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Model No. Part No.
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Installation and
Maintenance
Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Paragraph Subject Page No.

1 System Description 1

General 1
;: VG-14A Physical Description 1
3. VG-14H Physical Description 4

System Operation 7

General 7-
.
;: VG-401 Attitude Reference (Gyro) Operation
3* VG-14A General Operation ;
4. VG-401H Attitude Reference (Gyro) Operation 17
5. VG-14H General Operation 18

Ground Check Procedure 23

1. Special Equipment 23
2. Ground Check 23

Fault Isolation 25

1. General 25
2. Procedure 25

System Installation and Interconnects 27

1. Mechanical Installation 27
2. Electrical Installation 35

System Schematics (not applicable) --

Removal/Reinstallation and Adjustment 45

1. General 45
2. Equipment and Materials 45
3. . Procedure 45

Shipping/Handling/Storage 47

1. General 47
2. Gyro Handling Procedures 47
3. Shipping and Storage Procedures 49

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Page No.
N!!?x
1 VG-14A Vertical Gyro 2

2 VG-14H Vertical Gyro 4

3 VG-14A Gyro Simplified Mechanical Diagram 8

4 VG-14A Block Diagram 11

5 VG-14H Gyro Simplified Mechanical Diagram 18

6 VG-14H Block Diagram 21

7 Mounting Tray, Part No. 4003034 Outline 29

and Dimensions

8 VG-14A Outline and Dimensions 31

9 VG-14H Outline and Dimensions 33

10 Interconnect Format 35

11 VG-14A Shipping and Storage Container 53

12 VG-14H Shipping and Storage Container 56

13 Molded Insert Construction Diagram 57

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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page No.

1 VG-14A Vertical Gyro Leading Particulars 3

2 VG-14H Vertical Gyro Leading Parti CU1ars 5

3 vG-14tdVG-14H Electrical lnstal~atiOn 37

4 VG-14A/VG-14H Vertical Gyro Loading and

Gradient Characteristics 40

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INTRODUCTION

This manual provides the general system installation, maintenance instructions,

and theory of operation for the VG-14A and VG-14H Vertical Gyros.

The manual provides block diagrams and interconnect data to permit a general
understanding of the system interface.

The Gyros described in this manual are manufactured by Sperry Flight Systems,
Avionics Division, Phoenix, Arizona.

Common system maintenance procedures are not presented in this manual. The best
established shop and flight line practices should be used.

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

AD I Attitude Director Indicator

AP Autopilot
ATT Attitude
DEG Degree
EXC Excitation
Flight Director
[ID Ground
INTLK Interlock
MIN Minute
PECO Pitch Erection Cutoff
PWR Power
RECO Roll Erection Cutoff
TP Test Point
VG Vertical Gyro

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SECTION 1
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. General

The VG-14A/VG-14H Vertical Gyros contains a gyro that spins about a vertical
axis and provides
pitch and roll attitude reference information for use in
the automatic flight control, flight instrument, flight director, and radar
stabilization systems.

The VG-14A/VG-14H consists of two major components: a vertical gyro (VG-401)

and a base. The qyro is mounted on top of the base with two resilient mounts
which prevent external vibrations from being transmitted to the gyro.
Electrical connections between the gyro and base are made through a
34-contact connector lJ1. Electrical connections between the VG-14A and the
aircraft are made through a 55-contact connector, 1J2.

The gyro houses the gyro motor, gimbals, torquer motors, synchros, liquid
level switches (VG-14A only). The base assembly contains all the electronics
required to control and monitor the gyro. The VG-14H base assembly also
contains accelerometers which provide the vertical reference for the erection
system.

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2. VG-14A Physical Description “’j

The VG-14A Vertical Gyro (figure 1) provides three-wire synchro output
signals that are electrical analogs of the aircraft pitch and roll attitudes.
The three-wire output signals are used to drive flight instruments. In
addition, two-wire transformer isolated pitch and roll output signals can be
used to supply attitude reference information for Flight Director, Autopilot,
and radar stabilization use.

The gyro roll gimbal freedom is unlimited (t360 degrees) and the pitch gimbal
freedom is *85 degrees” Gyro verticality is maintained by gravity-sensing
liquid switches and torque motors. Initial gyro erection is acconpl ished by
sequencing voltages to the torque motors and gyro rotor until the rotor
achieves 75 percent of its speed. At this time, the valid flag circuit is
activated. An internal erection cutoff circuit turns off roll erection when
bank angles exceed 6 degrees. This circuit prevents the gyro from driving to
a false vertical that is sensed by the gravity-sensitive liquid switches
while in a turn.

If the gyro goes off-level after initial start-up by more than 6 degrees for
any reason, a remote “VG Fast Erect” switch must
can be used to reerect the gyro.

Leading particulars for the VG-14A are listed in table 1.

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Dimensions (maximum):

Height .***..**.*.. **..******. .******.*.* ***

● ● 5.89 inches (149.5 mm)
Height (shock mounts etiended).....a~.o...a~.. 6-19 inches (157.2 mm)
Width .. ..... . ........... ...*
● ● ● .. ** . .. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 6.75 inches (171.5 mm)
Depth . *9 . ** . * ... *s ..* * *.*. 0 .
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 9.38 inches (238.3 mm)

Weight (nominal) ..* ● ● ..* ● ● ● .* ● ● * * ● ● ● * ● ● ● ● . *9** .

● ● ● ● .. 7.3 pounds (3.3 kg)

Power Requirements:

Starting Power ................................... 115V, 400 Hz, 80 VA

Operating Power .................................. 115V, 400 Hz, 40 VA

Gyro Erection Time ................................................ 3 min

Verticality Error .............................................. 0.25 deg

Erection Rate:

Fast Erection (minimum) . *.. . * * * * * ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● * 8* 20 deg/min

● ● ●

Slow Erection (nominal) * 99.0 * .* *s * * ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● *..9.* 2.5 deg/min

●

Signal Output Data (pitch and roll ) ........0.. Three-wire synchro output
of 205 mV ac/deg,
Two-wire transformer output
of 205 mV ac/deg,
Two-wire transformer output
of 50 mV ac/deg,
Three-wire inverted synchro
output of 205 mV ac/deg
applicable to -902
units only)

Mating Connector ......................................... MS3126F22-55SY

Mounting .............................................. Base Flange Mount

VG-14A Vertical Gyro Leading Particulars

Table 1

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3. VG-14H Physical Description

The VG-14H Vertical Gyro (figure 2) provides three-wire synchro output

signals that are electrical analogs of the aircraft pitch and roll attitudes.
The three-wire output signals are used to drive flight instruments. In
addition, two-wire transformer isolated pitch and roll output signals are
used to supply attitude reference information for Flight Director, Helipilot,
and radar stabilization.

The gyro roll gimbal freedom is unlimited (t360 degrees) and the pitch gimbal
freedom is t85 degrees” Gyro verticality is maintained by gravity-sensing
accelerometers and torque motors. Initial gyro erection is accoq)l ished by
sequencin voltages to the torque motors and gyro rotor until the rotor
achieves 7 5 percent of its speed. At this time the valid flag circuit is
activated. An internal erection cutoff circuit turns off roll erection when
bank angles exceed 6 degrees. This circuit prevents the gyro from driving to
a false vertical that is sensed by the pitch and roll accelerometers while in
a turn.

