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MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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96-05-10
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NOTE:
Lugs and contact pins supplied with the
17 amp hr battery installation are those
used on helicopters currently produced. If
lugs and contact pins supplied are not com­
patible with mating terminal hardware, in­
stall the same type lug or contact pin as
used on the old battery wire harness. Lugs
must be soldered if correct crimping dies are
not available.
(3). Repeat step (2). for wires attached to
pins B, C, and D.
(4). Secure wire harness as required, and
remove old wire harness from helicop­
ter.
H. Installing Battery and Completing
Installation
To complete the installation, the new compart­
ment access door must be installed and the
installation checked.
NOTE:
The battery is discharged and shorting
straps are attached for shipping. Before in­
stalling the battery in the helicopter, re­
move shorting straps and charge and ser­
vice the battery (Ref. Sec. 96-05-00).
(1). Ensure that all drill cuttings and any
other foreign objects are removed from
battery compartment.
(2). Lower battery so that mounting
bracket attached to each end of battery
case rests on forward and aft battery
supports. Attach battery mounting
brackets to supports using four screws.
(3). Connect wire harness connector P108
to mating connector on battery.
(4). Install new compartment access door by
removing pins from hinge halves
attached to helicopter structure, mating
halves on compartment access door
with those on structure, and reinstall­
ing pins.
(5). Check installation. Ensure that all
wiring is connected correctly and
secured.
(6). Close battery compartment access door.
I. Weight and Balance
Weight and balance data changes that result
from the 17 amp hr battery installation are
listed in Table 901. After installation of the 17
amp hr battery, incorporate changes to
helicopter weight and balance record as
instructed in Section 08-10-00.
Table 901. Weight and Balance Data
Weight (lb) Arm (in) Moment (in. − lb/ 100)
Added 18.0 53.5 2217.0
Removed 0.0 0.0 0.0
Change +18.0 53.5 +2217.0