Paragraph 802 - 1 802 - 2 802 - 3 802 - 4 802 - 5 802 - 6 802 - 7 Rev. 5 MBB HELICOPTERS MAINTENANCE MANUAL MBB - BK 117 802 EMERGENCY FLOAT SYSTEM Max. gross mass of 2850 kg Table of Contents Title DESCRIPTION - EMERGENCY FLOAT SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING - EMERGENCY FLOAT SYSTEM INSPECTION SCHEDULE - EMERGENCY FLOAT SYSTEM INSPECTION FOR CONDITION - EMERGENCY FLOAT SYSTEM ei ee REMOVAL - EMERGENCY FLOAT SYSTEM ...... INSTALLATION - EMERGENCY FLOAT SYSTEM Folding of Floats Page CHAPTER 802 (BKE802-A-1) Page 1/2MBB HELICOPTERS MAINTENANCE MANUAL MBB - BK 117 802 - 1 DESCRIPTION - EMERGENCY FLOAT SYSTEM 1. General The emergency float system (see figure 802-1) permits ditching even rough sea conditions. The system comprises four floats, two on each side, which are mounted on the skids. The pressurized air for the floats is supplied from a compressed air bottle on the RH fuselage side. The bottle charge can be checked by the associated pressure gauge. The bottle is discharged via a solenoid valve and the pressure line system. Boarding steps, and straps between boarding steps and skid tubes, are Provided to stabilize the floats when inflated. 2. Electrical system The system is supplied with 28V DC power from bus FLT ESS 1 via circuit breakers in the overhead console. Upon setting the EMER FLOATS toggle switch (slanted portion of the instrument panel) to position ARMED, the system is operational. Thi state is indicated by the green indicator light ARMING ON, which is located on the LH side of the toggle switch. When operating the secured toggle switch EMER FLOATS FILL on the pilot or co-pilot collective stick, the solenoid valve opens and the floats are inflated within 4 seconds. CHAPTER 802 Rev. 2 Page 3 (BKE802-A-2)MBB HELICOPTERS MAINTENANCE MANUAL MBB - BK 117 B02 - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING - EMERGENCY FLOAT SYSTEM General - Refer to wiring diagram 802-1 of the Wiring Diagram Manual (WOM) for troubleshooting. - Check all electrical connectors for secure fit. - Push the appropiate circuit breaker and check the ARMING ON indicator light with the ANN PNL TEST switch. - Troubleshooting is accomplished with an external power unit connected to the helicopter electrical system, or using the onboard battery (refer to chapter 92). Ensure that bus FLT ESS 1 is supplied with electrical power. Circuit breaker EMER FLOATS must be pushed and toggle switch EMER FLOATS must be in position ARMED. No. TROUBLE SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Indicator light Circuit breaker Check circuit ARMING ON does not EMER FLOATS breaker for illuminate defective continuity, replace if necessary Toggle switche EMER Check toggle switch FLOATS defective for continuity, replace if necessary Electrical line Check line for defective continuity, replace if necessary Coil of solenoid Disconnect electrical valve defective connector 5GLa and check coil for continuity, replace solenoid valve if necessary Pilot's toggle CAUTION: switch EMER FLOATS Prior to measurements at FILL defective this toggle switch, pull circuit breaker EMER FLOATS Pull circuit breaker and check toggle switch for continuity Table 802-1 Troubleshooting CHAPTER 802 Page 4 Rev. 2 (BKE802-A-3)e Qeurccopter MAINTENANCE MANUAL MBB - BK117 802-3 INSPECTION SCHEDULE (REFER TO APPENDIX A) Revision 33, CHAPTER 802 Page 5Qeurccopter MAINTENANCE MANUAL MBB ~ BK117 BLANK PAGE CHAPTER 802 Revision 33 Page 6- Q@eurccopter MAINTENANCE MANUAL MBB - BK117 Deleted Revision 33, CHAPTER 802 Page 7EUROCOPTER MAINTENANCE MANUAL MBB - BK117 802-4 INSPECTION FOR CONDITION - EMERGENCY FLOAT SYSTEM CAUTION AFTER EACH SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT DURING FLIGHT, A THOROUGH VISUAL INSPECTION OF ALL FLOATS SHALL BE PERFORMED AT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE STATION. 1. Inspect cylinder support assy (21, figure 802-1) for cracks, mechanical damage, corrosion, damaged surface protection and secure fit. a. Discard clamping devices of cylinder support if cracks and mechanical damage are evident. b. Polish out mechanical damage and corrosion on suppor, using polishing cloth (400). Max. permissible depth of damage on the entire support is: 0.1 mm. c. Touch up damaged surface protection atter application of chemical conversion material (CM 316) with two-component zinc chromate primer (CM 456) and single-layer lacquer (CM 407). d. Tighten loose bolt connections. For specified torque refer to figure 802-1. e. Check lockwiring of dummy plugs. Re-tighten and safety with lockwire, as necessary. 2. Inspect cylinder (22) for mechanical damage, secure fit and correct charge (charge indication must be within the GO-area). a. If mechanical damage is evident send cylinder to manufacturer for further investigation. b. If lockwiring on clamping devices is detective or missing, check for correct torque (3-4 Nm) and safety with new lockwire. . Ifthe charge indication is within the NO GO-area, check cylinder with valve and pressure gage in accordance with manufacturer documentation CMM 25-65-07. 3. Inspect pressure hose assemblies for damage, security and connections for secure fit. ‘a. Discard affected portion of hose assy if damage is evident (chafe marks, nicks, dents and cracks). b. If hardware is loose or missing (clamps, sctews etc.), retighten or renew as necessary. ¢. Tighten loose connections (for specified torque refer to manufacturer documentation CMM 25-65-07). CHAPTER 802 Page 8 Rev. 1MBB HELICOPTERS MAINTENANCE MANUAL MBB - BK 117 Inspect electrical wiring for damage and correct connection. Discard damaged wires. 5. Inspect straps for damage, security and strain a. Discard damaged strap. b. If hardware is loose or missing (shackles, eyebolts), re-tighten or renew, as necessary. ¢. If straps are slack, check installation position of boarding steps as shown in figure 802-1 and correct, as necessary. Discard slack straps if installation position is correct. 6. Inspect float packs for damage and security. a. Replace missing and damaged lacing of cover. b. Tighten or replace fasteners if loose or missing. Inspect extended skids (skid tubes, skid shoes, clamping rings and skid protectors) with floats installed, in accordance with chapter 51 for con- dition. 8. Inspect boarding steps for security, deformation and cracks at fittings and clamps. a. Discard boarding step if deformed. b. Discard affected part if cracks are evident. ¢. Tighten loose screw connections of fittings (torque: 6-6.5 Nm). If tightening clamp is loose, correct the installation position of the boarding step and retighten clamp assy (torque: 8-10 Nm). 9. If specified in the inspection schedule, remove floats in the packed condition from skids and inspect those areas on skids usually covered by floats, and the wiring in accordance with step 3. and 7.. CHAPTER 802 Rev. 1 Page 9 (BKEB02-A-8)MBB HELICOPTERS MAINTENANCE MANUAL MBB - BK 117 g02 - 5 REMOVAL - EMERGENCY FLOAT SYSTEM (Detachable Portion) 10. n. 12. 13. Disconnect battery from helicopter network and pull circuit breaker EMER FLOATS. Hoist helicopter by approx. 40cm (refer to para 05-6). Disconnect unions (14, figure 802-1). Remove dummy plugs (18) from cylinder support (21) and plug in open ends of tube assy (28) and safety with wire. . Seal other open tube/hose ends with adhesive tape. . Disconnect electrical wire (16) at fuselage and protect fuselage mounted electrical connector with protective cap of dummy receptacle (17). Remove chafe guard (29) from skid shoe with screws (31) and washers (30) Detach straps (1, 7 and 12) from boarding steps (23 and 26). Remove clamps (10). Disconnect hose assy (9) from reducing tee (13) and cover open ends with adhesive tape. Remove screw connections (2, 3 and 4, 5) and detach skids (8 and 25) with straps (1, 7 and 12). Remove screws (19) and washers (20) and detach cylinder (22) with support (21), and solenoid valve with pressure gage (15). Install screws (19) and washers (20). NOTE Screw connections (L\, figure 802-1) which are not installed on the forward LH and RH side of skid, if the emergency float system is mounted, must be installed on standard skids. Install standard skids (for specified torque refer to figure 802-1). CHAPTER 802 Page 10 Rev. 4 (BKE802-A-9)MBB HELICOPTERS MAINTENANCE MANUAL MBB - BK 117 B02 - 6 INSTALLATION - EMERGENCY FLOAT SYSTEM (Detachable Portion) 1. Hoist helicopter by approx. 40 cm (refer to para. 05-6). 2. Remove standard skids from landing gear (refer to chapter 51). 3. Install extended skids (8 and 25, figure 802-1) with floats (6, 11, 24 and 27) in accordance with figure 802-1. 4. Unscrew screws (19) and washers (20) and use to attach cylinder support (21) with compressed gas cylinder (22) and solenoid valve with pressure gage (15) to fuselage. 5. Remove dummy plugs from communication tube (28), screw into cylinder support (21) and safety with wire. 6. Remove adhesive tape from other tube/hose ends and connect pressure hose assemblies. For torque values refer to manufacturer documentation CMM 25-65-07. 7. Install clamps (10). 8. Remove protective cap from electrical connector, plug into dummy receptac- le (17) and connect electrical wiring (16). 9. Attach straps (1, 7 and 12) to boarding steps (23 and 26). 10. Install chafe guard (28) on skid shoe with screws (31) and washers (30). 802 - 7 Folding of Floats Folding of floats shall be accomplished in accordance with manufacturer documentation FOLDING PROCEDURE P-11771. CHAPTER 802 Rev. 3 Page 11/12 (BKE802-A-10)ve HELICOPTERS ma HELicopTerS MAINTENANCE MANUAL MBB - BK 117 - MAINTENANCE MANUAL MBB - BK 117 1 Strap 2 Screw 3 Washer 4 Screw 5 Washer 6 Float, fwd RH 7 Strap & Extended skid, RH 9 Pressure hose assy 10 Clamp 11 Float, aft RH 12. Strap 13 Reducing tee 14 Union 15 Solenoid valve with pressure gage 16 Electrical wiring 17° Dummy receptacle with protective cap 18 Dummy plug 19 Screw 20 Washer 21 Cylinder support 22 Compressed gas cylinder 23 Boarding step, RH 24 Float, aft LH 25 Extended skid, LH 26 Boarding step, LH 27 Float, fwd LH 28 Communication tube 29 Chafe guard 30 Washer 31 Screw LX tmese screw connections are deleted on forward skid shoes, LH and RH side Figure 802-1 Removal and installation - emergency float system 4 : CHAPTER 802 aw Page 13/14 (BKE802-A-11) (BKE802-A~12)