ASTAR / TWINSTAR

INSTALLATION MANUAL

NOTE:
MINOR MODIFICATION
OF HELICOPTER BELLYPAN
REQUIRED! (Page 3 of 8)

Tyler - Nose Video Gimbal

For Eurocopter AS-350 & AS-355 Series Helicopters
FAA STC # SR00851LA

PLEASE RETURN THIS MANUAL WITH EQUIPMENT

This manual is available for download from our web site.

Tyler Camera Systems 14218 Aetna Street Van Nuys, California 91401 USA
www.tylermount.com

800-390-6070

FAX (818) 989-0423

Refer to the appropriate Manual

for further instructions on the Video Gimbal:
(provided with equipment)

FSI - UltraMedia II
Operators Manual

FSI - UltraMedia RS
Operators Manual

MODEL:

A-S 350-355

JOB #:

REPORT #:

U.M. INST-001

DATE:

6/25/97

NOSE VIDEO GIMBAL (MODEL NVG-AS)

INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR
ASTAR / TWINSTAR HELICOPTERS

PREPARED BY:

# OF PAGES:

Chris Tyler

# OF DRAWINGS:
CHECKED BY:

George Wood

APPROVED BY:

Jeff Fox D.E.R.

REVISIONS

DATE

PAGES
AFFECTED

6/25/97

REVISION
LETTER
N/C

APPROVAL
Initial release.

11/2/99

ALL

Splitting of Main Tube

10/2/00

8A

Mount Extension

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(AS) NOSE VIDEO GIMBAL - PARTS LIST

AIRFRAME BRACKETS
LEFT SIDE - AIRFRAME BRACKET (two pieces)
RIGHT SIDE - AIRFRAME BRACKET (two pieces)

(ALTERNATE) AIRFRAME BRACKETS

(2) AIRFRAME TABS [part #ASN-002] See: Page 4A of 8

BELLYPAN
BELLYPAN TEMPLATE
BELLYPAN (optional)

SUPPORT TUBE
SUPPORT TUBE
SKID-GEAR CLAMP (two pieces)

VIDEO GIMBAL
See: Setup Manual for particual Video Gimbal (UltraMedia II, RS, etc.)

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(AS) NOSE VIDEO GIMBAL - HARDWARE LIST

TYPE

LTH.

AN#

QTY.

USE

9/16-18
1/2-20
7/16-20
3/8-24
3/8-24

2.00
3.50
3.50
1.75
1.125

AN9-17A
AN8-33A
AN7-33A
AN6-16A
AN6-10A

2
8
2
4
4

MAIN FRAME TANG BOLTS

FT. MAIN FRAME
REAR MAIN FRAME
TANG CLAMP BOLTS
TIE RODS

MS NYLOCK NUMBERS

QTY.

3/8-24
7/16-20
1/2-20
9/16-18

8
2
8
2

MS21083N6
MS21083N7
MS21083N8
MS21083N9

A N WASHERS
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16

AN960-616L(.032)
AN960-716L(.032)
AN960-816L(.032)
AN960-916(.062)

16
4
16
4

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AIRFRAME BRACKETS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
(Pages 2-4)

INSTALL AIRFRAME BRACKET ON HELICOPTER

Typically install one on left (shown) or right side of helicopter.

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Selection:
Airframe
counterweight. See:
Step 03
Picture:
Front left side
of helicopter
with bellypan
lowered.

Step
01/11

Unlatch, and lower the forward bellypan and verify wether or not their are
any slots in the forward corners of the bellypan (approx. 4 x 1 inches each).
Also, check to see if there is a hole near the rear of the left side (approx. 2 inches in diamater).
If Yes continue with step 03, if No continue with step 02.

Picture:
Close up of
Bellypan
Latch.

Note: Tylers Astar BELLYPAN, if used, may require adjusting the latches for proper fit.
Also see page 3 for specifics on the BELLYPAN.
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FRONT
(LEFT)

Picture:
Hand Saw
1-1/4 Hole Saw
2 Hole Saw

Step
02/11

Using the ASTAR BELLYPAN TEMPLATE & TOOLS, and following the additional instructions on the
template...
Mark and cut-out a slot to allow the AIRFRAME BRACKET to protrude.
Mark and cut-out a hole for routing the camera mount cables.
Note: Typically the slot and hole modification is only done to the left side (as shown). However, this
modification may also be done to the right side of the BELLYPAN (if necessary).

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Step
03/11

Pictures:
Airframe counterweight (left side).

Hardware:
(4) AN6-16ABOLTS
(8) AN960-616L WASHERS
(4) MS21083N6 NUTS

Attach and fasten one pair of the AIRFRAME BRACKETS around the airiframe counterweight
(Two bolts on each one).
Note: The brackets are labeled LEFT and RIGHT and must be attached accordingly.

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NOTE: THE AIRFRAME TABS MAY BE USED INSTEAD

OF THE AIRFRAME BRACKETS (Page 4 of 9).
Attach and fasten one AIRFRAME TAB to the airiframe
counterweight (Six bolts on each TAB).
Note: The TAB should point inward.

Picture:
Airframe counterweight (left side).
Hardware:
The original bolts,
washers and
nuts.

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NOSE VIDEO GIMBAL

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
(Pages 5-9)

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Step
04/11

1.

Connect the two halfs of the Main Tube and fasten with L-Pin & Safety-Clip.

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Step
05/11

Install forward skid-gear clamps.

Insert 3/8 bolt and fasten lightly (to be fastened tightly later).

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Step
06/11

Install main tube, insert 3/8 bolt and fasten lightly (to be fastened tightly later).

Step
07/11

Slide front support bracket over tube, install in forward tang and tighten bolt.
Now, tighten bolts in steps 01/07 and 02/07.

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Step
08/11

Install Video Gimbal and insert 7/16 pin and safety clasp.

Step
09/11

Connect Video Gimbal cables.

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Step
10/11

Secure Video Gimbal cables to tube with tie-wraps or velcro straps.

Step
11/11

Route cable into helicopter through belly pan and secure cables as necessary.

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ASTAR (AS-350 B/A)
SAMPLE WEIGHT & BALANCE DATA