EC 120 Adjustment Using The STEADYControl Adjustment Equipment - Cabin Antivibrators (AMM 53-37-00, 5-2)

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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL EC120

For A/C: All
5-2 Adjustment Using the STEADYControl Adjustment Equipment - Cabin
Antivibrators
A. References
FLM
20-10-00, 3-1 Locking - Airframe
20-10-00, 3-15 Bonding with Adhesives - Airframe
53-70-00, 4-1 Removal / Installation - Fairings Under the Cabin
B. Special Tools
703A94-3200-00 STEADYControl assembly

or
703A94-3200-01 STEADYControl assembly
C180G4002101 adaptation kit for EC120
C. Materials
CM 6015 adhesive
CM 776 lockwire
CM 789 adhesive aluminium tape
CM 7008 ink
Commercial plastic ties
Commercial adhesive tape
Commercial adhesive velcro tape
D. Routine Replacement Parts
AMM IPC
Description
Fig. Item Subject - Fig. - Item
Figure 6 (13) Self-locking nut

53370502-080-
Figure 5 (10) Self-locking nut

53370402-090-
Figure 6 (9) Adjustment Washer (7,54 g) (.0166 lb)

53370402-110-
E. Adjustment principle
NOTE
The STEADY Control assembly [703A94-3200-00] or [703A94-3200-01] is used

with the adaptation kit for EC120 [C180G4002101].
1. There are two types of adjustment parameters for the cabin antivibrators:
a. Addition or removal of weight on the antivibrators (washers) (Figure 5 and Figure 6).
b. Movement of the Antivibrator weight along the blade (Figure 7).
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2. The adjustment must provide vibrational comfort for the passengers and crew. The system uses the vibration
measurements supplied by the accelerometers and the rotor azimuth sync sensor (ROTOR TOP) as the only
sources of information.
3. The overall architecture of the system comprises:
a. A set of sensors (accelerometers and rotor azimuth sync sensor (ROTOR TOP)).
b. An acquisition unit (Figure 1)
c. A control unit (Figure 2).
d. A PC (ground station) with the STEADY Control - ABSORBER software for calculation of the cabin vibration
absorber adjustment parameters.
F. Job Set-up
BEFORE YOU DO ANY ADJUSTMENT, MAKE SURE THAT THE TIGHTENING
TORQUE VALUES OF THE WEIGHT AND BLADE ATTACHMENT NUTS ARE
CORRECT:
- ANTIVIBRATORS WITH MOVABLE WEIGHTS (Figure 7):
– 1,4 daN.m IN THE Y AXIS
– 1,5 daN.m IN THE Z AXIS
- ANTIVIBRATORS WITH WASHERS (Figure 5 and Figure 6):
– 1,7 - 2 daN.m IN THE Y AXIS
– 1,7 - 2 daN.m IN THE Z AXIS
1. Installation of the Equipment
– Remove carpets, covering panels and other equipment items where necessary.
NOTE:
If the accelerometers are secured by bonding process (20-10-00, 3-15), before

