TB3-117

MAINTENANCE MANUAL

CHIP DETECTOR · DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

1. General

The chip detector is moUilted in the line scavenging oil from the engine at·the inlet to
the h elicopter's air-cooled oil cooler B.Ild serves to produce an early warning signal about
deterioration of condit ion of engine part s and units and presence of ferromag netic parti­
cles iD the engine •oil.

2. Desc ription

The chip detector comwises adapter-casing (10) (Re�. Fig. 1), nut (9) for attachment of
the chip detector to the helicopter's oil cooler, case (1) of el'. connecto r (5) for
connection to the helicopter's electrical system. Prass-fitted in to chip detector case
. (1) is magnet s housing (12) made of a dielectric material. Two. permanent magnets (6) and
(7) are mounted within the magnets ho using, facing ea.ch other with opposite poles. Ac­
ting as a chips accumulating unit is a gap between the magnets. The magnets are connected
wi�h wires (2) and (J) to the terminals of el. connector (5) of the electrical system,
The chip detector assy is mounted in the aperture o f the adapter-casing and attached to
its flange with two bolts (4). Paronite gasket (11) is fitted in the joillt between both
units.

Fitted to adapter-casing (10) is nut (9) intended for attachment of the chip detector to
the helicopter's oil cooler. The nut is located on the adapter-casing with the•aid of
retaining ring (8). A 'threaded connection located i.tl the lower portion of the adapter-cas­
ing serves for attachment of the pipe supplying oil from the engine.

J. 0peratioil

The flow of oil, scavenged from the engine and directed to the pipe of the helicopter's
oil system for cooling in the oil cooler, is delivered to connection A on the adapter­
casing of the chip detector, passing on its way i n the zone of effect of·the magnetic
field produced by permanent magnets (6) and (7). In case the ferromagnetic par ticles
are present in the flow of -oil, they are accumulated at the butt ends of the magnets and
as soon as they bridge the gap between the magnets, the chip detect or elect rical circuit
is completed and the annunciator warn'ing about presence of meta llic chips in the engiile
oil is illuminated on the pilot's instrument panel (J) (Ref. Fig. 2).

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1. Case 7. Magnet
2. Electric Wire a. Retaining Ring
). Electric Wire 9. Nut
4. :Bolt 1 o. Adapter-Casing
5. El. Connec1;or 11. Gasket
6. Magnet 12. Magnets Housing

Chip Detector
Figure 1

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1. Chip Detector
2. El. Connector
3. Annunciator

Chip Detector Wiring Diagram

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To M.S. Pages 201 to 202
No. TASK CARD No. 201

M.S. Item Procedure: Inspection, Washing and Testing of Chip Detector

Operations and technical requirements (T.R.) Corrective actions

1. Garry out the inspection, washing and function testing of the chi p detector in the following
orders.
1. 1. Uncouple el. connector (5) (Ref. Fig. 1) of the chip detector.
1.2. Unsafety and remove two bolts (4).
1.3. Remove thachi.p detector from adapter-casing (10) and then remove gasket (11).
1.4. Examine and wash the surfaces of magnets (6) and (7) of the chip detector with the aid
of a bristle brush or a cotton wool wad moistened with gasoline or kerosene.
1.5. Couple el. connector (5) of the chip detector to the helicopter's electrical system.
Turn on the power supply and function test the chip detector by bridging the magnets.
1.6. Fit back the chip detector following the procedure reverse to that of the removal
Refit the earlier removed gasket, if it is not damaged and free from warpages.
If required, use a new gasket from the set of spares, tools and equi pment.

2. Whan carrying out the scheduled maintenance operations in accordance with the present Task
Card as well as when eliminating defects or replacing the chip detector, it is allowed to carry
out removal/installation of the chip detector together with the adapter-casing in compliance
with the procedure laid down in the Helicopter's Maintenance Manual.
Test equipment Tools and fixtures Materials

1. Socket wrench, S = 10 mm I. Cotton wool wad

2. Opeh-end wrench, S = 10 mm 2. Gasoline
3. Pliers 3. Kerosene
4. Bristle brush 4. Safety wire
5. Gasket 0240507201 from set of spares,
tools and equipment