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S-92 HELICOPTER ®

ALERT SERVICE
BULLETIN
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ASB 92-32-004
Basic Issue ▪ January 30/15

SUBJECT: LANDING GEAR - Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Retract Actuator - One-Time Inspection of
NLG Actuator Fitting and Implementation of a Recurring Inspection

Section 1. PLANNING INFORMATION

A. Effectivity All S-92A model helicopters delivered as of the issue date of this Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) with greater than 31,600 landing cycles.

B. Purpose To provide instructions for a one-time inspection of NLG airframe fitting assembly,
and to implement a recurring inspection for helicopters that have exceeded 31,600
landing cycles for the NLG structure.

C. Description Helicopter is prepared for inspection. Visual inspection of NLG airframe fitting
assembly is performed. UT 5077 Rev 0 – Ultrasonic Inspection Technique is
performed. Helicopter is returned to service.

D. Compliance Compliance is essential. The inspection outlined herein shall be accomplished no

later than March 1, 2015. If SSI 92-118 has been complied with, then inspection
per this ASB is not required; implement Task 5-35-00-200-001 requirement from
the inspection accomplished via SSI 92-118.

E. Approval The design change specified by this document is FAA approved in accordance
with the applicable requirements of United States Federal Aviation Regulations 14
CFR Part 29.

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Section 1. PLANNING lNFORMATION (Continued)

F. Manpower (Estimated)

Task No. of Men No. of Hours Man-Hours*

Jack Aircraft (Lift and Lower) 3 0.40 1.20
Remove and Install Actuator 1 1.35 1.35
Perform Inspection 1 0.75 0.75
Perform NDI (Includes Paint Removal and 1 4.75 4.75
Touch Up)
Total Man-Hours 8.05
*Estimate does not include time required to prepare helicopter or return it to flight status.

G. Tooling

Qty Nomenclature Part No. Source

3 Tripod Jack 02-0517-0140 or equivalent (1)
1 Axle Jack 02-7813-0100 or equivalent (1)
1 Calibration Block EWR95341-101 or equivalent (NOTE: (2)
Marked "UT-5077" for inspection
sheet)
3 Landing Gear Safety Pin MS17986C408 or equivalent (1)
1 Plastic Scraper STD-1753.007 or equivalent (1)(2)
1 Ultrasonic Transducer, 1/4" UT 5077 or equivalent (2)
10MHZ 12 DEG
1 Magnifying Glass, 10X Commercially Available or equivalent (1)
1 Landing Gear Safety Pin Warning Commercially Available or equivalent (1)
Flags
1 Wheel Chocks Commercially Available or equivalent (1)

(1) Procure through normal supply channels.

(2) Parts are available at no cost during the compliance period of this ASB. Parts shall be
available after the compliance period at standard Helicopter Support Inc. (HSI) rates. For
part availability and lead time requirements contact your Customer Service Representative
at HSI. Submit a no-cost purchase order referencing this ASB number and the helicopter
serial number(s) on which these parts will be used. This will allow HSI and the operator to
track shipment and receipt of parts. Orders will be accepted by letter, telephone, facsimile
(FAX) or through the HSI website: www.HSIUS.com. For prompt shipment, reference
address of each shipping destination. Direct your order to:

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Section 1. PLANNING INFORMATION (Continued)

HELICOPTER SUPPORT INC.

124 Quarry Road
P.O. Box 11068
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611 U.S.A.
Attn: Customer Service
FAX: (203) 416-4291 Telephone: (203) 416-4000
HSI website: www.HSIUS.com

H. Weight and Balance

Not affected.

I. Electrical Load Data

Not affected.

J. Software Load Data

Not changed.

K. References

(1) Maintenance Manual, SA S92A-AMM-000, Task 7-10-00-560-001.

(2) Maintenance Manual, SA S92A-AMM-000, Task 32-31-02-900-001/-002.

(3) UT 5077 Rev 0 - Ultrasonic Inspection Technique.

L. Publications Affected

(1) Temporary Revision No. 4-51 against Maintenance Manual, SA S92A-AWL-000,

Chapter/Section 4-00-00, is issued concurrently with this ASB.

(2) Temporary Revision No. 4-52 against Maintenance Manual, SA S92A-AWL-000,

Chapter/Section 4-00-00, is issued concurrently with this ASB.

(3) Temporary Revision No. 4-53 against Maintenance Manual, SA S92A-AWL-000,

Chapter/Section 4-00-00, is issued concurrently with this ASB.

(4) Temporary Revision No. 5-148 against Maintenance Manual, SA S92A-AWL-000,

Chapter/Section 5-35-00, is issued concurrently with this ASB.

(5) Temporary Revision No. 53-28 against Maintenance Manual, SA S92A-AMM-000,

Chapter/Section 53-13-01, is issued concurrently with this ASB.