bonding, use CM 789 adhesive aluminium tape (20-10-00, 3-15) to protect the
surfaces where the accelerometers will be bonded.
If the upper and RH side backing plates as well as the blade retaining plates have
a taphole, then the accelerometers can be secured by means of bolts.
The accelerometers must be correctly positioned to ensure correct operation of
the system.
a. Pilot's seat:
1. Install accelerometer Item N°7 behind the Pilot's seat at the RH (outer) end of the rail.
2. Make sure that the accelerometer is correctly secured.
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3. Remove the lower center fairing (53-70-00, 4-1).
b. Pilot's side:
1. According to the case, erase the red paint marks on the blades of the movable-weight type antivibrator.
2. Cut and remove the lockwire (12) from the clamping plate attachment screws (20-10-00, 3-1) (Figure 5).
3. Check the tightening torque of the blade clamping plate attachment screws (Figure 5).
4. Depending on the case, bond or secure accelerometer N° 4 (1) by means of a bolt (5) at the top or in the
centre of the flapping weight. (Figure 3).
5. Depending on the case, bond or secure accelerometer N°3 (2) by means of a bolt (5) in the center of the
clamping plate (Figure 3).
6. Make sure that the accelerometers are correctly bonded or secured.
c. Copilot's side:
2. Cut and remove the lockwire (12) from the clamping plate attachment screws (20-10-00, 3-1) (Figure 5).
3. Check the tightening torque of the blade clamping plate attachment screws (Figure 5).
4. Depending on the case, bond or secure accelerometer N°2 (4) by means of a bolt (5) on the top and in the
center of the flapping weight (Figure 3).
5. Depending on the case, bond or secure accelerometer N°1 (3) by means of a bolt (5) in the center of the
clamping plate (Figure 3).
6. Make sure that the accelerometers are correctly bonded or secured.
d. Routing of the wiring under the bottom structure (Figure 2):
1. Route the wiring along the landing gear and into the cabin, through the Pilot's collective pitch lever hole.
2. Secure the wiring with plastic ties and/or adhesive tape.
3. Prevent any interference with moving parts.
4. Make sure that the routing of the wiring is correct.
5. Reinstall the lower center fairing.
e. Cabin (Figure 4):
1. Remove the access plates located on the left of the console and on the floor on the copilot's side.
3. Depending on the case, bond or secure accelerometer N°6 (1) by means of a bolt (5) on the RH side and in
the center of the weight.
4. Install metal support (3) on the first screw of the floor access plate.
5. Bond accelerometer N°5 (2) on metal support (3) (CM 6015 adhesive).
6. Make sure that the accelerometers are correctly bonded.
7. Reinstall the access plates for the adjustment technical flights.
8. Secure the wiring with adhesive tape.and/or plastic tie.
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CHECK THAT THE WIRING IS CORRECTLY ROUTED AND SECURED TO PREVENT
ANY PROBLEMS DURING THE ADJUSTMENT TECHNICAL FLIGHTS.
f. Installation of the acquisition unit (Figure 1):
1. Install the acquisition unit on one of its sides inside the helicopter behind the copilot's seat, and secure it using
the adhesive Velcro tape.
2. Make sure that the acquisition unit is correctly secured.
3. Make sure that circuit breaker (5) is open.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to install a rotor azimuth sync sensor; one is already installed
on the MGB. The signal supplied by the rotor azimuth sync sensor is routed to an
ancillary connector located on the center console between the pilot and the copilot.
4. Connect the rotor azimuth sync sensor cable to ancillary connector (1) located at the bottom of the center
console (Figure 2).
5. Connect the other end of the rotor azimuth sync sensor cable to the ROTOR TOP connector (7) located on the
rear face of the acquisition unit.
6. Connect the coaxial cables in accordance with the table below:
Cable Designation and No. Acquisition Unit Connector
Copilot side clamping plate accelerometer 1 A1
Copilot side weight accelerometer 2 A2
Pilot side clamping plate accelerometer 3 A3
Pilot side weight accelerometer 4 A4
Cabin lateral clamping plate accelerometer 5 A5
Cabin lateral weight accelerometer 6 A6
Pilot seat RH rear accelerometer 7 A7
7. All these connectors are located on the rear face of the acquisition unit.
8. Connect the 28 Volt power supply cable to the 28 V connector (6) (Figure 1) (located on the rear face of the
acquisition unit, and to the helicopter 28 V (2) (Figure 2) ancillary connector.
9. Connect the control unit cable to the CONTROL PANEL connector (1) located on the front face of the
acquisition unit.
10. Remove the screw (10) and open the PCMCIA card cover.
11. Insert the PCMCIA CONFIG card (card containing the adjustment program) into slot B, i.e. the lower slot (3)
located at the front of the acquisition unit.
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12. Insert the PCMCIA RESULT card (blank card) into slot A, i.e. the upper slot (2) located on the front face of
the acquisition unit.
13. Close the PCMCIA card cover with screw (10).
14. Close circuit breaker (5) located on the front face of the acquisition unit.
2. Check of the Installation
a. Check the routing and the connection of the wiring.
b. Make sure that the wiring is correctly secured.
c. Check that the lower center fairing has been reinstalled.
d. Check that the access panels located on the LH side (copilot's side) of the console have been reinstalled.
e. Make sure that the acquisition unit is correctly secured.
3. Operation of the Equipment
a. For the use of the measuring equipment, refer to and comply with the user's manual.
4. Resetting the PCMCIA Card and of the acquisition unit
a. Control unit (3) is used to erase the files from the PCMCIA card. (Figure 2).
b. Control unit (3) is composed of (3) (Figure 2):
A back lit LCD display.
Six function keys.
c. Push button (8) is used to initialise the acquisition unit (Figure 1).
5. Use of the RESET Function
a. Acquisition unit
1. When the STEADYControl system is turned on, the message "ANTI-VIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM"
appears on the control unit display (3) (Figure 2).
2. Reset acquisition unit with push button (8) (Figure 1).
3. After a few seconds of resetting, the message "ANTI-VIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM" is displayed again
on the control unit display (3) (Figure 2).
b. PCMCIA card
NOTE:
This function makes it possible to erase all the information saved on the card
when there is no more memory space on the "RESULT" PCMCIA card. The
"RESULT" PCMCIA card can store a large amount of saved information
(depending on its memory capacity).
1. Carry out the following operations using the control unit (3):
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ACTION RESULTS
→ ANTI-VIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
CD4↓ → SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
ENTER Configuration of the system
CD2↑ Card MANAGEMENT
RES (PCMCIA A)
ENTER RAZ ---
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CD1 RESET of PCMCIA A card
Upon display of the message opposite, the resetting Card MANAGEMENT