If the gyro goes off-level after inital startup by more than 6 degrees for
any reason, a remote “VG Fast Erect” Switch must
can be used to reerect the gyro.

Leading particulars for the VG-14H are listed in table 2.

OYRO

2w63-nl

VG-14H Vertical Gyro

Figure 2
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Dimensions Exclusive of Mounting Tray (maximum):

Length .0.0000...0 ....0.0.000 ..0.000...0 ........... 10.4 in. (264.2 ●

mm)
Width ................*.*.** *.*******.* **.***.*.** * 6.53 in. (166 ● ● ●
mm)
Height ...........**OOoO*O*O ..00...0... .......0... . 7.38 in.
●
(187.5 mm)
Height (shock mounts extended) •.......~~....~...... 7.63 in. (193.8 ~)

Weight (without mounting tray) ....0....... ● ● ..... .. .. .. ● ● ● 9.4 lb (4.26 kg)

Power Requirements:

Starting ... .*. ...

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● .*. ... ......... .
● ● ● ● ●
115 V, 400 Hz, 80 VA
Running .... ...9...* . . ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ... ...... .
● ... ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
115 V, 400 Hz, 40 VA

Gyro Rotor Speed ...** ............**.................. .........

● ● 22,000 rpm

Gyro Erection Time ................................................... 3 min

Verticality Error (maximum) .. ..... ........0....0 . .. * .. *. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 0.25 deg

Erection Rate:

Fast Erection (minimum) ,..... ● ● ● ●.... ● ● ●..... . ● ● ● ● ● . ● ● ● ● ... ● 20 deg/min

Slow Erection (nominal ) ....... ● ● ... . ● ● ● .... ... ● ● ● ● ● . ● ● . ● ● ● ● 2.5 deg/min

Signal Output Data (pitch and roll ):

Automatic Flight Control *. *9...*.*...... Three-wire synchro

● ● ● ● ● output
and Flight Instruments of 205 mV ac/deg
Flight Director .0..0..0. ...000.0 ...00..0 Two-wire transformer
● ● ● output
of 205 mV ac/deg
Radar Stabilization ........................ Two-wire transformer output
of 50 mV ac/deg

Mating Connector .............. .......0..0... *.. ● ● ● ● ........ ● MS3126F22-55SY

Mounting . ..........*
● ● ● .. ● ● * ● ● ● ● . 0
● ● ● ........ Tray, Sperry Part No. 4003034

VG-14H Vertical Gyro

Leadin~a~;;t~cul ars

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SECTION 2
SYSTEM OPERATION

1. General

This section describes the operation of each Vertical Gyro by separating it

into two groups: VG-401 Attitude Reference (Gyro) operation and VG-14
general operation.

2. VG-401 Attitude Reference (Gyro) Operation (See figure 3.)

The attitude reference has spins on a vertical axis.

a gyro motor which The
vertical axis is supported by two gimbals which allow t85 degree freedom of
pitch and 360 degree freedom of roll. Two transmitting synchros provide the
displacement information of the gimbals with respect to the gyro vertica”
axis. Two torquer motors and additional circuitry in the base assembly
maintain the vertical axis perpendicular to the earth’s surface. Liquid
level switches provide references for the torquer motor circuits.

Gyro motor B1 is a split-phase induction motor operating on 115 volt, 400 Hz

source phase shifted by a capacitor. The gyro rotor contains the squirrel-
cage member of the motor; the stator shaft is supported by the pitch gimbal.

The gimbal assemblies support the ~ro and provide freedom of movement about
the pitch and roll axes. The gyro motor is mounted in the pitch gimbal. The
pitch gimbal is mounted in the roll gimbal on a shaft perpendicular to the
vertical axis. The roll gimbal is mounted in the frame assembly on a shaft
perpendicular to the vertical axis and the pitch axis.

Transmitting synchros B2 and B3 provide the displacement information of the

pitch and roll axes about the reference vertical axis. The pitch synchro B2
rotor is mounted on the pitch gimbal and the stator on the roll gimbal. The
roll synchro B3 rotor is mounted on the roll gimbal, and the stator, on the
frame assembly.

Torquer motors B4 and B5 position the vertical axis of the gyro. The motors
are controlled by signals from erection circuitry within the base assembly.
Roll torquer B4 rotor (torquer ring) is mounted around the pitch gimbal. The
stator for B4 is a segmented stator mounted on the roll gimbal. Pitch
torquer B5 rotor is mounted on the roll gimbal opposite the synchro rotor.
The stator for B5 is mounted in the torquer plate assembly.

Liquid level switches mounted on the gimbals provide references for the
erection system. Roll and pitch erect level switches are S2 and S1,
respectively. Each switch consists of a glass tube partially filled with an
electrolyte, two end electrodes, and a common electrode. When the switch is
level, the electrolyte touches both end electrodes and the common electrode,
forming two ground paths. Tilting the switch removes one of the end
electrodes from the electrolyte, thereby removing a ground path. Acceler-
ation will produce erroneous signals to the erection system and therefore
will cause the gyro to precess toward a false vertical.

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TORQUER
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VG-14A Gyro Simplified Mechanical Diagram

Figure 3

3. VG-14A General Operation (See figure 4.)

The power supply converts the 115 volt, 400 Hz aircraft input power into
various ac and dc voltage levels. The ac voltages provide reference signals
and excitation for the synchros (B2 and 83) and torquer motors (B4 and B5).
The dc voltages energize the relays and provide various bias voltages for the
electronic circuitry. The electromagnetic intetierence (EMI) filter filters
out unwanted transients and noise from the 115 volt, 400 Hz aircraft power
source.

The power supply monitor and wheel speed monitor provide a logic low
condition to energize relay K1. The contacts of relay K1 provide the
autopilot interlock at 1J2-P, -N, and -R and monitor flag interlock at
1J2-FF, -GG and -HH. The power supply monitor is activated by a decrease in
the 20-volt dc unregulated power supply output or a decrease in the 26-volt
ac secondary ouput of transform T1.

The wheel speed monitor controls the fast and normal erection rates of the
gyro. When the wheel speed is low, as during start up, the erection rate is
fast, approximately 20 degrees/minute. During normal operating speed, the
erection rate is approximately 2.5 degrees/minute, which is adequate to
compensate for drift produced by bearing friction and earth’s rate. To
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change the erection rate, the wheel speed monitor activates m“lay K2
controlling the fixed field voltage to the torquer. In addition, the gain of
the torquer control field is also increased.

The 30-second pitch erection delay provides necessary pitch erection

sequencing to minimize gimbal nutation and ensure verticality during the
initialization cycle.

Pitch synchro B2 and roll synchro B3 provide three-wire (X,Y,Z) outputs with
gimbal displacement information to the automatic flight control system and
the instruments. The pitch and roll data transformers (T2A and T2B) convert
pitch and roll displacement information for use in the flight director and
for radar antenna stabilization. On -902 units, an additional 205 mVac/
degree, three-wire pitch and roll output is provided which is of opposite
polarity to the normal three-wire synchro outputs. This additional output
gives pitch and roll angles that are 180 degrees from the angles provided by
the normal outputs.

