Genii Aw119 TR

Application Note
AgustaWestland AW119
Tail Rotor Balance
Part Number: 11-317-0050
JUL 2018
This Analyzer Application Note is provided for information only and does not supersede the requirements or
guidelines set forth in the applicable engine or airframe maintenance manual. Technology for Energy Corporation
assumes no obligation or liability, either expressed or implied, to the Purchaser arising out of the use of this
procedure.
Copyright  2018, TEC Aviation Division. All rights reserved. This document is to be printed and reproduced for
personal use only.
ACES Systems/TEC Aviation Division – 10737 Lexington Drive, Knoxville, TN 37932 USA 1
Web www.AcesSystems.com – Telephone (865) 671-2003
File Name GEN II AW119 TR
Revision 1.00
Function Tail Rotor Balance
Airframe Agusta Westland AW119
Engine N/A
E-Setup GEN_II_AW119_TR.tgz
ACES Systems Analyzer VIPER II / Cobra II
App Version 2015.0327.15
Revision History
Date Revision Performed By
10 July 2018 1.00 GEN II Format Original J.Shively
Introduction
This Application Note provides instructions for using the ACES Viper II/Cobra II to
perform a Tail Rotor Balance.
Every effort has been made to utilize the most current Airframe/Engine Maintenance
Manual where available to create the setup for this balancing procedure. All procedures
for Tail Rotor Balance and all adjustments should be made in accordance with the current
Airframe/Engine Maintenance Manual.
General instructions for the use of the Viper II/Cobra II can be found in the Analyzer User
Manual.
The electronic setup file for this job can be downloaded from the TEC-ACES website at:
www.AcesSystems.com
Required Equipment
The following equipment is required to perform a Tail Rotor Balance*:
Item QTY Description P/N

1. 1 Analyzer, Model 4041 Viper II <OR> 10-100-4041
Analyzer, Model 2021 Cobra II 10-100-2021
2. 1 Option, Tail Rotor Balance 4041 Viper II <OR> 11-900-0214
Option, Tail Rotor Balance 2021 Cobra II 11-900-0228
3. 1 Tachometer, Optical PhotoTach (NEW) 10-100-1773
4. 1 Cable, Tach Generic 50ft 10-320-0126
5. 2 Sensor, Vibe ACCEL 991D-1 69-100-0075
6. 1 Cable, Sensor 991D-1 50ft 10-320-0163
7. 1 Mount, 1/4x28 Sens Vibe ¼ Hole S/STL 22-430-0035
8. 1 Tape, Reflective Roll 10ft 11-400-0176
9. 1 Mount, PhotoTach, A119 TR 10-100-0486
*This listing shows the latest design parts. It is acceptable to perform this task using previous
designs with appropriate accessories. For compatibility issues, contact ACES Systems.
Miscellaneous Items
Tape or tie wraps to secure cables to airframe.
If adjustments are to be made to the Tail Rotor Balance, use only hardware or balance weights that are specified in
the applicable maintenance manual.
Equipment Installation
CAUTION
ROUTE ALL CABLES AS TO NOT INTERFERE WITH HOT SURFACES, ROTATING COMPONENTS
OR MOVEMENT OF FLIGHT CONTROLS.
1. Park the aircraft on a flat level surface with the nose into the wind. Place the analyzer (Item 1) in
the flight compartment.
2. PhotoTach Installation:
a. Install PhotoTach (Item 3) into the PhotoTach Mount (Item 9) and attach to the top of the
tail boom, using the screw on the top of the tail gearbox cover. Make sure that the
PhotoTach faces the left side of the aircraft shining at the back side of the tail rotor.
(Figure 1).
b. Connect the Tach Cable (Item 4) to the PhotoTach and safely route cable to the analyzer.
c. Connect to the “TACH 1” connector on the analyzer.
3. Reflective Tape Installation:
a. On the Analyzer Main Menu select “Check Tach Power”. The “Tach Power” screen will
be displayed. Press F1 “Tach 1” to power the PhotoTach.
b. Hold a 2’ piece of Reflective Tape (Item8) against the back side of the Target Blade.
c. When properly aligned, the red “GATE” light will illuminate on the back of the
PhotoTach. If possible adjust the PhotoTach to obtain an angle of 5 degrees from
perpendicular to the tape. This will produce the best results when reading RPM.
d. Install the tape on the, cleaned, desired location. (Figure 3)
4. Vibration Sensor Installation:
a. Install Sensor (Item 5) into the Mount (Item 7) and attach to the 90-degree gearbox cover
on the opposite side of the tail rotor.
b. Insure the connector is pointing UP.
c. Connect the Vibe cable (Item 6) to the Sensor and safely route cable to the analyzer.
d. Connect to the “CHANNEL A” connector on the analyzer. (Figure 2)
5. OPTIONAL STEP:
a. Number the holes on the tail rotor balance wheel as shown in Figure 3. If omitted, be sure
to refer to the diagram shown in Figure 3 for the proper hole assignments.
Equipment Installation Diagram
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
Analyzer Navigation
On/Off
Use the arrow buttons to move between fields.
You must press [OK] to save your work and continue to the next
OK screen. Backing up or using the Home key to return to the Main
Menu will result in the loss of screen data.
Backspace to delete characters in text fields.
Use the Home button to return to the Main Menu.
Use the Brightness button to increase or decrease contrast of the

screen.
Use the Day/Night button to change the screen background from
white to black.
In fields where there are green left and right arrows on either
side of the field (as shown to the left), use the left and right
arrow keys to select the option most applicable.
Analyzer Setup
NOTE
Individual screen shots may vary depending on your analyzer’s configuration.
Step 1: Setup Configuration

1. Download the desired setup from library located on the ACES Systems web site.
2. Obtain access to a computer with internet access. Click the following link or enter the
address into the address line of your internet browser. http://www.AcesSystems.com.
3. Select the desired setup and save the downloaded file to the folder named “aces_setups”
on the USB drive.
4. Insert the USB drive into the analyzer located on the front of the analyzer.
5. Turn the analyzer on by pressing the [ON/OFF] key.
6. From the Main Menu, select Analyzer Management, press [OK].
Main Menu
7. In the Analyzer Management menu, select Database Management, press [OK].
Analyzer Management Menu
8. Select Import Setups from USB Drive, press [OK].
Database Management Menu
9. When complete, the screen will display the message “Operation Complete”. The setup is
now installed in the analyzer. Press the Home key to return to the Main Menu.
Step 2: Data Collection
1. From the Main Menu, Select “Tail Rotor Balance”, and press [OK].
2. From the Tail Rotor Balance Menu, Select “Start Job”, and press [OK].
3. Select the AW119 Tail Rotor Balance setup, and press [OK].
4. The “Job Identification” screen will be displayed, as shown below. Fill in all optional fields
and press [OK] to continue.
5. The next screen will be the Connect Sensors screen, as shown below. This screen gives you
instructions on installing sensors and cables. You may also check the PhotoTach alignment
by pressing the [F1] “Tach Pwr” key. This will supply power to the PhotoTach to verify
proper alignment. ***It is not necessary to press the [F1] “Tach Pwr” key to perform the
job, only to check for alignment.*** Press [OK] to continue.
6. The “Start Aircraft” screen will be displayed with instructions to “Perform a FOD check and
start aircraft per flight manual”. When the aircraft is started and normal operating conditions
have been established, press [OK] to continue.
7. The “Start Aircraft” screen will change to provide instructions on how to set the throttle to
take vibration readings. When the RPM is stable and within range of balance RPM, press
[OK].
8. The analyzer will display the Run 1 screen, similar to the one below. Wait for the analyzer to
signal that data acquisition is complete by the green box with “Complete! Press OK”.
9. After data collection and pressing [OK] the “Review Job” screen will be displayed, similar to
the one below. This will display the amplitude and phase angle reading for the Tail Rotor.
You may retake the data by pressing the [F1] “Retake” key. When satisfied press [OK] to
continue.
10. The next screen will be the “Shutdown Engines” screen, as shown below. Shut down engines
using normal procedures. When all shutdown tasks are complete, press [F5] “Continue” key.
11. The analyzer will present a warning screen similar to the one shown below. Since all weight
suggestions are in addition to the previous tail rotor condition, you are cautioned not to
exceed the limit defined in the setup. Press [F5] “Continue” to acknowledge and continue.
CAUTION
At no point should a correction be made that contradicts information in the maintenance manual. The
technician must determine the closest possible match to the suggestion.
12. The “T/R Suggested/Installed Weights” screen will present a suggested solution based on the
chart created in the setup and the IPS and Clock reading. You have the opportunity to install
the suggested weight corrections or decide on a different correction. It is important that the
entry under the “Enter Installed Weights” reflect the actual weight amounts and locations.
Using the keypad, record the actual weight(s) installed between runs and their location. If
you choose to remove weight from an opposite or alternate position, enter the negative
adjustment. You can use the [SPACE/-] key immediately to the right of the [0] key.
To install the suggested weights use the [F1] “Suggested” key. To remove all values in the
suggested column use the [F3] “None” key.
The [F5] “Quit Job” key exits the balance job with no provisions to resume the job at a later
point in time. If you wish to leave the job and resume it later, press the [Home] key.
To remove all values in the suggested column use the [F2] “None” key. If you decide you
would like to revert back to the suggested weights use the [F1] “Suggested” key.
In any case, all “TOLERANCES” in the Maintenance Manual MUST be observed.
13. When you have finished the solution process, press [OK] and you will be taken to the “Start
Aircraft” screen to continue the balance process.
Step 3: Quit Job
1. If you selected “Quit Job” you will be presented with the following screen. Press [F1] “Yes”
key to quit the job and return to the main menu. Press [F2] “No” to return to previous screen
to continue the job.
2. Remove all test equipment and return aircraft to an airworthy condition.

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Part Number: 11-317-0050

Item QTY Description P/N

Use the arrow buttons to move between fields.

Use the Home button to return to the Main Menu.

Use the Brightness button to increase or decrease contrast of the

Step 1: Setup Configuration

7. In the Analyzer Management menu, select Database Management, press [OK].

Analyzer Management Menu

Database Management Menu

Step 2: Data Collection

In any case, all “TOLERANCES” in the Maintenance Manual MUST be observed.

2. Remove all test equipment and return aircraft to an airworthy condition.

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