of the PCMCIA card is completed
RES (PCMCIA A)
EXIT → SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
CD2↑ → ANTI-VIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
6. Check of the Sensors using the Control Unit (3)
a. When the aircraft 28 V power supply is turned on, the message "ANTI-VIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM"
appears on the control unit display (3).
b. Carry out the following operations with the control unit (3):
ACTION RESULTS
→ ANTI-VIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
ENTER ANTI-VIBRATOR Acquisitions
CD2↑ Information on the ANTI-VIBRATOR
SYSTEMS
ENTER AC ACC
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CD2↑ Accelerometer
To move to accelerometer A7 Z 0.01 V/g A1
Press EXIT twice → ANTI-VIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
DEPENDING ON THE OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED, COMPLY WITH THE
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE AMM WORK
CARDS.
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7. Acquisition
Data acquisition is made during a standard flight with the following conditions:
– Stable level flight at Maximum Continuous Power (MCP) at an altitude of 1500 ft (FLM ).
NOTE:
When the STEADY Control [703A94-3200-00] is used, if the radio PTT switch is
pressed during the acquisition phase, repeat the acquisition.
a. After the helicopter engine is started:
b. When the STEADYControl system is turned on, the message "ANTI-VIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM"
appears on the control unit display (3).
c. Reset acquisition unit with push button (8) (Figure 1).
d. After a few seconds of resetting, the message "ANTI-VIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT" appears on the control unit
display (3) (Figure 2).
e. Check the power supply. The POWER light (9) located on the front face of the acquisition unit must be on (Figure
1).
f. Check the rotor azimuth sync sensor signal. The ROTOR TOP light (4) located on the front face of the acquisition
unit must be on (Figure 1).
g. Perform the following operations on the control unit and observe the displays on the control unit:
ACTION RESULTS
ENTER "Absorbers data record"
ENTER Rec ---
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Initiate acquisition by pressing CD1 Acquisition, processing then display of data for each accelerometer.
Scroll using CD2 or CD4
h. In the event of an acquisition problem, the "?" sign is displayed; repeat the acquisition.
i. If the same anomaly occurs, check the acquisition.
RECORDING IS COMPLETE WHEN "RECORDING..." IS NO LONGER DISPLAYED ON
THE CONTROL UNIT SCREEN.
PRESS "EXIT" TO EXIT.
8. Playback of data
a. Cut the aircraft 28 Volt supply and withdraw the PCMCIA card containing the results and insert it in the PC
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PCMCIA card reader.
b. The data are analyzed on the PC using the STEADYCONTROL Absorber software.
NOTE:
The proposed units for correction are expressed in mm or number of washers,

