July 07, 2009

TRANSMITTAL SHEET

Subject: CUSTOMER SERVICE NOTICE NO. 92-037A, ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION -Tail Rotor Blade
Rain and Ice Protection System (RIPS) Connector, Replacement of

This page transmitts Revision A to Customer Service Notice No. 92-037, dated July 31, 2008.

Customer Service Notice No. 92-037A supersedes basic Customer Service Notice No. 92-037.

The text changed by this revision is indicated by a vertical line in the outer margin of the page.
Illustration changes are indicated by a vertical line adjacent to the subject title.

REVISION INSTRUCTIONS:

Operators that have not previously complied with Customer Service Notice 92-037, dated July
31, 2008, need to comply with Revision A in its entirety.

Operators that have previously complied with Customer Service Notice 92-037, dated July 31,
2008, need to comply with Revision A in its entirety.

Revision Feature:

In paragraph 2., MATERIAL INFORMATION, Section C., Added sealing compound AMS
3265 Type 2 to Consumable Materials table.

In paragraph 2., MATERIAL INFORMATION, Section C., Changed Isopropyl Alcohol Speci-
fication to TT-I-735A in Consumable Materials table.

In paragraph 3., ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS, Section B., Added new steps to

inspect sealant surrounding cable connector and apply sealant if required.

Figure 1 added to CSN.

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No. 92-037A

Subject: ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION - Tail Rotor Blade Rain and Ice Protection System (RIPS)
Connector, Replacement of

1. PLANNING INFORMATION

A. Purpose

This Customer Service Notice (CSN) provides instructions for removing, replacing and
installing the heating element connectors on the tail rotor blade.

Background

The life of the connectors are greatly extended by changing to a bulkhead design.

B. Effectivity

S92A helicopters delivered with RIPS configuration.

C. Components

None

D. Description

The helicopter is prepared for maintenance. The existing connector and fasteners are
removed and replaced with the new connectors. The existing bracket securing the
connectors is reused. Bonding check and Initiated Built-In Test (IBIT) are done. Helicopter
returned to service.

E. Compliance

Sikorsky Aircraft recommends compliance at customers earliest convenience.

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1. PLANNING INFORMATION (Continued)

F. Approval

The change affected by this document is classified as Minor and is in accordance with the
applicable requirements of Federal Aviation regulations FAR 29. Such data submitted by
the TC holder for use on an EU-Registered helicopter and related articles are automatically
approved by ED Decision 2004/04/CF, as amended by ED Decision 2007/001/C. Reference
to the ED Decisions mentioned above shall be made in the release documents issued by
the EASA 145 approved organization, releasing the relevant EU registered helicopter or
component to service.

G. Manpower (Estimated)

No. of Men No. of Hours Man-Hours

Remove RIPS connector 1 1 *1

Install RIPS connector 1 3 *3

* Does not include time required to prepare helicopter for maintenance or return it to flight
status.

H. Weight and Balance

None.

I. Electrical Load Data

Not Changed.

J. Software Load Data

Not Changed.

K. References

Maintenance Manual SA S92A-AMM-000, Section/Chapter 30-61-06.

L. Publications Affected

Maintenance Manual SA S92A-AMM-000, Section/Chapter 64-10-01.

2 MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. Bases for Material Data

Per helicopter.

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2. MATERIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

B. Bill of Materials

New Part No. Qty Key Word Old Part No. Instructions/
Disposition

92070-10001-015 1 Connector INSTL (1)

consisting of:

SS7073-0202 4 Boot

92070-10001-016 1 M/K Connector

consisting of:

M83723/85G1407N 4 Connector M83723/83G1407N

(1) For parts availability and lead time requirements contact your Customer Service
Representative at Helicopter Support, Inc. (HSI). Parts are available at no cost.
Submit a purchase order referencing the Customer Service Notice number and
helicopter serial numbers upon 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 HSI website: www.HSIUS.com. For prompt
shipment, reference address of each shipping destination. Direct your order to:

HELICOPTER SUPPORT INC.

124 Quarry Road
P.O. Box 11068
Trumbull, CT 06611

Attn: Customer Service

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2. MATERIAL INFORMATION (Continued)

FAX: (203) 416-4291 Telephone: (203) 416-4000

HSI website: www.HSIUS.com

C. Consumable Materials

OBSERVE ALL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ON CONTAINERS

WARNING
WHEN USING CONSUMABLES. WHEN APPLICABLE, WEAR
NECESSARY PROTECTIVE GEAR DURING HANDLING AND
USE. IF A CONSUMABLE IS FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE,
MAKE CERTAIN CONSUMABLE AND ITS VAPORS ARE KEPT
AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARK, AND FLAME. MAKE CERTAIN
FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT IS READILY AVAILABLE PRIOR TO
USE. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON TOXICITY,
FLASHPOINT, AND FLAMMABILITY OF CHEMICALS, CONSULT
YOUR MEDICAL PEOPLE, OR THE MANUFACTURER OF THE
CONSUMABLE.

