Chapter 1
8500C/8500C+ System Maintenance Manual
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Introduction
Section 1.1 About This Manual............................................................................................1-1
Section 1.2 System Purpose And Function ..........................................................................1-1
Section 1.3 System Physical Description.............................................................................1-2
Section 1.4 Leading Particulars ..........................................................................................1-7
Section 1.5 Related Publications .........................................................................................1-7
1.1 About This Manual
1.1.1 Purpose and Function
This manual contains maintenance instructions at the field replaceable component level for the
Chadwick-Helmuth 8500C/C+ Balancer/Analyzer Systems. Operating instructions are provided only
to the extent needed to test the system.
1.2 System Purpose And Function
The 8500C/C+ Balancer/Analyzer system is used for both balance/track operations as well as vibration
analysis. System uses:
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Track and balance helicopter main and tail rotors.
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Balance propellers.
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Balance shafts and blowers.
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Balance high-bypass fans.
As a vibration analyzer, the system can be used for:
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On-condition maintenance through vibration trend analysis.
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Pre- and post-maintenance documentation.
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Hardcopy record-keeping of vibration on new or overhauled aircraft.
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Vibration data collection for the VibraLog System.
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Vibration troubleshooting.
