ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN 429-19-50
27 November 2019
MODEL AFFECTED: 429
SUBJECT: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BELLCRANK BEARING
STAKING, ONE-TIME INSPECTION OF.
HELICOPTERS AFFECTED: Serial numbers 57001 through 57210, 57212
through 57344, 57346 through 57371, 57374
through 57377 and 57380.
[Serial number 57211, 57345, 57372, 57373, 57378,
57379, 57381 and subsequent will have the intent of
this bulletin accomplished prior to delivery.]
COMPLIANCE: Within the next 25 flight hours or 90 days, whichever
comes first after the release date of this bulletin.
DESCRIPTION:
Bell has received reports of incorrectly staked MS14103-4 bearings in the directional
control bellcrank assembly 429-001-722-105. This bulletin mandates a one-time
inspection to ensure the spherical bearing is properly staked. Applicability of this bulletin
to any spare part shall be determined prior to its installation on an affected helicopter.
APPROVAL:
The engineering design aspects of this bulletin are Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA) approved.
CONTACT INFO:
For any questions regarding this bulletin, please contact:
Bell Product Support Engineering
Tel: 1-450-437-2862 / 1-800-363-8023 /
[email protected]MANPOWER:
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Approximately 1.0 man-hour is required to complete the inspection portion of this
bulletin. Approximately 7.0 man hours are required to accomplish the spherical bearing
replacement portion of this bulletin. This estimate is based on hands-on time and may
vary with personnel and facilities available.
WARRANTY:
There is no warranty credit applicable for parts or labor associated with this bulletin.
MATERIAL:
Required Material:
The following material is required for the accomplishment of this bulletin and may be
obtained through your Bell Supply Center.
Part Number Nomenclature Qty (Note)
MS14103-4 Bearing 1 (1)
140-009B46S76 Washer 1 (2)
NOTES:
1. A replacement bearing is required only if the existing one was found to be not
properly staked during the inspection.
2. A replacement washer is only required only if the bearing requires replacement.
Consumable Material:
The following material is required to accomplish this bulletin, but may not require
ordering, depending on the operator’s consumable material stock levels. This material
may be obtained through your Bell Supply Center.
Part Number Nomenclature Qty (Note) Reference *
2110-00010-00 Aliphatic Naphtha 1 Gal (1) C-305
2230-00451-00 Epoxy Polyamide Primer 1 Oz (1, 2) C-204
2000-00456-00 Adhesive 50 g (1, 3) C-562
* C-XXX numbers refer to the consumables list in the BHT-ALL-SPM, Standard Practices Manual
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NOTES:
1. Quantity indicated is the format that the product is delivered in. Actual quantity
required to accomplish the instructions in this bulletin may be less than what has
been delivered.
2. Epoxy polyamide primer may be required if the spherical bearing needs to be
replaced.
3. The adhesive is only required if the washer was removed from the bellcrank
assembly.
SPECIAL TOOLS:
RST1002 Roll Staking Tool
WEIGHT AND BALANCE:
Not affected.
ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA:
Not affected.
REFERENCES:
BHT-429-IPB Illustrated Parts Breakdown
BHT-429-MM Maintenance Manual
BHT-ALL-SPM Standard Practices Manual
PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED:
None affected.
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Prepare the helicopter for maintenance.
2. Remove the tail rotor gearbox fairing (500G) (DMC-429-A-53-00-00-54A-520A-A).
3. Remove the tail rotor gearbox support access cover (500F) (DMC-429-A-53-00-00-
30A-520A-A).
4. Disconnect the fixed directional control tube assembly (1, Figure 1) from the
bellcrank assembly (2) (DMC-429-A-67-20-00-05A-520A-A).
5. Disconnect the input rod assembly (3) from the lever assembly (4) (DMC-429-A-67-
20-00-10A-520A-A).
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6. On the bellcrank assembly (2), clean the top and lower surfaces of the spherical
bearing (5) with aliphatic naphtha (C-305).
-NOTE-
A close up high quality photo taken with a phone camera or a
borescope, may help with the inspection of the bearing.
7. With a bright light, inspect the lower surface of the spherical bearing (1, Figure 2).
Make sure that the bearing has not moved by ensuring that the witness marks are
present and intact. Inspect the staked lip for uniformity along the chamfer of the
bellcrank assembly (2). If the spherical bearing (1) is improperly staked, proceed to
step 10 before next flight. If the lower surface of the bearing is staked properly,
continue with step 8.
8. Push the input rod assembly (3, Figure 1) into the tail rotor gearbox support (6) so
that the spherical bearing (5) in the bellcrank assembly (2) can be seen through the
access hole at the aft end of the tail rotor gearbox support, as shown in Figure 3 of
this bulletin.
9. With a bright light, inspect the upper surface of the spherical bearing (1, Figure 4).
Make sure that the bearing has not moved by ensuring that the witness marks are
present and intact. Inspect the staked lip for uniformity along the chamfer of the
bellcrank assembly (2). If the spherical bearing (5) is improperly staked, proceed to
step 10 before next flight. If there are no discrepancies, proceed to step 17.
10. Remove the bellcrank assembly (2, Figure 2) from the tail rotor gearbox support (6)
(DMC-429-A-67-20-00-05A-520A-A).
-NOTE-
There is a bonded washer on the upper surface of the
bellcrank assembly arm where the spherical bearing is
located. It may be necessary to remove this washer in order
to properly stake a new spherical bearing.
11. If required, remove the washer (7) and the cured adhesive.
12. Remove the unserviceable spherical bearing (5) from the bellcrank assembly (2)
(BHT-ALL-SPM, Chapter 9).
13. Inspect the bore in the bellcrank assembly (2) for excessive wear. The maximum
allowable bore diameter is 0.6253” (15.88 mm). If the bore diameter is beyond
acceptable limits go to step 14. If within acceptable limits go to step 15.
14. If the wear is beyond the maximum allowable limit, do the following:
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a. Contact Product Support Engineering at [email protected] for a
possible expanded repair and provide the following information:
(1) In the subject line of the e-mail, include the helicopter serial number and the
service directive number.
(2) Complete the structural repair request form found in the General Information
Letter GEN-18-141 and attach it to the e-mail.
15. If the bore in the bellcrank assembly (2) is within acceptable limits, install a new
spherical bearing (5) (BHT-ALL-SPM, Chapter 9).
16. If the washer was removed during step 11, bond a new washer (7) with adhesive (C-
562) (BHT-ALL-SPM, Chapter 7).
17. Re-install the bellcrank assembly (2) in the tail rotor gearbox support (6) (DMC-429-
A-67-20-00-05A-720A-A).
18. Connect the input rod assembly (3) to the lever assembly (4) (DMC-429-A-67-20-00-
10A-720A-A).
19. Connect the fixed directional control tube assembly (1) to the bellcrank assembly (2)
(DMC-429-A-67-20-00-05A-720A-A).
20. Install the tail rotor gearbox support access cover (500F) (DMC-429-A-53-00-00-
28A-720A-A).
21. Install the tail rotor gearbox fairing (500G) (DMC-429-A-53-00-00-52A-720A-A).
22. Make an entry in the helicopter logbook and historical service records indicating
findings and compliance with this Alert Service Bulletin
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Figure 1 – Directional Control Linkages
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Witness mark
Staked lip
Chamfer
1
1. Spherical bearing (lower Surface)
2. Bellcrank assembly
Figure 2 - Spherical Bearing Lower Surface
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Figure 3 - Position of Bellcrank Assembly Near the Access Hole
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Adhesive
Squeeze out
Witness mark
Chamfer
Staked lip
Bonded Washer
1. Spherical bearing (upper surface)
2. Bellcrank assembly
Figure 4 - Upper Surface of Spherical Bearing
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