AS REQ’D ADHESIVE, EPOXY EC2216, OR EQUIVALENT (1)

AS REQ’D EMERY CLOTH 150 GRIT (2)

AS REQ’D ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL TT-I-735A, OR EQUIVALENT (2)

AS REQ’D LOCKWIRE MS20995NC32 (2)

AS REQ’D LOW-LINT MIL-C-85043, (2)

CLEANING CLOTH OR EQUIVALENT

AS REQ’D SEALING COMPOUND AMS 3265 TYPE 2 (3)

CHEM SEAL (CS)
5500CI CLASS B
OR EQUIVALENT

(1) 3M distributor-Hillas Packaging, Inc., 3301 West Bolt Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76110, Toll Free: 877.464.4552, Local: 817.293.1079, and (Fax) 817.568.2527.

(2) Locally Procure.

(3) Manufactured by Flamemaster, Website: http://www.flamemaster.com/

D. Tools Required

Milliohmmeter (RIL-E1 or equivalent).

3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

A. Remove Tail Rotor Blade Heating Element Connector As Follows:

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

(1) Prepare helicopter for maintenance.

(2) Engage rotor brake.

NOTE: Removal procedure for connector is the same for all four tail rotor blades.

(3) Locate bracket (92170-11002-101) at right stations 10.80 through 16.50 and remove
four screws (NAS600-7P), and four washers (NAS620C4) securing existing heating
element connector (M83723/83G1407N). Discard all mounting hardware.

(4) Access the connector (M83723/83G1407N) wires by slicing the viton molded to the
connector. Cut along the molded parting line, parallel to the wires. This will allow the
viton to open like a clam shell and provide access to the wires.

NOTE: Take care to remove viton from between wires.

(5) Remove viton from between wires.

NOTE: • Take note of the wire locations in the connector for reinstallation into new
connector.
• Pin one is located in the center and pin number 7 is unused.

(6) Remove the wires from the connector using suitable pin removal tool. Discard
connector.

(7) Inspect wire insulation for damage and repair damaged wires with heat shrink tubing
(if wires damaged).

B. Install Tail Rotor Blade Heating Element Connector As Follows:

(1) Prepare area and new connector (M83723/85G1407N) for bond using 150 grit emery
cloth on the existing viton and alcohol wipe all bond areas on the viton and
connector threads.

(2) Position the thermo fit (shrink) tube (SS7073-0202) over wire harness.

(3) Install the wires into new connector (M83723/85G1407N) in the same pin locations
as they were removed from the old connector (M83723/83G1407N). Use suitable pin
installation tool.

(4) Apply adhesive (EC2216 or equivalent) to connector (M83723/85G1407N) threads and

existing viton in the area that will be covered by the thermofit shrink tube.

(5) Rotate connector (M83723/85G1407N) and twist wires to previous clocking location.

NOTE: Thermo fit (shrink) tube must cover rework area with adhesive squeeze-out
visible on both ends of the tube.

(6) Heat shrink the thermo fit (shrink) tube (SS7073-0202) into position.

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(7) Cure adhesive (EC2216 or equivalent) for 12 hours minimum at 70° F to 80° F (21°
to 27° C).

(8) Inspect sealant surrounding RIPS wire harness where it enters leading edge of tail
rotor blade. Refer to Figure 1. If sealant is not damaged and/or exposed edges are
not showing, proceed to step (11). If sealant is damaged or is not insulating exposed
edges of part, remove sealant as follows:

(a) Using nonmetallic scraper (or equivalent), remove sealant from around periphery of
harness. Make sure any loose sealant is removed.

(b) Clean mating surfaces with clean non-woven, fabric cleaning cloth (or equivalent)
and Isopropyl Alcohol (TT-I-735A or equivalent).

(c) Apply sealing compound (AMS 3265 Type 2 or equivalent) to completely

encapsulate wire harness where it enters leading edge of tail rotor blade. Refer to
Figure 1.

(9) Allow sealing compound (AMS 3265 or equivalent) to cure as required.

(10) Install connector (M83723/85G1407N) into blade bracket (92170-11002-101) and

secure with supplied jam nut. Torque jam nut to 110-inch pounds.

(11) Using lockwire (MS20995NC32) safety jam nut.

(12) Using milliohmmeter (R1L-E1 or equivalent) perform bonding check per Maintenance
Manual SA S92A-AMM-000, Section/Chapter 30-61-06.

(13) Perform Initiated Built-In Test (IBIT) per Maintenance Manual SA S92A-AMM-000,
Section/Chapter 30-61-06.

(14) Helicopter is returned to service.

C. Record of Compliance

(1) Make an appropriate logbook entry to show compliance with this CSN.

(2) Upon compliance with this Customer Service Notice, complete attached Customer
Service Notice Compliance Record and return it to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.

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S97−14A−12W − CAP (REF) M83723−83G1407N CONNECTOR (REF)

R.STA
R.STA 16.50
10.80

AMS 3265
SEALING COMPOUND (REF)

92170−11010
BLADE ASSY (REF)

TD1675
SA

SEALING COMPOUND INSPECTION AND APPLICATION LOCATION

FIGURE 1

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