/4 circumference requires yoke replacement.
0

C-423
C-423 Abrasive Cloth or
>

Paper (4) Apply unreduced primer (C-201)

C-201 to
c<<

shank of new bushing (2) and bores in yoke

(1). Press bushings into yoke with flange
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DAMAGE LOCATION SYMBOLS

TYPE OF DAMAGE MAXIMU M DAMAGE AND REPA IR DEPTH

MECHANICAL Q 0.010 In. (0.254 mm) 0.030 In. (0.762 mm)

Ear

before and after repair before and after repair

'o.

CORROSION O 0.005 In. (0.0127 mm) before and

0.010 In. (0.254 mm) after repair
0.015 In. (0.0381 mm) before and
0.030 In. (0.762 mm) after repair
0
p_9

E
MAXIMUM AREA PER 0.25 Sq. In. (161.3 mm2) 0.050 Sq. In. (32.26 mm2)
0
0
U))

FULL DEPTH REPAIR

NUMBER OF REPAIRS One per tang Not critical

EDGE CHAMFER 0.030 In. (0.762 mm) 0.060 In. (1.524 mm)
BORES 0.001 In. (0.0254 mm) for 1 /4 circumference
TRUNNION BORE 0.002 In. (0.0508 mm) for 1 /4 circumference
NOTES
A Shotpeening required after repair of 206-011-811-9 yoke. If repair exceeds 0.005 in. (0.127 mm) yoke
must be reshotpeened.
206L-R-64-5-1

Figure 64-5. Yoke damage limits (sheet 1 of 2)

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TAIL ROTOR YOKE

206-011-819-101,-105

DAMAGE LOCATION SYMBOLS

TYPE OF DAMAGE MAXIMU M DAMAGE AND REPA IR DEPTH

MECHANICAL A 0.0 10 In. (0.254 mm) 0.030 In. (0.762 mm)

Imo
before and after repair before and after repair
CORROSION A 0.005 In. (0.0127 mm) before and
N00
0.015 In. (0.0381 mm) before and

30.
0.010 In. (0.254 mm) after repair 0.030 In. (0.762 mm) after repair
porn

MAXIMUM AREA PER 0.25 Sq. In. (161.3 mm2) 0.050 Sq. In. (32.26 mm2) E
FULL DEPTH REPAIR

NUMBER OF REPAIRS One per tang Not critical

EDGE CHAMFER 0.030 In. (0.762 mm) 0.060 In. (1.524 mm)
E
E

BORES 0.001 In. (0.0254 mm) for 1 /4 circumference

TRUNNION BORE 0.002 In. (0.051 mm) for 1 /4 circumference

NOTES
Q1 Shotpeening required after repair of yoke 206-011-819-101. 0.005 inch (0.0127 mm) maximum stock
E

removal without re-shotpeen

206L-R-64-5-2

Figure 64-5. Yoke damage limits (sheet 2)

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SLEEVE
047-641-175-001

206-011-812-3 206-011-812-3
0.5002 IN. (12.7050 mm) 0.7485 IN. (19.0119 mm) 0.7500 IN. (19.05 mm)
DIA.
0.5011 IN. (12.7279 mm)
DIA. 0.7505 IN. (19.0627 mm) DiA. 0.7505 IN. (19.0627 mm)

206-011-812-001 206-011-812-005
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY

DAMAGE LOCATION SYMBOLS

TYPE OF DAMAGE MAXIMUM DAMAGE AND REPAIR DEPTH

MECHANICAL 0.005 In. (0.127 mm) 0.010 In. (0.254 mm)

0,O
10°)

before and after repair before and after repair

CORROSION 0.005 In. (0.013 mm) 0.010 In. (0.254 mm)

n+3

before and after repair before and after repair

SPLINES Depth - One third

Length - One half
Number - Three
NOTES

Q1 Maximum area of rework not to exceed 10 percent of surface. Brush cadmium plate (C-108) reworked
surfaces with the exception of the conical cut (BHT-ALL-SPM).

Q Spline surfaces - nicks and scratches not exceeding 0.005 in. (0.013 mm) in depth and/or 10 percent of
the surface area may be polished with 600 grit abrasive cloth (C-423) locally to blend. No pitting allowed
vii

on splines.

206L-R-64-6

Figure 64-6. Trunnion damage limits

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HOUSING
208-011-814

TYPE OF DAMAGE
Q
DAMAGE LOCATION SYMBOLS

MAXIMUM DAMAGE AND REPAIR DEPTH

MECHANICAL 0.010 In. (0.254 mm) before and after repair
CORROSION 0.010 In. (0.254 mm) before and after repair
MAXIMUM AREA PER 0.20 Sq. In. (129.04 mm2)
FULL DEPTH REPAIR

NUMBER OF REPAIRS Not critical

EDGE CHAMFER 0.020 In. (0.508 mm)

NOTE
Bore damage not to exceed 0.0005 inch (0.0127 mm) for one-fourth circumference.

208L-R-"7

Figure 64-7. Housing damage limits

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inboard until flush. Remove excess primer

0
MATERIALS REQUIRED (CONT)
around bushing.
LR)

b. Line ream bushings. NUMBER NOMENCLATURE

C-304
C-304 Solvent
Insert gage blocks between tangs of
(1) W'-
yoke to maintain a 1.120 to 1.124 in. (28.448 C-308
C-308

...
Adhesive

.-+
to 28.549 mm) dimension during reaming

C0)
operation. Clamp tangs to maintain contact C-309
C-309 Methyl- Ethyl- Ketone
with gage blocks. (MEK)
C-405
C-405 Lockwire
.-.

(2) Line ream bushings to a diameter of

a")
0.3750 to 0.3755 in. (9.525 to 9.5377 mm)
.-.
poo

using a reamer with a pilot shaft diameter of

a)00

corn

0.353 to 0.358 in. (8.966 to 9.093 mm). NOTE

.-.
Bearing races 206-011-858-001

CAS
(3) Remove clamp and gage blocks.
E

installed on trunnion assembly 206-

011-812-005 are ground to size on
(4) Insert a new bolt (20-057-6-31)
0-5

trunnion and are non-procurable.

((fi

0-0
through yoke bushings. Bolt shall fit freely.
c

Races 47-641-175-001 may be used

as a replacement. Trunnion
3. Apply brush brush cadmium plating assembly 206-01 1-812-005 with
solution (C-108)
C-108 to flat face surface of races 206-011-858-001 may only be
bushing (2) in eight places (figure
figure 64-2,
64-2 detail ordered as an assembly.
B) (BHT-ALL-SPM).
BHT-ALL-SPM
1. Install new inner races (4, figure
figure 64-2)
64-2 on
4. Apply chemical film material (C-100)
C-100 to all
-.c.+

trunnion.
repaired aluminum surfaces. Apply brush
brush cadmium plating solution (C-108)
C-108 to all a. Fabricate trunnion centering shaft and
repaired steel surfaces which were previously
.-.
two inner race plugs (figure
figure64-8).
64-8
plated (BHT-ALL-SPM).
BHT-ALL-SPM
b. Insert fabricated trunnion centering
0U)

5. Apply lubricant, solid film (C-021)

C-021 to small shaft into trunnion (3, figure
figure64-2).
64-2 Secure
areas on spindles of trunnion (3, figure
figure64-2)
64-2 with washer and bolt.
which have coating removed. To recoat, use
solid film lubricant (C-005)
C-005 (BHT-ALL-SPM).
BHT-ALL-SPM c. Apply a film of lubricating oil (C-013)
C-013 to
spindles of trunnion (3) and inner races (4).
6. Blend out minor nicks, burrs, and Thoroughly heat inner races using a heat
scratches in splines of trunnion with a fine lamp.
India stone (C-464).
C-464
d. Position one inner race (4) on trunnion
-ti

64-11. Assembly. (3) with 30° chamfered inner surface facing

inboard (figure 64-2, view A) and install one
figure 64-2
fabricated inner race plug into inner race.
(0D

MATERIALS REQUIRED
P3,

Continue pressing operation until inner race is

flush with inner race plug. This should
NUMBER provide a recess of 0.128 to 0.138 in. (3.2512
NOMENCLATURE to 3.5052 mm) between end of trunnion and
inner race (figure
figure64-2,
64-2 view A).
(AD

C-001
C-001 Grease
C-013
C-013 Lubricating Oil e. Reverse trunnion (3) in press and
say

install opposite inner race (4) in the same

(AD

C-104
C-104 Corrosion Preventive manner, leaving inner race plug in installed
(CD

Compound race to prevent movement of installed inner

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0.080 IN. R (2.032 mm)

0.060 IN. (1524 mm) X 450

CHAMFER

0.9678 TO I
1.75 IN. 0.9683 IN. 1.250 IN.
(44.45 mm) (24.8212 TO (31.75 mm)
DIA 24.9482 mm) DIA
DIA

TAP DRILL
0.621N. (15.75 mm)
_ 0.75 IN. DEEP THREAD
(19.05 mm) 5/16 TO 24 UNF
1.191N.
(30.226 mm)

MATERIAL: 4130 Steel (MIL-S-6758)

AN5-4A Bolt and AN970-5 Washer.
Heat treatment or finish not required.

USE: Support trunnion to prevent distortion during installation of inner races and for centering
trunnion in yoke.

TRUNNION CENTERING SHAFT

0.128 TO
01?

0.138 IN.
(3.251 TO
3.505 mm)

0.030 IN. (0.762 mm) X 450

TYPICAL

0.480 TO
0.490 IN.
(12.192 TO
12.446 mm)

MATERIAL: 4130 Steel (MIL-S-6758)

Heat treatment or finish not required.

USE: To properly position inner races on spindles of trunnion.

INNER RACE PLUG 12 REQD)

206L-R-64-8

Figure 64-8. Trunnion centering shaft and inner race plugs

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race during pressing operations. Remove compressed air. Hand pack bearings with

ca)
centering tools. grease (C-001)
C-001 and apply a light film to inside
diameter of housings (9).
Clean inboard chamfered edges of inner

To(
f.
races (4) and spindles of trunnion (3) with d. Press needle bearings (8) into
cloths dampened with MEK (C-309).
C-309 Wipe housings (9) using fabricated needle bearing
13)

dry with clean cloth before MEK evaporates. and seal pressing plug. Press against end of

0'c
bearing with markings until bearing is 0.150
Apply a fillet of adhesive (C-308)
g. C-308 in. (3.81 mm) below face of housing or to

Mac
OWN
around spindle of trunnion (3). Fill area scribe mark on pressing plug.

.-.
between trunnion and chamfer of both inner
races (4). e. Press new seals (7) into each housing
(9) with seal lip facing outboard using

or.
fabricated needle bearing and seal pressing

(Nn
h. Cure sealant at 150° F (66° C) for 3
plug. Press seal into contact with needle

+_+
6-o
hours prior to further assembly.
bearing (8).
2. Install new seals (7) and needle bearings f. Apply a coating of grease (C-001)
C-001 to lip

y.:
(8) into housing (9) as follows:.

a)00)
of seals and to surfaces of inner races (4) on
trunnion (3).
a. Press new grease fittings (10) into
housings (9), as required.
NOTE
b. Fabricate needle bearing and seal
(1)

Hubs requiring inside shims may be

0Q3'
figure 64-9).
pressing plug (figure 64-9
modified to use outside shims by

1(n
c. figure 64-2)
Clean needle bearings (8, figure 64-2
accomplishment of TB 206L-91-158.
00-

in solvent (C-304)
C-304 and dry with filtered,

4.00 TO 5.00 IN. I

(101.60 TO 127.00 mm)
SCRIBE MARK
BOTH ENDS
0.980 IN.
I
(24.892 mm)
0. 150 IN. 1.-- DIAMETER
(3.810 mm) I

MATERIAL: 4130 Steel (MIL-S-6758)

Ends should be perpendicular to centerline.
Heat treatment or finish not required.

USE: Pressing needle bearing and seal into housing.

Scribe mark denotes required depth of bearing in housing.

