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21 April 2015
DESCRIPTION:
This Special Use (SU) Technical Bulletin (TB) provides authorization to UH-1H
helicopter operators, as described in the HELICOPTERS AFFECTED block above, who
wish to use Swashplate Gimbal Ring Assembly P/N 212-010-416-101 as an alternate
spare part in lieu of Swashplate Gimbal Ring Assembly P/N 204-010-404-003.
The assigned retirement life for the P/N 212-010-416-101 Swashplate Gimbal Ring
Assembly when installed on the UH-1H is 9,000 hours.
APPROVAL:
Bell Helicopter does not authorize use of this bulletin to obtain approval from any civil
regulatory authority for installation of P/N 212-010-416-101 Swashplate Gimbal Ring
Assembly on any type certificated UH-1 helicopter.
The engineering design aspects of this bulletin are Bell Helicopter Engineering
approved.
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CONTACT INFO:
MANPOWER:
Approximately 3.0 man-hours are required to complete this bulletin. This estimate is
based on hands-on time, and may vary with personnel and facilities available.
WARRANTY:
There is no warranty credit applicable for parts or labor associated with this bulletin.
MATERIAL:
Required Material:
The following material is required for the accomplishment of this bulletin and may be
obtained through your Bell Helicopter Textron Supply Center.
204-011-457-003 Washer 6
204-011-463-001 Bolt 2
204-011-463-003 Bolt 2
212-010-416-101 Gimbal Ring Assembly 1
Consumable Material:
The following material is required to accomplish this bulletin, but may not require
ordering, depending on the operator’s consumable material stock levels. This material
may be obtained through your Bell Helicopter Textron Supply Center.
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SPECIAL TOOLS:
None required
Not Affected.
Not affected.
REFERENCES:
PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED:
TM 55-1520-210-23P-1 AVUM & AVIM Repair Parts and Special Tools List
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
3. If the gimbal ring assembly is being replaced only, disassemble and reassemble
swashplate and support assembly only as necessary to remove and replace the
gimbal ring. Refer to DMWR 55-1615-221 for procedures except as noted in steps
3.a, 3.b, and 3.c below.
b. After removal of the old gimbal ring and verifying the shimming requirements of
the bearing and liner assemblies of the P/N 212-010-416-101 Gimbal Ring:
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CAUTION
(1) Apply sealant (C-352) sparingly to the faying surfaces of the bearing and
liner assemblies and shims.
(2) Apply sealant (C-299) sparingly to the faying surfaces of the P/N NAS6203-
1H Bolts.
-NOTE-
c. Install bearing liner assemblies and shims, and torque bolts while sealant
remains wet.
4. Ensure P/N 212-010-416-101 Gimbal Ring Assembly historical record card (HRC)
shows the airworthiness life as 9,000 hours.
8. Make an entry in helicopter historical service records indicating compliance with this
Technical Bulletin.
8. Refer to Figure 1 for P/N 212-010-416-101 Gimbal Ring Assembly detail parts and
attaching hardware.
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