depending on the type of vibration absorber.
9. Adjustment of the Antivibrator
a. Movable-weight type antivibrator (Figure 7):
1. Erase the red paint marks from the anti-vibrator(s) to be adjusted.
2. Move the weight(s) (14) and/or (15) along the blade(s) in accordance with the corrections proposed by the
STEADYCONTROL Absorber software.
3. Check the tightening torque of the weight attachment nuts.
4. Repeat the operation until a correct vibration level is obtained.
NOTE:
Do no correct the adjustment when the system proposes corrections of less than
0,2 mm.
b. Antivibrator with washers:
1. Check the tightening torque of nuts (11) (Figure 5).
2. Remove or add washers (9) according to the corrections proposed by the STEADYCONTROL software (Figure
5 and Figure 6).
3. Check the tightening torque of weight attachment nuts (10) and (13) (Figure 5 and Figure 6).
4. Repeat the operation until a correct vibration level is obtained.
NOTE:
Do not correct the adjustment when the system proposes corrections of less than
4 washers per antivibrator.
10. Tolerances
a. A maximum of 20 washers per screw.
b. Distribute the number of washers as evenly as possible between the screws.
c. If only one screw is necessary, locate it in the center.
d. After adjustment, add 2 washers (9) to compensate for the weight of the accelerometer (Figure 5 and Figure 6).
11. Close-up
a. Remove all the accelerometers and all the supports.
b. Remove the acquisition unit and the control unit.
c. Remove all the wiring.
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d. Check that CM 776 lockwire (12) is fitted to the clamping plate attachment screws (Figure 5).
e. As the case may be, mark the position of each weight on each blade with a red paint mark (CM 7008 ink) of the
adjusted anti-vibrator (s).
f. Where necessary, reinstall the carpets, covering panels and other installations.
12. Documentation
a. Record the operation in the aircraft log book.
b. Conserve all the records of the measurements and corrections performed.
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Figure 1. Adjustment Using the STEADYControl Adjustment Equipment - Cabin Antivibrators
CONTROL
RS232
PANEL 1
2
10
A RESULT
B CONFIG
9 POWER
ROTOR
3
TOP
4
RESET 28V
8 5
1
6
28V ROTOR 28V
TOP
ROTOR 7
TOP
SI
A7 S1
A7
A4 A5 A6 A4 A5 A6
A1 A2 A3 A1 A2 A3
STEADY Control STEADY Control

703A94.3200.00 703A94.3200.01
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DISPLAY
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Figure 3. Adjustment Using the STEADY Control Adjustment Equipment - Cabin Antivibrators
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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL EC120

703A94-3200-00 STEADYControl assembly

Figure 6 (13) Self-locking nut

Figure 5 (10) Self-locking nut

Figure 6 (9) Adjustment Washer (7,54 g) (.0166 lb)

The STEADY Control assembly [703A94-3200-00] or [703A94-3200-01] is used

b. Movement of the Antivibrator weight along the blade (Figure 7).

3. The overall architecture of the system comprises:

b. An acquisition unit (Figure 1)

c. A control unit (Figure 2).

- ANTIVIBRATORS WITH WASHERS (Figure 5 and Figure 6):

1. Installation of the Equipment

If the accelerometers are secured by bonding process (20-10-00, 3-15), before

2. Make sure that the accelerometer is correctly secured.

3. Remove the lower center fairing (53-70-00, 4-1).

6. Make sure that the accelerometers are correctly bonded or secured.

6. Make sure that the accelerometers are correctly bonded or secured.

d. Routing of the wiring under the bottom structure (Figure 2):

2. Secure the wiring with plastic ties and/or adhesive tape.

3. Prevent any interference with moving parts.

4. Make sure that the routing of the wiring is correct.

5. Reinstall the lower center fairing.

e. Cabin (Figure 4):

6. Make sure that the accelerometers are correctly bonded.

7. Reinstall the access plates for the adjustment technical flights.

8. Secure the wiring with adhesive tape.and/or plastic tie.

f. Installation of the acquisition unit (Figure 1):

2. Make sure that the acquisition unit is correctly secured.

3. Make sure that circuit breaker (5) is open.

6. Connect the coaxial cables in accordance with the table below:

Copilot side clamping plate accelerometer 1 A1

Copilot side weight accelerometer 2 A2

Pilot side clamping plate accelerometer 3 A3

Pilot side weight accelerometer 4 A4

Cabin lateral clamping plate accelerometer 5 A5

Cabin lateral weight accelerometer 6 A6

Pilot seat RH rear accelerometer 7 A7

13. Close the PCMCIA card cover with screw (10).

2. Check of the Installation

a. Check the routing and the connection of the wiring.

b. Make sure that the wiring is correctly secured.

c. Check that the lower center fairing has been reinstalled.

e. Make sure that the acquisition unit is correctly secured.

3. Operation of the Equipment

4. Resetting the PCMCIA Card and of the acquisition unit

b. Control unit (3) is composed of (3) (Figure 2):

A back lit LCD display.

Six function keys.

5. Use of the RESET Function

2. Reset acquisition unit with push button (8) (Figure 1).

→ ANTI-VIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM

CD4↓ → SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

ENTER Configuration of the system

CD2↑ Card MANAGEMENT

ENTER RAZ ---

CD1 RESET of PCMCIA A card

Upon display of the message opposite, the resetting Card MANAGEMENT

EXIT → SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

CD2↑ → ANTI-VIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM

6. Check of the Sensors using the Control Unit (3)

→ ANTI-VIBRATOR ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM