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1 AirFilm Camera Systems REPORT NO. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AFDP-1 DOWN POST UTILITY BRACKET DATE ISSUED: 3/25/2005 AirFilm Camera Systems 6245 Aerodrome Way Hangar No. 2 Georgetown, Ca LOG OF REVISIONS REVISION DATE PAGES EFFECTED COMMENTS N/C 3/25/2005 ALL ORIGINAL RELEASE

2 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The AFDP-1 Down Post Bracket system attaches to the following Eurocopter AS350 and AS355 series helicopters equipped with high skid gear to meet the minimum ground clearance specified in Section 8. AS350 models B, B1, B2, BA, B3, C, D, and D1 AS355 models E, F, F1, F2 and N The AFDP-1 Down Post Utility Bracket consists of a support bracket clamp that is attached around the tuning hammer weight attachment area located at Fuselage Station ( mm) and Buttock Line (BL) (533 mm). The bracket clamps around the isolation hammer damper but does not impede the operation of the hammer. See Figure 2 After installation it is necessary to calculate the weight and balance for Installed items and check for proper loading of aircraft. Section 8 contains a table of the weight and CG location for the mount and payload. A modification to the forward belly panel is required per Section 4. Antenna, lights, and additional installed equipment may need to be relocated to provide clearance for the camera mount system. Page 1 of 7

3 2.0 SPECIAL PROCEDURES / PRECAUTIONS: 2.1 Aircraft must be equipped with high skid gear 2.2 Maximum mount payload See Table 8.1 for qualified payloads. 2.3 Ground Clearance: See Section 8 for payload ground clearance 2.4 Installation of mount must not interfere with any existing installed equipment 3.0 INSTALLATION INFORMATION: 3.1 Reference Figures 1 and Remove lower belly panel P/N 350A Install blade tape or equivalent to all mount / airframe contact surfaces. 3.4 To ease installation of hardware, Teflon type protective coating may be applied. 3.5 Install P/N s: 11 / -12 top T-brackets, install lower mount assembly to airframe (see Figure 1 and 2). Note, lower assembly P/N s 1,-5,-4,-6,-10 comes from manufacturer as a complete assembly. 3.6 Install AN960JD-516 / NAS1149D-0516 washers as required to ensure a maximum gap. Maximum of gap is allowed with complete mount assembly installed prior to final fastener torque. 3.7 Torque hardware to inch pounds, tighten bolts in diagonal pattern to ensure even torque pressure. 3.8 Mark attached hardware with torque seal. Page 2 of 7

4 FIGURE 1 INSTALL MOUNT ON THIS SURFACE FIGURE 2 COMPLETED INSTALLATION Page 3 of 7

5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4.0 Belly Panel Modifications See picture 3 for panel cutout location 4.1 Straight cut through material. Cutout placement will favor post mount towards the fwd outside edge. This allows for sufficient panel / cable space. 4.2 Remove foam core from around edge of cutout. Min in depth 4.3 Edge fill cutout in belly panel with epoxy / filler with supplied West Systems 101 Epoxy Repair Kit, refer to manufacturers instructions or equivalent i.e.: Ciba Giegy AV1258/HV Lay-up 9oz fiberglass tape as supplied in West Systems 101 Epoxy Repair Kit (or equivalent) over core filling to provide edge protection for belly panel. Refer to West Systems instructions. 4.5 Re-install belly panel, latch securely 4.6 Note position of mount and any associated sensor cabling, cut rubber boot P/N:AFDP-14 to suit. 4.7 Install AFDP-14 rubber boot with clear silicone weather proof sealant. Apply sealant around entire boot grove. 4.8 An additional rubber boot is supplied for use if mount is removed Picture 3 Parallel with front edge of bellypan Material thickness Cut out dimensions 5 X 5 - Corner radius 1.00 inch Airfilm Camera Systems INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 6245 Aerodrome Way Hangar No. 2 Georgetown, Ca Page 4 of 7

6 5.0 FINAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 5.1 Check entire mount for security and proper bolt torque settings. 5.2 Calculate weight and balance. 5.3 Install following placard in cockpit. 5.4 Make log book entries as required. 5.5 Return aircraft to service. REDUCE PUBLISHED V NE BY 15 KIAS WITH A DOWN POST PAYLOAD INSTALLED 6.0 REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: AFDP-1 BRACKET To remove AFDP-1 mount from aircraft: 6.1 Follow directions in reverse order and replace all original hardware / fixtures that were removed for installation of AFDP-1 mount. 6.2 Remove any AFDP-1 placards from cockpit. 6.3 Calculate weight and balance. 6.4 Make appropriate log book entry. 6.5 Return Aircraft to service. Page 5 of 7

7 7.0 WEIGHT AND BALANCE The following table presents the location of the weight center of gravity of the mount and payload sensor/camera for adjustment of the aircraft weight and center of gravity with the mount installed. TABLE 7.1 WEIGHT AND CENTER OF GRAVITY LOCATIONS DESCRIPTION WEIGHT (lbs) STATION (in) BL (in) AFDP-1 MOUNT PAYLOAD AS INSTALLED QUALIFIED PAYLOAD LIST This section contains the Qualified Payload List for the AFDP-1 Down Post Utility Bracket. Maximum weight and frontal area allowed to be installed on mount are W = 122 lbs Frontal area =2.0 square feet Gimbal Diameter = 15.5 inches Minimum ground clearance = 6 inches The following table contains a list of payloads that fit within the above parameters. If a sensor is not on the list a calculation of frontal are and weight must be made. TABLE 8.1 AFDP-1 DOWN POST UTILITY BRACKET QUALIFIED PAYLOAD LIST MFG. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MAX WEIGHT (lbs) DIA (in) HEIGHT (in) AREA (ft 2 ) ADAPTOR OR ISOLATOR DOVE TAIL OR QUICK DISC FLIR SYSTEMS FLIR SYSTEMS ISRAEL AIRCRAFT IND POLYTECH INC POLYTECH INC WESCAM INC ULTRA SERIES,7500, 8000 / 8500FW SERIES STAR SAFIRE SERIES TURRET POP SERIES SENSOR 200 SERIES KELVIN 275 SERIES /COBALT ISOLATION COLLAR ISO-RING OPTIONAL DOVETAIL QUICK DISC COLLAR DOVETAIL KELVIN 350 SERIES MODEL 12 / MX-12 SERIES IMAGER SPIDER PLATE SPIDER PLATE DOVETAIL DOVETAIL NA DOVETAIL WESCAM INC MX-15 SERIES IMAGER NA DOVETAIL Page 6 of 7

8 APPENDIX A: REFERENCE DRAWINGS Page 7 of 7