The roll erection cutoff (RECO) detector senses roll displacement angles in
excess of 6 degrees providing a signal which opens the circuit to the roll
torquer control field amplifier. Inhibiting the erection control circuit
prevents the gyro from erecting to a false vertical.

The erection circuitry maintains the spin axis in a vertical position. Two
liquid level switches, pitch erect level switch S1, and roll erect level
switch S2, sense the position of the pitch and roll gimbals with respect to
the local vertical. When a deviation from the local vertical occurs, the
appropriate torquer motor is activated to correct the position of the gimbal.
The output signal phase of the applicable differential amplifier corresponds
to the direction the gimbal must be rotated to realign with the vertical
axis. The control field amplifiers provide the signal level necessary to
drive the torquer motors.

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1J2
F 5V, 400 Hz OUTPUT
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9 +20 VOC UNREGULATED
2 3 VAC FF
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10 +10 Voc MONITOR FLAG INTLK
POWER PRECISION
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SUPPLY REFERENCE
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1, ALL RELAYS ARE SHOWN IN OE ENERGIZED

ROLL TORC3UER
PCSITION.
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‘ia’’~lOL
I “ FIELD
AMPLII FIER
2. UNOERLINEO LETTER OE.SIGNATESA LOWER

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CASE LETTER ROLL ERECT EXTERNAL
DIFF
LEVEL SWITCH REcO INTLK
3. PINS 1J2A, G, ~, ~, ANO N ARE TEST POINTS + AMPL
32
ANO ARE NOT NORMALLY CONNECTEO WHEN
THE GYRO IS INSTALLEO IN THE AIRCRAFT ROLL
TEST FUINTS lJZ-QAND Q, NOT SHOWN, ARE TOROUER
AL= NOT CONNECTED IN THE AIRCRAFT.

4. EXTERNAL GRAOIENT AOJUSTMEN1 L 1 I

>. H
RECO CONTROL
(NORMALLY JUMPEREO
5. PINS 1J2.5AN0 ~ ANO, 1J2-AA AND BE ARE
TO 1J2-J)
NORMALLY JUMPEREO TOGETHER TO OBTAIN
THE 200 mVAC/OEG OUTPUT GRAOIENT.

VG-14A Block Diagram

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RECO

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ISEE NOTE 5)

ROLL RADAR OUTPUT

(YZ mVACIOEGl
ROLL
SYNCHRO I

26 VAC (v) ] / ROLL SYNCHRO

STATOR OUTPUT
(z) , QUO mVAC/OEGl
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PITCH FO OUTPUT
(200 mVACIOEG)
(SEE NOTE 5)

PITCH RAOAR OUTPUT

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26 VAC PITCH SYNCHRO

STATOR OUTPUT
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THIS SHEET IS APPLICABLE TO -901 UNITS ONLY

VG-14A Block Diagram

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THIS SHEET IS APPLICABLE TO -902 UNITS ONLY

VG-14A Block Diagram

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4. VG-401HAttitude Reference (Gyro) Operation (See figure 5.)

The attitude reference has a gyro motor which spins on a vertical axis. The
vertical axis is supported by two gimbals which allow t85 degree freedom of
pitch and 360-degree freedom of roll. Two transmitting synchros provide the
displacement information of the gimbals with respect to the gyro vertical
axis. Two torquer motors and additional circuitry in the base assembly
maintain the vertical axis perpendicular to the earth’s surface. The
summation of the outputs of two toroidal accelerometers, located in the base
assembly, and the two synchro outputs provide references for the torquer
motor circuits.

Gyro motor B1 is a split-phase induction motor operating on 115-volt, 400-Hz

source phase shifted by a capacitor. The gyro rotor contains the squirrel-
cage member of the motor; the stator shaft is supported by the pitch gimbal.

The gimbal assemblies support the gyro and provide freedom of movement about
the pitch and roll axes. The gyro motor is mounted in the pitch gimbal. The
pitch gimbal is mounted in the roll gimbal on a shaft perpendicular to the
vertical axis. The roll gimbal is mounted in the frame assembly on a shaft
perpendicular to the vertical axis and the pitch axis.

Transmitting synchros B2 and B3 provide the displacement information of the

pitch and roll axes about the reference vertical axis. The pitch synchro B2
rotor is mounted to the pitch gimbal and the stator to the roll gimbal. The
roll synchro B3 rotor is mounted to the roll gimbal, and the stator, to the
frame assembly.

Torquer motors B4 and B5 position the vertical axis of the gyro. The motors
are controlled by signals from erection circuitry within the base assetily.
Roll torquer B4 rotor (torquer ring) is mounted around the itch gimbal. The
stator for B4 is a segmented stator mounted on the roll gim Eal. Pitch
torquer B5 rotor is mounted on the roll gimbal opposite the synchro rotor.
The stator for B5 is mounted in the torquer plate assembly.

The toroidal accelerometers mounted in the base assembly provide the vertical
reference for the erection system. The initialization circuit contained on
circuit card assembly A6, and relay K5 located in the base assembly, provide
a 25-second pitch erection time delay when power is initially applied to the
gyro. This delay assures that necessary pitch and roll erection sequencing
has been accomplished to minimize gimbal nutation and assures verticality
during the initial erection cycle.

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PITCH
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VG-14H Gyro Simplified Mechanical Diagram

Figure 5

5. VG-141i General Operation (See fiqure 6.)

The power supply converts the 115-volt, 400-Hz aircraft power into various ac
and dc voltage levels. The ac voltages provide reference signals and
excitation for the synchros (B2 and B3) and torquer motors (B4 andB5). The
dc voltages energize the relays and provide various bias voltages for the
electronic circuitry. The electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter filters
out unwanted transients and noise from the 115-volt 400-Hz aircraft power
when activated.

The monitor provides a ground path to energize relay I(8. The contacts of
relay K8 provide the autopilot 1J2-P, -N, and -R and monitor flag 1J2-GG, -FF
and -HH interlock path. The monitor is activated by a decrease in the normal
power supply output voltage, low gyro rotor speed, or a fast erection -
command.

Pitch synchro B2 and roll synchro B3 provide three-wire (X,Y,Z) outputs with
gimbal displacement information to the automatic flight control system and
the instruments.

The pitch and roll data transformers convert pitch and roll displacement
information for use in the flight director and radar systems.

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The roll erection cutoff (RECO) detector monitors roll displacement

informat ion. Roll displacements of 6 degrees or more cause the roll cutoff
detector to energize relay K6 and inhibit the roll erection control circuit.
Inhibiting the erection control circuit prevents the gyro from erecting to a
false vertical. Relay K6 also provides an external RECO interlock to lJ2-k.

