BHT-206L3-MM-7

CHAPTER 64 — TAIL ROTOR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph Chapter/Section Page

Number Title Number Number

64-1 Tail Rotor ....................................................................................... 64-00-00 3

64-2 Vibration Analysis .......................................................................... 64-00-00 3
64-3 Troubleshooting Tail Rotor............................................................. 64-00-00 3
64-4 Operational Check of Tail Rotor Hub and Blades .......................... 64-00-00 3
64-5 Dynamic Balancing — Tail Rotor Hub and Blades ................... 64-00-00 3
64-6 Tail Rotor Hub and Blades............................................................. 64-00-00 8
64-7 Tail Rotor Hub and Blades — Removal.................................... 64-00-00 8
64-8 Tail Rotor Hub and Blades — Cleaning.................................... 64-00-00 8
64-9 Tail Rotor Hub and Blades — Inspection and Repair ............... 64-00-00 9
64-10 Tail Rotor Hub and Blades — Installation................................. 64-00-00 9

TAIL ROTOR BLADES

64-11 Tail Rotor Blades ........................................................................... 64-00-00 17

64-12 Tail Rotor Blades — Cleaning .................................................. 64-00-00 17
64-13 Tail Rotor Blades — Inspection ................................................ 64-00-00 17
64-14 Tail Rotor Blades — Repair ...................................................... 64-00-00 22
64-15 Tail Rotor Blades — Spot Refinishing ...................................... 64-00-00 23
64-16 Tail Rotor Blades — Counterweight Adjustments..................... 64-00-00 25
64-17 Tail Rotor Pitch Change Mechanism ............................................. 64-00-00 26
64-18 Removal.................................................................................... 64-00-00 28
64-19 Inspection ................................................................................. 64-00-00 28
64-20 Installation................................................................................. 64-00-00 28

FIGURES

Figure Page
Number Title Number

64-1 Tail Rotor Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 4

64-2 Tail Rotor Hub and Blades.................................................................................. 5
64-3 Tail Rotor Dynamic Balance ............................................................................... 7
64-4 Tail Rotor Static Stop Damage Limits ................................................................. 10
64-5 Tail Rotor Pitch Link Damage Limits................................................................... 11
64-6 Tail Rotor Crosshead Damage Limits ................................................................. 12
64-7 Tail Rotor Spacer Damage Limits ....................................................................... 13
64-8 Tail Rotor Bearing Nut Damage Limits ............................................................... 14
64-9 Tail Rotor Blade Damage Limits ......................................................................... 18
64-10 Tail Rotor Blade Rivet Installation....................................................................... 21
64-11 Tail Rotor Blade Paint Scheme........................................................................... 24A
64-12 Friction Adjustment ............................................................................................. 26
63-13 Tail Rotor Control Counterweights...................................................................... 27
64-14 Tail Rotor Pitch Control Mechanism ................................................................... 28

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TABLES

Table Page
Number Title Number

64-1 Chadwick-Helmuth Dynamic Balancing Equipment............................................ 6

64-2 Tail Rotor Hub and Blade Assembly Balance Weight Conversion...................... 16A

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64-1. TAIL ROTOR

SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED
The tail rotor consists of a hub and two blades. The
blades are mounted in the hub by spherical bearings
that are mounted in the blades on the pitch change NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
axis. The spherical bearings permit pitch change of the
blades. The hub and blade assembly is mounted on Model 135M-10A Strobex Blade Tracker
the 90° gearbox shaft by means of a splined trunnion,
Model 171 Phazor
mounted in the bearings in the hub, to provide a
flapping axis for the assembly. The yoke of the hub is Model 177M-5 Balancer
made with a 4° twist for each blade. The twist in the
yoke provides additional tail rotor thrust for high altitude
performance.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
Certain steps within the chapter specify the use of
lubricating oil MIL-PRF-7808, MIL-PRF-23699, or Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications.
DOD-PRF-85734 (C-010, C-011, or C-030).
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
Refer to Chapter 12 and to the BHT-206L3-FM-1
(BHT-206L4-FM-1 for the 206L3+ IGW Upgrade) for C-426 Masking Tape
the approved specifications and recommended use of
oils. 1. After installation or repair of tail rotor hub and
blades, rig tail rotor controls (Volume 8, Chapter 67).
64-2. VIBRATION ANALYSIS
2. Accomplish dynamic balance of tail rotor hub and
For information on tail rotor high frequency vibrations, blades (paragraph 64-5).
refer to Volume 6, Chapter 62.
3. Adjust counterweight to achieve balance of tail
64-3. TROUBLESHOOTING TAIL ROTOR rotor pedal forces (paragraph 64-16).

Potential troubles which may occur in the tail rotor are 64-5. DYNAMIC BALANCING — TAIL ROTOR
listed in Figure 64-1 with probable causes indicated HUB AND BLADES
and corrective action recommended.
Dynamic balancing of tail rotor hub and blades may be
64-4. OPERATIONAL CHECK OF TAIL accomplished by use of Chadwick-Helmuth equipment,
ROTOR HUB AND BLADES if desired (Table 64-1).

Perform an operational check of the tail rotor hub and

blades to determine condition.

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High frequency vibration

felt through the tail rotor
control pedals.

Replace hub and YES

blade or balance Replace bearing.
tail rotor hub
and blade
assembly.

Replace bumper. Inability to make normal

right and left turns in
flight.

Tighten nuts.

-1
Correct rigging.
YES
Replace bearing.

Adjust preload.

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Figure 64-1. Tail rotor troubleshooting

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TAIL ROTOR
GEARBOX
SHAFT

1 27
22 1 28

26
25 29
24 2
3

23 4
5 10 12
6 21 11 13
22 32
20
31
7 9 30 2

8
9
4 14
SEE DETAIL
5
A 19 15
6
17
SEE DETAIL
18 16
B

LOCKWIRE

BEND ONE TAB INBOARD

AND TWO OUTBOARD 19
DETAIL A 21 HAND
TIGHTEN
20 ONLY

DETAIL B
1. Tail rotor hub 11. Special washer 22. Pitch horn
and blades (P/N 206-011-820-101) 23. Spacer
2. Shim 12. Cupped washer 24. Control tube
3. Rubber bumper 13. Nut 25. Key
4. Static stop 14. Bolt 26. Pin
5. Special washer 15. Nut 27. Nut
6. Nut 16. Washer 28. Washer (AN970-3, AN960JD10),
7. Liner 17. Pin or (P/N 206-011-859-101)
8. Nut 18. Crosshead 29. Bolt (NAS1303-13D through -19D)
9. Washer 19. Knurled nut 30. Packing
10. Pitch link 20. Shim 31. Cotter pin
21. Balance wheel 32. Cotter pin
NOTES
1 Maximum inside diameter for pin hole in gearbox output shaft is 0.1910 inch (4.851 mm).

2 Post TB 206L-04-214 and 206L3+ IGW upgrade.

206L3_MM_64_0002_c01

Figure 64-2. Tail Rotor Hub and Blades

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Table 64-1 o h dwic -Helmuth dynamic balancing equipment

PART NO. DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER ADDRESS

Instruction Handbook Monrovia, California 91016

Model 135M-10A Strobex Blade Tracker

Model 177M-5 Balancer

(St

Model 171 Phazor

Place a balance strip (2) 2 inches (50

(M.-®
b®
CAUTION mm) long and 1 inch (25 mm) wide of
f masking tape (C-426)
C-426 near tip of one tail rotor
blade (1), 30 inches (760 mm) from centerline

Oo-3
as®
IF CHADWICK-HELMUTH DYNAMIC of hub, and compare vibration. If vibration is
BALANCING EQUIPMENT IS not reduced by the balance strip (2), remove
SELECTED, IT SHALL BE tape and perform same procedure on

--a
OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE opposite tail rotor blade (1).
WITH THE CHADWICK-HELMUTH
OPERATIONS AND SERVICE If vibration is reduced but not
LULL

c.
INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK. IF acceptable, try a 4, 6, 3, or 10 inch (100, 150,
THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS 200, or 250 mm) length strip of masking tape
CSI

CONCERNING THE USE OF THIS on tail rotor blade (1) until vibration is
EQUIPMENT, CONTACT THE reduced to a minimum.
MANUFACTURER.
NOTE
NOTE
Use washers (4 and 6) in any %.a
Static balancing of tail rotor may be combination, to a maximum of three
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accomplished using Marvel Mfg. Co. washers per bolt (3), as required.
equipment (refer to appropriate Length of bolt (3) is determined by
Marvel Mfg. Co. manual and quantity and combination of washers
bulletins) or by using procedure in (4 and 6) that are used. Washers (6)
BHT-206L-CRO
BHT-206L-CR&O manual. should be placed alternately on o
(a)

either side of balance wheel (5).

The tail rotor hub and blades must be
statically balanced prior to installation on the The combination of bolt, washers,
Q)^O
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helicopter. The balance wheel (5, figure 64-3) and nut is to equal the same
()t

figure 64-3
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is installed,to permit dynamic balancing of the imbalance as that exerted by the

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tail rotor hub and blades on the helicopter tape on the rotor, refer to table
table 64-2
table 64-2
64-2
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when a high frequency vibration exists, and it for weight conversion.

is known that the hub and blades are
serviceable and are statically balanced. d. Install bolt (3), washers (4 and 6), and
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nut (7) in the balance wheel (5) hole aligned

(a'
C13

Cam

1. Spanwise balance tail rotor hub and blade spanwise with the tail rotor blade (1), detail A.
as follows: Remove balance strip (2).

a. Observe the amount of vibration at the 2. Chordwise balance tail rotor hub and
E

tail rotor pedals and horizontal stabilizer with blade as follows:

an N2 of 96 to 100 percent, flat pitch, for
reference.
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1. Tail rotor blade

2. Balance strip (masking tape)
3. Bolt
4. Washer
5. Balance wheel
6. Washer
7. Nut

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Figure 64-3e Tail rotor dynamic balance

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a. Observe the amount of vibration at the tail
rotor pedals and horizontal stabilizer at an N2 of 100%,
flat pitch.
NOTE
Use washers (4 and 6) in any combination,
to a maximum of three washers per bolt (3),
as required. Length of bolt is determined by
the quantity and combination of washers
used. Washers (6) should be placed
alternately on either side of balance
wheel (5).
b. Install bolt (3), two washers (4), and nut (7) in
one of the holes in the balance wheel that is aligned
chordwise with the tail rotor blades (1), and compare
vibration level.
c. If vibration is not reduced, remove bolt (3)
washers (4 and 6), and nut (7), and perform the same
procedure using the opposite hole (180°) in the
balance wheel (5).
64-6. TAIL ROTOR HUB AND BLADES
During flight, the tail rotor hub and blades (tail rotor)
counters the torque of the main rotor to permit forward
progress without spinning of the helicopter fuselage.
The pitch of the tail rotor blades is varied by means of
the tail rotor control system in order to make right and
left turns. The tail rotor is mounted on the left side of
the tailboom, and rotates at approximately 2550 RPM.
64-7. TAIL ROTOR HUB AND BLADES —
REMOVAL
SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
Commercial Crosshead Puller
1. Remove nuts (8, Figure 64-2), washers (9), bolts
(14), and packings (30) (Post TB 206L-04-214 and
206L3+ IGW Upgrade).
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2. Remove nuts (13), special washers (11), and
cupped washers (12). Remove pitch links (10).
3. Remove nut (15) and washer (16). Pull
crosshead (18) from control tube (24) with the use of a
suitable puller. Remove pin (17) from crosshead (18)
or control tube (24).
NOTE
Knurled nut and balance wheel are
threaded onto the tail rotor gearbox shaft.
4. Cut and remove lockwire from knurled nut (19)
and balance wheel (21). Remove knurled nut (19),
liner (7), shims (20), and balance wheel (21).
5. Straighten tabs on special washer (5) and remove
nut (6). Remove special washer, static stop (4), rubber
bumper (3), and shim (2). Discard special washer.
NOTE
Shim (2) serves to position static stop (4)
and the positioning for tail rotor
blade-to-tailboom clearance. If the hub and
blades are to be reinstalled, identify the
shim during removal for reuse during
installation.
6. Slide tail rotor hub and blades (1) from tail rotor
gearbox shaft and remove spacer (23).
7. Remove pin (26) and key (25) from control
tube (24).
64-8. TAIL ROTOR HUB AND BLADES —
CLEANING
MATERIALS REQUIRED
Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications.
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
C-304 Drycleaning Solvent
1. Clean all parts with drycleaning solvent (C-304)
and dry with filtered compressed air.
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64-9. TAIL ROTOR HUB AND BLADES — 3. Inspect bearings in pitch links (10, Figure 64-2)
INSPECTION AND REPAIR for elongated bolt holes, staking, security, binding, and
wear or deterioration of bearing surfaces. Inspect
bearing for axial and radial play; maximum axial play is
0.020 inch (0.508 mm). No radial play is permitted.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
Replace pitch links if axial and radial limits of bearings
are exceeded.
Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications.

NUMBER NOMENCLATURE 4. Inspect balance wheel (21) for visible thread

damage.
C-100 Chemical Film Material

C-245 Polyurethane Coating 5. Inspect liner (7) for wear. Maximum inside
diameter is 0.640 inch (16.3 mm).
C-204 Epoxy Polyamide
Primer
6. Inspect knurled nut (19) for visible thread
C-309 MEK damage.

C-423 Abrasive Paper 7. Inspect key (25) for wear. Minimum width is
0.285 inch (7.24 mm).

NOTE
64-10. TAIL ROTOR HUB AND BLADES —
See Figure 64-4 through Figure 64-8 for tail INSTALLATION
rotor damage limits and refer to
BHT-206L-CR&O manual for detailed
inspection and repair procedures.
SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED
1. Inspect tail rotor blades (paragraph 64-13).
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
2. Inspect pitch link (10, Figure 64-2) for mechanical
and corrosion damage. Mechanical damage shall not GS18217 Propeller Protractor
exceed 0.010 inch (0.254 mm) and corrosion damage
shall not exceed 0.005 inch (0.127 mm). Inspect
crosshead (18) for mechanical and corrosion damage.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
Mechanical and corrosion damage shall not exceed
0.010 inch (0.254 mm).
Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications.

a. Blend out acceptable damage with 400 grit NUMBER NOMENCLATURE

abrasive paper (C-423). Minimum radius of repair shall
not be less than 0.05 inch (1.3 mm). One repair is C-405 Lockwire
permitted on each end of pitch links and two repairs to
C-561 Grease
crosshead, but not on the same lug.

b. Remove sanding residue with MEK (C-309)
and treat repaired areas with chemical film material
(C-100) (BHT-ALL-SPM, Chapter 3).
c. Refinish repaired parts with one spray coat of
epoxy polyamide primer (C-204) and two spray coats
polyurethane coating (C-245), color number 17173.
Do not allow primer or finish coats to contact bearings.
1. Apply a light coating of grease (C-561) to inside
diameter of spacer (23, Figure 64-2), and the splines
and outside diameter area of the tail rotor gearbox
output shaft, not including threads. Do not apply
grease to the threads of the output shaft.
2. Install spacer (23) against shoulder on tail rotor
gearbox shaft.

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DAMAGE LOCATION SYMBOLS

TYPE OF DAMAGE MAXIMUM DAMAGE AND REPAIR DEPTH

0.005 in. (0.127 mm) 0.010 in. (0.254 mm) 0.010 in. (0.254 mm)
C87
MECHANICAL
before and after repair before and after repair before and after repair

0.005 in. (0.127 mm) 0.010 in. (0.254 mm) 0.010 in. (0.254 mm)

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CORROSION
before and after repair before and after repair before and after repair

MAXIMUM AREA PER Not critical One-fourth Not critical

FULL DEPTH REPAIR circumference

NUMBER OF REPAIRS Not critical Not critical Not critical

EDGE CHAMFER 0.020 in. (0.508 mm) 0.020 in. (0.508 mm)
by 45 degrees by 45 degrees

NOTE
Bore damage not to exceed 0.005 inch (0.127 mm) for one-fourth circumference.
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Figure 64-4. Tail rotor static stop damage limits

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CAUTION
ENS URE PIN (26) GO ES THRO UG H
HOLE IN KEY (25) AND REMAINS IN
POSITION UNTIL TAIL ROTOR HUB AND
BLADE (1) AND STATIC STOP (4) ARE
POSITIONED ON GEARBOX SHAFT.
3. Align pin hole in gearbox shaft with slot in control
tube (24) and install key (25) and pin (26).
4. Apply a light coating of grease (C-561) to the
splines of the tail rotor trunnion.
5. Align splines in gearbox shaft and tail rotor hub
and blades. Install tail rotor hub on gearbox shaft with
leading edge of top tail rotor blade facing aft.
6. Apply a light coating of grease (C-561) to inside
diameter of static stop (4).
7. Install shim (2), static stop (4), special washer (5),
and nut (6). Torque nut 580 inch-pounds (65.5 Nm).
NOTE
Do not install rubber bumper (3) or bend
special washer (5) until correct flapping
angle and tailboom clearance have been
obtained as outlined in step 8 and step 18.
8. Adjust tail rotor hub and blade (1) for correct
flapping angle as follows:
a. Position tail rotor hub and blades (1) in vertical
position and check flapping angle along pitch change
axis. The pitch change axis is an extension of a line
through the centers of the tail rotor blades to the
attachment bolts.
b. Flap tail rotor hub and blades (1) to one
extreme position until tail rotor hub contacts static stop
(4). Place propeller protractor, GS181217 or
equivalent, adjacent to blade attachment bolts and
record angle. Flap tail rotor hub and blades to opposite
extreme position until tail rotor hub contacts static
stop. Measure and record angle.
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c. The total flapping angle must be 18 to 19°
total. If angle is not correct, adjust thickness of shim
(2) (step d).
d. If necessary to obtain 18 to 19° flapping, and
1.0 inch (25 mm) clearance, adjust thickness of shim
(2). Use only bonded laminates of shim. If a thicker
shim is required, use a new shim. Laminates of shim
are 0.002 inch (0.051 mm) thick.
9. After correct flapping angle has been achieved,
temporarily install rubber bumper (3) over nut (6).
CAUTION
EXCEEDING TORQUE OF 50
INCH-POUNDS (5.65 NM) WILL STRIP
THREAD IN BALANCE WHEEL.
10. Thread balance wheel (21) onto tail rotor gearbox
shaft against nut (6). Torque balance wheel to a
maximum of 50 inch-pounds (5.65 Nm).
11. Install liner (7) and knurled nut (19) and hand
tighten onto gearbox shaft. Adjust shim (20) clearance
as follows:
a. Measure the clearance between balance
wheel (21) and knurled nut (19). Record measured
clearance.
b. Adjust thickness of shim (20) to equal
measured clearance to within ±0.002 inch
(±0.051 mm). Shims are 0.002 inch (0.051 mm)
laminates with total thickness of 0.032 inch
(0.813 mm). Do not exceed a maximum of 10 shims.
c. Install measured shims (20), liner (7), and
knurled nut (19). Tighten knurled nut hand tight only on
gearbox shaft.
12. Install pin (17) in outboard end of control tube
(24) and install crosshead (18) over control tube and
pin. Check for proper location of pin by inserting a
piece of lockwire (C-405) into groove at back of
crosshead.
13. Install washer (16) and nut (15) on outboard end
of control tube (24). Torque nut 125 inch-pounds
(14.12 Nm).
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CAUTION
USE CORRECT PITCH LINK.
CAREFULLY CHECK PART NUMBER
AND LENGTH. FAILURE TO USE
CORRECT PITCH LINK MAY RESULT IN
DECREASED LEFT PEDAL TRAVEL,
AND A RIGGING P ROB LE M C OUL D
ARISE.
14. Install pitch links (10) between crosshead (18)
and studs on pitch horns (22) as follows:
a. Connect pitch links (10) to pitch horns (22)
with special washers (11), cupped washers (12), and
nuts (13). Torque nuts (14) 50 to 60 inch-pounds (5.65
to 6.78 Nm).
b. Connect pitch links (10) to crosshead (18) with
bolts (14) (heads in direction of rotation), packings (30)
(Post TB 206L-04-214 and 206L3+ IGW Upgrade),
washers (9), and nuts (8). Position washers under
heads of bolts and under nuts. Torque nut 80 to 100
inch-pounds (9.04 to 11.30 Nm).
15. Check pitch change mechanism for freedom of
movement with pedals through full operating range.
16. Check tail rotor hub and blades (1) for freedom of
movement at flapping axis. Check tail rotor blade
bearings for freedom of movement.
17. Check rigging of tail rotor control system
(Chapter 67).
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18. Check tail rotor hub and blades (1) for correct
tailboom clearance as follows:
a. Turn tail rotor hub and blades (1) to position
one blade tip adjacent to tailboom. Hold right tail rotor
pedal full forward against stop. Flap tail rotor hub and
blades toward tailboom until tail rotor hub contacts
static stop (4).
b. Trailing edge of the tail rotor hub and blades
(1) must clear tailboom at closest point by at least 1.0
inch (25 mm).
c. If clearance is not within tolerance,
accomplish the following steps.
(1) Remove items installed in step 6 through
step 14.
(2) Accomplish procedures specified in
step 8a through step 8c. A d j u s t s h i m t o o b t a i n 1 8
t o 19° flap.
19. Bend one edge of special washer (5) inboard
over one flat of static stop (4). At another location,
bend one edge of special washer (5) outboard over
two flats of nut (6) (Detail A).
20. Position rubber bumper (3) between tail rotor hub
and flanges of static stop (4).
21. Secure knurled nut (19) to balance wheel (21)
and then secure balance wheel to special washer (5)
with lockwire (C-405) (Figure 64-2, Detail B).
22. Install cotter pins (31 and 32).
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Table 64-2. Tail Rotor Hub and Blade Assembly Balance Weight Conversion

WEIGHT ARM UNBALANCE

NOMENCLATURE
GRAM (OZ) INCH (MM) G•IN (OZ•MM)

Masking tape,
1 inch (25 mm) wide
a. 2 inch (50 mm) length 0.18 (0.0063) 30 (760) 5.4 (4.8)
b. 4 inch (100 mm) length 0.36 (0.013) 30 (760) 10.8 (9.68)
c. 6 inch (150 mm) length 0.54 (0.019) 30 (760) 16.2 (14.5)
Bolt AN3-4A 3.41 (0.120) 1.25 (31.7) 4.4 (3.8)
Bolt AN3-5A 3.86 (0.136) 1.25 (31.7) 4.8 (4.3)
Bolt AN3-6A 4.26 (0.150) 1.25 (31.7) 5.3 (4.8)
Bolt AN3-7A 4.72 (0.166) 1.25 (31.7) 5.9 (5.3)
Nut MS21042L3 1.27 (0.0448) 1.25 (31.7) 1.6 (1.4)
Washer AN960-10 0.9 (0.03) 1.25 (31.7) 1.1 (1.0)
Washer AN970-3 5.0 (0.18) 1.25 (31.7) 6.2 (5.7)

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TAIL ROTOR BLADES

64-11. TAIL ROTOR BLADES 64-13. TAIL ROTOR BLADES — INSPECTION

The tail rotor blade is an all-metal assembly consisting MATERIALS REQUIRED

of a stainless steel shell reinforced by a honeycomb
Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications.
filler and stainless steel leading edge abrasive strip.
Two spherical bearings are installed in an aluminum NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
alloy retention block to provide for pitch change
movement of the blade in the tail rotor hub. C-317 Adhesive

C-322 Adhesive
64-12. TAIL ROTOR BLADES — CLEANING
C-323 Fairing Compound

MATERIALS REQUIRED
WARNING
Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications.

NUMBER NOMENCLATURE IF A CRACK EXISTS IN ANY LOCATION,

B L A DE S HA L L B E R E P L A CE D . A L L
C-125 Preservative Oil
DENTS SHALL BE CLOSELY
C-304 Drycleaning Solvent INSPECTED FOR NICKS, SCRATCHES,
AND CRACKS. IF NICKS OR
C-305 Aliphatic Naphtha SCRATCHES EXIST IN DENTS, AND
TOTAL DEPTH IS IN EXCESS OF THAT
C-318 Cleaning Compound
PERMITTED, BLADE SHALL BE
C-412 Wax REPLACED. CORRODED OR DAMAGED
RIVETS ON TIP BLOCK END OF BLADE
SHALL BE REPLACED.
NOTE
The following cleaning procedure should be
WARNING
accomplished each week, or more
frequently if deemed necessary, to prevent
corrosion, extend tail rotor blade service
life, and maintain enhanced visibility. MORE STRINGENT SKIN DAMAGE
LIMITS THAN PROVIDED IN STEP 1 AND
STEP 2 APPLY TO TAIL ROTOR BLADES
NOTE 206-016-201-131 AFFECTED BY ASB
206L-04-127. REFER TO ASB
Use preservative oil (C-125) as an alternate 2 0 6 L - 0 4 - 1 2 7 F O R A FF E C T E D TA I L
for wax (C-412). ROTOR BLADE SERIAL NUMBERS AND
SPECIFIC SKIN DAMAGE LIMITS.
1. Wipe tail rotor blades clean with aliphatic naphtha
(C-305) or drycleaning solvent (C-304). NOTE
Any damage in excess of that noted in the
2. Wash tail rotor blades with cleaning compound following steps, is reason to remove blade
(C-318). Rinse with clean water and wipe dry with from service.
clean cloths.
1. Skins inboard of station 23 (Figure 64-9).

3. Coat tail rotor blade surfaces with wax (C-412). a. All nicks and scratches not exceeding
Do not use silicone type waxes. They may interfere 0.001 inch (0.025 mm) deep are acceptable if polished
with future repairs or refinishing. out to a surface finish of 32 RHR or finer.
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RETENTION
BLOCK CHORD LINE
LEADING EDGE
DOUBLER OF CORE
STA ABRASIVE STRIP STA
3.50 23.00
SEE DETAIL A

PITCH
CHANGE
AXIS TRAILING EDGE
TRAILING EDGE
OF ABRASIVE
PLATE OF CORE
STRIP
CHORDWISE BALANCE
WEIGHTS

DENTS NOT ALLOWED IN THIS AREA

206_MM_64_0009a+

Figure 64-9. Tail Rotor Blade Damage Limits (Sheet 1 of 2)

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ACCEPTABLE
IF SEALED
0.47 TO 0.53 IN.
(12 TO 13 mm)

0.25 IN.
(6.3 mm)
MAX.
WEIGHTS
INSPECT FOR
VOIDS BETWEEN
SHELL AND
NOT
TIP BLOCK
ACCEPTABLE
SHELL INSPECT FOR VOIDS
BETWEEN TIP
BLOCK AND SHELL

RIVETS (5 PLACES) 1
TIP BLOCK

DETAIL A

0.12 IN.
(3.0 mm)
MAX.
ACCEPTABLE
IF SEALED

0.17 TO 0.23 IN.

(4.3 TO 5.8 mm)

NOTE
1 The 206-016-201-001 and -107 blades modified by ASB 206L-85-34 and
206-016-201-113 and -127 blades have CSR903B4 rivets installed.

206_MM_64_0009b+

Figure 64-9. Tail Rotor Blade Damage Limits (Sheet 2 of 2)

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b. Non-sharp dents not exceeding 0.010 inch
(0.254 mm) deep are acceptable if filled and faired
with fairing compound (C-323).
c. Sharp dents are not permitted.
d. Skin deformation in the area of the chordwise
balance weights is not permitted.
2. Outboard of station 23.
a. All nicks and scratches not exceeding
0.003 inch (0.076 mm) deep are acceptable if polished
out to a surface finish of 32 RHR or finer.
b. Sharp dents are not permitted.
c. Non-sharp dents not exceeding 0.020 inch
(0.508 mm) are acceptable if filled and faired with
fairing compound (C-323).
3. Abrasive strip.
NOTE
If abrasive strip is cut through, ripped, or
displaced to cause an abrupt discontinuity,
the blade should be scrapped. If it is worn
through, return to a Bell Helicopter Textron
authorized blade repair facility for possible
rework.
a. Dents in the abrasive strip, inboard of station
13.0 in excess of 0.006 inch (0.152 mm), are not
acceptable at the extreme leading edge radius.
b. Other dents in the abrasive strip should be
inspected to the same limits as dents in the skin
(step 1 and step 2).
4. Scratches, nicks, or dents in the extreme trailing
edge 0.060 inch (1.524 mm) deep or less may be
polished out over a distance of at least 3.0 inches
(76.2 mm) each side of the damage.
5. Inspect blade for corroded rivets and/or missing
rivet heads.
a. As applicable, install replacement rivets
(Figure 64-10).
6. Void limits.
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a. Voids are not allowed within 0.25 inch
(6.3 mm) of the trailing edge and within 0.50 inch (13
mm) of the inboard and outboard ends of the abrasive
strip, except as allowed in step c and step d. Not more
than 15% of the remaining area of the abrasive strip
shall be void.
b. At the trailing edge of the skin, a void
0.12 inch (3.0 mm) maximum in width (chordwise) is
allowed. Edge voids are not acceptable.
c. Voids between skin and root end retention
block.
(1) A void of 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) wide
maximum at leading edge is acceptable provided it is
sealed. Seal with adhesive (C-322) or adhesive
(C-317). Aft edge of void must be within 0.15 inch
(3.8 mm) of extreme leading edge of blade.
(2) A void (or gap) 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) wide
(chordwise) between skin and retention block at
trailing edge is acceptable, provided it is sealed. Seal
with adhesive (C-322) or adhesive (C-317).
(3) Edge voids are not allowed between skin
and retention block except as specified in the previous
step (1) and step (2).
d. Voids between skin and tip block. Inspect for
voids by tapping with large coin or tapping hammer.
Limits for voids between shell and tip block are as
follows:
(1) A void (or gap) 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) wide
(chordwise) at leading edge is acceptable, but must be
sealed. Seal with adhesive (C-322) or adhesive
(C-317) (Figure 64-9). The aft edge of the void must
be within 0.15 inch (3.81 mm) of the extreme leading
edge of the blade.
(2) A void (or gap) 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) wide
(chordwise) between the skin and aft end of tip block is
acceptable, but must be sealed. Seal with adhesive
(C-322) or adhesive (C-317) (Figure 64-9).
(3) With the exception of previous step (1)
and step (2), voids between skin and the tip block that
are visible at tip are unacceptable.
(4) Any voids in excess of these limitations
will require replacement of blade.
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(5) Any movement of tip block outboard of MATERIALS REQUIRED (Cont)

skin shall require replacement of blade.
Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications.
(6) Void in tip block area is acceptable until it
reaches tip end of blade. Blade must then be replaced. NUMBER NOMENCLATURE

C-426 Masking Tape

e. Voids between honeycomb and skin area are
not allowed.
NOTE
f. Voids between root end doubler and skin.
For detailed repair procedures, refer to
(1) Edge voids are not allowed. BHT-206L-CR&O Manual.