206L-R-64-9

Figure 64-9. Needle bearing and seal pressing plug

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3. Install trunnion (3) in yoke (1) on hub e. Peel shim (16) to obtain a pinch fit of
using internal shims (5). 0.002 in. (0.050 mm) on the trunnion (3).

a. C-001 to
Apply a coat of grease (C-001) f. Repeat procedure for opposite end of
trunnion (3), yoke (1), shims (5), and thrust trunnion (3).
plug (6).
5. C-
Apply corrosion preventive compound (C-
b. Insert trunnion (3) in yoke (1). Position 104
104) to faying surfaces of yoke (1) and
a new stack of shims (5) and thrust plug (6)

...
o`°
housing (9).
on trunnion. Install housing (9) into yoke
using caution to prevent damage to seal (7).
Ensure shims and thrust plug remain in NOTE
position.

,..,.

P))
Secure weights after hub is statically

3-6
Install fabricated trunnion centering
c. balanced.
+-"
N...-

figure 64-8
shaft (figure 64-8) into trunnion and secure
`rte

with AN 970-5 washers and AN 5-4A bolt. 6. Install weights (13), steel washers (12),
and bolts (11) into yoke (1). Torque bolts 30
d. Apply hand pressure to housing (9) and to 40 in.lbs. (3.389 to 4.519 Nm). Secure
.-+

C-405
with lockwire (C-405).
use a feeler gage to measure gap between
._,
(ND

housing flange and yoke.

tea)"3
Purge lubricate needle bearings (8) at

(CD
7.
C-001 until

Don
e. Establish a pinch fit on trunnion (3) by
-a..
grease fitting (10) with grease (C-001)
303

peeling shim (5) to obtain a maximum of grease clears seals (7). Remove excess
0.002 in (0.050 mm) clearance between grease and wipe yoke clean with cloths.
housing flange and yoke (1).
64-12. Refinishing.
f. Repeat procedure for opposite end of
(OD

yoke.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
4. Install trunnion (3) in yoke (1) on hubs
using external shims (16). NUMBER
((D

NOMENCLATURE
C-100
0

C-001
C-100 Chemical Film Material
a. Apply a film of grease (C-001) to
trunnion (3), yoke (1), thrust plug (17), and C-203
C-203 Lacquer
housing (9).
C-204
C-204 Primer
Insert trunnion (3) into yoke (1) and
b.
position thrust plug (17) on end of trunnion.
Install housing (9) into yoke using caution not 1. Prime and paint hub as follows:.
to damage seal (7). Ensure thrust plug
remains in position. a. Mask all bushings, splines, grease
fittings, and data plates with masking tape.
c. Install fabricated trunnion centering
figure 64-8
shaft (figure 64-8) into trunnion and secure b. Treat bare aluminum surfaces with
with AN 970-5 washer and AN 5-4A bolt. C-100
chemical film material (C-100).

d. Apply hand pressure to housing (9) and C-

E

Refinish with one coats of primer (C-

c.
use a feeler gage to measure gap between C-203
204 and two coats of lacquer (C-203), color
(c!)

204)
0)p

housing flange and yoke (1). no. 36440. Remove masking tape.
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64-13. Balancing - Bell Helicopter d. Place level in recess on top of plug (4).
equipment. Verify assembly is in balance. If assembly is
not in balance, lay small washers on base (7)
MATERIALS REQUIRED to attain balance. When assembly is
balanced, attach washers to lower surface of
base with masking tape and recheck balance.

E'--0
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
C-405
C-405 Lockwi re

0
CAUTION

SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED CAREFULLY PLACE MANDREL (11,

Q-U)
WOW
FIGURE 64-10) ON STAND
FIGURE 64-10
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE ASSEMBLY (12) TO PREVENT
DAMAGE TO BALL (LOCATED
T101544 Adapter set INSIDE MANDREL) AND/OR

DU)
STAND ASSEMBLY.
T101576 Balance set
e. Index mark all parts with felt tip pen or

-ca
0-(a
pencil to facilitate balance alignment of parts
NOTE figure 64-10).
(figure 64-10
:~.
Accomplish tail rotor hub and blade f. Remove level (1), plug (4), and mandrel
"-r

static balancing in a draft free set.
Balancing of tail rotor hub and blade is
required when tail rotor blades or tail rotor
hub are repaired or replaced.
Level and check balance of tail rotor
-a)
(11) from stand assembly (12).
2. Prior to balancing, install five washers
(16) on each lug of pitch horns (four
locations). A maximum of 20 washers (16)
®Q3
may be installed on each pitch horn. Torque
°-3

1.
0-A

balancing tools. bolts 15 to 30 in.lbs. (1.70 to 3.39 Nm).

Secure with cotter pins.
a. Place stand assembly (12, figure 64-
10) on a stable support stand or work bench
0U)

NOTE
in a draft free room. Support stand shall have
a top constructed from material such as steel Do not add or remove washers (16)
006(n
.-z

to prevent leg stand assembly or top from to balance tail rotor hub and blade
pressing in and causing a change in level. assembly (5). Washers are used to
._.
W0-

Drill three small locating holes about 1/8 in. achieve rudder pedal balance as
°-(n

(3.17 mm) deep in top of support stand for determined necessary by flight test.
(D

placement of legs to prevent shifting of stand Quantity and type of washers shall
0_0)

assembly and possible change in level. be the same on all pitch horn lugs.
CO-
,0+O

Select NAS 1303-13D through NAS

b. Place plate (15) on top of stand 1303-17D bolts as necessary to
-_-A

3$D

(D0

assembly (12). Place level (1) on plate (15). ensure minimum thread engagement
,3+
0)`O

Adjust screws (13) in base of stand assembly of 0.25 in. (6.35 mm).
E

to level stand. Remove level and plate.

3. Balance tail rotor hub and blade
c. Place spacer (10) and base (7) on chordwise.
mandrel (11). Place mandrel carefully on
E

stand assembly (12). Place plug (4) on

mandrel but do not install screw (2) and NOTE
washer (3) at this time. As parts are assembled, align index
U))

marks applied in previous step.

