AirFilm Camera Systems
REPORT NO. AFDP-006
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AFDP-1 DOWN POST UTILITY BRACKET
DATE ISSUED: 3/25/2005
AirFilm Camera Systems
6245 Aerodrome Way
Hangar No. 2
Georgetown, Ca 95634
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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The AFDP-1 Down Post Bracket system attaches to the following Eurocopter AS350 and AS355 series helicopters equipped with high skid gear to meet the minimum ground clearance specified in Section 8.
AS350 models B, B1, B2, BA, B3, C, D, and D1 AS355 models E, F, F1, F2 and N
The AFDP-1 Down Post Utility Bracket consists of a support bracket clamp that is attached around the tuning hammer weight attachment area located at Fuselage Station 40.41 (1028.4 mm) and Buttock Line (BL) 20.98 (533 mm). The bracket clamps around the isolation hammer damper but does not impede the operation of the hammer. See Figure 2
After installation it is necessary to calculate the weight and balance for Installed items and check for proper loading of aircraft. Section 8 contains a table of the weight and CG location for the mount and payload.
A modification to the forward belly panel is required per Section 4. Antenna, lights, and additional installed equipment may need to be relocated to provide clearance for the camera mount system.
2.0 SPECIAL PROCEDURES / PRECAUTIONS:
2.1 Aircraft must be equipped with high skid gear 2.2 Maximum mount payload
See Table 8.1 for qualified payloads.
2.3 Ground Clearance:
See Section 8 for payload ground clearance
2.4 Installation of mount must not interfere with any existing installed equipment
3.0 INSTALLATION INFORMATION:
3.1 Reference Figures 1 and 2
3.2 Remove lower belly panel P/N 350A21-0040.
3.3 Install blade tape or equivalent to all mount / airframe contact surfaces.
3.4 To ease installation of hardware, Teflon type protective coating may be applied.
3.5 Install P/N’s: –11 / -12 top T-brackets, install lower mount assembly to airframe (see Figure 1 and 2). Note, lower assembly P/N’s –1,-5,-4,-6,-10 comes from manufacturer as a complete assembly.
3.6 Install AN960JD-516 / NAS1149D-0516 washers as required to ensure a maximum 0.010 gap.
Maximum of 0.010 gap is allowed with complete mount assembly installed prior to final fastener torque.
3.7 Torque hardware to 100-120 inch pounds, tighten bolts in diagonal pattern to ensure even torque pressure.
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FIGURE 1
INSTALL MOUNT ON THIS SURFACE
COMPLETED INSTALLATION FIGURE 2
See picture 3 for panel cutout location
4.1 Straight cut through material. Cutout placement will favor post mount towards the fwd outside edge. This allows for sufficient panel / cable space.
4.2 Remove foam core from around edge of cutout. Min 0.200 in depth 4.3 Edge fill cutout in belly panel with epoxy / filler with supplied West
Systems 101 Epoxy Repair Kit, refer to manufacturers instructions or equivalent i.e.: Ciba Giegy AV1258/HV1258
4.4 Lay-up 9oz fiberglass tape as supplied in West Systems 101 Epoxy Repair Kit (or equivalent) over core filling to provide edge protection for belly panel. Refer to West Systems instructions.
4.5 Re-install belly panel, latch securely
4.6 Note position of mount and any associated sensor cabling, cut rubber boot P/N:AFDP-14 to suit.
4.7 Install AFDP-14 rubber boot with clear silicone weather proof sealant. Apply sealant around entire boot grove.
4.8 An additional rubber boot is supplied for use if mount is removed
8.250
10.00 Parallel with front edge of belly pan
Picture 3
Material thickness 0.625
- Cut out dimensions 5”X 5” - Corner radius 1.00 inch
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5.0 FINAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
5.1 Check entire mount for security and proper bolt torque settings. 5.2 Calculate weight and balance.
5.3 Install following placard in cockpit.
REDUCE PUBLISHED V
NEBY 15 KIAS
WITH A DOWN POST PAYLOAD INSTALLED
5.4 Make log book entries as required. 5.5 Return aircraft to service.
6.0 REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: AFDP-1 BRACKET
To remove AFDP-1 mount from aircraft:
6.1 Follow directions in reverse order and replace all original hardware / fixtures that were removed for installation of AFDP-1 mount.
6.2 Remove any AFDP-1 placards from cockpit. 6.3 Calculate weight and balance.
6.4 Make appropriate log book entry. 6.5 Return Aircraft to service.
7.0 WEIGHT AND BALANCE
The following table presents the location of the weight center of gravity of the mount and payload sensor/camera for adjustment of the aircraft weight and center of gravity with the mount installed.
TABLE 7.1 WEIGHT AND CENTER OF GRAVITY LOCATIONS
DESCRIPTION WEIGHT (lbs) STATION (in) BL (in) AFDP-1 MOUNT 6.0 40.41 -20.98 PAYLOAD AS INSTALLED 40.41 -20.98
8.0 QUALIFIED PAYLOAD LIST
This section contains the Qualified Payload List for the AFDP-1 Down Post Utility Bracket. Maximum weight and frontal area allowed to be installed on mount are
W = 122 lbs
Frontal area =2.0 square feet Gimbal Diameter = 15.5 inches
Minimum ground clearance = 6 inches
The following table contains a list of payloads that fit within the above parameters. If a sensor is not on the list a calculation of frontal are and weight must be made.
TABLE 8.1 AFDP-1 DOWN POST UTILITY BRACKET QUALIFIED PAYLOAD LIST
MFG. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION WEIGHT MAX (lbs) DIA (in) HEIGHT (in) AREA (ft2) ADAPTOR OR ISOLATOR DOVE TAIL OR QUICK DISC
FLIR SYSTEMS ULTRA SERIES,7500, 8000 / 8500FW SERIES 28 9.0 13.5 0.78 ISOLATION COLLAR DOVETAIL
FLIR SYSTEMS STAR SAFIRE SERIES TURRET 110 15.1 19.50 1.83 OPTIONAL ISO-RING QUICK DISC
ISRAEL AIRCRAFT IND
POP SERIES SENSOR
200 SERIES 36.4 11.0 15.0 1.06 COLLAR DOVETAIL
POLYTECH
INC KELVIN 275 SERIES /COBALT 25 11.0 15.0 1.06 SPIDER PLATE DOVETAIL
POLYTECH
INC KELVIN 350 SERIES 49 14.0 17.0 1.51
SPIDER
PLATE DOVETAIL
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