*myaeroexpo

Tool Catalog

Product catalog summary

Overview: This document is an illustrated tool catalog for Enstrom's piston and turbine helicopters, revised in January 2016. It lists various specialized tools used for maintenance and assembly of helicopter components.

Key Sections:

Tool Listings: The catalog provides a comprehensive list of tools, each identified by a unique code (e.g., T-0003, T-0011). Each tool is described with its specific use, such as the T-0003 Lead Lag Nut Wrench for removing and installing lead lag retention nuts, and the T-0011 Main Rotor Hoist Sling for slinging the helicopter or hub/transmission assembly.
Tool Specifications: Tools are categorized based on their application to either piston or turbine models, with some tools applicable to both. For example, the T-0013 Lamiflex Nut Socket is used on piston aircraft and some early turbine models.
Usage Instructions: Detailed descriptions are provided for each tool, explaining their specific function and the component they are used on. For instance, the T-0026 Main Rotor Blade Tab Bending Tool is used to adjust main rotor blade trim tabs.
Obsolete Tools: Some tools are marked as obsolete, such as the T-0053 Pinion Nut Tool, indicating they have been replaced by newer versions.
Specialized Tools: The catalog includes tools for specific tasks like the T-0087-15 Tail Rotor Assembly Balance Tool for static balancing and the T-0104-1 Swashplate DU Bushing Installation Tool for aligning and installing DU bearings.

Critical Information:

Tool Application: Tools are designated for specific helicopter models and tasks, ensuring proper maintenance and assembly.
Model Specificity: Some tools are specific to certain models, such as the T-0012 Tail Rotor Rigging Tool for A and 280 models, highlighting the importance of using the correct tool for each model.
Maintenance and Safety: Proper use of these tools is crucial for the safe and efficient maintenance of helicopter components, ensuring operational reliability.

Examples of Tools:

Grip Seal Installation Tool (T-0149): Used for installing the grip end seal on 480 grips with TT straps and Grip on Spindle.
Main Rotor Flapping Bearing Installation Tool (T-0151-1): Facilitates the removal and installation of main rotor flapping bearings in grease-lubricated hubs.
Tail Rotor Balance Optical Sensor Fixture (T-0152): Attaches an optical sensor to the Tail Rotor Gear Box for balancing the tail rotor assembly.
Engine Fan Balance Tool (T-0153): Holds an optical sensor to balance the engine fan assembly on piston helicopters.
Engine Dolly (T-0154): Supports the engine during installation in helicopters.
Oil Filler Tube Adapter Wrench (T-0156): Special wrench for removing and installing the engine oil filler tube adapter nut.
Damper Piston / Seal Tool (T-0160-1): Compresses the damper piston ring for assembly into the damper cylinder.
U-Block Seal Installation Tool (T-0161): Presses flapping seals into the universal block.
Main Rotor Flapping Bearing Installation Tool (T-0162-1): Used to press flapping bearings into and out of universal blocks.
Upper Pulley Wrench (T-0164-1): Holds the upper pulley while removing or installing the pinion nut.
Oil Cooler Shaft Alignment Coupling (T-0166-11): Holds the short shaft for aligning the engine oil cooler blower assembly.
Tail Rotor Assembly Fixture (T-0168): Holds the tail rotor assembly for assembly and disassembly.
Oleo Disassembly Tool (T-0169): Holds the landing gear oleo housing during maintenance.
Seal Installation Tool (T-0172-1): Installs Rolls Royce Double Lip seal in the engine gearbox.
Main Rotor Hub Puller (T-0174): Secures to the main rotor hub and pulls it from the transmission shaft.
Engine Stand (T-0182): Supports the engine during maintenance.
Bearing Assembly Tool Kit (T-0186-1): Removes and installs support bearings in the overrunning clutch and internal drive shaft assemblies.
Fuel Nozzle Wrench (T-0187-1): Removes and installs the fuel nozzle from the engine while installed in the helicopter.
Mast Runout Tool (T-0196-1): Supports a dial gauge to measure main rotor gearbox shaft runout.
Torque Multiplier Tool (T-0197-2): Used to loosen the mast nut.
Transmission Dolly (T-0213): Stores and moves main rotor transmissions.
Rotor Hub Stand (T-0224): Supports the rotor hub during maintenance.
Turbine Fuel Probe Socket (T-0232-11): Used for removing and installing the Ahlers fuel probe.
Swashplate Centering Tool (T-1575): Holds the lower swashplate in a centered position while rigging the controls.
Tool to Remove Blade Weights (T-1656-3): Removes weight plugs from blade pockets.
Upper Swashplate Bearing Tool (T-1709): Supports the upper swashplate bearing housing while removing and installing the bearing.
Upper Swashplate Holding Fixture (T-1758): Holds the upper swashplate assembly during maintenance.
Tail Rotor Teeter Bearing Assembly Tool (T-2893): Removes teeter bearings on the tail rotor assembly.
Main Rotor Damper Bleeding Tools (T-2896-1): Bleeds air from hydraulic main rotor dampers.
Tail Rotor Rigging Tools (T-2889): Sets the tail rotor control rigging on 480 series helicopters.
Tail Cone Stand (T-3004): Supports the tail of the helicopter during maintenance.
Cyclic Centering Tool (T-4167511): Holds the cyclic in the neutral position while rigging the cyclic controls.
Double Lip Seal Puller (6796941): Removes Double Lip seals from the engine PTO bore.
Sprag Clutch Purge Tool (NPN): Purges the sprag clutch assembly during servicing.
Fan Shroud Alignment Tool (T-0204): Holds the fan shroud in position during installation around the engine.
Magneto Spring Installation Tool (T-0179): Inserts springs in the magneto distributor block.
Maintenance Stand (NPN): General maintenance stand for various applications.

Catalog excerpts

HELICOPTER CORPORATION Illustrated Tool Piston & Turbine

Open the catalog to page 1

Lead Lag Nut Wrench Damper Rod End Removal Tool Main Rotor Blade Bolt guide Bullet Main Rotor Hoist Sling TR Gearbox Rigging Tool, A Model Lamiflex Nut Socket Needle Point Grease Adapter Swashplate Tie-bolt Wrench Transmission Hoist Eye Tail Rotor Blade Nut, A Model Collective Capsule Retainer Tool Main Rotor Blade Tab Bending Tool Main Rotor Blade Tab Angle Tool Idler Pulley Installation Kit Oleo Holding Tool Main Rotor Grip Seal Instalation Tool Pulley Alignment Tool Lower Swashplate Dogleg Puller Main Rotor Mast Nut Tool Main Rotor Flapping Nut Tool Tail Rotor Balance Bracket Pinion Nut Tool,...

Open the catalog to page 2

Tail Rotor Driveshaft Alignment Tool Grip Seal Installation Tool Flapping Bearing Inst Tool, (Grease Lube) Tail Rotor Balance Bracket Fan Balance Bracket Oil Fill Tube Wrench Damper Piston / Seal Tool U-Block Seal Installation Tool Flapping Bearing Inst Tool, Oil Lube Upper Pulley Restraining Tool Oil Cooler Shaft Alignment Tool Tail Rotor Blade Assy Holder Oleo Disassembly Tool Seal Tool, Inst. Engine Stand Bearing Press Kit Fuel Nozzle Removal Tool Torque Multiplier Tool Rotor Hub Stand Turbine Fuel Probe Socket Hub Puller Swashplate Centering Tool Blade Weight Removal Tool Upper Swashplate...

Open the catalog to page 3

Lead Lag Nut Wrench PISTON & TURBINE Special wrench for hub lead lag nut. Used to remove and install lead lag retention nut Hub is pictured here up-side-down.

Open the catalog to page 4

Damper Rod End Removal Tool PISTON & TURBINE Special Wrench for Lead Lag Damper Shaft Use to remove the rod end from the damper

Open the catalog to page 5

T-0009 Blade Bolt Bullet PISTON & TURBINE Alignment tool for Main Rotor Blade Pin Installed on main rotor blade bolt to aid in alignment while installing bolt

Open the catalog to page 6

T-0011 Rotor Hub Sling Piston & Turbine Tool for slinging the helicopter or hub / transmission assembly Used to sling the helicopter for working on the landing gear, and also to remove and install the hub / transmission assembly in the helicopter The entire weight of the helicopter can be lifted off the ground using this method.

Open the catalog to page 7

T-0012 Tail Rotor Rigging Tool PISTON Tail Rotor Control Rigging Tool Tool used to set tail rotor control rigging in A and 280 models Neutral pedal position. Full right pedal position Full left pedal position

Open the catalog to page 8

T-0013 Lamiflex Nut Socket PISTON & TURBINE (ONLY SOME EARLY 480s) Lamiflex Retention Nut Socket Used to remove and Install Lamiflex retention nut on piston aircraft and on a few early 480 models

Open the catalog to page 9

T-0014 Needle Point Grease Adapter PISTON & TURBINE Special tool for greasing TR Teeter Bearings Installs on grease gun for lubing the TR Spindle Teeter Bearings

Open the catalog to page 10

T-0016 Swashplate Tie-bolt Wrench PISTON & TURBINE Special Wrench for Swashplate Tie Bolt Used to hold the swashplate tie bolt for assembly and disassembly Used to hold swashplate tie-bolt while assembling lower swashplate assembly.

Open the catalog to page 11

T-0017 Transmission Hoist Eye TURBINE & PISTON Main Rotor Transmission Shaft Support Tool Used to sling main transmission when the hub is not installed

Open the catalog to page 12

T-0020 A Model Tail Rotor Blade Retention Nut PISTON (A MODEL) TR Blade Bearing Retention Nut Wrench Used to remove and install the TR grip bearing retention nuts on A model 3.3 “ chord blade only

Open the catalog to page 13

T-0022 Collective Capsule Restraining Tool PISTON & TURBINE Collective Spring Capsule Restraining Tool Used to restrain the collective capsule spring pressure when removing and installing the spring capsule in the helicopter

Open the catalog to page 14

T-0026 Blade Tab Bending Tool PISTON & TURBINE Trim Tab Adjusting Tool Used to adjust main rotor blade trim tabs when tracking blades

Open the catalog to page 15

T-0027 Blade Tab Angle Tool PISTON & TURBINE Blade Trim Tab Protractor Used to read trim tab angles

Open the catalog to page 16

T-0029 Idler Pulley Installation Kit PISTON Idler Pulley Bearing Installation Tools Used to support and align the idler pulley bearings while removing and installing bearings.

Open the catalog to page 17

T-0035 Oleo Holding Tool PISTON & TURBINE Special Wrench for Landing Gear Oleos Used to hold the Seal Housing Assembly while disassembling the landing gear oleos

Open the catalog to page 18

T-0036 Main Rotor Grip Seal Installation Tool PISTON & TURBINE Special Tool to Install Grip Seal Used to push the seal into the grip when installing the grip on the spindle.

Open the catalog to page 19

T-0044 Pulley Alignment Tool PISTON Lower Pulley Alignment Tool Used to check and adjust alignment of upper and lower pulley in piston aircraft.

Open the catalog to page 20

T-0045-1 Dog Leg Puller PISTON & TURBINE Puller for Main Rotor Push-Pull Control Rods Used to remove dog leg assemblies from control rods

Open the catalog to page 21

T-0048 Main Rotor Mast Nut Tool PISTON & TURBINE Special Wrench for Mast Nut Used to remove and install the upper mast nut

Open the catalog to page 22

T-0051-3 Flapping Nut Tool PISTON & TURBINE Special Wrench for Flapping Pin Nut Used to remove and install flapping pin nut

Open the catalog to page 23

T-0052 Tail Rotor Balance Bracket PISTON & TURBINE Optical Sensor Attach Bracket Used to hold the optical sensor while dynamic balancing the tail rotor assembly

Open the catalog to page 24

T-0053 Pinion Nut Wrench (Obsolete) PISTON Main Rotor Transmission Pinion Nut Wrench Old style wrench used to remove and install pinion nuts. Replaced by T-0135-1-SET

Open the catalog to page 25

T-0054 Dog Leg Alignment Tool PISTON & TURBINE Dog Leg Alignment Tool Used to align dog legs during installation onto main rotor push-pull control rods

Open the catalog to page 26

T-0056-3 Tail Rotor Grip Bearing Retention Nut Wrench PISTON & TURBINE Special Wrench for TR bearing retention nut Used for removal and installation of TR Grip bearings on spindle. Also used to torque tail rotor gearbox input shaft nut.

Open the catalog to page 27

T-0057 Damper Cycling Tool PISTON & TURBINE Special Tool to Cycle Main Rotor Lead-Lag Dampers Used to cycle dampers to bleed air following maintenance.

Open the catalog to page 28

T-0068-3 TR Gearbox Indicator Tool TURBINE & PISTON Tool for Measuring Runout on Tail Rotor Gearbox Output Shaft Used to measure runout on TRGB shaft with dial gauge

Open the catalog to page 29

T-0078 Engine Adapter Installation Tool PISTON Engine Oil Filler Tube Adapter Special Wrench Used to install the oil filler tube adapter into the crankcase of the Lycoming engine

Open the catalog to page 30

T-0079 Dog Leg Bearing Swaging Tools PISTON & TURBINE Press Tool for Installing ECD030-11 Bearings Used to install dog leg uniball bearings.

Open the catalog to page 31

Tool Catalog

Tool Catalog

Catalog excerpts

All ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP catalogs and technical brochures