Chapter 1. Introduction; About This Manual; Purpose And Function; System Purpose And Function - Honeywell Chadwick-Helmuth 8500C Maintenance Manual

Introduction
1.
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:
• Track and balance helicopter main and tail rotors.
• Balance propellers.
• Balance shafts and blowers.
• Balance high-bypass fans.
As a vibration analyzer, the system can be used for:
• On-condition maintenance through vibration trend analysis.
• Pre- and post-maintenance documentation.
• Hardcopy record-keeping of vibration on new or overhauled aircraft.
• Vibration data collection for the VibraLog System.
• Vibration troubleshooting.
Chapter 1
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