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e.
Reference Block, three-notched aluminum (0.008, 0.020, 0.040 EDM notches)
f.
Teflon Tape, refer to Table 1-8
g.
Aircraft Marking Pencil, refer to Table 1-8
2.12.3.2 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 this procedure. If required, the droop stop cam shall be removed in accordance with the
applicable technical manuals listed in Table 1-1.
2.12.3.3 Access. Access to the droop stop cam is from the UR engine cowl (Figure 1-4, Items 3T-7 and 4T-8).
2.12.3.4 Preparation of Part. The part shall be thoroughly cleaned. Refer to Preparation of Part or Area for NDI,
paragraph 1.4.4.
2.12.3.5 NDI Equipment Settings.
a.
Make the following initial settings on the Eddy Current Inspection Unit, NORTEC-19e".
Frequency Fl
- 200 KHz
F2
- off
HdB
- 57.0
VdB
- 69.0
Rot
- 560
Probe drive
- mid
LPF
- 100
HPF
- 0
H Pos
-80%
V Pos
-20%
b.
Refer to Eddy Current Method, paragraph 1.4.11. Set up on test block as follows:
(1)
Null probe on test block.
(2)
Adjust phase as required to obtain horizontal lift-off.
(3)
Move probe over all three notches in test block. Adjust gain to obtain a three block vertical signal when probe is
passed over 0.040-inch notch in test block. (See the standard instrument display shown in Figure 1-7.)
2.12.3.6 Inspection Procedure. Refer to Eddy Current Method, paragraph 1.4.11 and Figure 2-12.
a.
Place probe on a good area in the inspection location and null. Adjust phase as required to obtain horizontal lift-
off.
b.
Inspect the part.
c.
Any signal similar to the notches in the test block are cause for rejection.
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