(2) Voids not exceeding 0.50 inch (13 mm)
chordwise and 1.0 inch (25 mm) spanwise are
acceptable, provided 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) good edge
bond exists.
7. Inspect spherical bearings for damage and radial
and axial wear. Replace spherical bearings if
damaged, radial and axial wear exceeds limits found
in BHT-ALL-SPM, or if a high frequency vibration
develops in tail rotor. For bearing replacement
procedure, refer to BHT-206L-CR&O Manual.
64-14. TAIL ROTOR BLADES — REPAIR
1. Sealing and bonding of voids (Figure 64-9).
a. Edge voids under the abrasive strip must be
sealed with adhesive film (C-361) or adhesive (C-317).
Refer to BHT-ALL SPM for bonding procedures.
b. Porosity in the bond line at trailing edge of the
skin shall be sealed with adhesive (C-322) or adhesive
(C-317).
c. Voids between the skin and the root end
retention block shall be sealed with adhesive (C-322)
or adhesive (C-317).

d. Voids between the skin and tip block shall be

MATERIALS REQUIRED sealed with adhesive (C-322) or adhesive (C-317).

Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications. 2. Fill non-sharp dents with fairing compound
(C-323).
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
3. Polish out nicks, scratches, and corrosion as
C-100 Chemical Film Material follows:
C-305 Aliphatic Naphtha
a. Mask bearings and 0.125 inch (3.17 mm) of
C-309 MEK inboard edge of blade with masking tape (C-426).

C-317 Adhesive b. Degrease repair area with aliphatic naphtha

(C-305).
C-318 Cleaning Compound

C-322 Adhesive c. Using cloth pads soaked in MEK (C-309), strip

finish from repair area. Do not remove primer from
C-323 Fairing Compound surface except in areas where the primer is cracked,
deteriorated, corroded, or otherwise appears
C-344 Cleaner damaged. Remove primer in these areas down to bare
metal using abrasive pad (C-407) or abrasive paper
C-361 Adhesive Film (C-423).

C-407 Abrasive Pad d. Polish out repairable nicks, scratches, and

corrosion with abrasive paper (C-423). Polish in
C-423 Abrasive Paper
spanwise direction only.

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e. Wash area with cleaning compound (C-318) MATERIALS REQUIRED (Cont)

and water. Rinse thoroughly with clean running water.
Achieve water break-free surface, which will be Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications.
evident by a continual unbroken film of water on the
surface. Air dry surface. NUMBER NOMENCLATURE

C-426 Masking Tape

f. If corrosion was present on aluminum butt
block, apply a generous amount of cleaner (C-344)
using a clean cloth or brush. Rub briskly for NOTE
approximately 40 to 60 seconds.
The following procedures are for spot
repairs only. Refer to BHT-206L-CR&O
g. Rinse area thoroughly with clean running
Manual for complete refinishing
water and wipe dry with clean cloths.
procedures.

NOTE 1. Degrease with aliphatic naphtha (C-305) or any

approved degreasing solvent.
From completion of step 3, substep g and
substep h, and until application of final
paint finish, surfaces of repaired area are 2. Burnish out any scratches, pits, etc., that are
not to be handled. within allowable limits. Use aluminum wool (C-422)
and/or very fine abrasive paper (C-423), or equivalent,
h. On all bare areas of the aluminum butt block on aluminum surfaces. Use coarser abrasive paper
surfaces, apply chemical film material (C-100). (C-423) on stainless steel spar (leading edge).
Sanding is to be accomplished in a spanwise direction.
i. If protective paint finish is not to be applied
immediately, cover surface with paper and secure with 3. Use abrasive pad (C-407) or equivalent, to
masking tape (C-426). remove all surface oxides and all aged chemical
conversion coatings from all bare aluminum surfaces.
4. Spot-refinish tail rotor blades (paragraph 64-15).
4. Wash blade with cleaning compound (C-318)
64-15. TAIL ROTOR BLADES — SPOT mixed 10% to 15% by volume with water. Achieve
REFINISHING water break-free surface, which will be evident by
continuous unbroken film of water on surface after
thoroughly rinsing the soap from the surface. Allow
MATERIALS REQUIRED surface to dry.

Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications.

NOTE
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
From completion of the following step
C-245 Polyurethane Coating through final paint, surfaces of blades
should not be handled with bare hands.
C-246 Epoxy Primer Coating
5. On all bare stainless steel surfaces, apply by
C-305 Aliphatic Naphtha brush or spray one coat of epoxy primer coating
(C-246) to touch up areas only (BHT-ALL-SPM,
C-318 Cleaning Compound
Chapter 4).
C-407 Abrasive Pad
6. Allow primer to air dry a minimum of 1 hour,
C-422 Aluminum Wool maximum 8 hours. If 8 hours air dry is exceeded,
primer must be sanded and reapplied prior to finish
C-423 Abrasive Paper
coat (BHT-ALL-SPM, Chapter 4).

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c. Use gloss black polyurethane coating (C-245),

NOTE
Painting may affect tail rotor balance.
Perform tail rotor balancing, if required.
7. Apply one to two finish spray coats of
polyurethane coating (C-245) (BHT-ALL-SPM,
Chapter 4) as follows:
color code 17038 per FED-STD-595, for stripes
(Figure 64-11).
d. If necessary, restore lettering on both sides of
blade near tip. Use stencil and gloss black
polyurethane coating (C-245), color code 17038 per
FED-STD-595 (Figure 64-11).

a. Use masking tape (C-426) to cover blade 8. Deleted

areas, as necessary, to protect from overspray.

b. Use gloss white polyurethane coating (C-245),

color code 17925 per FED-STD-595, for basic color
(Figure 64-11).

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Figure 64-11. Tail Rotor Blade Paint Scheme

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64-16. TAIL ROTOR BLADES — d. Accomplish counterweight washer installation

COUNTERWEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS on opposite pitch horn.

3. Prepare helicopter for ground run-up. Position

The counterweight and friction adjustments shall be
helicopter into wind and ground run at 100% N2
accomplished after tail rotor control rigging is
(BHT-206L3-FM-1).
completed and helicopter is prepared for ground
run-up and flight test (Chapter 67 and
BHT-206L3-FM-1). 4. Place pedals in neutral position and observe if
pedals creep when not held by foot pressure.

NOTE 5. If left pedal creeps forward, counterweight

If tail rotor hub and blades assembly has washers are too heavy and shall be adjusted in
been removed, repaired, or replaced, accordance with step 6.
ensure that static balance of assembly has
been accomplished (paragraph 64-5).
Dynamic balance of tail rotor hub and
blades assembly may be accomplished in
CAUTION
conjunction with the following procedures.
TO P R E V E N T U N B A L A N C I N G TA I L
1. Check pedal assembly (1, Figure 64-12), for
ROTOR HUB AND BLADE ASSEMBLY,
freedom of movement. Remove all friction from clamp
MEASURE EACH COUNTERWEIGHT
(21) by loosening nut on screw (18).
WA S H E R A S I T I S R E M O V E D T O
ENSURE AN EQUAL THICKNESS AND
2. Check pitch horn (3, Figure 64-13) on each tail Q U A N T I T Y O F WA S H E R S A R E
rotor blade (5) to ensure correct quantity of REMOVED AT ALL FOUR POINTS ON
counterweight washers (2) is installed. Each pitch horn THE TWO PITCH HORNS.
must not have more than 20 counterweight washers
(10 on each pitch horn lug) with five on each side of a 6. Adjust by removing counterweight washers (2)
lug. If counterweight washer arrangement is incorrect, equally at four lugs on pitch horns (3). Replace
accomplish the following: removed washers (AN970-3) with washers
(AN960JD10) equally at four lugs on pitch horns. Use
a. Remove nut (4), counterweight washers (2), bolts (1) (NAS1303-13D through NAS1303-19D) to
and bolts (1) from two locations on each pitch horn (3). obtain correct thread engagement. Quantity and type
of washers and bolts must be the same on all four lugs
b. Assemble 40 counterweight washers (2) in of pitch horns.
eight stacks.
NOTE
c. Position five counterweight washers next to
bolthead and install from inboard side of lug on pitch If interference exists between washers
horn (3). Install five counterweight washers on (AN970-3) and blade bolt nut
outboard side with nut (4). Torque nut 15 to (MS21042L6), washer(s) (AN970-3)
30 inch-pounds (1.69 to 3.39 Nm).

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For information on consumable
materials, refer to BHT-ALL-SPM
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64-18. REMOVAL 64-20. INSTALLATION

1. Remove tail rotor gearbox (Chapter 65).

MATERIALS REQUIRED
2. Remove nut (17, Figure 64-13), washers (16 and
18), and bolt (15) to separate rod (14) from bellcrank Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications.
on end of tailboom.
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE
3. Remove nuts (5) and washers (6), and remove C-001 Grease
pitch change mechanism (2) and packing (9) from tail
rotor gearbox. Discard packing. C-010 Lubricating Oil

4. Remove nut (10), washers (11 and 12), and bolt C-011 Lubricating Oil
(13) to separate rod (14) from levers (1).
C-030 Lubricating Oil

64-19. INSPECTION C-405 Lockwire

1. Inspect for oil leakage around boot (4, Figure

1. Cut lockwire attaching boot (4, Figure 64-14) to
64-14).
housing (7). Move boot back from housing and purge
bearings through grease fittings with grease (C-001).
2. Inspect linkage for ease of operation. Wipe excess grease from boot. Position boot over
housing and secure with lockwire (C-405).
3. For further disassembly, inspection, and repair of
pitch change mechanism, refer to the 2. Lubricate packing (9) with lubricating oil (C-010,
BHT-206L-CR&O. C-011, or C-030) (lubricating oil (C-030) for 206L+3
IGW Upgrade). Place packing in groove of
housing (7).

3. Position pitch change mechanism (2) on

tail rotor gearbox. Install washers (6) and nuts

Figure 64-14. Tail Rotor Pitch Control Mechanism

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(5). Torque nuts (5) to 75 inch-pounds (5.47 (17). Torque nut (17) 30 to 100 inch-pounds
newton-meters). (9.04 to 11.30 newton-meters).

Attach rod assembly (14) to levers (1) 6. Assemble pitch change mechanism (Bi-lT-

CAN
4e BHT-

04'
using bolt (13), washers (12 and 11) and nut 206L-CR
206L-CR&O®).
(10). Torque nut 60 to 100 inch-pounds (9.04
to 11.30 newton-meters). 7. Install tail rotor gearbox (Chapter 65).
Chapter 65

5. Attach rod assembly (14) to bellcrank with S. Check tail rotor control rigging (Chapter
Chapter
bolt (15), using AN960-416 washer (13) under 67).

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®a)

67
head and standard washer (16) under nut

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