TB 222U-89-51 Rev C

A Subsidiary of Textron, Inc.
April 18, 2006
TO: All Owners/Operators of Bell 222U Helicopters
SUBJECT: REVISION C TO TECHNICAL BULLETIN 222U-89-51:

SWASHPLATE AND LEVERS ASSEMBLIES P/N 222-010-400,
CONFIGURATION CHANGE AND UPGRADE.
Revision C to this bulletin identifies a new swashplate configuration that

incorporates support assembly P/N 222-010-418-107 with tungsten carbide
coating.
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
No. 222U-89-51
A Subsidiary of Textron Inc.
DATE April 18, 2006 Date 06-22-89
REV C Page 1 of 5
MODEL AFFECTED: 222U
SUBJECT: SWASHPLATE AND LEVERS ASSEMBLIES P/N

222-010-400, CONFIGURATION CHANGE AND
UPGRADE
HELICOPTERS AFFECTED: Model 222U Helicopters S/N 47501 through

47574
COMPLIANCE: At Customers Option
DESCRIPTION:
This bulletin provides operators with the information required to upgrade a swashplate
and levers assembly to the latest configuration. Table 1 lists the components that
comprise the differences between swashplate and levers assembly dash number
configurations.
This bulletin identifies a new configuration which incorporates rotating ring assembly
P/N 222-010-403-117 including replacement pin P/N 230-010-402-101.This bulletin
also provides information to replace the hardware securing the slider assemblies P/N
222-310-469-103 to the swashplate inner ring. The new hardware will allow higher C
torque application to prevent joint looseness and subsequent damage. Revision C to
this bulletin identifies a new swashplate configuration that incorporates support
assembly P/N 222-010-418-107 with tungsten carbide coating.
Certified design configuration of the helicopter at time of delivery were as follows:
Helicopter Serial Number Swashplate and Levers Assembly Part Number
47501-47539 222-010-400-121
47540-47574 222-010-400-123
Swashplate and levers assembly P/N 222-010-400-135 is the current spare C

replacement.
AN APPROPRIATE ENTRY SHOULD BE MADE IN THE AIRCRAFT LOGBOOK UPON ACCOMPLISHMENT

IF OWNERSHIP OF AIRCRAFT HAS CHANGED PLEASE FORWARD TO NEW OWNER
222U-89-51
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The use of a later dash numbered swashplate and levers assembly on an earlier serial
number helicopter is approved. The use of an earlier dash numbered swashplate and
levers assembly on a later serial number helicopter is not authorized and places the
helicopter out of the certified configuration.
Following upgrade, the dash number identification must be updated in the swashplate
and levers assembly records.
APPROVAL:
The engineering design aspects of this bulletin are Transport Canada approved.
MANPOWER:
No man-hour requirements are stated, as the length of time for upgrade will vary with
the upgrade required. Upgrades at time of overhaul should result in no addition to
man-hour requirements normally incurred.
MATERIAL:
Reference ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS. Material will be available

through your Bell Helicopter Supply Center.
SPECIAL TOOLS:
230-210-101-107 tool set including -101 pressing plug to install drive pin in rotating
ring, -103 support to support ring assembly during installation of drive pin into rotating
ring and -105 support to support ring assembly during removal of drive pin from the
rotating ring.
Reference Model 222 Component Repair and Overhaul Manual, Volume 2, Chapter
62.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE:
Not affected.
ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA:
Not affected.
222U-89-51
Page 3 of 5
REFERENCES:
BHT-222U-MM-2, Chapter 5.
BHT-222U-MM-6, Chapter 62.
BHT-222-CR&O-2, Chapter 62.
TB222U-85-12,Swashplate Boot Replacement
TB222U-85-15,Swashplate Ball Sleeve Improvement
TB222U-92-60,Collective and Cyclic Lever Modification
TB222U-93-63,Cyclic link upgrade
Information Letter 222U-98-8, Swashplate inspection.
PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED:
BHT-222U-MM-6, Chapter 62
BHT-222U-CR&O-2, Chapter 62
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Upgrading of swashplate and levers will require incorporation of Technical Bulletins

222U-85-12, 222U-92-60 and 222U-93-63 if not previously accomplished.
Table (1) lists the major components of dash numbered configurations, but does not
contain parts and hardware common to all configurations. These items are contained
in the Illustrated Parts Catalog.
Overhaul swashplate and levers in accordance with Chapter 62, Volume II, of Model
222 Series Component Repair and Overhaul Manual.
The upgraded swashplate and levers assembly must have its data plate and Historical
Records reidentified to the new part number that the swashplate and levers assembly
was upgraded to. The suffix FM will be added after the part dash number to indicate
field modified. The serial number of field modified part will not be altered or changed
Example: Upgrade swashplate and levers assembly P/N 222-010-400-121 to the -

131 configuration. Reidentify swashplate and levers assembly data plate
and Historical Service Record to new part
Number: 222-010-400-121-131 FM.
Retain existing serial number.
222U-89-51
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TABLE I
SWASHPLATE AND LEVERS ASSEMBLY
PART NUMBER NOMENCLATURE

222-010-400 Swashplate & Levers -121 -123 -127 -129 -131 -135 NOTES
(3)
20-057-6-16D Bolt (2) X X X X (13)(14)
MS17826-6 Nut (2) X X X X (13)(14)
140-009C25S53 Washer (2) X X X X (13)
MS24665-283 Cotter Pin (2) X X X X (13)
20-057-10-45D Bolt X X X X X X
222-010-403-005 Ring Assembly X X (4)
222-010-403-113 Ring Assembly X X (8)(12)(16)
222-010-403-117 Ring Assembly X X (16)
222-010-404-111 Ring Assembly X X (5)(9)
222-010-404-115 Ring Assembly X X X X
222-010-405-115 Ball Sleeve X X X X X X
222-010-409-105 Idler Link X X X X X X
222-010-499-101 Washer X X X X X X
222-010-412-101 Cap X (1)
222-010-412-103 Cap X X X X X
222-010-418-103 Support assembly X X X X X (17)
222-010-418-107 Support assembly X C
222-010-419-101 Link Assembly X X (6)(10)
222-010-419-106 Link Assembly X X (7)(10)
222-010-419-109 Link Assembly X X X X
222-010-419-110 Link Assembly X X X X
222-010-487-101 Shield X X X X X (1)
222-010-490-105 Cap Assembly X (1)
222-010-490-109 Cap Assembly X X X X X
222-010-497-105 Collective Lever X X X (2)
222-010-497-109 Collective Lever X X X
222-011-402-101 Beam X X X X X X
222-310-469-103 Slider Assembly X X X X X X
222-310-476-101 Bearing Set X X X X X X
222-010-408-109 Cyclic Lever X X X (2)
222-010-408-113 Cyclic Lever X X X
222-011-420-101 Safety Washer X X X X X X
222-011-421-101 Thrust Washer X X X X X X
222-310-465-001 Bearing X X X (11)
222-011-425-101 Bearing X X X
NAS1160-5-17D Bolt (2) X X (13)(15)
MS14144L5 Nut (2) X X (13)(15)
140-009C21S53 Washer (2) X X (13)
MS24665-136 Cotter Pin (2) X X (13)
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-Notes-
1. When replacing P/N 222-010-494-101 boot, use P/N 222-010-487-101 shield, P/N
222-010-412-103 cap, and P/N 222-010-490-109 cap assembly as a unit. Refer to
T.B. 222U-85-12.
2. May be upgraded per T.B. 222U-92-60.
3. The -135 contains the latest component configuration. C
4. Superceded in spares by P/N 222-010-403-113
5. Superceded in Spares by P/N 222-010-404-115
8. Ring P/N 222-010-403-113 may be upgraded to 117 configuration by replacing

pin P/N 222-010-455-003 with pin P/N 230-010-402-101.
9. Do not apply primer to the triplex bearing mating surface.
10. May be upgraded per T.B. 222U-93-63.
11. Superceded in Spares by P/N 222-011-425-101.
13. For spare replacement of (2) 20-057-6-16D bolt, (2) MS17826-6 nut, (2) MS 24665-
283 Cotter pin and (2) 140-009C25S53 washer as a unit, Use 2) NAS1160-5-17D
bolt, (2) MS14144L5 nut, (2) MS 24665-136 Cotter pin and (2) 140-009C21S53
washer as a unit.
14. Torque bolt/nut to 70 -110 inch-lb. One washer P/N AN960-616L is optional (under
the nut) to install the cotter pin within the torque range specified.
15. Torque bolt/nut to 140 -160 inch-lb. One washer P/N NAS1149F0532P is optional
(under the nut) to install the cotter pin within the torque range specified.
16. Rotating ring with oversize or elongated drive pin hole(s) may be reworked to an
oversize stepped pin. However, the rework procedure can only be accomplished by
Bell Helicopter. Operators should not attempt this repair.
17. Superceded in spares by support assembly 222-010-418-107 with tungsten carbide

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A Subsidiary of Textron, Inc.

April 18, 2006

TO: All Owners/Operators of Bell 222U Helicopters

SUBJECT: REVISION C TO TECHNICAL BULLETIN 222U-89-51:

Revision C to this bulletin identifies a new swashplate configuration that

MODEL AFFECTED: 222U

SUBJECT: SWASHPLATE AND LEVERS ASSEMBLIES P/N

HELICOPTERS AFFECTED: Model 222U Helicopters S/N 47501 through

COMPLIANCE: At Customers Option

Certified design configuration of the helicopter at time of delivery were as follows:

Helicopter Serial Number Swashplate and Levers Assembly Part Number

Swashplate and levers assembly P/N 222-010-400-135 is the current spare C

AN APPROPRIATE ENTRY SHOULD BE MADE IN THE AIRCRAFT LOGBOOK UPON ACCOMPLISHMENT

Reference ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS. Material will be available

WEIGHT AND BALANCE:

ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA:

Upgrading of swashplate and levers will require incorporation of Technical Bulletins

Example: Upgrade swashplate and levers assembly P/N 222-010-400-121 to the -

PART NUMBER NOMENCLATURE

2. May be upgraded per T.B. 222U-92-60.

3. The -135 contains the latest component configuration. C

4. Superceded in spares by P/N 222-010-403-113

5. Superceded in Spares by P/N 222-010-404-115

6. Superceded in Spares by P/N 222-010-419-109

7. Superceded in Spares by P/N 222-010-419-110

8. Ring P/N 222-010-403-113 may be upgraded to 117 configuration by replacing

9. Do not apply primer to the triplex bearing mating surface.

10. May be upgraded per T.B. 222U-93-63.

11. Superceded in Spares by P/N 222-011-425-101.

12. Superceded in Spares by P/N 222-010-403-117

17. Superceded in spares by support assembly 222-010-418-107 with tungsten carbide

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