Quick tip: if you have the Knippex 86 03 400 or a similar tool, you can replace the bearings without removing the breaket from the airframe. in my experience, especially in the case of rear-loading medivac operations, the cargo door bearing replacement is due after about 1000h. if you work a lot on helicopters under these operating conditions it might be beneficial to invest in a tool like the Knippex 86 03 400.
Thanks for the tip. I'll have to try that out. I have heard of other guys doing similar things but I never had pliers large enough to try. That would be useful and save time to replace the bearings this way. Also it would save time on the pilot's doors, you could replace the bearing on a table without needing like three guys to hold the door into position next to a press, at just the right angle. Here is a link to Grainger for the Knipex Pliers that you mention, for anybody else that is looking: www.grainger.com/product/35HU02?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2294:PSN7SY:20500731&gclid=CjwKCAjwkLCkBhA9EiwAka9QRmgXB7S3sLmBUtkzPG9-YUDUo2C1OH7t8113CrJb3Ld9riZ_7BX3ahoCRy0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I have never replaced these bushings...good to know for the future :D It's so exciting that after years of working there is allways some new stuff and interesting problems. About clamshell doors (cargo) instalation I put a piece of cloth into hinge so I don't have to fish washers out...learned form my mistakes ;). Personally, I really like longer videos more cause you go deep into the topic and explain well. Can't wait to see more and exchange insights.
Quick tip: if you have the Knippex 86 03 400 or a similar tool, you can replace the bearings without removing the breaket from the airframe.
in my experience, especially in the case of rear-loading medivac operations, the cargo door bearing replacement is due after about 1000h.
if you work a lot on helicopters under these operating conditions it might be beneficial to invest in a tool like the Knippex 86 03 400.
Thanks for the tip. I'll have to try that out. I have heard of other guys doing similar things but I never had pliers large enough to try. That would be useful and save time to replace the bearings this way. Also it would save time on the pilot's doors, you could replace the bearing on a table without needing like three guys to hold the door into position next to a press, at just the right angle.
Here is a link to Grainger for the Knipex Pliers that you mention, for anybody else that is looking:
www.grainger.com/product/35HU02?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2294:PSN7SY:20500731&gclid=CjwKCAjwkLCkBhA9EiwAka9QRmgXB7S3sLmBUtkzPG9-YUDUo2C1OH7t8113CrJb3Ld9riZ_7BX3ahoCRy0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Good job Chief, salute from a Moroccan in Malta.
Awesome thanks! Hey, send me an email. The link is on the channel page somewhere.
I have never replaced these bushings...good to know for the future :D It's so exciting that after years of working there is allways some new stuff and interesting problems. About clamshell doors (cargo) instalation I put a piece of cloth into hinge so I don't have to fish washers out...learned form my mistakes ;). Personally, I really like longer videos more cause you go deep into the topic and explain well. Can't wait to see more and exchange insights.
Thank you for the kind words.