The wheel speed monitor controls the fast and normal erection rates of the
gyro. The erection rate is determined
by When the wheel
the wheel speed.
speed is low, as during start up, the erection rate is fast, approximately 20
degrees/minute. During normal operating speed, the erection rate is normal,
approximately 2.5 degrees/minute, which is adequate to compensate for drift
produced by bearing friction and earth’s rate. To change the erection rate,
the wheel speed monitor activates relay K4 controlling gain and relay K7
controlling the fixed field voltage to the torquer. Energizing relay K7
inhibits monitor relay K8 and RECO relay K6.

The initialization circuit assures that gyro initialization is achieved

through a pitch erection delay circuit that provides a 25-second delay at the
start of the initial erection cycle. The delay provides for necessary pitch
and roll erection sequencing to minimize gimbal nutation and assure
verticality during initial erection cycle.

The erection circuitry maintains the spin axis in a vertical position. A

summation of the pitch and roll accelerometer and synchro signals provides a
signal equal to the position of the pitch and roll gimbals with respect to
the local vertical. When a deviation from the local vertical occurs, the
appropriate torquer motor is activated to correct the position of the gimbal.
The signal phase of the output of the first differential amplifier
corresponds to the direction the gimbal must be rotated to align with the
vertical axis. The second differential amplifier supplies the torquer
amplifier with an input signal of magnitude corresponding to the erection
mode. The torquer amplifier drives the torquer motor which positions the
gimbal.

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——— —.— ——— ——— ——

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VG-14H Block Diagram

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SECTION3
GROUND CHECK PROCEDURE

1. Special Equipment

No special equipment is required.

2. Ground Check

A. Apply aircraft power (115 V ac) to gyro. The ADI attitude warning flag
shall be in view.
.

B’. After the aircraft power has been applied for approximately 3 minutes,
the ADI attitude flag shall bias out of view and the sphere shall
indicate the aircraft pitch and roll attitude. On VG-14A units the VALID
light on the front of the unit shall also be on.

NOTE : The qyro two-wire pitch and roll output data should be checked
as part of the applicable flight director, autopilot, or radar
ground check procedures.

c. Remove aircraft power from the gyro. The ADI attitude warning flag shall
be in view.

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SECTION4
FAULT ISOLATION

1. Ground

This section provides fault isolation as an aid in troubleshooting the

Vertical Gyro should aqy failure occur during ground check or in flight.

2. Procedure

If after a maximum of 5 minutes after application of aircraft powerto the

gyro, the AOI attitude failure warning flag has not moved out of view or the
VG-14A VALID annunciator is not on, it can be assumed that the Vertical Gyro
is malfunctioning. The gyro should then be removed and sent to Sperry for
repair and/or replacement. Also, interconnect diagrams in Section 5 can be
used as an aid in isolating a faulty gyro or broken wire. A suspected faulty
gyro can be further verified by using the Sperry Systems Troubleshooter, if
available, and performing the applicable component test procedures.

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SECTION5
SYSTEMINSTALLATION
AND INTERCONNECTS

1. Mechanical Installation

The VG-14A/VG-14H Vertical Gyro shall be installed in a manner to optimize

performance, service life, and accessibility. In all cases, installation
practices shall be high quality industry standard and in compliance with FAA
and airframe manufacturers’ specification. The Vertical Gyro should be
installed in the primary hull structure with the following parameters given
full consideration:

A. Mechanical support bracketry or shelving rrust be of adequate strength and

rigidity to support the unit. It must not amplify vibration levels under
any flight conditions. In any case vibration levels must not exceed
0.5 g.

B. Provisions must be made for temperature control. Operating range shall

not exceed a low temperature of -55°C or a high temperature of +71”C.
Particular care shall be exercised to guard against units operating for
long periods in closed compartments during ground operation in hot
weather.

c. Protection against water must be carefully handled. Water may condense

on units, ru~ down cables, or be blown in-during flight or gr~und
operation. Rain may enter when panels are open or water under pressure
during ground washing operations may find its way to electronic
components. The equipment is not designed to withstand water ingress and
will be damaged. Protection against water entry must be provided.

In addition to the general mechanical installation requirements, the

following special requirements must be observed:

Either the VG-14A or VG-14H Vertical Gyro will provide suitable attitude
reference for most flight director and autopilot systems. The VG-14A is
slightly smaller and lighter and is base mounted. The VG-14H has special
shock mounts to withstand low frequency high amplitude vibration found in
some helicopters and mounts in Tray, Part No. 4003034 (figure 7). When in
doubt as to expected vibration levels, choose the VG-14H for superior service
life. Electrical connectors and wiring are identical.

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The VG-14A and VG-14H outline and dimensions are shown in figures 8 and 9
respectively. The gyro shall be located fomard of and as near as possible
to the aircraft center of gravity. It should also be as close as possible to
the aircraft center line. Mounting shall be with the connector forward and
the fore-aft axis parallel within t one degree of the aircraft center line.
The pitch and roll axis must be aligned level within t 0.5 degrees of the
aircraft’s normal level cruise attitude.

NOTE: The VG mqy be mounted with the connector pointing

aft if the X and Y leads of the roll and pitch attitude
signals and the H and C leads of the flight director
and radar roll and pitch signals are reversed.

CAUTION: MOUNTING THE VG IN ANY LOCATION SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE

STRUCTURAL FLEXURE, VIBRATION, OR TEMPERATURE, MAY IMPAIR
INSTRUMENT OPERATION AND SHORTEN GYRO LIFE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT THE UNIT BE LOCATED HHERE VIBRATION DOES
NOT EXCEED 0.5G AT ANY FREQUENCY.

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Outline and Dimensions
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2. Electrical Installation

This section contains the electrical interconnect data required for the
installation of the VG-14A and vG-14H vertical Gyros. Table 3 provides
interconnect data and table 4 provides Gyro loading and gradient
characteristics for the input and output signals.

A. Power Requirements

The aircraft ac power supply nwst be a single phase, 115 t 5 volts,

400 i 20 Hz sine wave with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 5
percent. Under all load conditions, amplitude modulation of the power
supply shall not exceed 2 percent at any frequency. (Percent modulation
is defined as one-half of the peak-to-peak modulation envelope divided by
the carrier amplitude and multiplied by one hundred. ) Within its load
rating, the power supply’s output impedance shall be less than 0.3 ohm
for sinusoidal load variations at all frequencies below 10 Hz.

B. Interconnect Format

Each connection is typically shown as indicated in figure 10.

Function Connector Pin Connects To

I
PITCH TO RADAR 1J2-DD (22)----~Gt- ‘---------- TO RADAR SYSTEM
- - 4-------- ---

Unit Connector Y hlinimum~~~~~~>f~ %isted

Designation= Wire Gage

Interconnect Format
Figure 10

c. Grounds

GOOD GROUNDS ARE A KEY FACTOR IN A GOOD INSTALLATION. Each ground should
be run as a separate wire and terminated at one central point. The
following special requirements shall be met:

● Chassis grounds shall be terminated to the frame of the aircraft from

the mating connector with the minimum wire length.

● All shielded wires shall have the shields tied at one end only to the
aircraft frame or central ground point.

● Twisted wires shall have at least two full turns per foot.

o Grounds should be grouped by function, that is: ac grounds on one

group of terminal blocks, dc grounds on another group, signal ground
on another group. Then all are attached to the airframe at one
central location.

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2. D. Wiring

(1) For fixed wing installations all wire shall be 24 AwG except as
noted. For helicopter installations all wire shall be 22 AWG except
as noted.

(2) All wire should be good grade consnercialaircraft type with suitable
flexibility and resistance to abrasion and severe temperature.

(3) The interconnect cabling shall be routed to minimize coupling with

high voltage and high current circuits. In dual installations, each
system’s cabling should be separated at least six inches.

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VERTICAL GYRO

VG-14A PART NO. 7000622-901, -902

OR
VG-14H PART NO. 4019286-901, -902

Function Connector Pin Connects To

RECO DISABLE TP 1J2-A------NC

PWR GND -B (20)--------------------- AC GND
115 V, 400 HZ INPUT PWR -c (22)--------------------- 115 V AC INPUT PWR
(SEE TABLE 4,
PARA. 2.1)
27 V DC OUTPUT -D (22)--------------------->
26 V, 400 HZ OUTPUT -E (20)--------------------- (SEE TABLE 4,
5 V, 400 HZ OUTPUT -F (22)---------------------} PARA. 2.2)
J
EXTERNAL PECO CONTROL (GND) -G-:--L-NC
RECO CONTROL -H------------q
RECO CONTROL -J------------ 4
SPARE -K
CHASSIS GND -L-----q
m
SPARE -M
-N -------
-------
-------
-----
ATTITUDE VALID
INTLK
NC
w
NO
)
-P ------- ------- ------- ----- (SEE TABLE 4,
PARA. 4.13)
{

FOR VG-14A -901

AND VG-14H -901

-s
SPARES -T
{
-u

FOR VG-14A -902

INVERTED PITCH -s ----t ~ t- ----------------- TO FD/AP SYSTEM

)
1
ATTITUDE -T----+-b- ----------------- (SEE TABLE 4,
205 nlV/DEG } -u ----+;t- i ----------------- PARA 4.8)
(

VG-14A/VG-14H Electrical Installation

Table 3
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VERTICAL GYRO (cent)

Function Connector Pin Connects To

FOR VG-14H -902

SPARE 1J2-S
P ITCH ACCELERATION OUTPUT -T-----+:+------------------ TO AUTOPILOT
(0.350 V DC/DEG) (SEE TABLE 4,
PARA. 4.11)
ROLL ACCELERATION OUTPUT -u----- +:1=------------------ To AWOPILOT”
(0.350 V DC/DEG) (SEE TABLE 4,
PARA. 4.5)

EXTERNAL FAST ERECT CMD -v------------o -------- DC GND

FAS~ERECT (SEE TABLE 4,
SklITCH (PARA. 3.1)
-w
-x

SPARES :;

‘{ ::
ROLL TORQUER DRIVER TP -c------NC
PITCH TORQUER DRIVER TP -d------NC

FOR VG-14A -901

AND VG-14H -901, -902

SPARES :;
{ -9

FOR VG-14A -902

INVERTED
ROLL
ATTITUDE
205 mv/DEG
{
?
1?
2
--------1-1--
::--..--.++.
-9 -------+-+-- ‘1 -------------
-------------
---” --------- }
(SEE 4‘
‘ABLE
PARA”4“2)

SPARES :;
{ 1J2- j
-- .—. .—— —- ——

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——. .—

VERTICAL GYRO (cent)

Function Connector Pin Connects To

RECO GND OUTPUT >6° (GND) lJ2-k------NC

PECO GND OUTPUT -m------ NC
EXTERNAL RECO CONTROL -n------ NC *
-P----------+-t’- ----------- TO AD I SPHERE
ROL’L ATTITUDE ~ -%---------+-+- ----------- (SEE TABLE 4,
205 mV/DEG ~[ ] PARA. 4.3)
{z -r---------- +-l-- -----------

--t-t-
----
ROLL F/D
205 mV/DEG
{
H

c
-s-------------
-t-------------
-u-----------------
Y-
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+;&- ----
TO FD/AP SYSTEM
(SEE TABLE
PARA. 4.3)
4,

ROLL TO RADAR C -v---------- - - ----------- TO RADAR SYSTEM

50 mV/DEG H -t
-w---------- :-:- ----------- } [SEE TABLE4.
{ u“ ‘ PARA. 4.4) -
Y
X 1
-x----------p=F- -----------} TO ADI SPHERE

)
PITCH ATTITUDE Y
X -Y----------~-~- ----------- (SEE TABLE 4,
205 mV/DEG z -z---------- k-k-i ----------- PARA. 4.7)
{
,

PITCH TO F/D
205 mV/DEG
{
H

c
-AA------------
-BB------------ J-
--t%

-CC----------------+&+- !}
----

----
TO FD/AP SYSTEM
(SEE TABLE
PARA. 4.9)
4,

PITCH TO RADAR
50 mV/DEG
{
H
c
-DD---------+=*-
-EE---------F-F- I-----------
-----------
}
TO RADAR SYSTEM
(SEE TABLE 4,
PARA. 4.10)
-IF------------------------- (SEE TABLE- 4
ATTITUDE VALID [c -GG-------------------------
PARA. 4.13)
INTLK NO 1J2-HH ------------------------- }
{

—-.-—-—.———.————-.. .-—.———. ——-— -.-.——

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TITLE: Loading and Gradient Characteristics for VG-14A Vertical Gyro,

Part No. 7000622-901, -902 and VG-14H Vertical Gyro,
Part No. 4019286-901, -902

1.0 QUALIFICATIONS
1.1 Technical Standard Order - The VG-14A and VG-14H are qualified to al 1
environmental and performance requirements of TSO-C4C for fuselage-mounted
equipment in unheated areas.

1.2 Other Qualification Tests - The VG-14A also satisfies the altitude
requirements of Paragraph 4.6.1, Category D2, of RTCA DO-160 and Broadband
and Narrowband Conducted Interference, Category A/Z, 0.15 to 30 MHZ, per
RTCA DO-160.

2.0 POWER

2.1 Input Power

The aircraft ac power supply must be 115 t 5 volts at 400 f 20 Hz, single
phase sine wave (5% maximum harmonic distortion). Amplitude modulation of
the power supply for all load conditions shall not exceed 2 percent at any
freauency. (Percent modulation is defined as one-half of the peak-to-peak
modulati& envelope divided by the carrier amplitude, multiplied by one
hundred. ) Within the power supply’s load rating, its output impedance shal 1
be less than 0.3 ohm for sinusoidal load variations at all frequencies below
10 Hz.

Maximum starting power required is 80 VA.

Maximum running power required is 40 VA.

2.2 Output Power - The following outputs are available for external power
requirements:

● 26 volts, 400 Hz, 55 VA maximum; pins 1J2-E to 1J2-B (Lo)

o 5 volts, 400 Hz, 6 VA maximum; pins 1J2-F to 1J2-B (Lo)
● +27 volts, dc, 3 VA maximum; pins lJ2-D to lJ2-B (Lo)

These outputs are derived from the 115 volt input voltage of paragraph 2.1.
All external power requirements (VA) are in addition to the power
requirements of the VG-14 per paragraph 2.1.

3.0 INPUT SIGNALS/COMMANDS

3.1 External Fast Erection Connnand - Grounding pin 1J2-V places both axes of the
~ro in the fast erect mode of operation. The gyro will return to the
normal erect mode when the ground is removed.

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3.2 External Erection Cutoff Disable - Grounding pin 1J2-A disables the internal
roll erection cutoff circuitry. Normal internal roll erection cutoff is
restored when the ground is removed.

3.3 External Roll Cutoff Command - Grounding pin lJ2-n disables roll axis
erection. Normal roll axis erection is restored when the ground is removed.

3.4 External Pitch Cutoff Command - Grounding pin 1J2-G disables pitch axis
erection. Normal pitch axis erection is restored when the ground is
removed.

4.0 OUTPUT SIGNALS

The phasing of signals in the following paragraphs assumes the electrical

connector of the VG-14 is pointing toward the nose of the aircraft.

4.1 Roll Synchro

Provides continuous roll data over 360 degrees of roll maneuver on pins q,
p, r of 1J2 [ARINC407 (X), (Y), (Z) respectively] with 11.8 volts
leg-to-leg nominal. This synchro is aligned to provide O * 0.75 degree
output with the ~ro erect and mounted on a level surface. Synchro output
provides an increasing angle output with the gyro in a right roll maneuver.
Maximum load is three AY-500 (222 + j 470) synchro loads.

Loading characteristics are:

DC Resistance tls%
Rotor = 47 ohms
Stator = 15 ohms

Impedance t15%
ZRO = 68 +j 350
Zso = 16+j68
ZRSS = 96+j52

4.2 Inverted Roll Output (VG-14A, Part No. 7000622-902 Units Only)

Provides continuous buffered three-wire roll data over 360 degrees of roll
maneuver on pins f, e, g of 1J2 [ARINC 407 (X), (Y), (Z) respectively].
This three-wire, 205 mV at/degree output provides roll angles that are 180
degrees from the roll angles provided by the roll synchro described in
paragraph 4.1. Maximum load is three AY-500 (222 + j 470) synchro loads.

VG-14A/VG-141] Vertical Gyro

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4.3 Roll Flight Director

Provides an isolated two-wire output on pins 1J2-s (Hi) and 1J2-u (Lo) which
is null with the gyro erect and mounted on a level surface. Output grad~ent
is 11.8 Sin @ volts, 400 Hz, nominal with an external jumper from 1J2-s to
lJ2-t. Output voltage is out-of-phase with line reference voltage in a roll
right maneuver from 0° to 180°. Output gradient is adjustable over a range
of +0%, -12% from nominal. Maximum load is 1000 ohms.

4.4 Roll Radar

Provides an isolated two-wire output from pins 1J2-w (Hi) to 1J2-v (Lo)
which functions identically to 4.3 except that the gradient is 2.88 Sin II
volts, 400 Hz when loaded with 10,400 ohms and output gradient is not
adjustable. Maximum load is 5000 ohms.

4.5 Roll Acceleration (VG-14H, Part No. 4019286-902 Units Only)

Provides a buffered output on pins U (Hi) and B (Lo) of 1J2, which is at

null when the unit is erect and no lateral accelerations are present. The
output will be proportional to the angle between the resultant acceleration
vector and vertical. The output gradient is 0.350 V de/degree. The output
will be positive for accelerations in the port (left) direction and linear
for inputs to 20 degrees.

4.6 Roll Erection Cutof Interlock

Provides a ground on pin lJ2-k when roll erection cutoff is activated, at

bank angles greater than six degrees. The ground is removed when the bank
angle is less than six degrees.

4.7 Pitch Synchro

Provides continuous pitch data over the pitch axis freedom range of ~82
degrees on pins y, x, z of 1J2 [ARINC 407 (X), (Y), (Z) respectively] with
11.8 volts leg-to-leg nominal. This synchro is aligned to provide O i 0.75
degree output with the gyro erect and mounted on a level surface. Synchro
output provides an increasing angle output with the gyro in a pitch-up
maneuver. Maximum load is three AY-500 (222 + j 470) synchro loads.

VG-14A/VG-14H Vertical Gyro )

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Loading characteristics are:

DC Resi s~a;~eo;~5%
Rotor
Stator = 15 ohms

Impedance tls%
=68+ j350
‘RO
=16+j68
%0
=96+j52
‘RSS
4.8 Inverted Pitch Output (VG-14A, Part No. 7000622-902 Units Only)

Provides continuous buffered three-wire pitch data over the pitch axis
freedom range of t82 degrees on pins T, s, u Of 1J2 [ARINC 407 (x), (Y),
(Z), respectively. This three-wire, 205 mV at/degree output provides pitch
angles that are 180 degrees fom the pitch angles provided by the pitch
synchro described in paragraph 4.7. Maximum load is three AY-500 (222 + j
470) synchro loads.

4.9 Pitch Flight Director

Provides an isolated two-wire output on pins 1J2-AA (Hi) and 1J2-CC (Lo)
which is null with the gyro erect and mounted on a level surface. output
gradient is 11.8 Sin Clvolts, 400 Hz, nominal with an external jumper from
1J2-AA to 1J2-BB. Output voltage is out-of-phase with line reference
voltage in a pitch-up maneuver from 0° to 180°. Output gradient is
adjustable over a range of +0%, -12% from nominal. Maximum load is 1000
ohms.

4.10 Pitch Radar

Provides an isolated two-wire output on pins 1J2-DD (Hi) and 1J2-EE (Lo)
which functions identically to 4.9 except that the gradient is 2.88 Sin 8
volts, 400 Hz when loaded with 10,400 ohms and output gradient is not
adjustable. Maximum load is 5000 ohms.

4.11 Pitch Acceleration (VG-14H, Part No. 4019286-902 Units Only)

Provides a buffered output on pins T (Hi) and B (Lo) of 1J2, which is at

null when the unit is erect and no longitudinal accelerations are present.
The output will be proportional to the angle between the resultant
acceleration vector and vertical. The output gradient is 0.350 V dc/
degree. The output will be positive for acceleration in the forward
direction and linear for inputs to 20 degrees.

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4.12 Pitch Erection Cutoff Interlock

Provides a ground on pin lJ2-m when pitch erection cutoff is activated.

This ground is removed when pitch erection is restored.

4.13 Monitor Interlock

Two sets of relay contacts are controlled by the gyro monitor. Pins 1J2-N,
P, R are used for the autopilot and pins 1J2-FF,HH are used for the
GG,
flag interlock. Pins P andR and pins GG and HH are closed when the gyro
monitor relay is energized.

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SECTION 7
REMOVAL/REINSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT

1. General

This section provides instructions for removing and reinstalling, and

adjusting a gyro that has been previously installed in the aircraft.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT COMPONENT DAMAGE, TURN AIRCRAFT POWER

OFF WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING COMPONENTS.

NOTE : No adjustment is required unless stated otherwise.

After reinstallation of a gyro, check unit operation in accordance with

applicable GROUND CHECK procedure.

2. Equipment and Materials

.
No special materials other than those commonly used
equipment or in shop are
required for preinstalling and adjusting a gyro.

3. Procedure

CAUTION: A GYRO MAY BE DAMAGED BY MOVING IT AFTER ELECTRICAL POWER IS

REMOVED BUT BEFORE THE GYRO ROTOR STOPS. THE GYRO ROTOR WON’T
COME TO A STOP FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER ELECTRICAL
POWER IS REMOVED. WHEN REMOVING Of? INSTALLING A GYRO, DO SO
GENTLY WITH NO QUICK MOTION. THE GYRO SHOULD NOT BE TWISTED
IN ITS ISOLATOR SHOCK MOUNTS. ANY EXCESSIVE TWISTING WILL
CAUSE THE GYRO TO REMAIN OFFSET FROM ITS NEUTRAL POSITION FOR
A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.

A. Remove Gyro.

(1) Disconnect cable connector from gyro.

(2) For VG-14A units, remove mounting screws on front of gyro and loosen
mounting screws at back of gyro frame.

(3) For VG-14H units, loosen two wing nuts on front of mounting tray and
release hold-down bar.

(4) Carefully remove gyro from mounting location and cap connector.
Store and transport gyro in padded shipping container.

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3. B. Reinstall Gyro.

(1) Carefully slide gyro into mounting location and secure with
applicable hardware or hold-down bar.

(2) Mate gyro connector with cable connector.

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SECTION 8
SHIPPING/HANDLING/STORAGE

1. General

This section provides instructions for the handl ng, storage, and shpment of
the VG-14A/VG-14H Vertical Gyros.

2. Gyro Handling Procedures

Just as an egg
-- is the most delicate food on a shopping list, the most
delicate instruments are in
its an
gyros. aircraft
You wouldn’t bring home a
dozen eggs carton so don’t ship or move a gyro without its
without their
shipping container. If you think that gyro repair costs are too high,
failure to observe good, careful handling techniques may be contributing to
high repair costs.

The precision low-friction gimbal bearings in a gyro are the parts most
susceptible to shock damage. Damage to these bearings causes erratic and
high drift rates as well as unbalanced erection rates and verticality errors
in the VG. The high-speed rotor bearings may be damaged by shock. This
could cause high drift rates or oscillatory output form the gyro. Damage to
the races of bearings can be detected only by microscopic examination.

Sperry vertical gyros incorporate vibration isolators to improve performance

in the aircraft vibration environment. These isolators also provide some
degree of protection from landing shocks and normal handling shock. Gyros
can withstand shocks of up to 15g. This is considerably more than ever seen
in an aircraft, but can be exceeded easily by improper handling. As an
example, lifting one end of a rate gyro 3/4 inch and dropping it on a bench
is equivalent to about 20g to the gyro. Similar drops of 2-1/2 inches will
cause excessive shocks to a gyro with vibration isolators.

The following guidelines regarding gyro handling are tried and true
techniques followed by Sperry Flight Systems for many years. These
techniques should enhance reliability and service life.

A. Storage and Shipping Guidelines

Keep qyro in the.complete shipping container designed for it while not in

the shop. This is very important in complying with good handling
practices.

Take gyro to and from aircraft in this shipping container.

Use padded carts for transporting.

Do not drop, kick, toss, bump, or rapidly tumble a container housing a

gyro.

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While it is true that a gyro will not experience any shocks just sitting
on a storaw shelf. there-are sound reasons for storinq the qyro in a -
container. One reason is that it will prevent the dafige th~t is caused
when two gyros are pushed together. This could happen when removing or
replacing gyros In storage.

The main for storing a gyro in a packaging container is to ensure

reason
that the gyro
not receive a~ shocks when taken to or from the
will
storage area to a plane for installation. To ensure a shipping container
will always be available for transporting a gyro, always store any gyro
in its packaging container.

B. Gyro Installation Guidelines

Frequency of gyro damage due to improper handling during installation

into the aircraft can be greatly reduced by observing the following
practices:

Take gyro from storage while still in shipping container.

Transport gyro to aircraft while still in shipping container.

Place shipping container as near as possible to installation point of

gyro.

LIsiii3
A GYRO MAY BE DAhlAGED BY MOVING IT AFTER ELECTRICAL
POWER IS REMOVED BUT BEFORE THE GYRO ROTOR STOPS. THE
GYRO ROTOR WON ‘T COME TO A STOP FOR APPROXIMATELY 15
MINUTES AFTER ELECTRICAL POWER IS REMOVED. WHEN
REMOVING OR INSTALLING A GYRO FROM OR TO ITS MOUNT. DO
SO GENTLY WITH NO QUICK MOTION. THEGYROSHOULD NOTBE
TWISTEDIN ITS ISOLATOR SHOCK MOUNTS. ANY EXCESSIVE
TWISTING WILL CAUSE THE GYRO TO REMAIN OFFSET FROM ITS
NEUTRAL POSITION FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.

Remove old gyro from aircraft and set next to shipping container.

Remove new gyro from shipping container and install in aircraft.

Place old gyro in shipping container for transport back to gyro shop or
shipping department. .

c. Shop Guidelines

Usually the gyro repair shop is not the place to look for gyro handling
problems. The technicians working on the qmos see the effects of rough
handling and have respect for the sensitivity of the equipment.

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D. Care and Protection - The Keys to Low Cost Maintenance

Normal handling activity should not damage gyros which are properly
packaged during shipping. Of course, gyros can be damaged in the best
shipping container if rough handling practices are allowed to prevail.
If you are experiencing high ~ro overhaul costs because of shock damage,
you should examine the practices being followed by your operation in
handling gyros when they are not protected by a shipping container.

To minimize cost of ownership, qyros should be handled with care

consistent with their delicate nature and protected during transport
routing in the following ways:

Transport Routing Protect.By Using

Gyro shop - station to padded cart

station

Gyro shop to storage shipping container

Storage shipping container

Storage to shipping shipping container

Maintenance base to line shipping container

station

Line station to aircraft shipping container

--and don’t forget the gyro going back to the shop - rough handling can
turn a $50 recalibration into a $500 overhaul.

3. Shipping and Storage Procedures

The Sperry Flight Systems warranty responsibility is contingent upon the use
of specified container, or equivalent, when returning gyros for warranty
repai r. If necessary to store a gyro for long periods of time, it is
recommended that it be packaged in its original shipping container and stored
in an environmental temperature range of -22 to +131 ‘F (-30 to +55 ‘C). For
long periods of storage, it is essential that the gyro be protected from
dust, moisture, and other contaminants.

A. Shelf Life Criteria

Equipment that is stored in sales stock or on customer shelves for

extended periods of time has a tendency to deteriorate and becom
inoperative. The following paragraphs contain recommendations of shelf
life limits and for processing shelved items prior to placing them into
service. The beginning of shelf storage time is considered as the date
of o~iginal manufacture or the date of maintenance action involving
replacement of bearings, relubrication, disassembly, disassembly
inspection, or functional test.

