AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

Special Inspections after Vibration Overlimit -

Unscheduled inspection
Overview

REFERENCE

DMC: AMM 05-52-0050, 282

Language: EN (US)
Issue Number: 002
Issue Date: 2022-08-23

STATUS

Modification Type: R
Responsible Partner Company: F0210
Originator: F0210

AMM 05-52-0050, 282 Page 1

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

Preliminary Requirements

ACRONYM/ABREVIATION LIST

BSK: BOTTOM SOFT KEY

DET: DETAILED INSPECTION
DTD: DATA TRANSFER UNIT
FH: FLIGHT HOUR
FLM: FLIGHT MANUAL
FNC: FUNCTIONAL CHECKS
GVI: GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION
HC: HELICOPTER
HMS: HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM
HUMS: HEALTH AND USAGE MONITORING SYSTEMS
IAS: INDICATED AIRSPEED
LSK: LATERAL SOFT KEY
MFD: MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
MGS: MAINTENANCE GROUND STATION
MR: MAIN ROTOR
MRB: MAIN ROTOR BLADES
MRH: MAIN ROTOR HUB
MRM: MAIN ROTOR MAST
MRS: MAIN ROTOR SWASHPLATE
RTB: ROTOR TRACK AND BALANCE
SDI: SPECIAL DETAILED INSPECTION
SMRH: STAGE MAIN ROTOR HEAD
SMRS: STAGE MAIN ROTOR SWASHPLATE
STRH: STAGE TAIL ROTOR HEAD
TGB: TAIL GEAR BOX
TR: TAIL ROTOR
TRB: TAIL ROTOR BLADES
TRH: TAIL ROTOR HUB
WACS: WIRELESS AIRBORNE COMMUNICATION SERVER

Page 2 AMM 05-52-0050, 282

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

SET UP

None.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

None.

SPECIAL TOOLS
None.

MATERIALS

None.

SPARES

None.

SAFETY CONDITIONS

WARNING
Before starting the task, read the safety and general maintenance instructions AMM 05-00-
0000, 012.

WARNING
Before starting the task, read the safety and general maintenance instructions AMM 24-00-
0000, 012.

NOTE
Perform the procedure with the MFD3 or the MFD4. Only the MFD3 is described in this
procedure.

AMM 05-52-0050, 282 Page 3

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

PROCEDURE

1. Locate the elements used during the inspection.

1.1. Locate the MFD3 and the MFD4.

2. The Special Inspections after Vibration Overlimit must be performed if the condition
that follow are reached:
2.1. Energize the HC AMM 24-00-0002, 761 - Electrical System Assembly - Electrical
power systems energizing.
2.2. On the MFD3, push the “REPORT” BSK.

Page 4 AMM 05-52-0050, 282

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

2.3. On the “FLIGHT REPORT” page, make sure that the “EVENT” message is
displayed in amber.

2.4. If the ‘’EVENT” message is displayed in amber, identify the type of event.
2.4.1. On the “FLIGHT REPORT” page, push the “EVENT” LSK.

AMM 05-52-0050, 282 Page 5

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

2.4.2. If the message “MR HEAD : EXCEEDANCE” is displayed on the

“VIBRATION OVL” page, the Special Inspections after Vibration overlimit must be
performed, see “Select the Special Inspections after Vibration overlimit chapter to
be performed” chapter.

2.4.3. If the message “TR HEAD : EXCEEDANCE” is displayed on the

“VIBRATION OVL” page, the Special Inspections after Vibration overlimit must be
performed, see “Select the Special Inspections after Vibration overlimit chapter to
be performed” chapter.

Page 6 AMM 05-52-0050, 282

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

2.4.4. If the message “MR SWASHPLATE : EXCEEDANCE” is displayed on the

“VIBRATION OVL” page, the Special Inspections after Vibration overlimit must be
performed, see “Select the Special Inspections after Vibration overlimit chapter to
be performed” chapter.

2.5. De-energize the HC, AMM 24-00-0002, 561 - Electrical System Assembly - Electrical
power systems de-energizing.

AMM 05-52-0050, 282 Page 7

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

3. Select the Special Inspections after Vibration overlimit chapter to be performed:

- If the message “MR HEAD : EXCEEDANCE” is displayed on the “VIBRATION OVL”
page, perform Special Inspections after MR HEAD Exceedance.
- If the message “TR HEAD : EXCEEDANCE” is displayed on the “VIBRATION OVL”
page, perform Special Inspections after TR HEAD Exceedance.
- If the message “MR SWASHPLATE : EXCEEDANCE” is displayed on the “VIBRATION
OVL” page, perform Special Inspections after SWASHPLATE Exceedance.

WARNING

When MR Vibration Overlimit event alarms are raised, the HC is not allowed to return to
flight until the alarm root cause is diagnosed. In particular, when no maintenance means
are available near the HC, it is not allowed to take off without Airbus authorization. The HC
is grounded at its current location.

4. Perform Special Inspections after MR HEAD Exceedance.

NOTE

The flowcharts below show the MR troubleshooting procedure, organized in five

successive stages:

- Flowchart SMRH1: MR Vibration Overlimit: RTB Check

This Flowchart is designed to segregate alarms that would result from incomplete or
erroneous application of rotor corrections (Pitch Rod, Tab or mass adjustments).

- Flowchart SMRH2: MR Vibration Overlimit: Start Diagnostic

This Flowchart considers that a Ground System, if available and regularly used by skilled
operator resources, can be used to check the historical values of the MR vibration and
discard possible incorrect alerts resulting from outlying values - aka “spikes” in HUMS
terminology.

- Flowchart SMRH3: MR Vibration Overlimit: HMS Accelerometer Check

This Flowchart concerns the HMS Accelerometers inspection.

- Flowchart SMRH4: MR Vibration Overlimit: Inspection - Step 1

This Flowchart concerns GVI and SDI of the MR Head, the MRM and the MRB which not
require complex operations.

- Flowchart SMRH5: MR Vibration Overlimit: Inspection - Step 2

Before start the Flowchart SMRH5, it is recommended to contact Airbus for assistance
since the analysis of recorded HUMS data is likely to help the diagnostic procedure. This
Flowchart concerns a second inspection stage includes DET and FNC of the different
components of the MR Head and the MRM, which require complex operations.

Page 8 AMM 05-52-0050, 282

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

4.1. Apply the following Flowchart SMRH1.

Flowchart SMRH1
1
The event is displayed.

2
The Event was triggered No
during a Rotor Tuning?

Yes

7
See Flowchart SMRH2

3
CAUTION:
During the last control flight requested by the tuning procedure, the HC must remain at least 15 min in
level flight (IAS>90kts).

Complete the tuning of the MR Head with MysteadyControl after flight, AMM 18-10-0001, 372.

4
At the end of the last flight of the tuning procedure, perform the identification
of the Vibration status of the monitored component, AMM 31-36-5005, 429.

No 5
The EVENT
is still triggered?

6
Resume flights Yes

AMM 05-52-0050, 282 Page 9

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

4.2. If the Flowchart SMRH2 is called by the Flowchart SMRH1, apply it.

Flowchart SMRH2
8
From Flowchart SMRH1

9
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit alarm detailed
information for the related component, AMM 31-36-5005, 429.

No 10
Maintenance operation can be
performed at the current HC
location?

Yes

11
MGS can be used to analyze the
No
HMS vibration data at the HC
location?

Yes

12
Download the HUMS data to the MGS:
- If the HUMS data is downloaded using the DTD, AMM 42-94-0001, 752.
- If the HUMS data is downloaded using the WACS, AMM 46-10-1000, 752.
NOTE
The HUMS data is transferred to Airbus after downloading, when the
connection is available.
17
See Flowchart SMRH3

13
Analyze the historical values of the vibration indicator that raised alarm (identified in the
alarm detailed information collected by step 9), AMM 31-36-0002, 200.

14 No
The alarm result from outlying
values (aka “spikes”)?

Yes
16
Contact Airbus and keep the HC on
15
ground until Airbus reply.
Acknowledge the alarm on
Flight operation is prohibited.
MGS and resume flights.

Page 10 AMM 05-52-0050, 282

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

4.3. If the Flowchart SMRH3 is called by the Flowchart SMRH2, apply it.

Flowchart SMRH3
18
From Flowchart SMRH2

19
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit alarm detailed information for
the related component, AMM 31-36-5005, 429.
NOTE
This information is required to check presence or absence of
anomaly from HMS Accelerometer that raised alarm.

20 No
An HMS Accelerometer anomaly is
triggered?
Yes
21
Perform the visual inspection of the related HMS Accelerometer installation, AMM 31-36-2000, 310.
NOTE
The correspondence between the label displayed on the MFD and
the HMS Accelerometer Installation are:
- ZPIL: Pilot HMS Accelerometer
- ZCOP: Copilot HMS Accelerometer.

22
No
An HMS Accelerometer anomaly
is found?
Yes
23
Perform the touch-up procedure given in the visual inspection of the related HMS
Accelerometer, AMM 31-36-2000, 310.

24
Perform the MR Head Balancing Ground Run, AMM 62-20-0001, 136.

30
25 See Flowchart SMRH4
The MR Tuning Status is correct? No

Yes
26
CAUTION:
During the last control flight, the HC must remain at least 15 min in level flight (IAS>90kts).
Perform a control flight, AMM 62-20-0001, 320.

27
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit status of the monitored
component, AMM 31-36-5005, 429.

28
No The EVENT
is still triggered?

29 Yes
Resume flights

AMM 05-52-0050, 282 Page 11

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

4.4. If the Flowchart SMRH4 is called by the Flowchart SMRH3, apply it.

Flowchart SMRH4 31
From Flowchart SMRH3

32
Perform the inspection of the MRH by the:
- Scheduled inspection of the Spherical Bearing, AMM 62-25-0003, 281
- Visual inspection of the Lead Lag Damper Assembly, AMM 62-24-0001, 310
- Scheduled inspection of the Lead Lag Damper Body, AMM 62-24-0004, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Lead Lag Damper Rod Ends, AMM 62-24-0006, 281
- Visual inspection of the Pitch Rod Assembly, AMM 62-33-0001, 310
- Visual inspection of the Pitch Rod End Bearing, AMM 62-33-0004, 310
- Visual inspection of the Scissors Assembly, AMM 62-34-1001, 310
- Visual inspection of the Scissors Peek Spacer, AMM 62-34-3003, 310
- Visual inspection of the Equipped H Scissors, AMM 62-34-3006, 310
- Visual inspection of the Swashplate Assembly, AMM 62-32-1001, 310.
Perform the inspection of the MRB by the:
- Visual inspection of the Leading Edge Protection, AMM 62-11-1006, 310
- Visual inspection of the Bonded Long Tabs, AMM 62-11-1010, 310
- Visual inspection of the Skin, AMM 62-11-1005, 310.

33
An anomaly is found in a
No
component?
Yes
34
Perform the touch-up procedure of the MRH given in the:
- Scheduled inspection of the Spherical Bearing, AMM 62-25-0003, 281
- Visual inspection of the Lead Lag Damper Assembly, AMM 62-24-0001, 310
- Scheduled inspection of the Lead Lag Damper Body, AMM 62-24-0004, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Lead Lag Damper Rod Ends, AMM 62-24-0006, 281
- Visual inspection of the Pitch Rod Assembly, AMM 62-33-0001, 310
- Visual inspection of the Pitch Rod End Bearing, AMM 62-33-0004, 310
- Visual inspection of the Scissors Assembly, AMM 62-34-1001, 310
- Visual inspection of the Scissors Peek Spacer, AMM 62-34-3003, 310
- Visual inspection of the Equipped H Scissors, AMM 62-34-3006, 310
- Visual inspection of the Swashplate Assembly, AMM 62-32-1001, 310. 39
Perform the touch-up procedure of the MRB given in the: See Flowchart SMRH5
- Visual inspection of the Leading Edge Protection, AMM 62-11-1006, 310
- Visual inspection of the Bonded Long Tabs, AMM 62-11-1010, 310
- Visual inspection of the Skin, AMM 62-11-1005, 310.

35
Caution
During the last control, the HC must remain at least 15 min in level flight (IAS>90kts).

Perform a control flight, AMM 62-20-0001, 320.

Note
If a rotor tuning flight is required after corrective maintenance, it can replace the
control flight if a Vibration Overlimit was performed.

36
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit status of the
monitored component, AMM 31-36-5005, 429.

Note
37 If an anomaly is found, it is
No The EVENT recommended to contact Airbus
for assistance before starting the
is still triggered? Flowchart SMRH5 since the
See NOTE analysis of recorded HUMS data is
Yes likely to facilitate the diagnostic
38 procedure.
Resume flights and send a feedback to Airbus.

Page 12 AMM 05-52-0050, 282

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

4.5. If the Flowchart SMRH5 is called by the Flowchart SMRH4, apply it.
40
Flowchart SMRH5 From Flowchart SMRH4

41
Perform the inspection of the MRH by the:
- Torque check of the Spherical Bearing Screws, AMM 62-25-0004, 275
- Torque check of the Flapping Weight Assembly, AMM 62-23-1001, 275.
Perform the inspection of the MRM by the:
- Functional test of the Pitch Road Assembly, AMM 62-33-0001, 340
- Functional test of the Scissors Assembly, AMM 62-34-3001, 340
- Scheduled inspection of the Rotating Scissors Assembly, AMM 62-34-1001, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Non Rotating Scissors Assembly, AMM 62-34-2001, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Rotating Scissors Peek Spacer, AMM 62-34-2004, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Non Rotating Scissors Peek Spacer, AMM 62-34-1007, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Equipped H Non Rotating Scissors, AMM 62-34-2005, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Equipped H Rotating Scissors, AMM 62-34-1002, 281
- Functional test of the Swashplate Bearing, AMM 62-32-3001, 340
- Functional test of the Swashplate Spherical Bearing, AMM 62-32-1007, 340
- Torque check of the Scissors links, AMM 62-34-3002, 275
- Torque check of the Swashplate Links, AMM 62-32-1002, 275
- Torque check of the Swashplate-Main Rotor Actuator Link, AMM 62-31-001, 275
- Torque check of the MRH-MRM Link, AMM 62-51-3001, 275.

42 No
An anomaly is found in a
component?
Yes
43
Perform the touch-up procedure of the MRH given in the:
- Torque check of the Spherical Bearing Screws, AMM 62-25-0004, 275
- Torque check of the Flapping Weight Assembly, AMM 62-23-1001, 275.
Perform the touch-up procedure of the MRM given in the:
- Functional test of the Pitch Road Assembly, AMM 62-33-0001, 340
- Functional test of the Scissors Assembly, AMM 62-34-3001, 340
- Scheduled inspection of the Rotating Scissors Assembly, AMM 62-34-1001, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Non Rotating Scissors Assembly, AMM 62-34-2001, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Rotating Scissors Peek Spacer, AMM 62-34-2004, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Non Rotating Scissors Peek Spacer, AMM 62-34-1007, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Equipped H Non Rotating Scissors, AMM 62-34-2005, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Equipped H Rotating Scissors, AMM 62-34-1002, 281
- Functional test of the Swashplate Bearing, AMM 62-32-3001, 340
- Functional test of the Swashplate Spherical Bearing, AMM 62-32-1007, 340
- Torque check of the Scissors links, AMM 62-34-3002, 275
- Torque check of the Swashplate Links, AMM 62-32-1002, 275
- Torque check of the Swashplate-Main Rotor Actuator Link, AMM 62-31-001, 275
- Torque check of the MRH-MRM Link, AMM 62-51-3001, 275.

44
Caution
During the last control flight, the HC must remain at least 15 min in level flight (IAS>90kts).
Perform a control flight, AMM 62-20-0001, 320.

Note
If a rotor tuning flight is requested after corrective maintenance, it can replace the control
flight if a Vibration Overlimit was performed.

45
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit status of the
monitored component, AMM 32-36-5005, 429.

46 48
47 No Contact Airbus and keep the HC
Resume flights and send a The EVENT
is still triggered? on ground until Airbus reply.
feedback to Airbus.
Flight operation is prohibited.
Yes

AMM 05-52-0050, 282 Page 13

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

WARNING

When TR Vibration Overlimit event alarms are raised, the HC is not allowed to return to
flight until the alarm root cause is diagnosed. In particular, when no maintenance means
are available near the HC, it is not allowed to take off without Airbus authorization. The HC
is grounded at its current location.

5. Perform Special Inspections after TR HEAD Exceedance.

NOTE

The flowcharts below show the TR troubleshooting procedure, organized in four

successive stages:

- Flowchart STRH1: TR Vibration Overlimit: Start Diagnostic

This Flowchart considers that a Ground System, if available and regularly used by skilled
operator resources, can be used to check the historical values of the TR vibration and
discard possible incorrect alerts resulting from outlying values - aka “spikes” in HUMS
terminology.

- Flowchart STRH2: TR Vibration Overlimit: HMS Accelerometer Check

This Flowchart concerns the HMS Accelerometer inspection.

- Flowchart STRH3: TR Vibration Overlimit: Inspection - Step 1

This Flowchart concerns GVI and DET of the TR Head and TRB, which not require complex
operations.

- Flowchart STRH4: TR Vibration Overlimit: Inspection - Step 2

Before start the Flowchart STRH4, it is recommended to contact Airbus for assistance
since the analysis of recorded HUMS data is likely to help the diagnostic procedure. This
Flowchart concerns a second inspection stage DET and FNC of the different components
of the TR Head, which require complex operations.

Page 14 AMM 05-52-0050, 282

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

5.1. Apply the following Flowchart STRH1.

Flowchart STRH1
1
The event is displayed.

2
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit alarm detailed information for
the related component, AMM 31-36-5005, 429.

NOTE
This information is useful to characterize the event.

No 3
Maintenance operation can be
performed at the current HC
location?

Yes

4
MGS can be used to analyze the
No
HMS vibration data at the HC
location?

Yes

5
Download the HUMS data to the MGS:
- If the HUMS data is downloaded using the DTD, AMM 42-94-0001, 752.
- If the HUMS data is downloaded using the WACS, AMM 46-10-1000, 752.
NOTE
The HUMS data is transferred to Airbus after downloading, when the
connection is available
10
See Flowchart STRH2

6
Analyze the historical values of the vibration indicator that raised alarm (identified in the
alarm detailed information collected by step 2), AMM 31-36-0002, 200.

7
No
The alarm result from outlying
values (aka “spikes”)?

9 Yes
Contact Airbus and keep the HC on
ground until Airbus reply.
8
Flight operation is prohibited.
Acknowledge the alarm on
MGS and resume flights.

AMM 05-52-0050, 282 Page 15

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

5.2. If the Flowchart STRH2 is called by the Flowchart STRH1, apply it.
Flowchart STRH2 11
From Flowchart STRH1

12
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit alarm detailed information for the
related component, AMM 31-36-5005, 429.

NOTE
This information is required to check presence or absence of anomaly from HMS Accelerometer
that raised alarm.

13
Perform the visual inspection of the related HMS Accelerometer installation,
AMM 31-36-2000, 310.

NOTE
The correspondence between the label displayed on the MFD and the HMS Accelerometer
installation is:
- XTGB: TGB Housing HMS Accelerometer

14
An HMS Accelerometer anomaly No
is found?

Yes
15
Perform the touch-up procedure given in the visual inspection of the related HMS
Accelerometer, AMM 31-36-2000, 310.

22
16 See Flowchart STRH3
Perform the TR Balancing Ground Run, AMM 64-00-0006, 136.

17
The TR tuning status is correct? No

Yes

18
CAUTION
During the last control flight, the HC must remain at least 15 min in level flight (IAS>90kts).

Perform a control flight, AMM 62-20-0001, 320.

19
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit status of the monitored component,
AMM 31-36-5005, 429.

20
No The EVENT
is still triggered?

21
Resume flights Yes

Page 16 AMM 05-52-0050, 282

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

5.3. If the Flowchart STRH3 is called by the Flowchart STRH2, apply it.
23
Flowchart STRH3 From Flowchart STRH2

24
Perform the inspection of the TRH by the:
- Scheduled inspection of the Hub Drive Area, AMM 64-21-0006, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Tail Rotor Partial Removal - Blades Pitch Control, AMM 64-00-0004, 281
- Operational test of the Pitch Control Plate, AMM 64-31-0002, 320
- Scheduled inspection of the Tail Rotor Partial Removal - Blade Links Areas, AMM 64-00-0007, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Blades Links Areas, AMM 64-21-0007, 281.
Perform the inspection of the TRB by the:
- Visual inspection of the Leading Edge Shield, AMM 64-11-1008, 310
- Visual inspection of the Blade Skin, AMM 64-11-1009, 310
- Scheduled inspection of the Metallic Sleeve, AMM 64-11-1010, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Balance Weight, AMM 64-11-1003, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Pitch Horn, AMM 64-11-1004, 281.

25
An anomaly is found in a No
component?

Yes

26
Perform the touch-up procedure of the TRH given in the:
- Scheduled inspection of the Hub Drive Area, AMM 64-21-0006, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Tail Rotor Partial Removal - Blades Pitch Control, AMM 64-00-0004, 281
- Operational test of the Pitch Control Plate, AMM 64-31-0002, 320
- Scheduled inspection of the Tail Rotor Partial Removal - Blade Links Areas, AMM 64-00-0007, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Blades Links Areas, AMM 64-21-0007, 281
Perform the touch-up procedure of the TRB given in the:
- Visual inspection of the Leading Edge Shield, AMM 64-11-1008, 310
- Visual inspection of the Blade Skin, AMM 64-11-1009, 310
- Scheduled inspection of the Metallic Sleeve, AMM 64-11-1010, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Balance Weight, AMM 64-11-1003, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Pitch Horn, AMM 64-11-1004, 281. 31
See Flowchart STRH4

27
CAUTION
During the last control flight, the HC must remain at least 15 min in level flight (IAS>90kts).

Perform a control flight. FLM

28
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit status of the monitored component, AMM 31-36-
5005, 429.
NOTE

29 If an anomaly is found, it is
recommended to contact
No The EVENT
Airbus for assistance before
30 starting the Flowchart STRH4
since the analysis of
Resume flights and send a is still triggered? recorded HUMS data is likely
feedback to Airbus. See Note Yes to facilitate the diagnostic
procedure.

AMM 05-52-0050, 282 Page 17

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

5.4. If the Flowchart STRH4 is called by the Flowchart STRH3, apply it.
Flowchart STRH4

32
From Flowchart STRH3

33
Perform the inspection of the TRH by the:
- Scheduled inspection of the Tail Rotor, AMM 64-00-0002, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Thrust Nut, AMM 64-21-0003, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Tail Rotating Controls, AMM 64-30-0000, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Blades Links Areas, AMM 64-21-0007, 281.

34 No
An anomaly is found in a
component?

Yes

35
Perform the touch-up procedure of the TRH given in the:
- Scheduled inspection of the Tail Rotor, AMM 64-00-0002, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Thrust Nut, AMM 64-21-0003, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Tail Rotating Controls, AMM 64-30-0000, 281
- Scheduled inspection of the Blades Links Areas, AMM 64-21-0007, 281.

36
CAUTION:
During the control flight, the HC must remain at least 15 min in level flight (IAS>90kts).

Perform a control flight. FLM

37
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit status of the monitored
component, AMM 31-36-5005, 429.

No 38
The EVENT
is still triggered?

Yes
39
Resume flights and send a
feedback to Airbus.
40
Contact Airbus and keep the HC on ground until Airbus
reply. Flight operation is prohibited.

Page 18 AMM 05-52-0050, 282

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

WARNING

When Swashplate Vibration Overlimit event alarms are raised, the HC is allowed to flight
for a limited time (50 FH after the first event), which allows to return to a maintenance
center.

6. Perform Special Inspections after SWASHPLATE Exceedance.

NOTE

Considering the H/C is back to a maintenance center, the flowcharts below show the
Swashplate troubleshooting procedure, organized in three successive stages:

- Flowchart SMRS1: Swashplate Vibration Overlimit: Start Diagnostic

This Flowchart considers that a Ground System is available and regularly used by skilled
operator resources, can be used to check the historical values of the Swashplate Vibration
and discard possible incorrect alarm resulting from outlying values - aka “spikes” in HUMS
terminology.

- Flowchart SMRS2: Swashplate Vibration Overlimit: HMS Accelerometer Check

This Flowchart concerns the HMS Accelerometers inspection.

- Flowchart SMRS3: Swashplate Vibration Overlimit: Inspection - Step 1

This Flowchart concerns a functional check of the Swashplate Bearing which consists in a
free rotation sensitive check.

AMM 05-52-0050, 282 Page 19

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

6.1. Apply the following Flowchart SMRS1.

1
Flowchart SMRS1 The event is displayed.

2
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit alarm detailed information for
the related component, AMM 34-36-5005, 429.

NOTE
This information is useful to characterize the event.

4
WARNING:
The flight operation is allowed for a maximum of 50FH.

Return to a base where maintenance means are available.

No 3
Maintenance operation can be
performed at the current HC
location?

Yes

5 No
MGS can be used to analyze the
HMS vibration data at the HC
location?

Yes

6
Download the HUMS data to the MGS:
- If the HUMS data is downloaded using the DTD, AMM 42-94-0001, 752.
- If the HUMS data is downloaded using the WACS, AMM 46-10-1000, 752.
NOTE:
The HUMS data is transferred to Airbus after downloading, when the connection is available.

10
See Flowchart SMRS2
7
Analyze the historical values of the vibration indicator that raised alarm (identified in
the alarm detailed information collected by step 2), AMM 31-36-0002, 200.

9 8 No
Yes The alarm result from outlying
Acknowledge the alarm on
values (aka “spikes”)?
MGS and resume flights.

Page 20 AMM 05-52-0050, 282

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

6.2. If the Flowchart SMRS2 is called by the Flowchart SMRS1, apply it.
11
Flowchart SMRS2 From Flowchart SMRS1

12
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit alarm detailed information for the
related component, AMM 31-36-5005, 429.
NOTE:
This information is required to check presence or absence of anomaly from HMS Accelerometer
that raised alarm.

13
Perform the visual inspection of the related HMS Accelerometer installation, AMM 31-
36-2000, 310.
NOTE:
The correspondence between the label displayed on the MFD and the HMS Accelerometer
installation are:
- “MRS1”: MR Swashplate Radial HMS Accelerometer
- “MRS2”: MR Swashplate Axial HMS Accelerometer

14 No
An HMS Accelerometer anomaly
is found?

Yes

15
Perform the touch-up procedure given in the visual inspection of the related HMS
Accelerometer, AMM 31-36-2000, 310.
20
See Flowchart SMRS3
16

CAUTION:
During the control flight, the HC must remain at least 15 min in level flight (IAS>90kts).

Perform a control flight. FLM

17
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit status of the monitored
component AMM 31-36-5005, 429.

18

The EVENT
is still triggered?

No
19
Yes
Resume flights

AMM 05-52-0050, 282 Page 21

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

6.3. If the Flowchart SMRS3 is called by the Flowchart SMRS2, apply it.
21
Flowchart SMRS3 From Flowchart SMRS2

22
Perform the inspection of the Swashplate Bearing:
- Functional test of the Swashplate Bearing, AMM 62-32-3001, 340.

23 No
An anomaly is found in a
component?

Yes

24
Perform the touch-up procedure of the Swashplate Bearing given in the:
- Functional test of the Swashplate Bearing, AMM 62-32-3001, 340.

25
CAUTION:
During the control flight, the HC must remain at least 15min in level flight (IAS>90kts).

Perform a control flight. FLM

NOTE:
If a rotor tuning flight is required after corrective maintenance, it can replace the control
flight if a Vibration Overlimit was performed.

26
Perform the identification of the Vibration Overlimit status of the monitored
component, AMM 31-36-5005, 429.

No 27
The EVENT
is still triggered?

Yes
28
Resume flights and send a
feedback to Airbus.

29
Contact Airbus and keep the HC on ground until Airbus
reply. Flight operation is prohibited.

Page 22 AMM 05-52-0050, 282

 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL H160

CLOSE UP

None.

AMM 05-52-0050, 282 Page 23