Sb123 Working Instructions Mod SX11-2

Sperry Marine VMFT Service Bulletin No.
123
November 2012
Page 1 of 5
Service Bulletin No. 123

SX11-2 Modification
To All Sperry Marine Offices and all authorised Service Stations
Product
Bridgemaster E series S Band Turning Units and Antennas
Required Action
All S Band Turning Units and Antenna fixings to be inspected as per attached modification.
Procedure
Parts
All parts are Free of Charge and should be ordered from our European Distribution
Centre in Vlaardingen Holland spares.holland@sperry.ngc.com
Quoting Project No. I00000807, SX11 Upgrade.
To ensure a speedy and timely implementation for all service attendances stocks must be held
locally.
Prepared by Bob Davis Approved by John Fletcher

Product Support Product Support Manager
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V.

Email VMFT.support@sperry.ngc.com
Email service.eu@sperry.ngc.com
September 2012
MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION SHEET No SX/11-2
EQUIPMENT AFFECTED: S Band Antenna Type 65609A (-14 or lower)

S Band Antenna Type 65612A (-14 or lower)
OBJECT AND METHOD: To replace Antenna Mounting Stud(s), Nuts & Tab Washers
with Hardlock Nuts.
TIME REQUIRED: 1.5 Hours max.
CATAGORY: At next service.
1. INSPECTION
1.1 Inspect the tab washer and fixing nuts installation using Fig 1 below.
Rear of
Antenna
Check tabs are

Check the Tab is
bent down over
positioned in the
front nut face
centre of the nut face.
Fig 1 - Correctly Installed Tab Washer and fixings.
1.2 IF THE TAB WASHER IS NOT CORRECTLY FITTED AS SHOWN THEN ALL FIXINGS
MUST BE REPLACED AS DETAILED IN THE FITTING PROCEDURE ON PAGE 2.
1.3 IF THE TAB WASHER IS CORRECTLY FITTED THEN INSPECT THE FIXING NUTS
USED, SEE FIG 2. IF PLAIN NUTS HAVE BEEN USED AS IDENTIFIED BY THE
 THEN ALL FIXINGS MUST BE REPLACED AS DETAILED IN THE FITTING
PROCEDURE ON PAGE 2.
1.4 THIS KIT IS NOT REQUIRED IF THE TAB WASHER IS CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED
WITH NYLOC OR BINX NUTS OR HARDLOCK NUTS HAVE BEEN FITTED WHICH
DO NOT REQUIRE A TAB WASHER AS IDENTIFIED BY IN FIG 2 BELOW.

1
Hardlock Nut Binx Nut Plain Nut Nyloc Nut
   
Binx Nut
Fig 2 – Nut Type Identification
2. FITTING PROCEDURE:
2.1 Switch off the Radar and isolate from ship’s mains supply.
2.2 Remove existing nuts, spacers and tab washers on ONE SIDE AT A TIME and
discard.
2.3 Replacement studs are supplied in this kit, only replace Antenna studs which have:-
 Damaged threads caused by the removal of the Nut.
 Been extracted from the Antenna because the Nut(s) have seized on the stud
threads during the removal process.
 Are loose or in need of replacement.
2.4 To remove a damaged or loose stud use the two M12 plain nuts supplied in this kit
locked together to extract the damaged stud.
2.5 Before fitting new stud(s), apply Permabond thread locking compound to the short
threaded portion (10mm long) of the new stud(s).
2.6 Using the two M12 plain nuts supplied in this kit locked together, fit the new stud(s)
into the antenna ensuring they are fully seated into the antenna body (the thread
should protrude approximately 30mm from the underside of the support casting).
Torque to 30Nm and allow a minimum of 30 minutes curing time for the Permabond
to reach working strength. (Ideally working strength is recommended but if time
does not permit then the installation can proceed with care).
Carefully remove the two M12 plain nuts.
When completed discard the plain nuts; these must not be used in place of the
Hardlock Nuts.
2.7 Apply Denso Paste to both studs and Hard Lock Nut Tapers before reassembly.
2.8 Fit Spacers and Hard Lock nuts to the Rear Stud first ensuring they are the correct
way up as shown in Fig 3a & 3b. Torque first nut to 55Nm and second nut to 35 Nm
using a suitable torque wrench.
2
2.9 Fit Spacers and Hard Lock nuts to the Front Stud last ensuring they are the correct
way up as shown in Fig 3a & 3b. Torque first nut to 55Nm and second nut to 35Nm
using a suitable torque wrench.
2.10 After assembly apply Denso Paste liberally to both stud(s) and nuts to prevent
corrosion.
2.11 Repeat Steps 2.2 to 2.10 on the other side for each stud to be replaced.
2.12 Clean surface and fit label on back face of Antenna in central position alongside the
warning label.
Fig 3a - Hardlock Nuts Assembly Detail
Fit New Spacers supplied

in this kit
See Notes 2.8, 2.9 & 2.10
Gap permissible
between the
Hardlock Nuts
after installation
Fig 3b - Hardlock Nuts Assembly Fitted

3
(Identical on other side)
MANUAL AMENDMENTS:
Insert a copy of this Field Modification Instruction in the Ships Manual.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Description NGSM Part No Qty
Nut - Hardlock M12 RA00010587 4
Densopaste 30gm tube 9037446 1
Spacer 65612158 4
Stud 65612138 4
Permabond A1046, (50ml) MA00009944 1
Nut – Plain M12 4411560 2 (To be discarded on completion of modification)
Label - Fitting Instructions 65612191-1 1

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Sperry Marine VMFT Service Bulletin No.

Service Bulletin No. 123

To All Sperry Marine Offices and all authorised Service Stations

Bridgemaster E series S Band Turning Units and Antennas

Quoting Project No. I00000807, SX11 Upgrade.

Prepared by Bob Davis Approved by John Fletcher

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V.

EQUIPMENT AFFECTED: S Band Antenna Type 65609A (-14 or lower)

TIME REQUIRED: 1.5 Hours max.

CATAGORY: At next service.

Check tabs are

Fig 1 - Correctly Installed Tab Washer and fixings.

Carefully remove the two M12 plain nuts.

Fig 3a - Hardlock Nuts Assembly Detail

Fit New Spacers supplied

Fig 3b - Hardlock Nuts Assembly Fitted

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