INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS AF200-2 UNIVERSAL MOUNT
EUROCOPTER AS355N · Service Bulletins
Overview
This document provides Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) for the Airfilm Camera Systems model AF200-2 Universal Mount, which is designed for installation on Eurocopter AS350 and AS355 series helicopters. It outlines inspection requirements, airworthiness limitations, and maintenance procedures necessary to ensure the mount's safety and functionality.
- Document AF200-009 is for the AF200-2 Universal Mount.
- Applicable to Eurocopter AS350 and AS355 series helicopters.
- Includes inspection requirements and airworthiness limitations.
- Scheduled inspections are required every 100 hours and 1000 hours.
- No field repairs or overhauls allowed for the mount.
- Mount must be removed if inspection limits are exceeded.
- Changes to the document will be communicated to registered owners.
- The mount is designed for attaching equipment like cameras and searchlights.
Document
Source
Originally published by meekeraviation.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Service Bulletins
- Year ·
- 2013
- File size ·
- 272 KB
- Publisher ·
- meekeraviation.com
- Language ·
- en
What is the INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS AF200-2 UNIVERSAL MOUNT?
The INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS AF200-2 UNIVERSAL MOUNT is a service bulletins for the EUROCOPTER AS355N, dated 2013.
Where does the INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS AF200-2 UNIVERSAL MOUNT come from?
This copy of the INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS AF200-2 UNIVERSAL MOUNT was originally published by meekeraviation.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS AF200-2 UNIVERSAL MOUNT published?
The INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS AF200-2 UNIVERSAL MOUNT — the EUROCOPTER AS355N service bulletins on file — is dated 2013.
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- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
General
This section introduces the AF200-2 Universal Mount and its installation on the Eurocopter AS350/AS355 series, detailing its structure and attachment points.
Airworthiness Limitations
Refers to the FAA approved RFM for complete limitations regarding the mount's airworthiness.
Inspection Requirements
Details the scheduled inspections required for the AF200-2 Universal Mount, including 100-hour and 1000-hour intervals.
Removal, Disassembly, Reassembly and Installation
Provides instructions for the removal and installation of the AF200-2 Universal Mount.
Weight and Balance
Specifies the weight and balance location for the AF200-2 Universal Mount.
Safety notes
- If the mount fails inspections, it must be removed and returned to Airfilm Camera Systems.
- Cracks or elongation in bolt holes require immediate removal from service.
- Dents, scratches, or nicks greater than specified limits necessitate removal.
Full document text
DOCUMENT AF200-009 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS AF200-2 UNIVERSAL MOUNT FOR EUROCOPTER AS350 / AS355 SERIES HELICOPTERS STC NO: SR01058LA AIRFILM CAMERA SYSTEMS 6245 AERODROME WAY, HANGAR NO. 2 GEORGETOWN, CA Revision: B June. 5, 2013 AIRFILM CAMERA SYSTEMS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS DOCUMENT No. AF200-009 Dated: June 5, 2013 REVISION: B PAGE 1 RECORD OF REVISIONS When updated, this document is revised in its entirety. REV DATE DESCRIPTION APPROVED BY B 06/05/2013 Updated W&B SPH AIRFILM CAMERA SYSTEMS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS DOCUMENT No. AF200-009 Dated: June 5, 2013 REVISION: B PAGE 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE RECORD OF REVISIONS ....................................................................................................................... 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... 2 1.0 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................... 4 1.3 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 5 1.4 APPLICABILITY ................................................................................................................... 5 1.5 DOCUMENT CHANGE CONTROL...................................................................................... 5 2.0 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS .............................................................................................. 6 3.0 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 7 3.1 SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS ............................................................................................... 8 3.1.1 100 HOUR INSPECTION INTERVALS............................................................................ 8 TABLE 3.1.1 100 HOUR TIME IN SERVICE INSPECTIONS ON HELICOPTER ............. 9 3.2 1000 HOUR TIME IN SERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL............................................... 9 TABLE 3.2.1 FITTING INSPECTIONS .................................................................................. 9 TABLE 3.2.2 FORK END / HARDWARE INSPECTIONS ................................................... 9 TABLE 3.2.3 TUBE INSPECTIONS ....................................................................................... 9 3.3 INSPECTION LIMITS .......................................................................................................... 10 4.0 REMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION .................................. 10 5.0 WEIGHT AND BALANCE .......................................................................................................... 