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6.15 FERROUS CONNECTING LINKS, ROD ENDS, CLEVISES, LEVERS, AND ATTACHING PARTS (MT).
6.15.1 Description (Figure6-1. Index No. 15). Ferrous connecting links, rod ends, clevises, levers, and attaching
parts are found in various locations in the helicopter flight controls.
6.15.2 Defects. This inspection is used to verify crack indications found visually on the links rod ends, clevises, levers,
and attaching parts. No cracks are allowed.
6.15.3 Primary Method. Magnetic Particle.
6.15.3.1 NDI Equipment and Materials. (Refer to Appendix B.)
a.
Magnetic Particle Inspection Probe/Yoke
b.
Magnetometer
c.
Black Light
d.
Fluorescent Magnetic Particles, refer to Table 1-8
e.
Consumable Materials, refer to Table 1-8
f.
Aircraft Marking Pencil, refer to Table 1-8
NOTE
Hand-held magnetic coil may be used. Refer to paragraph 1.4.8.1.2 and Figure 1-6.
6.15.3.2 Preparation of Helicopter. The helicopter shall be prepared for safe ground maintenance. A partial inspection
for cause (visual indications, sites of mechanical damage, corrosion, etc.) may be performed on all exposed surfaces of
the installed part using applicable positions of this procedure. If required, the connecting links, rod ends, clevises, levers,
and attaching parts shall be removed in accordance with the applicable technical manuals listed in Table 1-1.
6.15.3.3 Access. This is a generic inspection. Access to these parts is gained on a generic basis in accordance with the
applicable technical manuals listed in Table 1-1 and Figure 1-4.
6.15.3.4 Preparation of Part. The part shall be thoroughly cleaned. Refer to Preparation of Part or Area for NDI,
paragraph 1.4.4.
6.15.3.5 NDI Equipment Settings. Refer to Magnetic Particle Method, paragraph 1.4.8.
6.15.3.6 Inspection Procedure. A magnetic field shall be applied to the part perpendicular to the orientation of possible
cracks. Positions required for this inspection are illustrated in Figure 6-15.
a.
Select AC on the AC/DC power switch.
b.
Place probe/yoke on part in position 1 as shown.
c.
Press the test switch and apply a light coat of magnetic particle media at the same time. Remove the media
momentarily before removing the current. Current should be applied for no more than five seconds.
d.
Inspect for cracks using the black light.
e.
Demagnetize before moving to the next position. Refer to paragraph 6.15.3.8.
f.
Repeat steps a. through e. for other positions, as required.
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