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Note

Index tools 1, 4, 7, 10, 11 and 12

with pencil or ink to keep tools
aligned during balance procedures
as shown.

r-71 01 5 76-3 MANDREL

T101576-21 SPACER
MS 134366 BALL

DETAIL A

1. Bulls Eye Level 9. Screw

2. Screw 10. Spacer
3. Washer 11. Mandrel
4. Plug 12. Stand Assembly
5. Tail Rotor Hub and Blade 13. Screw
6. Lock 14. Plate
7. Base 15. Extension
8. Washer 16. Washers
206L-R-6410

Figure 64-10. Tail rotor hub and blade static balancing

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a. Place spacer (10) on mandrel (11). (1) Remove bolts (11) from housing (9)

ooh
E.-.a).
and yoke (1) of tail rotor hub. Install weight

,-«

0+J

(CD
b. Place base (7) on spacer (10). and/or washer combinations under bolt heads

0
until chordwise balance is achieved.
c. Place tail rotor hub and blade (5) on
base (7). (2) Use NAS1304-2H through

Q`.
02(n°

?c(D0
NAS1304-81-1 bolts (11) as required to secure

Qa)

e--
d.
Place plug (4) on protruding portion of weight/washer combinations. Ensure a

..ti
(0j

mandrel (11) and secure with screw (2) and minimum of 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) thread

LC)
washer (3). engagement of bolt.
e. Install extensions, T101571, (14) on (3) Torque bolts (11) 30 to 40 in.lbs.
Odd

pitch horn studs. Position locks (6) in rotor (3.39 to 4.52 Nm) and secure with lockwire
-t"

dm'
blade pitch horns. Secure locks to base (7) (C-405)
C-405 after tail rotor hub and blades are
m-.

with screws (9) and washers (8). removed from balance tools.
000
((f

c0)
f. Tighten screws (2) and (9). 4. Balance tail rotor hub and blades
spanwise.
NOTE
a. Place tail rotor hub and blades on
Ensure pitch horn rings are not stand assembly (12, figure
figure 64-10)
64-10 as

_0)
resting against base (7). described for chordwise balance in steps 3.
b. Balance assembly spanwise by using

w-'0.
Q°)5
combinations of AN960-616, AN970-616L,
0
C-0

CAUTION t
and AN970-6 washers on tail rotor blade

o-..0
bolts. One MS9482-12 washer shall be used

C\1
CAREFULLY PLACE HUB AND under head of each bolt (7 and 8) and nut
BLADE ASSEMBLY ON STAND (12) (11). Use Bell Standard bolt, 20-057-6-34 or
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO BALL 20-057-6-36 (7) and 20-057-6-34 through 20-
(LOCATED INSIDE MANDREL) 057-6-40 bolt (8) as required to accommodate
AND/OR STAND ASSEMBLY. washer combinations.

g. Place tail rotor hub and blade (5) on ...NN

stand assembly (12). 22 CAUTION 2

h. Place level (1) on plug (4) and check

C_0

chordwise balance. Ensure mandrel (11) is REMOVE HUB AND BLADES FROM
m

centered on stand assembly (12). BALANCE STAND ASSEMBLY TO

((D

INSTALL WASHERS AND/OR

i. Use combinations of 47-641-191-1 LARGER BOLTS TO PRECLUDE
E

weights (13, figure

figure 64-2)
64-2 and AN960-416 or DAMAGE TO STAND ASSEMBLY
AN960-416L washers (12) as necessary to OR BALL IN MANDREL. RECHECK
m

obtain chordwise balance. BALANCE.

(0D

c. Torque nuts (30) 150 to 175 in.lbs.

NOTE (16.94 to 19.77 Nm)
Adjustment of chordwise balance will
also affect spanwise balance. If NOTE
necessary, temporarily place
washers on yoke to balance Do not rotate trunnion 180° after
spanwise so accurate chordwise static balancing. Balance and
0.0

balance may be obtained. trunnion centering will likely not be

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the same due to manufacturing NOTE

tolerances of trunnion.
d. Remove balancing tools.
64-14. Balancing - Marvel equipment.
Blades may be forwarded to BHTI or
an approved repair facility for
evaluation.
1. Review mandatory retirement schedule to
determine if blades have accumulated hours
requiring replacement (refer to appropriate

a)O

NOTE
To accomplish tail rotor balancing
using MARVEL Mfg. Co. equipment,
Refer to appropriate MARVEL Mfg.
Co. manual and bulletins.
0_0
206L maintenance manual).
2. Visually inspect blades and
accompanying records for evidence of
accident or incident damage. If accident or

oCO
incident damage is suspected, proceed with
64-15. TAIL ROTOR BLADES. repair or replace blade as required (step 3.).
3. Inspect blade for damage according to the
64-16. Disassembly. following. Damage defined in substeps a.
through d. requires blade(s) be scrapped.
1. Remove lockwire from bolts (1, figure 64-
°)_

11). Remove bolts (1) and washers (2).

.-.

a. figure 64-12).
Water in core (6, figure 64-12
c1)

b. Corrosion in core (6) or in core cavity.

0
'CAUTIZ'
c. Any penetration through retention block
CDR

(3), root end doublers, leading and trailing

C)-
PITCH HORN IS BONDED TO BUTT edge, or tip block (8) crack.
HOW

END OF BLADE WITH SEALANT.

USE EXTREME CARE TO d. If one blade of a pair has been
0m30-
CD-

O.-
PREVENT DAMAGE TO BLADE damaged and metal has been torn, or any
WHEN REMOVING PITCH HORN. bond line has separated as a result of
overspeed, sudden stoppage, or hard landing,
2. Remove pitch horn (5) from tail rotor both blades shall be scrapped.
blade (9).
e. Any damage to blade less than above
$.9

3. Use a sharp plastic or phenolic scraper to
remove old sealant from butt end of blade.
limitations and conditions may be reparable.
4. Inspect blade for mechanical damage
(BHT-206L-MM) as follows:
(/^

64-17. Inspection.

MATERIALS REQUIRED NOTE

Blades with mechanical or void
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE damage greater than allowed by the
0)C

maintenance manual may be

C-423
C-423 Abrasive Cloth or repaired at an approved repair
([f

Paper facility.

a. Inspect blade skins inboard of station

23.

(1) Nicks and scratches running less

c

than 15° of parallel to leading edge not in

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1. Bolt
2. Washer
3. Bolt
4. Washers
5. Pitch horn
6. Nut
7. Cotter pin
8. Bearing
9. Blade
206L-R-6411

Figure 64-11. Tail rotor blade assembly

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excess of 0.004 in. (0.101 mm) in depth shall

3.0 e. Inspect blade for corroded rivets and

3.6
be polished out. missing rivet heads. Install replacement
figure 64-12).
rivets (10, figure 64-12
Nicks and scratches running within
(2)
ZOO

CSC

O-A

am:
15° to 90° of parallel to leading edge not in 5. Inspect blade for voids.

-..
W'0
excess of 0.003 in. (0.076 mm) in depth shall
3.0

be polished out. a. Voids are not allowed within 0.25 in.

(a+
(6.35 mm) of trailing edge and within 0.50 in.

0(Q
(3) Sharp dents in skin (which do not (12.70 mm) of inboard and outboard ends of
(D-0

break skin or remove any metal), except area abrasion strip, except as allowed in steps c.

,m0
of retention block, which are not in excess of and d. below. Not more than 15° of
0.010 in. (0.254 mm) in depth are permissible. remaining area of abrasion strip shall be void.
(4) Nonsharp dents in skin, except in At trailing edge of shell, a void 0.12 in.
b.
"ca

acv

area of retention block, which are not in (3.048 mm) maximum in width (chordwise) is
0CD,

(Q3
excess of 0.030 in. (0.076 mm) in depth are allowed. Edge voids are not acceptable.
permissible
c. Voids between shell and root end
b. Inspect blade skins outboard of station retention block:
23.
(1) A void not greater than 0.25 in.
(1) Polish out nicks and scratches not in (6.35 mm) wide at leading edge is acceptable
excess of 0.004 in. (0.101 mm) in depth. provided it is sealed.
(2) (2) A chordwise void or gap 0.12 in.
03^

Sharp dents which do not break the

X00

SEE

skin or remove metal and not in excess of (3.04 mm) wide between shell and butt block
EC)

0.060 in. (1.524 mm) in depth are permissible. at trailing edge is acceptable provided it is
sealed.
(3) Nonsharp dents not in excess of
0.090 in. (2.286 mm) in depth are permissible. (3) Edge voids are not allowed between
shell and retention block except as specified
c. Inspect abrasion strip. in substeps (1). and (2). above.
d. Voids between shell and tip block:

a..
'++
r03

NOTE Inspect for voids by tapping with a large coin

or tapping hammer. Limits for voids between
(D°

If abrasion strip is cut through, shell and tip blocks are:

ripped, or has been displaced to
N-0

Nam

cause an abrupt discontinuity, blade

(0-

(1) A chordwise void or gap 0.25 in.

0)O

shall be scrapped. (6.35 mm) wide at leading edge is acceptable

but shall be sealed.
(1) Dents in abrasion strip inboard of
+L,

COD
Cam

station 13.0 in excess of 0.006 in. (0.152 mm) (2) A chordwise void or gap 0.12 in.
malt/

are not acceptable at extreme leading edge

.,.,

radius. (3.04 mm) wide between shell and aft end of

tip block is acceptable but shall be sealed.
(2) Other dents in abrasion strip should
!v:

caw

?(:Q

(3) With exception of steps (1). and (2).

CO3

be inspected to same limits as dents in skin above, voids between shell and tip block
(steps a. and b.).
.4?

visible at tip are not acceptable.

d. Scratches, nicks, or dents in extreme (4) Any void in excess of the above is
^.p

trailing edge not exceeding 0.100 in. (2.540 not reparable. Scrap blade.
mm) deep may be polished out over a
distance of at least 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) on each
(Nn

side of damage.
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(5) Any movement of tip block outboard 64-18. Repair.

of shell requires replacement of blade.
e. Voids between root end doubler and MATERIALS REQUIRED
skin.
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
(1) Edge voids are not acceptable.
C-100
C-100 Chemical Film Material
(2) Voids not exceeding 0.50 in. (12.7
o-0

mm) chordwise and 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) C-203

C-203 Lacquer
spanwise are acceptable provided 0.25 in. C-204
C-204 Primer
(6.35 mm) good edge bond exists.
C-305
C-305 Aliphatic Naphtha
6. Inspect bearings (8) for damage or wear.
(D6

Replace bearings which are damaged or C-309

C-309 Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone

(C)
when axial wear exceeds 0.015 in. (0.381 E (MEK)
paragraph 64-18
mm) (paragraph 64-18, step 5).
C-313
C-313 Adhesive
7. Inspect pitch horn (5) for mechanical C-317
C-317 Adhesive
damage and corrosion (figure 64-14) as
figure 64-14
follows:. C-318
C-318 Cleaning Compound
Inspect pitch horn stud for burrs,
a. C-322
C-322 Adhesive
Q°_.

damaged threads, and for straightness.

Shank of pitch horn shall not be damaged in C-323
C-323 Filler
p=)

excess of what can be cleaned up with fine C-344

C-344 Cleaner
abrasive cloth or paper (C-423).
C-423 Thread
cep

Qom

damage shall not exceed one third depth and C-356

C-356 Sealant
two threads.
C-361
C-361 Adhesive
8. If the following repairs/inspections are
7(n

required, forward blade to an approved repair C-407

C-407 Abrasive Pad
0'v

facility:
-e.

C-423
C-423 Abrasive Cloth or

0
a. Replacement of spherical bearings (8, Paper
(gyp

figure 64-11
figure 64-11) and sleeves. C-427
C-427 Barrier Material
b. Complete refinishing of blade.
SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED
c. Inspection after overspeed, sudden
stoppage, or hard landing.
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
d. Balance blade to a master blade.
T101529 Roll stake tool set
e. Inspection of a pair of blades when one
has been damaged. Sleeve support

1. Repair pitch horn as follows:.

a. Blend out nicks, scratches, and gouges

figure 64-11
on ring portion of pitch horn (5, figure 64-11)
C-423 to
with 80 grit abrasive cloth or paper (C-423)
figure 64-14.
limits specified in figure 64-14 Minimum
radius of repair on center cross piece is 0.35
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STA.
CHORD LINE 0.0
STA.
3. 5

t + -4

PITCH
CHANGE
AXIS I

1®
\\2) - -----------------
%i

SPANWISE SCRATCHES. ANY SCRATCH OTHER SCRATCHES. ANY SCRATCH WHICH LIES
WHICH LIES FROM 00 TO 15° SPANWISE FROM 00 TO 75° TO CHORDLINE
STA.
32.45

Q_014;
1; W
-j I I 1

C.) Ca

1. Bearing 6. Core
2. Weight 7. Stencil
3. Retention block S. Tip block
4. Identification plate 9. Weight
.S+

6. Abrasive strip 10. Rivet

206L-R-64-12

Figure 64-12. Tail rotor blade

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PI` T CH
CHANGE
AXIS

SPANWISE SCRATCHES. ANY SCRATCH

WHICH LIES FROM 0° TO 15° SPANWISE OTHER SCRATCHES. ANY SCRATCH WHICH LIES
FROM 0° TO 75° TO CHORDLINE

----- / -
CORE

=
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m
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= T
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ION

02 L) I

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VIEW A-A

206L-R-64-13-1

Figure 64-13. Tail rotor blade damage limits (sheet 1 of 2)

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DAMAGE LOCATION SYMBOLS

TYPE OF DAMAGE MAXIMUM DAMAGE AND REPAIR DEPTH

NICKS AND NOTCHES

(EXTREME TRAILING
0.120 IN. (3.0 mm) A
EDGE)

NICKS AND SCRATCHES

DOUBLERS OR GRIP
PLATES Q 0.012 In. (0.03 mm) -
acceptable if polished out

ANYWHERE ON SURFACE
OF SKINS OR TRAILING
EDGE STRIP
Q 0.008 In. (0.2032 mm) -
acceptable if polished out

Q If in excess of 0.008 In.

- must be patched

IN A SHARP DENT A

NOTES
Q1 Polish out nicks and notches over a distance of a least 2 inches (50.8 mm) on each side.

Q2 Use 180 grit or finer abrasive cloth or paper (C-423) to polish out acceptable nicks and scratches. Polish
to a surface finish of 63 RMS or better. Remove only enough material to remove nick or scratch.

Q3 If nick or scratch cannot be polished smooth without leaving skin in polished area so thin that it can be
dented with fingernail pressure, send damaged blade to BHTI or an authorized repair facility for evaluation.

Q4 Total depth of nick and dent or scratch and dent shall not exceed 0.060 inch (1.5 mm). If nick or scratch
cannot be polished out, send damaged blade to BHTI or an authorized repair facility for evaluation.
206L-R-64-13-2

Figure 64-13. Tail rotor blade damage limits (sheet 2)

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PITCH HORN
206-011-809

DAMAGE LOCATION SYMBOLS

TYPE OF DAMAGE MAXIMUM DAMAGE AND REPAIR DEPTH

MECHANICAL 0.010 In. (0.254 mm) 0.030 In. (0.762 mm)

O..
before and after repair before and after repair

0.010 In. (0.254 mm) 0.030 In. (0.762 mm)

O..-.
CORROSION
E°°
before and after repair before and after repair

MAXIMUM AREA PER 0.10 Sq. In. (64.5 mm2) Not critical
FULL DEPTH REPAIR

NUMBER OF REPAIRS One Not critical

EDGE CHAMFER 0.020 In. (0.508 mm) 0.040 In. (1.016 mm)

THREAD:
000

Depth: One-third of thread

000

Length: One-half of circumference

Number: One

NOTE

Q1 Bore damage not to exceed 0.002 inch (0.051 mm) for one-fourth circumference.

206L-R-64-14

Figure 64-14. Pitch horn damage limits

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in. (8.89 mm) and on ring portion is 0.50 in. amount of cleaner (C-344),
C-344 using a clean

so)
03O
003
(12.7 mm). cloth or brush. Rub briskly for approximately

-4.
40 to 60 seconds.
b. Blend out damage to shank of pitch
C-423
horn with fine abrasive cloth or paper (C-423). (8) Rinse area thoroughly with clean

tea)
running water and wipe dry with clean cloth.

(CD
c. Apply one spray coat of primer (C-204)
C-204

...J
-1O3
C-203 color
and two spray coats of lacquer (C-203),

O-1

33&"
BHT-ALL-SPM
no. 36440, to repaired areas (BHT-ALL-SPM). NOTE
Acrylic lacquer should be applied within four Q+. From completion of step (8). until
hours after priming. Do not apply primer or application of final paint finish, do

-ti

(D0
lacquer to exposed portion of stud. not handle surfaces of repaired
areas with bare hands.
2. Repair mechanical damage to blade (refer
to appropriate 206L maintenance manual). (9) C-100
Apply chemical film material (C-100)

m0'%-.
D-0
on all bare areas of the aluminum butt block
a. Polish out nicks, scratches, and surfaces.
corrosion.
(10)
If protective paint finish is not to be

morn
Mask bearings and inboard edge (1/
(1) applied immediately, cover blade with barrier
8 in.) (3 mm) of blade with masking tape. C-427
material (C-427) and secure with masking
tape.
(2) Degrease repair area with aliphatic
CO-

C-305
naphtha (C-305). (11) Spot refinish blade when repairs
paragraph 64-18
are completed (paragraph 64-18).

(fl
NOTE 3. Repair dents.
Do not strip primer from repair area
unless repair area is cracked, a. Fill all sharp or nonsharp dents with
(DO

deteriorated, corroded, or otherwise C-323

filler (C-323).
appears damaged.
4. Repair voids in blade .

(3) Strip finish from repair area with

Q.=

C-
C-407 soaked with MEK (C-
abrasive pad (C-407) a. Seal edge voids under abrasion strip
309
309). with adhesive (C-361) BHT-ALL-SPM
C-361 (BHT-ALL-SPM).

If required, remove primer from

(4) b. Seal bond line at trailing edge of shell
=i^

-43

repair area with abrasive pad (C-407)

C-407 or 180 C-313 or adhesive (C-317).
with adhesive (C-313) C-317
O-0

C-423
grit or finer abrasive cloth or paper (C-423).
c. Seal voids between shell and root end
a)'

(5) Polish out reparable nicks, C-322 or

retention block with adhesive (C-322)
1O-

scratches, and corrosion with 400 grit C-317

adhesive (C-317).
(l)0

O"1

C-423
abrasive cloth or paper (C-423). Polish in
d. Seal voids between shell and tip block
'ate

spanwise direction.
C-322 or adhesive (C-317).
with adhesive (C-322) C-317
(6) Wash area with cleaning compound
N'3
S11

c=-
E0()

e. Spot refinish blade when repairs are

-1.

C-318
(C-318) and water. Rinse thoroughly with
VU-0

clean running water. Achieve a water completed (paragraph 65-19).

breakfree surface which will be evident by a
-mss

sub

continuous unbroken film of water on the 5. Replace bearings as follows:

L>,

surface. Air dry.

(7) If corrosion was present on
...

aluminum butt block, apply a generous

(3D

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FABRICATE SLEEVE SUPPORT

1.25 IN. (31.75 mm) MIN. LENGTH
1.25 IN. (31.75 mm) ID

DETAIL A BEARING REMOVAL

HEIGHT GAGE
BLADE

T101529-27
SUPPORT (TWO)

SURFACE TABLE

DETAIL B DETERMINING BEARING LOCATION 206L-R-64-15-1

Figure 64-15. Tail rotor blade bearing replacement (sheet 1 of 2)

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1011
HOUSING

T101529-7
HOUSING
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1011
T101529-3 1011
01529-5
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Mcr 0

BASE FOR FIRST BASE FOR

W

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SECOND
V

DETAIL BEARING INSTALLATION

0
W
Q
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&MROMMINIONIN

m OWN

DETAIL D

Figure 64-15. Tail rotor blade bearing replacement (sheet

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NOTE (3) Subtract two readings and divide

difference by 9.5. This is thickness of

CAD
Ensure replacement bearings are T101529-29 shims required for use in

0)m
same part number as bearing being T101529-3 base for bearing location.
replaced, or in paired part numbers.
a. figure 64-1).
Remove bearings (10, figure 64-1 NOTE
If tip of blade is lower than root end,

en'
(1) (DD
figure 64-1
Fabricate sleeve support (figure 64- use T101529-29 shims for installing

O"3 can
15
15, detail A).
((DD

bearing closest to root. If blade tip

is higher than root end, shim will be

a)=_
(2) Place bearing over fabricated sleeve
..s

used for locating bearing closest to

support. tip. Do not use shims when
installing opposite bearing.
(3) Use large end of T101529-23 punch
and T101529-25 pilot to press bearing and (4) Remove clamp tools from blade.
sleeve from blade.
(4) Inspect hole in blade for nicks and c. Install new bearings and sleeves as
4='

Nicks and scratches not follows:.

scratches.
°'Q
Q0°

exceeding 0.003 in. (0.076 mm) in depth are

acceptable if polished out to a surface finish (1) Abrade inside diameter of new
of 32 RMS. sleeve with 400 grit abrasive cloth or paper
C-423
(C-423). C-356 to
Apply a coat of sealant (C-356)
(5) Remove paint locally around bearing bearing bore in blade.
bores with abrasive cloth or paper (C-423).
C-423
-4'0

C-100 to bare
Apply chemical film material (C-100)
BHT-ALL-SPM
aluminum surfaces (BHT-ALL-SPM). CAUTION

b. Determine bearing location in blade.

SLEEVE AND BEARING ARE TO
BE INSTALLED BY HAND
NOTE PRESSURE ONLY. FREEDOM OF
The following procedure is required MOMENT IS REQUIRED FOR
V,'

to ensure bearings are properly PROPER SLEEVE AND BEARING

LOCATION.
installed in relation to blade chord
line. Perform the following (2) install sleeve in bearing bore of
inspection with blade identification
a+.

0.0

plate facing up. blade. If required, lightly abrade sleeve with

400 grit abrasive cloth or paper (C-423)
C-423 to
(1)Position two T101529-27 supports obtain a slip fit.
v_,

on a level surface table. Position blade

bearing bores over supports and clamp blade (3) Use a cotton swab soaked in
=3C

to table. Use light pressure on clamp so as sealant (C-356)

C-356 to apply a generous coat to
vii

figure64-15,
not to deflect blade (figure 64-15 detail B). sleeve inside diameter and bearing race
outside diameter. Install bearing in sleeve.
(2) Mount a dial indicator on a height
gage and position on surface plate. Measure
height at high point of blade contour at two ' CAUTION '
locations: 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) and 19.5 in.
(495.3 mm) from blade tip. Ensure blade is
'=o

not deflected down during reading at 0.5 in. RETAINING COMPOUND WILL
(12.7 mm). Record readings and reading PICK UP CONTAMINATION. KEEP
locations. COMPOUND OUT OF BEARING.
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STAKING OF BEARING SLEEVE (1)

WILD

cam
Staking dimensions are set by

W1-=)
SHALL BE PERFORMED WITHIN T101529-7 housing.
30 MINUTES OF COMPOUND
APPLICATION. (2) Ensure chamfers on bearing outer
race and blade bore are completely filled with
(4) Carefully wipe off excess compound staked sleeve.
to prevent it from flowing onto other surfaces.
(3) Check for looseness of bearing to
sleeve and sleeve to blade. No looseness is

((DD
'CAUTION permitted.

(4) Check for overstaking. Insert a 6.0

IF T101529-29 SHIMS ARE USED in. (152.4 mm) bar or tube in bearing. Attach

E
FOR BEARING LOCATION, a pull scale to end of tube or bar. Force
ENSURE BEARING AND SLEEVE required to move bearing shall not exceed 1.0
W2-1

ARE INSTALLED IN CORRECT lb. (4.44 N).

HOLE TO COMPENSATE FOR A
LOW OR HIGH BLADE TIP (STEP
5.b.). CAUTION
(5) Install correct thickness of T101529-
++I-

29 shims in T101529-3 base. DO NOT HEAT CURE RETAINING

00O

z
COMPOUND AFTER STAKING.
(6) Install T101529-7 housing in a drill
press. Set speed for 250 to 350 rpm.
4-O

e.
.CC

Check bearings for proper alignment.

Position T101529-3 base under T101529-7
housing. (1) Clamp blade to a level surface table.
Oa)
((S

Ensure bearing ends are parallel to surface

(7) Position blade on T101529-3 base table.
mm=QDmO

assembly with identification plate (4, figure

figure
64-12)
64-12 facing up. Ensure blade is seated (2) Install two AN174 bolts in the two
level on base assembly. Align bearing bore threaded holes in blade root end. Place a
Amt

with T101529-25 pilot and roll stake sleeve

Lt)

bubble protractor across the two bolts or use

(one side only). Apply rollers of T101529-7 a height gage on shanks of the two bolts and
housing to sleeve in ten second increments. level blade chordwise.
ton

After each ten second increment, inspect for

NJ-

correct displacement of sleeve into chamfered

(3) Use a height gage to measure
coL

c(D

edges of bearing race and housing (figure 64-

'd'

15, detail D). height at two blade stations on contour 1.50

in. (38.1 mm) from leading edge. Measure
(,C

blade height at 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) and at 19.5

a)'...

(8) Remove T101529-3 base and

--1

in. (495.3 mm) from tip of blade. Subtract the

E

((DD

position a T101529-5 base assembly under two readings and record result.
T101529-7 housing. Position bearing over
0)O)

((DD

T101529-5 base (staked end next to base)

`-'

(4) Turn blade over and repeat steps

..O

CO)

and roll stake sleeve.

(1). through (3).
(9) Install sleeve and bearing in
(5) Add the two readings obtained in
remaining blade hole using the same
a)3

procedure without using T101529-29 shim. steps (3). and (4). and divide total by two.
((DD

Divide result by 9.5. If final number is larger

.fl

than 0.008 in. (0.203 mm), one bearing shall

d. Inspect each end of staked sleeves for be replaced to achieve required dimensional
Cu)

proper staking. requirement.

(t$

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f. Spot refinish blade when repairs are 6. If bare metal is exposed prepare blade by
completed (paragraph 65-19). applying a brush or spray coating of cleaner
C-344
(C-344).
64-19. Refinishing.
7. C-234 to
Apply one spray coat of primer (C-234)

=0<<O

4s=W-0
.-}
cover blade surface. Primer should be
MATERIALS REQUIRED overcoated after 30 minutes of air drying. If 8
hours is exceeded, primer shall be sanded

^a')
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
and be reapplied prior to overcoating.

C-218
C-218 Topcoat 8. Apply one or two coats of white topcoat
C-218
(C-218). Allow 30 minutes to 8 hours drying

r--.

.-«
C-234
C-234 Primer time between coats. If 8 hours is exceeded,
the coat shall be cured for 72 hours, then
C-318
C-318 Cleaning Compound sanded before applying top coat.
C-344
C-344 Cleaner
9. After 6 to 72 hours drying time, mask
C-386
C-386 Solvent C-
area of blade to remain white with tape (C-
426) figure 64-16).
426 (figure 64-16
C-407
C-407 Abrasive Pad
C-423
C-423 Abrasive Cloth or 10. Apply one to two coats of black topcoat
Paper C-218
(C-218). Allow 30 minutes to 8 hours drying
time between coats. If 8 hours is exceeded,
C-426
C-426 Tape coat shall be cured for 72 hours, then sanded
before applying top coat. Remove masking
C-486
C-486 Cheesecloth tape.

1. Thoroughly wipe blade surface to be

11. Stencil the following on both sides of
blade tip using appropriate black paint or ink.
C-386
repainted with solvent (C-386). Letters shall be 1/4 in. high. Spacing
2. Allow solvent to wet blade a few minutes
between lines shall be 1/16 in.
3J.

then wipe dry with clean dry cloth or DO NOT USE

C-486
cheesecloth (C-486). FOR HANDLING
HELICOPTER
3. Sand blade with 400 grit abrasive cloth or
m:3

paper (C-423)
C-423 until a uniform matte finish is
=;;

obtained. 64-20. Reassembly.

4. Wash blade with abrasive pad (C-407)

C-407
and cleaning compound (C-318) MATERIALS REQUIRED
C-318 solution.
Rinse with clean water.
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
5. Repeat steps 1. through 4. until a water
break-free surface is obtained. C-308
C-308 Adhesive
C-405
C-405 Lockwi re
NOTE
From completion of next step figure 64-11
1. Fill area of pitch horns (5, figure 64-11)
through final painting, do not handle which mates with blade (9) with adhesive (C- C-
with bare hands. Handle with clean 308
308).
gloves or equivalent.
2. Install bolts (1) with washers (2) through
pitch horns (5) and secure to rotor blades (9).
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19.00 IN. (482.60 mm)

FEATHER EDGES OF PAINT
(LINES IN FEATHERED EDGES
FORMED BY LAYERS OF
TOPCOAT ARE PERMISSIBLE)

r(732 .91N.2.91N. 2.91N. 2.9N. 2.91N.-- 4.0 IN. -

.66 mm) (73.66 mm11(73.66 mm1'173.66 mm1I173.66 mm) 001.00 mm)
BLACK WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK WHITE

OMIT PAINT IN THIS AREA

206L-R-64-16

Figure 64-16. Tail rotor blade paint scheme

Install pitch horn with stud to leading edge of 5. Install bolts (3) with five washers (4) on
blade. each side of pitch horns (5) and secure with
nuts (6). Torque nuts (6) 15 to 30 in.lbs. (1.7
3. Torque bolts (1) 30 to 40 in.lbs. (3.39 to to 3.3 Nm) and secure with cotter pins (7).
r..
0?3-0

4.51 Nm). After one hour, retorque bolts 30

to 40 in.lbs. (3.39 to 4.51 Nm). Secure bolt
0.0

C-405
heads together with lockwire (C-405). NOTE

C-308
4. Apply a smooth coat of adhesive (C-308)
Final bolt length and washer
quantities shall be determined at
to all remaining unpainted surfaces of blade time of flight test when achieving
butt. Blend into squeezed out sealant around desired pedal balance forces.
((DD

pitch horn and fair surfaces. Washers shall be installed prior to

balancing tail rotor hub and blade
NOTE assembly.
A maximum of 20 washers may be
installed on each pitch horn.

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