10 AIRFILM CAMERA SYSTEMS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS DOCUMENT No. AF200-009 Dated: June 5, 2013 REVISION: B PAGE 3 1.0 GENERAL 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual presents the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) for the installation of the Airfilm Camera Systems model AF200-2 Universal Mount. This mount is to be installed on the Eurocopter AS350 / AS355 SERIES with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR01058LA. The AF200-2 Universal Mount consists of aluminum structure tubes with aluminum machined fittings. The mount is designed to facilitate the attachment of equipment such as video cameras or searchlights. The cover page of this document shows the typical mount installation with a searchlight on the Eurocopter AS350 / AS355 helicopter. The AF200-2 Mount attaches to the aircraft using the following: Side Aircraft Hard Points (350A21-1422-20), located on the side of aircraft: Aircraft Hard Points (350A41-0172-04) located on forward cross tube. Aircraft Absorber Vibration, RH & LH (350-A21-1383-24) Forward / Aft aircraft cross tubes AIRFILM CAMERA SYSTEMS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS DOCUMENT No. AF200-009 Dated: June 5, 2013 REVISION: B PAGE 4 1.2 PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to provide Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to inspect the Airfilm Camera Systems Model AF200-2 Universal Mount. Unless otherwise noted, this document is for reference purposes only. AIRFILM CAMERA SYSTEMS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS DOCUMENT No. AF200-009 Dated: June 5, 2013 REVISION: B PAGE 5 1.3 SCOPE The scope of this document is limited to information, procedures, requirements and limitations for this Supplemental Type Certificate. When a requirement specified in the appendix to the regulations is not applicable to this Supplemental Type Certificate the requirement will not be included in the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. 1.4 APPLICABILITY These Instructions for Continued Airworthiness are applicable to the Airfilm Camera Systems AF200-2 Universal Mount installed on the Eurocopter AS350 AND AS355 series helicopter. 1.5 DOCUMENT CHANGE CONTROL Changes to this document will be distributed to registered owners of the AF200-2 Universal Mount within 10 days after the revision is approved. Changes to this document will be indicated by a revision number in the footer, vertical lines adjacent to the change, and in the Record of Revisions. AIRFILM CAMERA SYSTEMS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS DOCUMENT No. AF200-009 Dated: June 5, 2013 REVISION: B PAGE 6 2.0 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS SEE FAA APPROVED RFM FOR COMPLETE LIMITATIONS AIRFILM CAMERA SYSTEMS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS DOCUMENT No. AF200-009 Dated: June 5, 2013 REVISION: B PAGE 7 3.0 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AIRFILM CAMERA SYSTEMS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS
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DOCUMENT No. AF200-009 Dated: June 5, 2013 REVISION: B PAGE 8 3.1 SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS The scheduled inspections required by this ICA are contained on the following checklists. This checklist, when completed, is to become a permanent part of the AF200-2 Universal Mount records. NOTE: There are no field repairs or overhaul allowed for the AF200-2 Universal mount. If the mount fails the following inspections, the mount is to be removed from the helicopter and returned to Airfilm Camera Systems. 3.1.1 100 HOUR INSPECTION INTERVALS The 100 hour time in service inspections consist of visually inspecting the critical area of the AF200-2 Universal Mount installation. Due to the simplicity of the mount structure, all scheduled 100 hour inspections consist of the same items since the mount is inspected while installed on the helicopter. The inspections per Table 3.1.1 are required while the AF200-2 Universal Mount is installed on the helicopter at the time in service interval as specified. The inspection is to be performed by maintenance personnel. AIRFILM CAMERA SYSTEMS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS DOCUMENT No. AF200-009 Dated: June 5, 2013 REVISION: B PAGE 9 3.1.1 100 HOUR INSPECTION INTERVALS TABLE 3.1.1 100 HOUR TIME IN SERVICE INSPECTIONS ON HELICOPTER Inspect. Interval Hours Inspection Maintenance Personnel Initial 100 Visually inspect welds for cracks | Visually inspect aluminum brackets for cracks, nicks or deep scratches | Visually inspect tubes for dents, deep scratches, or cracks. | Visually inspect hardware for cracks, dents, deep scratches or damage 3.2 1000 HOUR TIME IN SERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL The 1000 hour time in service inspection is to be performed every 1000 hours time in service. The mount must be removed from the helicopter and disassembled per Section 4.0. TABLE 3.2.1 FITTING INSPECTIONS Inspect. Interval Hours Inspection Maintenance Personnel Initial 1000 Visually inspect bolt holes for damage | Visually inspect brackets for cracks, nicks or deep scratches TABLE 3.2.2 FORK END / HARDWARE INSPECTIONS Inspect. Interval Hours Inspection Maintenance Personnel Initial 1000 Visually inspect bolt holes for damage Visually inspect threads for signs of damage Visually inspect body for cracks, nicks, and scratches TABLE 3.2.3 TUBE INSPECTIONS Inspect. Interval Hours Inspection Maintenance Personnel Initial 1000 Visually inspect welds for cracks | Visually inspect bolt holes for signs of cracks, elongation or damage. | Visually inspect tubes for dents, deep scratches, or cracks. | Visually inspect threads for signs of damage AIRFILM CAMERA SYSTEMS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS DOCUMENT No. AF200-009 Dated: June 5, 2013 REVISION: B PAGE 10 3.3 INSPECTION LIMITS The AF200-2 Universal Mount is to be removed from service and returned to Airfilm Camera Systems if the following inspection limits are exceeded. Cracks: Any indication Bolt hole elongation Any Indication Dents, scratches or nicks Greater than 0.010 inches Tube Dents: Greater than 0.020 inches Tube scratches: Greater than 0.010 inches 4.0 REMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION For latest update refer to the Airfilm Camera Systems Installation Instructions AF200-007 5.0 WEIGHT AND BALANCE The weight and balance location for the AF200-2 Universal Mount is: