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1.the performance and reliability of this gyroscope depends greatly upon careful inspection
of all functional parts and assemblies compliance with established requirements.
2. replace all questionable parts and assemblies for compliance with established
requirements.
3. inspect all electrical connectors for broken, charred, or cracked parts, for bent connector
pins, and for bent, burred, or stripped screw locks. inspect termination of smaller gage
wires for broken or loose terminations.
4. inspect all electrical contact rings for corrosion, scaring pitting, proken ring, loose
mounting, or other defects. replace electrical contact ring if excessively damaged, worn, or
broken. clean electrical contact ring if dirty.
5. inspect electrical contact brush assemblies for visual symmetry of the two rows of brush
contacts, for excessively bent or distorted brushes and for missing or electrically damaged
brushes. inspect condition of lead wires and solder joints terminating on brush assemblies.
6. using a 7 to 10 power microscope, inspect each individual contact of electrical contact
brush assemblies for hopping, jumping, or lifting from contact area of electrical contact ring
while electrical contact ring axis is being rotated on the electrical contact ring.
7. using a 10 to 30 power microscope, inspect position of each individual contact of
electrical contacts. E1, E2, and E3 brush contacts must be positioned on center one third of
corresponding contact of electrical contact ring. E4 and E5 brush contacts must be
positioned as indicated in figures 6-73 or 6-74 depending on configuration.
8. using a 30 power microscope, inspect brush contact area of each contact of electrical
contact rings for contaminants under the brush contact, on the contact ring, or on the
insulating segments. also, inspect for presence of slip ring coating and discolored or
contaminated coating (no coating on SR1). if coating in accordance with paragraph 4-8,
steps 3 through 5 as required
caution
do not solder at toroidal accelerometer terminals as cracks and leaks may result
9. inspect toroidal accelerometer S1 and S2 (part of holder 23, 32, figure 3-6)for leaks,
crack, and broken wire strands. if S1 or S2 is cracked, leaking, or has broken or frayed
wires, replace entire holder (23, 32, figure 3-6)
10. inspect all components having electrical windings for abrasions or cuts on the windings
and for evidence of overheating. replace component if winding is damaged.
11. inspect electrical connections for proper solder joint.
12. inspect all screw, nuts, washers, and spacers for evidence of stripping of threads or
head, burrs, bending, or corrosion.
13. inspect mechanical parts for seating to mating part without cocking. inspect all parts for
burrs or raised edges.
14.inspection mechanical first for positive location without excessive looseness and free
rotation without binding.
15. inspection for evidence of staking compound on all threaded hardware and for proper
torque levels on screws and nuts.
16. inspect printed wiring cable assembly for broken conductors and torn or badly worn
insulation. emphasis should be placed on areas where the printed cable assembly makes a
bend or is secured to a connector.
17.inspect printed wiring boards of electronic component assemblies A1 and A2 for crack.
Inspect components and wires for tightness of mounting, corrosion, looseness of soldered
connections, any sign of overheating, solder splashes, or other damage.
18.inspect all visible wiring for interference with movement of mechanical parts, damaged
insulation, broken, loose, or shorted wires, and check soldered connections for corrosion
and security.
displacement gyroscope.
Displace inner roll gimbal into stops and rotate picth axis, inspecting for clearence to
outer roll gimbal.
7. inspect electrical connectors in accordance with paragraph 5-4, step 3. carefully
inspect P3 connector for broken or loose terminations.
8. inspect wires from SR6 to E4 and E5 for proper location and adequate spot tires to
prevent contact with pitch gimbal or case during rotation.
1. inspect housing assemblies (15, 16, figure 3-11) for positive mating and seating.
2. rotate azimuth gimbal assembly (18). Force required to rotate should be very light
and uniform without or binding. Position shutter (23, figure 3-12) to extreme
clockwise location, then counterclockwise location, while rotating azimuth gimbal
assembly inspecting for clearance between housing assemblies and azimuth gimbal
assembly.
3. inspect for clearance between wiring on azimuth gimbal assembly and housing
assemblies and between wires (and spot ties) from connector 83, figure 3-11) and
azimuth gimbal assembly.
4. inspect wires from connector (3) for positive location against housing (16) and
secure spot ties.
5. inspect electrical contact brush and ring condition, clean liness, and brush position in
accordance with paragraph 5-4, steps 4 trrougn 8. check lead wire terminations to
brush assembly.
1. inspect electrical contact brush 81, figure 3-12) for condition, cleanliness, and
position on mating electrical contact ring in accordance with paragraph 5-4, steps 4
through 8. check lead wires to electrical contact assembly for breakage and good
solder connections.
2. inspect stator (16) for loose or frayed end covers over windings. Replace stator if
end covers are loose.
3. inspect shutter (23) for loose mounting to huib (24) and hub to inner gimbal
assembly (82) shaft. No rotation should be possible when a light force is applied.
4. inspect for a uniform gap between shutter and pins (41, 42) and for staking on pins
to prevent movement.
5. inspect for staking compound on all adjustable balance screws, nuts, and washer
(10, 27, 30, 52, 54, and 68) and on all screws and nuts.
6. if capacitors of electronic component assembly A1 (34) were replaced, check that
mounting of capacitor is flush to board and spot tied to board.
7. check gear train for presence of back lash between all gears, axial end play along
shaft (67) and clearance between gear (73) and ring (74). Back lash and if noticiable
wear exists. Replace bearings (64) if lubricant is not apparent in bearings or if end
play along shaft (67) does not exist.
8. rotate shaft of motor (46), checking for free turning of motor and gear train without
sticking or binding. Also check for presence of axial end play on motor shaft.
9. rotate inner gimbal assembly and inspect for freedom of rotation and clearance
between wires form transformer T3 (49) and electrical contact ring (1, figure 3-13).
Gimbal should rotate with extremely light force, without sticking, jumping, or kickback
after stopping. Replace bearings (75, figure 3-12) if these conditions do not exist.
5.13 directional gyroscope inner gyroscope assembly. Inspect inner gyroscope assembly as
follows:
1. inspect wires from electrical contact ring (2, figure 3-14) for secure positioning to
shell (8) and good solder connection to terminal (7).
2. inspect bearing (10) flanges for seatin on roptor (18) faces.
3. check bearings (10) for cleanliness after assembly into the rotor. Inspect for and
remove any mwtallic or other particles on motor (16) shaft or shell (8).
4. measure the resistance of the motor (16) with milliohmmeter. The resistance
between any two contants of terminal (7) shall be 690 + 100 ohms.
5. inspect electrical contact ring cleanliness and condition in accordance with
paragraph 6-4, steps through 8.
5-16. PRINTED WIRING BOARD REPAIR. Repair broken conductor on printed wiring
board as follows:
Warning
Cleaning solvent is flammable. Use only in well ventilated areas, away from open flame or
extreme heat. Avoid prolonged contact inhalation of vapors.
Epoxy adhesive may be irritating to susceptible individuals. In addition to providing
adequate ventilation, it is recommended that a face shield be worn, that cotton gloves be
used in conjunction with hand cream, and the hands are washed as soon as practicable
after use of epoxy adhesive. Do not rub eyes with adhesive laden fingers.
Note
Route jumper wire under components where space permits.
Caution
Do not allow any nonmetallic material to contact epoxy stripper for
more than 15 seconds.
2. if connectro 3j1, J2, or J3, part of printed cable assembly (11), need replacement,
unsolder green and orange wires from back of 3J1 connector. Un solder connector
3j1 from housing (18) and break adhesive bond between cable assembly (11) and
housing and remove hardware (12 through 17) securing remaining connectors.
Remove cable assembly through 3J1 connector opening. Clean all adhesive
remaining on housing by scraping and applying epoxy stripper. Remove execessive
stripper and clean housing in vapor degreaser. Discard old cable assembly and
attached connectors. Replace in accordance with paragraph 6-47.
3. replace housing (18) or covers (6, 7) if base plating under soldered tearbands, tube
assembly, or 3J1 connector is defective.
Warning
Trichloroethylene is volatile. Use in small quantities with adequate.
Avoid prolonged contact with skin and breaking of vapors. Keep below
the level of the nose.
4. if nameplate (1) requires replacement, type unit serial numbeer on new nameplate,
remove and discard old nameplate. Clean housing with trichloroethylene (comercial).
Activate adhesive backing of new nameplate with trichloroethylene (comercial) and
apply to housing.
1. replace and discard electrical parts which do not meet dc resistance limits.
Caution
Keeper ring must be installed over magnet ring assembly at all times to
prevent reduction of magnetic strength.
2. if vibration isolators (14, figure 3-4) or motor B11 require replacement, remove
magnet assembly (12B) of motor B11 from vibration isolator, if replacement is
required. Clean excessive epoxy adhesive from magnet ring and vibration isolator by
scraping. Do not use epoxy stripper. Not all epoxy must be removed, only large
pieces and areas near mating faces of magnet ring and vibration isolator.
3. remove and replace motor b11 armature (12A) only if defective or if bearing (25)
requires replacement. Use stator puller to rermove motor armature from roll gimbal.
Discard armature.
Note
If armature becomes cocked during removal, loosen puller and rotate
puller arms 180 degress; then continue removal of armature.
4. replace bearing (25) if defective, by removing motor armature (12A) and removing
bearing from roll gimbal using bearing puller and bearing puller base. Discard
bearing and remove any adhesive remaining on gimbal.
5. replace bearing (24) if defective, using bearing puller, discard bearing and remove
any adhesive remaiming on gimbal.
6. replace and discard electrical brush assenblies (35), if damaged.
7. replace and discard bearings (47) if removed, if rough, or if pitch axis end play was
less than 0.0005 inch during assembly.
1. If damaged, replace and discard electrical brush assembly (1, figure 3-6)
2. if faulty, replace and discard accelerometer and holders.
3. replace and discard bearing (49).
4. if defective, replace and discard spings (64).
5. to replace bracket (67), remove screws (68). Apply localized heat from a large
soldering iron and break adhesive bond between bracket and gimbal (70), using
light force on bracket near the four mounting points. Clean remainig adhesive from
gimbal by scraping with blade knife.
1. remove directional gyroscope assembly (60, figure 3-4) and gimbal assembly (65,
figure 3-6) in accordance with paragraph 3-4.
2. unsolder B9 black/white and red/white leads from transformer T2 terminals 10 and 9.
3. mount picth gimbal (70, figure 3-6) on base of holding adapter as shown in figure 6-
59, or on alignment fixture, if pitch gimbal is out of roll gimbal 8figure 5-1).
Caution
Wear protective eye covering before attempting to remove the resolver rotor.
4. place point of ½ inch flat cut chisel between pitch gimbal and chamfered edge of
resolver B9 rotor and strike sharply to break bond of rigid epoxy adhesive. Remove
rotor. See figure 5-1.
Caution
Do not immerse entire part in methylene chloride.
Do not allow methylene chloride to come into contact with any
electrical parts. Do not touch cleaned part with bare fi ngers.
5. clean rotor mounting surface of pitch gimbal by scraping away remaining rigid epoxy
adhesive. Remove any high spots created durig scraping, using crocus cloth (FED-
STD-P-C-458) and Arkansas stone. Clean mounting surface with methylene chloride
(Du Pont Co, WILMINGTON, DE, or equivalent) followed by freon (Type TA, Du pont
Co, Wilmington, DE, or equivalent).
6. clean new rotor, then apply a thin film of epoxy adhesive (LCA-4LV/BA-5, Ablestik
Adhesive Co, Gardena, CA, or equivalent) to the inside diameter and face of new
resolver B9 rotor that faces pitch gimbal.
7. install rotor on pitch gimbal with yellow mark on rotor out. Align yellow mark on rotor
with scribed lines on alignment fixture or, if pitch gimbal is still mounted in the roll
gimbal, visually line the yellow mark on the rotor perpendicular to the flat surface of
pitch gimbal (70, figure 3-6) centered below SR4. install collar of alignment fixture as
shown in figure 5-1. apply pressure to seat resolver against pitch gimbal and secure
by tightening thumb screw against slip ring protector (part Nº 4019094).
8. set pitch gimbal and alignment fixture in temperature chamber and cure for two
hours at a temparature of 200º F + 10º F (93º C + 5.6º C)
warning
use leather gloves to avoid burns when handling heated parts.
9. remove pitch gimbal and fixture temperature chamber remove alignment fixture
collar.
10. twist B9 lead wires together, connect and solder (MIL-STD-454) sed/white rotro lead
to transformer T2 terminal 9 and black/white rotor lead to transformer T2 terminal 10.
spot tie lead wires to B9 rotor hub.
Note
The use of localized heat on the trunnion is necessary to soften the
rigid epoxy adhesive.
4. apply localized heat form soldering iron to electrical contact ring mounting trunnion
on pitch gimbal. Grasp electrical contact ring at base with pliers, twist, and pull from
trunnion.
5. clean residue of rigid epoxy adhesive from the inside of the trunnion on the pitch
gimbal by hand power with a Nº 31 twist drill or 0.125 diameter reamer.
6. approximate lead length is listed below. Strip ¼ inch and tin the new electrical
contact ring leads, lead length is from lead side of flange on electrical contact ring.
Increase or decrease length as required.
7. place twisted wires from electrical contact ring inside 0.093 inch diameter shrink
sleeving 3 inches long (polyolefin, clear). Force sleeving against back of slip ring and
shrink in place.
8. clean inside of trunnion and electrical contact ring back shaft before bonding, with
freon (type Ta, Du Pont Co, Wilmington, DE, or equivalent).
Caution
1. gain access to pitch gimbal assembly in accordance with paragraph 3-4 by removing
the inner gimbal assembly (65, figure 3-6).
2. remove appropriate level holder (23 or 32).
3. apply localized heat to insert using large soldering iron. Twist and pull to remove.
4. clean residue of rigid epoxy adhesive from mounting hole by hand power witc a
0.182 diameter twist drill and scrape remaining adhesive from gimbal or bracket.
5. apply a thin coat of epoxy adhesive (LCA-4LV/BA-5, Ablestik Adhesive Co,
Gardena, CA, or equivalent) to inside corner of insert. See figure 5-3.
6. install insert from opposite side of level holder mounting position. Turn inser
cementing tool into insert until insert seats.
Warning
Use leather glove to avoid burns when handling heated parts.
7. place pitch gimbal in temperature chamber and cure for two hours at a temperature
of 200º F + 10º F (93º + 5.6º).
8. remove pitch gimbal from temperature chamber.
WARNING
Trichlorethylene is volatile. Use in small quantities with adequate ventilation.
Avoid prolonged contact with skin and breathing of vapors. Keep below the
level of the nose.
1. after tube assembly (12, figure 3-7) has been opened, using a 175 watt minimum
soldering iron, remove and discard tearbands (3, 4). Allow assembly to cool after
removal of each tearband. Remove excess solder, using a solder wick. Clean rosin
flux from assembly, using Trichlorethylene (comercial) and a stiff brush; then blow
dry with low pressure air (5 to 10 psi).
2. remove cover (5).
3. scrape staking adhesive from nuts (6), then remove nuts from shaft (25).
4. apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol (TT-I-735, Grade B) to joint of end bell (7) and
gimbal housing (15). Clamp end bell securely into cover clamp fixture and unscrew
end bell from housing.
Note
Cover clamp fixture must be mounted or claped to bench. Adjust fixture
collet to clamp tightly on end bell. Alternatively, a metal block may be
temporarily cemented to the cover.
5. remove and discard terminal if terminal post is loose, if glass or adhesive is craked,
if adhesive is dark brown in color, or if motor stator (14) is replaced.
6. replaced motor staator (14) if part does not meet dc resistance limits. Remove and
discard stator, using vertical gyro stator puller. Remove two legs of stator puller and
work under stator, then reconnect to stator puller for removal of stator from housing.
See figure 3-8. unsolder stator leads from terminals when free from housing.
7. remove and discard bearing (17, figure 3-7) if rough or covers (5) have been
removed.
8. replace and discard rotor housing (27) if damaged or if bore is oversize.