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3. A. Performance and bearing 1ife of gyros are sensitive to the condition and
distribution of lubric~nts in sp~n and gimbal bearings. Lubricating oils
have a tendency to creep from bearings or to puddle in bearing raceways
or to separate from solid constituents of greases after long periods of
bearing inactivity. The exact period of time over which changes in
lubricant distribution takes place has not been clearly established but
the time is believed to differ for different bearings and bearing
installation configurations, and for different lubricants. A general
feeling among experienced persons who have followed Sperry product
reliability with using customers is that gyro life is adversely affected
by long periods of shelf life.

NOTE : It is recommended that stored gyros be run-up with

all normal voltages applied every 6 months for 6
hours. This will redistribute bearing lubricants and
thus extend bearing life.

Considering the foregoing factors, recommendations regarding shelf

storage of gyros are as follows:

1. 0 to 6 months - No action required before installation other than

external inspection for obvious damage.

2. 6 to 12 months - Run-in gyro with all normal voltages applied for 24

hours. After starting, displace VG housing *8O degrees in itch and
360 degrees in 5 times, displace DG housing i E O degrees
roll at least
in pitch and roll and 360 degrees in azimuth at least 5 times.
Complete the run-in period on a scorsby set for displacement of 30
degrees peak-to-peak. Rate gyros should not be exercised manually as
described above for VG’S and DG’s, but should be run-in for the
24-hour period without motion applied. Test gyros to operational
limits of Integrated Test Specification or maintenance manual
procedures prior to delivery or installation. Rework as required if
specifications are not met.

3. 12 to 24 months - Run-in gyro with all normal voltages applied for 48

hours using procedure in paragraph 2 above.

4. Ov( r 24 months - Replace spin bearings and gimbal bearings and retest
to operational limits of Integrated Test Specifications or
ma ntenance manual procedures prior to delivery or installation.

B. VG-14A Vertical Gyro Shipping Procedure

The VG-14A Vertical Gyro can be shipped in its original container

provided the container has not been damaged. However, if original
container has been damaged or lost, construct a new shipping Container
using the materials listed in paragraph 3.9.(1).

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3. B. (1) Materials
Containers - Corrugated fiberboard carton, Style RSC, Class
domestic, Variety SW, and Grade 200 with stapled bottom in the
following inside dimensions (length by width by depth):

Carton A - 12.0 by 8.0 by 8.0 inches

Carton B - 18.0 by 14.0 by 14.0 inches

Carton C - 24.0 by 20.0 by 20.0 inches

Panels - Polystyrene expanded, resilient in the following dimensions

(length-by width by thickness):

Panel A - 11.75 by 7.875 by 1.0 inches

Panel B - 11.75 by 7.875 by 1.0 inches

Molded styrene cavity - Polystyrene expanded, resilient in the

following dimensions (length by width by height):

Outer shell - 11.75 by 7.875 by 6.0 inches

Cavity size - 8.5 by 6.5 by 6.0 inches

Corner cushion blocks (16 required) - Polyether urethane foam with

density of 1.5 pounds per cubic foot; 6.0 by 6.0 by 6.0 inches with
a 3.0 by 3.0 by 3.0 inch cutout on one corner

Polyethylene bag - 12.0 by 8.0 by 35.0 inches

Carton tape - 3.0 inch wide, gummed paper, reinforced

FRAGILE labels

(2) VG-14A Packaging Procedure (See figure 11)

(a) Place vertical gyro (VG) in polyethylene bag. Fold mouth of
bag over. Do not seal bag.

(b) Place panel A in bottom of carton A and place bagged VG on

panel in carton.

(c) Place molded cavity over VG.

(d) Place panel B on top of molded cavity and close flaps of carton
A. Seal carton with three strips of carton tape.

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3. B. (2)
. . (e)
. . Place four corner blocks in bottom corners of carton B with
cutouts facing up so that carton A can rest on the four
cutouts.

(f) Place carton A in bottom corner blocks of carton B. Place four

corner blocks -n the four upper inside corner! of carton B with
cutout corners facing down and toward the insole of the carton.

(9) Close flaps of carton B and seal with one str p of carton tape.

(h) Repeat the procedure outlined in steps 5. and 6 “* placing

carton B in carton C.

(i) Close flaps of carton C and seal with three strips of carton
tape.

(j) Apply FRAGILE labels and mark outer container to identify

component and to indicate date of packing.

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PANEL B

CAVITV ~

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cARTONB~

VG-14A Shipping and Storage Container

Figure 11
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3. c. VG-14H Vertical Gyro Shipping Procedure

The VG-14H Vertical Gyro can be shipped in its original container

provided the container has not been damaged. However, if the original
container has been damaged or lost, construct a new shipping container
using materials listed.

(1) Materials

Containers - Corrugated fiberboard carton, Style R“SC, Class

domestic, Variety SW, and Grade 200 with stapled bottom in the
fol lowing inside dimensions (length by width by depth):

Carton A - 12.0 by 8.0 by 8.0 inches

Carton B - 18.0 by 14.0 by 14.0 inches

Carton C - 24.0 by 20.0 by 20.0 inches

Panels - Polystyrene expanded, resilient in the following dimensions

(length by width by thickness):

Panel A - 12.0 by 8.0 by 0.5 inches

Panel B - f12.O by 7.0 by 1.0 inches

Panel C - 12.0 by 7.0 by 0.5 inches

Panel D - 7.0 by 6.5 by 1.0 inches

Panel E - 7.0 by 6.5 by 0.5 inches

Panel F - Corrugated fiberboard, Variety SW and Grade 200, 12

\
inches long by 8 inches wide

Corner cushion blocks (16 requi red) - Polyether urethane foam with
density of per cubic foot; 6.0 by 6.0 by 6.0 inches with
1.5 pounds
a 3.0 by 3.0 by 3.0 inch cutout on one corner.

Molded styrene insert - See figure 3-5 for fabrication instructions

Polyethylene bag - 12.0 by 8.0 by 35.0 inches

Carton tape - 3.0 inch wide, gunmed paper, reinforced

FRAGILE labels

(2) VG-14H Packaging Procedure (See figure 12)

. (a) .Place vertical gyro (VG) in polyethylene bag. Fold mouth of

bag over. Do not seal bag.

(b) Obtain or fabricate an insert (see figure 13).

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3. c* (2) (c) Place panel A in bottom of carton A and place bagged VG on

panel in carton.

(d) Place panels B and C along sides of the carton.

(e) Place panels D and E at ends of the unit.

(f) Place molded insert over VG making sure insert is down in place
on unit.

(9) Place panel F over molded insert and close flaps of carton A.
Seal carton with three strips of carton tape.

(h) Place four corner blocks in bottom corners of carton B with

cutouts facing up so that carton A can rest on the four
cutouts.

(i) Place carton A in bottom corner blocks of carton B. Place four

corner blocks in the four upper inside corners of carton B with
cutout corners facing down and toward the inside of the carton.

(j) Close flaps of carton B and seal m.th one strip of carton tape.

(k) Repeat the procedure outlined in steps 8. and 9., placing

carton B in carton C.

(1) Close flaps of carton C and seal with three strips of carton
tape.

(m) Apply FRAGILE labels.and mark outer container to identify

component and to ~ndlcate date of packing.

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