AS350 Manual-Hydraulics
AS350 Manual-Hydraulics
AS350 Manual-Hydraulics
The one way check valve traps The helicopter is equipped with either
pressure created by the accumulator a hydraulic isolation switch on the
after a hydraulic pressure failure. The collective head or, on earlier models, with
accumulators provide hydraulic boost a hydraulic isolation pushbutton on the
after a hydraulic failure and the isolation end of the collective arm (Figure 168).
solenoid allows pressurized fluid to bypass The hydraulic isolation switch/pushbutton
the servo and return to the reservoir. activates the isolation solenoid valve on
the main rotor servo control manifold.
The three main rotor servos are attached
via a rod end bearings on the bottom to The system is equipped with a single red
the main gearbox and on the top to the HYD light located in the warning-
non rotating swash plate. caution panel (Figure 167). When the
pressure drops at the hydraulic pressure
The single yaw servo is located horizontally switch below 32 bars the HYD light will
in the forward section of the tail boom illuminate and the aural warning horn will
under the tail rotor drive shaft. sound (provided the horn pushbutton or
switch is in the enabled position).
The AS350B1 & B2 models include a yaw
load compensator which assists in A hydraulic test pushbutton (Figure 169)
pedal inputs after a hydraulic failure. The or switch (Geneva panel) is located
yaw load compensator consists of a on the center console which activates
trim rod, a compensator lever, an the hydraulic test solenoid valve on the
actuator piston, a compensator body, hydraulic distribution block and on the
an accumulator, a solenoid valve, and a AS350 B1 & B2 models also activates
pressure release valve. the solenoid valve on the yaw load
compensator .
Reservoir
Hydraulic Pump
The pump is belt driven by the forward Figure 170, Hydraulic Reservoir
end of the engine to main gearbox drive
shaft off of the main gear box input pinion
pulley flange. There are two variants of (Figure 172). Each belt utilizes different
belts used on the AS350 models, either a input pinion pulley flanges and they are
green Filon type (Figure 171) or a black not interchangeable. The black Poly V
V Polychloroprene – Polybutadiene belt belts are more durable and have a longer
life limit then the green belts. The hydraulic pump (Figure 174) produces
In order to replace a hydraulic belt the a rate of flow of 6 liters per minute when
articulated coupling and engine to the main rotor is turning at a speed of
main gearbox drive shaft needs to be approximately 390 rpm and can provide
disconnected at the forward end in order operating pressure for the servos down
to get the belt around the pulley. Since to 170 NR. The pump is equipped with a
the articulated coupling is the forward magnetic chip plug and an internal .8 - 1
mount for the engine, the engine needs mm strainer to help remove debris in the
to be supported by outside means during fluid. With all main gearbox components
installation. intact the hydraulic pump produces
operating pressure, including after an
During installation the gimbal ring on the engine failure, whenever the main rotors
articulated coupling is disconnect in are turning.
order to disconnect the engine to MGB
drive shaft. The rear engine mount is then
loosened, and the entire engine is moved
back about 1 inch in order to string the
new belt around the drive shaft.
Pressure
Pressure
Regulating
Regulating
Valve
Valve
Pressure to
Main Rotor Pressure to
Servos Main Rotor
Servos
Pressure Pressure
Switch Switch Pressure to Tail Rotor
Pressure to Tail Rotor Servo
Servo Pressure Inlet
Pressure Inlet
From Pump
From Pump
BFS-155 BFS-150
Figure 175, Hydraulic Distribution Block
Return To
Reservoir
Return To
Reservoir
Clogging Filter
Pressure Inlet Indicator
From Pump Pressure Inlet
From Pump
Filter
BFS-155 BFS-150
Figure 175, Hydraulic Distribution Block
The difference between the BFS155 and debris builds up on the filter element
BFS155-1 is the addition of a restrictor the hydraulic fluid pressure will increase
into the valve body to minimize the risk around the outside of the filter and
of untimely activation of the clogging decrease after the filter. When the
indicator. pressure differential reaches 2.7 ± 0.4 bar
the magnetic piston spring assembly will
The filter has no bypass capability, if be pushed back off of the filter bulkhead.
the filter becomes clogged the flow
of hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic
distribution block to the servos will cease.