M. Attachment

UT 5077 Rev 0 - Ultrasonic Inspection Technique.

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Technique Number UT 5077 Rev Number 0 Rev Date: Page 1 of 7
Part Number: 92209‐01101‐101 Name: M. Shakinovsky
Part Name Nose Gear Actuator Lug Area Date: 7/25/2014
Ref Document Approved By: M. Shakinovsky
Material: Aluminum Date: 7/25/2014
Personnel Part Preparation:
LEVEL I LEVEL II X LEVEL III X Remove paint - See Fig. 3 - Clean Examination Surface
Inspection Method
Immersion Contact X Manual X Automated Phased Array
Pulse Echo X Thru Transmission Longitudinal X Shear Other
Equipment and Materials
Flaw Detector Manufacturer: Any Model: N/A A-Scan B Scan C Scan
Search Units: Element Size: 1/4" 1/4" 10 MHz 12 degree Frequency: 10 MHz
UT Kit 5077 Paint Stripper: 6930 HV 12UTC.107359 Couplant: Oil
Reference Standard: UT 5077 Plastic Scraper: STD-1753.007 - See Figure 3
Calibration
Instrument Settings:
Pulse Echo X Thru Transmission Frequency 10 MHz Gain As per calibration
Range: - 2 inch. Damping 50 ohms
Velocity: Long. = 0. 2490 "/mSec. Zero: 1.5 mSec. Reject: Off

Calibration Procedure: See Page 5 Paragraph 1.

Inspection
See Page 6 Paragraph 2
1. Locate the Nose Gear Acuator lugs on the aircraft. See Figures 1 and 2.
2. Relocate Actuator to allow access to Lugs.
Scan Sensitivity: Calibration sensitivity + 6dB Scan Index: Full coverage in both directions - both sides
Back Refection Monitoring: N/A
Instructions:
Remove paint from top of lugs (Fig. 3) Scan both the Lugs in both directions - both sides, with both transducers. See Figure 6.
After inspection is complete, clean scan area and re-apply paint.

Discontinuity Evaluation:
Instructions:

Evaluate any repeatable indication similar in appearance to the calibration notch exhibiting an amplitude over baseline noise.
See Page 7 Paragraph 2b and 2c.

Reporting
Instructions: Report any positive indications to Sikorsky Aircraft field representative and Customer Service before proceeding.
See Page 7

SA5428 Rev 2

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Location of the Lugs to be inspected.

Figure 1

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Figure 2

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Surface Preparation.
1. Remove paint from the lugs in the scan area only (See Figure 3) using Paint
Stripper 6930 HV12UTC.107359, and Plastic Scraper STD-1753.007.

2. Coat the top of the lugs with the liquid stripper.

NOTE: Take care not to allow this liquid to run down the sides of the lugs.

3. The Stripper material must remain on the surface for ½ hour before removal.

4. Remove the Stripper material and using the plastic scraper, remove the paint from
the top of the lugs. See Figure 3.

5. Remove remaining Stripper and loose paint with a damp cloth.

Figure 3

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1. Calibration

a. The Transducers are bi-angular. They produce a dual angle refracted

Longitudinal wave of approximately 12 degrees forward in the part with an
angle of approximately 15 degrees to the right or to the left, depending on the
wedge used. See Figure 4.

b. Ensure that the correct wedge is used to angle the sound field towards the
notch side in either direction. (Wedges are marked – R and L)

Figure 4

c. Place the Transducer on the Calibration Standard (EWR 95341-101) and locate
the EDM notch. See Figure 5.

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Figure 5

d. Set the Signal from the notch(s) at 80% Full Screen Height (FSH). Typical
presentation, see Figure 5.

e. Add 6 dB gain.

2. Inspection
a. Place the transducer on the part in the scan area and scan both lugs in both
directions with both transducers. See Figure 6.

NOTE: The scan is very sensitive to transducer angulation.

Standing signals will appear if the transducer is not in the correct orientation.

Figure 6

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b. If suspect indications are visible, reduce the gain to the calibration sensitivity.
Rescan and evaluate the area of concern.

c. If the indication is verified as a discontinuity, remove the bushing from the

suspect lug, clean well and conduct a “Type 1 Method C Level 3” Penetrant
inspection of the lug bore.

d. If there are no suspect indications present, complete inspection as per

Paragraph 3, a. b. and c. below.

e. If any anomalies are present during the inspection, contact Customer Service
Engineering at 1-800-976-4337 prior to proceeding.

3. After Inspection:

a. Clean inspection area with acetone

b. Touch up inspection area with epoxy primer per MIL-P-85582.

One coat only. Do not prime bushings or holes.

c. After primer is dried (not tacky) and within 8 hours, touch up inspection area
with one coat of Mil-P-85285 exterior paint to match existing paint. Do not paint
bushings or holes.

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