MAIN GEARBOX (NAVY ONLY) - TM-38-301-30145

NAVAIR 17-15-50.3

TM 38-301-3

T.O. 33-1-37-3

CGTO 33-1-37-3

SH-2G

MAIN GEARBOX (NAVY ONLY)

JOAP ATOMIC EMISSION ROTRODE

Abnormal Trend

(PPM Increase

in 10 hrs)

Normal Range

0-60

0-12

0-20

0-18

Marginal Range

61-70

13-15

21-25

19-22

High Range

71-86

16-17

26-30

23-26

Abnormal

87+

18+

31+

27+

Average Concentration Other Elements:

WATER LIMIT: 1,000 ppm on 0.100% (if equipment is available at lab)

The main gearbox shares a common oil system with the combining gearbox with oil

filters both in the oil pump and in the scavenge oil return line. Normal wear particles will

continue to increase until the gearbox is drained, flushed and reserviced in accordance

with NAVAIR 01-260HCD-2-4.1. Water in the oil will cause high iron and magnesium

because of corrosion. When high or abnormal wear metals are detected and/or the

water content of the oil exceeds 1,000 ppm (0.100%)*, the laboratory recommendation

should be "flush gearbox, reservice and perform serviceability check in accordance

with NAVAIR 01-260HCD-2-4.1. Submit oil sample after serviceability check and

special oil sample after 10 flight hours of operation for both wear metals and water

content."

*Water content check dependent on special equipment availability.

High metal readings without exceeding 100 ppm water content may result in a

laboratory recommendation for flushing or removal of the gearbox. A minimum of two

consecutive high readings is required prior to recommending flushing or gearbox

removal unless secondary indications (chips, unusual noise, etc.) are present. Inform

CFA when recommending flushing. CFA concurrence is required prior to

recommending gearbox removal. Furnish CFA with five previous NOAP readings when

recommending gearbox removal. CFA is NOAP readings when recommending gearbox

removal.

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