Accumulator
Accumulator
One Way
Check Valve
Servo Control
Manifold
Isolation
Solenoid
Valve
Banjo Screws
Piston Rod
Piston Rod
Rod End Bearing
Rod End Bearing
Figure 180, Main Rotor Servo (SAMM)
Accumulator
One Way
Check
Valve One Way
Check Valve
Isolation
Solenoid
Valve
Slide Valve
Chamber A
Return Piston
Pressure Rod
Input Lever
Chamber B
Return
Locking Pin
Chamber A
Piston
Slide Valve Rod
Chamber B
Pressure
Input Lever
Input
Lever
Push Pull Tube Slot
Loss Of Hydraulic
Retraction of Pressure
Servo Actuator
Return
Locking Pin
Chamber A
Piston
Slide Valve Rod
Chamber B
Pressure
Input Lever
Input
Lever
Push Pull Tube Slot
Loss Of Hydraulic
Retraction of Pressure
Servo Actuator
Rod End
Bearing Piston Rod Guide Track
Adaptor Casing
Guide Track
Output Adapter
Casing
Trim Rod
Compensator
Lever
Actuating
Piston
Solenoid
Valve
Compensator
Body
Accumulator
When the tail rotor pedals are displaced The return fluid from the tail rotor servo and
the pressure created by the accumulator yaw load compensator is routed back
is transferred to the actuator piston and to the hydraulic distribution block and is
will help in applying pitch to the tail fed into the same return as the fluid from
rotor blades. As the pedals are moved the regulating valve. The return fluid then
hydraulic fluid exits the accumulator exits the hydraulic distribution block and is
routed directly to the reservoir.
Neutral Pitch
Compensator
Force
Accumulator
Pressure
Servo Extending
Compensator
Force
Accumulator
Pressure
Servo Retracting
Confirm that the HYD light has The tail rotor pedals on models equipped
extinguished. with a yaw load compensator should then
be displaced left and right to check that
Hydraulic Isolation Check the yaw load compensator has held its
charge by confirming that the pedals are
Following the hydraulic accumulator partially boosted.
check the hydraulic pressure isolation
check is performed (Figures 197 & 198). The isolation switch or push button is
then returned to its normal position, this
Confirm that the collective is securely activates the isolation solenoid valves to
locked down by the locking strip. close. With the valves closed the pressure
will build in the system including filling of
Place the hydraulic isolation switch or the accumulators.
push button located on the collective
in the cut-off position. This will open the With the isolation switch or push button in
isolation solenoid valve on each of main the normal position the horn is no longer
servos control manifold. With the isolation disabled and will sound until the system is
solenoid valve open, the pressure inlet charged to above 38 ±2 bars.
and the return outlet of the servo control
manifolds are connected. By path of least The horn should sound for 2 to 3 seconds
resistance the pressurized fluid entering the if the accumulator’s nitrogen bladders
manifold will be routed to the return outlet are properly charged. If the horn sounds
along with any pressurized fluid in the for less then 2 seconds the nitrogen filled
accumulator. bladders in the accumulators may be
overcharged. With the bladders over
With the solenoid valves on the servo charged less hydraulic fluid can fit into the
control manifolds open the hydraulic accumulators. Since the accumulators will
system can not build up pressure. fill to their capacity faster the hydraulic
The pressure switch on the hydraulic system will achieve 38 ±2 bars faster.
distribution block senses this loss of pressure If the horn sounds for longer then 3
and illuminates the HYD light. Since the seconds the nitrogen filled bladders in the
activation of isolation switch or push accumulators may be undercharged.
button disables the horn relay for the With the bladders under charged
hydraulic system the horn does not sound. more hydraulic fluid can fit into the
accumulators. Since the accumulators will
fill to their capacity slower the hydraulic
system will achieve 38 ±2 bars slower.