BHT-412-SI-72

SERVICE INSTRUCTION
FOR
COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER
KIT

EFFECTIVITY

KIT NUMBER MODEL SERIAL NUMBER

412-706-084-103 412 36087 and Subsequent

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1 Installation Procedures ................................................................................................. 1-1

2 Operation and Maintenance ......................................................................................... 2-1
3 Parts Information and Kit Inventory .............................................................................. 3-1

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Kit 412-706-084-103 has been verified by first article installation on Model 412, S/N 36355, dated 18 October
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CHAPTER 1 — INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph Page
Number Title Number

1-1 General Information ............................................................................................ 1-3

1-2 Preparation ......................................................................................................... 1-4
1-3 Cockpit Voice Recorder Kit Components — Installation..................................... 1-4
1-4 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) — Installation ............................................... 1-4
1-5 Impact Switch — Installation.......................................................................... 1-4
1-6 Cockpit Voice Recorder Control Panel — Installation ................................... 1-4
1-7 Return Helicopter to Service ............................................................................... 1-9

FIGURES

Figure Page
Number Title Number

1-1 Cockpit Voice Recorder Kit — Installation .......................................................... 1-5

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

1-1. GENERAL INFORMATION

CAUTION
Cockpit Voice Recorder kit provides a means to record
pilot, copilot, and cockpit area audio as may be
required by certification or operating regulations. The ALL OPENINGS AND PORTS IN
helicopter has provisions to accomodate the COMPONENTS, HOSES, AND/OR TUBES
installation of the kit components. DISCONNE CTE D OR RE MOVED TO
FACILITATE MODIFICATION SHALL BE
The kit consists of the following: CAPPED, PLUGGED, OR OTHERWISE
SEALED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
• Model 3257A1 solid-state Cockpit Voice DURING MODIFICATION.
Recorder (CVR) with Underwater Locator
Beacon (ULB) 1. Tag all parts, including attaching hardware
(unless otherwise noted) removed to gain access to
• Cockpit voice Recorder Control Unit (RCU) work areas. Protect parts from damage until
reinstalled.
• Impact switch
2. Consumable materials may or may not be
• Mounting tray and required hardware supplied with kit, depending on customer’s
requirements for consumable items at the time kit was
The CVR has the capability to record at least two ordered. To inform maintenance personnel of
hours of voice data on each channel. This data is consumables required, a MATERIALS REQUIRED
stored on a crash-survivable solid-state memory. statement is provided at the beginning of each
paragraph, as required. Refer to the BHT-ALL-SPM for
The CVR installation is the same for both the 3-Axis information on consumable materials (C-XXX).
and 4-axis DDAFCS equipped Model 412EP
helicopters.
3. Refer to the BHT-ELEC-SPM for electrical
installation procedures.
For additional information and maintenance
procedures, refer to the BHT-412-MMS-03.

WARNING
MATERIALS REQUIRED

Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications. BEFORE USING S O LV E N T S ,

EXTINGUISH ALL FLAMES AND PILOT
NUMBER NOMENCLATURE L I G H T S . K E E P P R O DU C T A N D I T S
VAPORS AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS,
C-100 Chemical Film Material AND FLAMES. AVOID USING SPARK
PRODUCING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
C-101 Corrosion Preventive SUCH AS SWITCHES, APPLIANCES,
Compound, Grade 1 ETC., DURING APPLICATION AND UNTIL
VA P O R S ARE GONE. AV O I D
C-104 Corrosion Preventive
PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPORS
Compound, Grade 2
AND REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN.
C-204 Epoxy Polyamide
Primer 4. Following any drilling or cutting, remove burrs
and metal particles and wipe area with solvent MEK
C-309 MEK (C-309). For aluminum, brush with chemical film
material (C-100). Follow application with a thin coat of
epoxy polyamide primer (C-204) to bare metal.

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5. When installing ground wires or components 2. Secure CVR 2337A1P1 connector (2) to
requiring ground, clean structure surface to bare metal mount (4) with screws and nuts (3).
to provide good electrical bond. Apply one coat of
epoxy polyamide primer (C-204) over bond joint after
completion. NOTE
For additional information on electrical
6. Apply Grade 2, corrosion preventive compound bonding, refer to the BHT-ELEC-SPM.
(C-104) on all exposed bolt shanks prior to kit
installation. After installation and torquing, coat bolt 3. Position spacers (5) on shelf, align mount (4) with
heads, nuts, washers, and all external exposed spacers, and secure with screws and washers (5), as
threads with Grade 1, corrosion preventive compound shown in View A-A. Prepare surface for electrical
(C-101). bonding (BHT-ELEC-SPM).

7. Do not tie or clamp wire bundles until all kit wiring 4. Verify electrical bonding of mount (4) is less than
has been routed and connected. 2.5 milliohms.

5. Install grommet (6) and bond with adhesive

8. Perform continuity check on all wiring newly
(C-331).
installed or disturbed during this modification.

6. Position CVR (1) on mount (4) and push carefully

1-2. PREPARATION into place.

7. Place the two tray-locking mechanisms over

WARNING CVR (1) crow feet and secure by turning locking
mechanism until hand-tight.

ENSURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF. 8. Verify that CVR (1) is securely mounted to
mount (4) and no looseness is evident.
1. Disconnect battery.
1-5. IMPACT SWITCH — INSTALLATION
2. Open nose access door (BHT-412-MM).
1. Position impact switch (7, Figure 1-1) on bottom
side of shelf and secure with three screws and
1-3. COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER KIT washers (7), as shown in View B-B. Prepare surface
COMPONENTS — INSTALLATION for electrical bonding (BHT-ELEC-SPM).

1-4. COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER (CVR) — 2. Install bonding strip (8) on impact switch (7) with
INSTALLATION one screw and washer (7).

NOTE
MATERIALS REQUIRED
For additional information on electrical
Refer to BHT-ALL-SPM for specifications. bonding, refer to the BHT-ELEC-SPM.

NUMBER NOMENCLATURE 3. Install other end of bonding strap (8) on

frame (13) using screw (9), washers (11), washer (10),
C-331 Adhesive
and nut (12). Prepare surface for electrical bonding
(BHT-ELEC-SPM).
1. In the nose at STA 0.00, remove existing
connector clamp, as shown in Figure 1-1, View A-A. 4. Verify electrical bonding is less than 10 milliohms.

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A A C
C

B B

4 2

2337A1 2 1

STA
0.00
REF

5
VIEW A-A
2337A1P1 1 2
ROTATED 90 DEGREES CW
3

Figure 1-1. Cockpit Voice Recorder Kit — Installation (Sheet 1 of 4)

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Figure 1-1. Cockpit Voice Recorder Kit — Installation (Sheet 2 of 4)

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AFCS
HOIST

BLANK PANEL SCAS

ADF XPNDR MISC PANEL

NAV 1 NAV 2

ENGINE PANEL

COMM 1 COMM 2

COPILOT ICS
PILOT ICS

14 3 2337CP1
COMPASS
COMPASS

NAV AUDIO
VOICE RECORDER
PANEL

EMER. KEY
BLANK PANEL

BLANK PANEL BLANK PANEL

BLANK PANEL BLANK PANEL

VIEW C-C
ROTATED 90° CW
LOOKING DOWN

Figure 1-1. Cockpit Voice Recorder Kit — Installation (Sheet 3 of 4)

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1. CVR (175497-01-01)
2. Connector (Ref)
3. Screw (NAS1189-04P8) 4 Reqd
Nut (MS21042L04) 4 Reqd
4. Mount (20393-6)
5. Spacer (412-075-106-101) 2 Reqd
Screw Machine-P (MS35206-249) 4 Reqd
Washer (NAS1149DN816J) 4 Reqd
6. Grommet (MS21266-2N)
7. Impact Switch (6895-D-2-6-6-6)
Screw (MS27039-1-08) 4 Reqd
Washer (NAS1149D0332J) 4 Reqd
8. Bonding Strip (120-055-1-10)
9. Screw (MS27039-1-07)
10. Washer (MS35338-43)
11. Washer (NAS1149D0316H) 3 Reqd
12. Nut (MS21042L3)
13. Frame (212-030-072) (Ref)
14. Panel (412-077-100-001) (Ref) Remove
CVR Control Panel (175519-33-01) Install

Bond with adhesive (C-331).

NOTES

1 Remove existing connector clamp.

2 Electrically bond 2.5 milliohms maximum.

3 Electrically bond 10 milliohms maximum.

412_SI_72_0004

Figure 1-1. Cockpit Voice Recorder Kit — Installation (Sheet 4 of 4)

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1-6. COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER CONTROL 1-7. RETURN HELICOPTER TO SERVICE

PANEL — INSTALLATION
1. Ensure all hardware is secured and properly
1. Remove existing panel (14, Figure 1-1) from safetied.
pedestal, as shown in View C-C.

2. Check all new wiring, connections, and clamps

2. Connect 2337CP1P1 electrical connector to back
for security.
of CVR control panel (14).

3. Install all access doors removed to gain access to

NOTE work area.
For additional information on electrical
bonding, refer to the BHT-ELEC-SPM. 4. Revise helicopter weight and balance.
3. Position CVR control panel (14) in pedestal and
secure with spring lock fasteners. Prepare surface for 5. Connect battery.
electrical bonding (BHT-ELEC-SPM).
6. Perform operational test procedure
4. Verify electrical bonding is less than 10 milliohms. (BHT-412-MMS-03).

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CHAPTER 2 — OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph Page
Number Title Number

2-1 Operation Procedures......................................................................................... 2-3

2-2 Maintenance Procedures .................................................................................... 2-3
2-3 Weight and Balance............................................................................................ 2-3

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2-1. OPERATION PROCEDURES following table. Adjust ballast as necessary to return

empty CG to within allowable limits (BHT-412-MM-2,
Refer to the BHT-412-MMS-03. Chapter 8).

2-2. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES NOTE

This is the delta weight effect of this kit.
Refer to the BHT-412-MMS-03.
This includes weight and effect of the items
removed when this kit is installed.
2-3. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Compliance with this Service Instruction affects the

weight and balance of the helicopter as shown in the

LONGITUDINAL *LATERAL

HELICOPTER KIT NUMBER WEIGHT ARM MOMENT ARM MOMENT

412 412-706-084-103 11.5 11.4 131 -5.4 -62

(5.2) (290) (15.1) (-137) (-7.2)

*In lateral calculations, - is left, + is right.

WEIGHT pounds (kilograms)

ARM inches (millimeters)

MOMENT inch-pounds ⎛ kg × mm
----------------------- ⎞
⎝ 100 ⎠

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CHAPTER 3 — PARTS INFORMATION AND KIT INVENTORY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph Page
Number Title Number

3-1 Kit Information..................................................................................................... 3-3

3-2 Kit Inventory (412-706-084-103) ......................................................................... 3-3

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3-1. KIT INFORMATION 3-2. KIT INVENTORY (412-706-084-103)

This chapter lists assemblies, subassemblies, and NOTE

detail parts for the Cockpit Voice Recorder kit.
Common hardware packed with this kit may
Part numbers in parentheses ( ) are alternate or vary from that in the following parts list.
superseded part numbers. Some items of this kit may be shipped
preassembled.

QUANTITY PART NUMBER NOMENCLATURE

1 412-706-084-103 Accessory Kit Voice Data Recorder,

Consisting of:
2 412-075-106-101 Spacer

4 MS21042L04 Nut

10 inches MS21266-2N Grommet

(25.4 cm)

4 MS27039-1-08 Screw

4 MS35206-249 Screw

4 NAS1149DN816J Washer

4 NAS1149D0332J Washer

4 NAS1189-04P8 Screw

1 175497-01-01 Cockpit Voice Recorder

1 175519-33-01 Cockpit Voice Recorder Control Panel

1 20393-6 Mount

1 6895-D-2-6-6-6 Impact Strip

1 120-055-1-10 Bonding Strip

1 33-001-002-1-07 Support Installation, Consisting of:

1 MS21042L3 Nut
1 MS27039-1-07 Screw

1 MS35338-43 Washer

3 NAS1149D0316H Washer

50 grams 299-947-125 Type 1 Adhesive (C-331)

1 BHT-412-FMS-72.4 Flight Manual Supplement

1 BHT-412-MMS-03 Maintenance Manual Supplement

1 BHT-412-SI-72 Service Instruction

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