PMS Main Rotor Pylon Section

Pages From TM 1-1520-237-23&P, Dated 31 January 2021, Distribution D, Revision 1 WP 0368
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CHANGE 1
AVIATION MAINTENANCE COMPANY MAINTENANCE
MAIN ROTOR PYLON SECTION
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's CATS (WP 3801, Item 287 [Maintenance Allocation Chart, Tool Kit,
General Mechanics CATS])
Personnel Required
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer 15T (2)
References
WP 1643, Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
WP 3804, Modification List
SEQ.
ITEM AND PROCEDURE MH A B
#
6.1 Inspect main rotor pylon sliding cover as follows: 0.1 A B
Open sliding cover.
Inspect cover for cracks and distortion.
Inspect rollers and tracks for damage and wear.
Check cover screen for obstructions.
Inspect wire strike guides and cutters for security, damage, and
corrosion.
Inspect pin receivers, support structure, skin, stringers, and intercostals
at stations 247.0 and 267.0 for cracks.
6.2 Inspect pitot-static tubes as follows: 0.1 A B
Inspect openings for any obstructions, such as dirt or insects.
Inspect for discoloration beyond that normally cause by pitot heater.
6.3 Inspect backup pump hydraulic motor as follows: 0.2 A B
Inspect for general security, overall condition, and condition of electrical
connectors.
Inspect for security or electrical relay box on top of motor.
Inspect hood and hood debris screen for security, obstructions, and
holes.
6.4 Inspect flight controls and heating/ventilation system as follows: 0.2 A B
Visually inspect all flight control rod assemblies for external corrosion.
Inspect flight control rods, jam nuts, bellcranks, and supports for cracks,
wear, distortion, and security of attachment.
Inspect for looseness between the control tube bodies and jam nuts by
moving the control rod assembly in any direction.
Inspect flight control mixer for cracks, wear, distortion, and security of
attachment.
Inspect heating bleed-air tubes for cracks and damage.
Check ventilation blower and heater mixing valve for damage.
Check temperature sensing tube to heater mixing valve for security and
cracks.
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SEQ.
#
6.5 Inspect primary servos, yaw, and collective boost servos, pitch trim 0.2 A B
assembly, roll assembly, and SAS actuators as follows:
Check for leaks. Special attention should be given to the upper and
lower surfaces of output links.
Check all SAS actuators for gouging or damage resulting from contact
with safety cables or wire installed between the actuator housing and the
output piston-retaining nut.
Inspect three primary servos for damage and security of mounting.
Special attention should be given to the thread undercut area of all servo
piston rods on the shaft immediately adjacent to output clevis. Inspect
input crank assemblies for security, wear and damage.
Inspect pitch trim assembly and roll assembly for damage and security of
mounting.
Inspect both ends of collective boost servo for cracks at cylinder ends
and on power piston shafts. Special attention should be given to the
thread undercut area of servo piston rods on the shaft immediately
adjacent to output clevis.
Inspect both ends of yaw boost servo for cracks at cylinder ends and on
power piston shafts. Special attention should be given to the thread
undercut area of servo piston rods on the shaft immediately adjacent to
output clevis.
Inspect yaw boost, pitch trim, and roll assembly SAS actuators for
damage and security.
6.6 Inspect accessory module for oil seepage, paying particular attention to 0.1 A B
area around main generator.
6.7 Inspect input and accessory module housings for paint discoloration from 0.1 A B
aluminized gray to brown.
6.8 Inspect accessory module chip detector, Nr speed sensor, and low oil 0.1 A B
pressure sensor electrical connectors for security.
Close sliding cover.
6.9 Inspect main rotor pitch control rod spherical bearings as follows: 0.2 A B
Inspect main rotor head upper pitch control rod end bearings for wear
using 0.010-inch side of locally made plastic feeler gauge.
Inspect main rotor head lower pitch control rod end bearing for wear
Inspect main rotor pitch control rods for any obvious damage or
deformation.
NOTE
Perform the following inspections every 15- flight hours only on
bearings that have failed the 0.010 feeler gauge inspection.
Inspect main rotor head upper pitch control rod end bearings for wear
Inspect main rotor head lower pitch control rod end bearing for wear
6.10 Inspect main rotor pitch control rod elastomeric bearings as follows: 0.1 A B
SEQ.
#
NOTE
Elastomeric rod end bearing plastic feeler gauge should only be
used if possible separation exists based on visual inspection of
bearing surface.
Inspect main rotor head upper and lower pitch control rod end bearings
for elastomeric cracks or separation, if a concentration or pileup of
eraser type wear is present, if an extrusion is detected, if cracking or
disbonding of elastomer from shim inner or outer member is suspected.
Visually check for signs of inner member separation using hand force,
shaking control rod. Check for gaps or cracks in areas other than
manufactured shim gaps.
6.11 Inspect main rotor de-ice system as follows: 0.1 A
Check de-ice slip ring environmental shield, wire harness, and
connectors for chafing or damaged insulation and security.
Check de-ice cable brackets for cracks and security.
6.12 Inspect main rotor hub and spindle as follows: 0.1 A B
Inspect hub for cracks and damage.
Visually check spindle shaft shrink tubing for evidence of looseness or
movement.
Check inner race slippage mark for movement.
6.13 Inspect main rotor head dampers bearing and attachment hardware: 0.1 A B
NOTE
Removal of damper assembly is not required for feeler gauge
inspection.
Inspect inboard and outboard main rotor head damper rod end bearings
for wear using 0.010-inch side of locally made plastic feeler gauge.
NOTE
Perform the following inspection every 15 flight hours only on
bearings that have failed the 0.010-inch feeler gauge inspection.
Inspect inboard and outboard main rotor head damper rod end bearings
for wear using 0.015-inch side of locally made plastic feeler gauge.

SEQ.
#
NOTE
The lead/lag check is conducted with the main rotor blade located
at the 12 o'clock position with the gust lock engaged.
Mechanic A is positioned at the tip cap to lead/lag main rotor blade.

Mechanic B is positioned on aircraft to observe main rotor damper
assembly.
Conduct lead/lag check while observing main rotor damper assembly
mounts, bolts, and bearings for condition and security.
6.14 Inspect droop stops as follows: 0.2 A B
Check droop stop lugs for cracks.
Check droop stop ring nut for looseness, and sleeve bearing (inner race)
for cracks, on spindle assemblies 70070- 10030-041, 70070-10030-042,
70070-10030-045, 70070-10030-046, 70102-08200-041 through 70102-
08200- 044, and 70102-08200-063.
Check droop stop support for cracks. Visually inspect droop stop support
for cracks at upper and lower puller grooves.
Check droop stop and droop stop retaining pin bushings for damage and
security.
Visually inspect springs and attaching hardware for signs of corrosion.
6.15 Inspect anti-flap assemblies as follows: 0.1 A B
Check for damage, security, and freedom of operation.
Visually inspect for interference or contact between the anti-flap cam and
stop plate.
Visually inspect for contact between the droop stop cam and horn
attachment bolts.
6.16 Inspect main rotor spindle elastomeric bearings as follows: 0.3 A B
NOTE
The spindle elastomeric bearing consists of a spherical bearing
and a thrust bearing. Wear of either bearing is a gradual process
that will take several hundreds of hours from first detection of
rubber damage to point where bearing must be replaced. Visual
comparison of the bearings in the applicable technical manual is
the criterion for acceptance or rejection. A white wax-like
substance on rubber surfaces is normal and should not be
removed.
Using a flashlight and mirror, visually inspect inner and outer surface of
spherical bearings through the 2-inch diameter inspection hole for wear,
laminate separations, and cracked shims.

SEQ.
#
NOTE
Do not remove spindle to inspect inner surface of thrust bearing.
Using a flashlight and mirror, visually inspect outer surface thrust bearing
for elastomeric extrusions, paying particular attention to the 6 o’clock
position and surface areas furthest inboard. Replace thrust bearing
within the next 40 flight hours if any extrusions are found.
Inspect thrust bearings for laminate separations and cracked shims.
Cracks will appear in the edge of metal shims. No cracks allowed.
Check elastomeric bearings for surface cracking or crazing of rubber.
Small hairline surface cracking or crazing of rubber is acceptable.
6.17 Inspect bifilar assembly as follows: 0.5 A B
Inspect bifilar for cracks, visible damage, wear, and security.
Clean tapered bifilar washers, bushings, and pins.
Visually inspect tapered bifilar washers for wear and damage.
Inspect weights for cracks between and adjacent to bushing bores on
both upper and lower surfaces.
Inspect top and bottom bonded joints of weights for cracks.
Lubricate washers, pins, and bushings.
6.18 Inspect bifilar weights as follows: 0.4 A B
Inspect weights for nicks, gouges, and cracks in Areas A, B, and C.
NOTE
Cracked paint in Area C of weights marked with "UT" in area of
part number is acceptable.
Inspect for paint cracks in Areas A and B of weights marked with "UT"
near part number.
Inspect weights without "UT" marked in area of part number for cracks in
paint in AREAS A, B, and C.
6.19 Test main rotor blade pressure indicators.
6.20 Inspect main rotor blade pins as follows: 0.4 A B
Check solid blade pins for condition, security, and installation of cotter
pins.
Check expandable pins for security and condition. Verify pin tension as
follows:

SEQ.
#
NOTE
There must not be any binding of the expandable pin by the main
rotor blade when the tension is checked. The main rotor blades
and blade pins do not have to be removed for this inspection.
Use blade clamp assembly, hoist (or maintenance crane), hoist sling and
adapter as necessary, to raise main rotor blade and remove any binding
of expandable pins.
Release expandable pin handle from lower nut and open handle.
Pull pin out far enough for top two expandable segments to be visible
above blade cuff. Verify that pin is not fractured by observing
corresponding movement of lower end of core pin. DO NOT
COMPLETELY REMOVE PIN.
If pin is not defective, install and check closing tension on handle.
6.21 Inspect swashplate as follows: 0.3 A B
Inspect swashplate and scissors assemblies for cracks, dents, distortion,
corrosion and security.
Inspect swashplate uniball for cleanliness.
6.22 Inspect swashplate link assemblies for cracks. 0.5 A B
6.23 Inspect main rotor scissors as follows: 0.5 A
Using a dial indicator inspect scissors attachment bearings on
swashplate for radial and axial play.
Using a dial indicator inspect upper rotating scissors bearings for radial
and axial play.
Using a dial indicator inspect lower rotating scissors bearings for radial
and axial play.
6.24 Inspect main transmission as follows: 0.1 A B
Inspect mounting lugs for cracks, dents, nicks, corrosion, and security.
Check engine input seal area for oil leaks.
(MWO-50-43) [Modification of Dowel Pin Retention, Main Gear Box]
Inspect dowel pin retention bolts and retaining angles for deformation
and security.
Inspect dowel pins for signs of axial or rotational play on main gear box
with slippage strip.
Inspect sealing compound covering dowel pins for bulging, blistering,
and cracking.
6.25 Inspect gust lock as follows: 0.1 A B
Engage gust lock.
Inspect gust lock for damage, wear, and security.
Release gust lock.
6.26 Inspect oil cooler and radiator as follows: 0.4 B
Turn main rotor blades as required to gain access to oil cooler and
engage gust lock.
Remove duct access cover.

SEQ.
#
Inspect drive shaft for cracks, corrosion, damage and security.
Inspect duct interior for debris and obstructions.
Inspect fan for obstructions and debris trapped in pockets between
blades. Do not remove epoxy used for balancing rotor from pockets.
Inspect radiator for dirt and debris.
Check brackets and wiring for condition and security.
Inspect support structure for cracks, particularly in the brazed area of the
flanged bulkhead attachment .
Inspect outer fuselage skin and external brackets of driveshaft viscous
damper supports for cracks.
Inspect drive shaft bearing supports for cracks and security.
6.27 Inspect fuel crossfeed and tee breakaway valves for visible yellow line 0.1 B
around center of valve.
6.28 Inspect oil cooler viscous damper bearing for debris, damage, or 0.2 B
overheating as follows:
NOTE
Movement or grease purging from viscous damper bearing
assembly, with no accompanying discoloration or indication of
damage to bearing, is not cause for replacement.
On helicopters with sleeve adapter, 70361-03011-041:

Remove access panel at rear of oil cooler duct.
Using an inspection mirror and flashlight, inspect area inside of
duct for debris.
Use flexible borescope to inspect area at forward end of viscous
damper bearing and between viscous damper bearing assembly
and duct.

SEQ.
#
On helicopters with sleeve adapter, 70361-03011-105:
Inspect slots in sleeve adapter for obstructions and debris
located at the forward end of viscous damper bearing, and
between viscous damper bearing assembly and duct.
If debris is present at forward end of bearing or between bearing
and duct, clean per applicable maintenance manual.
Check bearing for evidence of overheating (temperature
discoloration) and debris damage. Pay particular attention to
bearing seal.
Inspect viscous bearing assembly for proper fluid level, indicated
by bubbles in the fluid.
Inspect viscous bearing assembly for fluid leaks.
Install oil cooler duct access cover.
Release gust lock.
6.29 Inspect IRCM transmitter as follows: 0.2 A

Inspect for security, scratches, cracks, and cleanliness.
Check power cables for chafing against APU access door.
Remove cover.
Inspect shock mounts and bonding straps, mounts, and fairing for cracks
and missing attachment screws.
Reinstall cover.
6.30 Inspect APU AC generator as follows: 0.1 A
Check for security of mounting, security of electrical connections, and
accumulation of dirt or excessive oil.
Inspect casing for cracks.
Check air inlet and exhaust area for foreign object accumulation.
6.31 Inspect APU assembly as follows: 0.4 A
Check exhaust for security and damage.
Inspect accessory drive and reduction drive mating surfaces for oil leaks.
Remove fuel control pan cover.
Check fuel lines and fuel control enclosure for fuel leaks.
Check lines for cracks and kinks.
Inspect fuel tube bundle for chafing.
Install fuel control pan cover. Refer to WP 1643 [Auxiliary Power Unit
(APU)] for torque.
Inspect support mounts and attaching hardware for damage and
security.
6.32 Inspect engine/APU fire extinguisher as follows: 0.2 A B
Inspect fire extinguisher container gauges for correct temperature-
compensated pressure readings.
Check lines and fittings for looseness, cracks, and security.
Manually check directional control valve flapper for freedom of
movement. When tab is released, it should spring back to its original
position.
SEQ.
#
Check fire extinguisher container electrical connectors and wiring for
damage.
6.33 Inspect APU fire extinguisher directional valve for freedom of movement. 0.1 A B
Set cockpit switches as follows:
• Fire Extinguisher: OFF.
• Battery: ON.
Pull APU T-handle. Directional valve should rotate.

Push APU T-handle. Valve should rotate back.
Reset cockpit Battery switch to OFF
6.34 Inspect engine areas as follows: 0.3 A B
Open engine cowlings.
Inspect engine cowling forward and aft hinge ribs for cracks, damaged
fiberglass plies and missing or loose fasteners.
Check engine cowling latches for cracks, positive latching, and secure
closure.
Check engine air inlets for damage, missing fasteners, and foreign
objects.
Inspect input module seals for oil leaks.
Elastomeric Gimbal, 70361-08001-101:
Inspect for separation and broken bolts.
Check eight Allen-head bolts for tightness using finger pressure only.
If 1 to 4 bolts are loose, inspect for bond separation using a 0.005-inch
feeler gauge.
If more than 4 bolts are loose, replace gimbal.
Inspect input module seal for evidence of oil leakage.
Inspect starter 3505300 series for proper oil level and leaks. Oil must be
between overflow and machined step in fill port.
Inspect input module seals for oil leaks
Secure engine cowlings.
6.35 Inspect upper and rear main rotor pylon fairings for cracks and missing 0.1 A B
fasteners.
6.36 (HIRSS) [Hover Infrared Suppression System Installed] Inspect as follows: 0.3 A B
Inspect rear fairings and panels for cracks, dents, and security of
attachment hardware.
Inspect nacelles for cracks, dents, and security of attachment hardware.
Inspect exhaust extenders for cracks, dents, and security of attachment
hardware.
Visually inspect cores and baffles for warping and condition of emissive
coating.
Inspect deswirl ducts for security and damage.
Inspect firewall support angles, lower support fittings, and fail-safe plates
for condition and security.
Check stand-offs for loose or missing nuts.
Inspect air intake latches and hinges for proper operation and
adjustment.
6.37 If standard engine exhaust modules are installed, inspect as follows: 0.1 A B

SEQ.
#
Inspect exhaust fairings for cracks and missing fasteners.
Inspect exhaust ejector for damage and foreign objects.
6.38 Inspect all area No. 6 antennas for cracks, dents, scratches, cleanliness, 0.1 A B
and missing attachment hardware.
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Mechanic A is positioned at the tip cap to lead/lag main rotor blade.

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On helicopters with sleeve adapter, 70361-03011-041:

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6.29 Inspect IRCM transmitter as follows: 0.2 A

Pull APU T-handle. Directional valve should rotate.

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