Electrical
Components SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 600
Division Supersedes Service Bulletin N. 589
Sidney, N. Y. 13838 Engineering Aspects
are FAA Approved
Printed May 1978
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AIRCRAFT
SUBJECT: 10-353110 bearing in D-2000/D-2200 Series Magneto.
REASON FOR BULLETIN: Part 1. To alert users of D-2000/D-2200 Series Magnetos of
possible bearing difficulty.
Part 2. To provide a procedure for inspection of subject bearing.
EQUIPMENT AFFECTED: Part 1. D-2000/D-2200 magnetos with Red name plates having
Serial Numbers above 3000 and below 17510, (including
magnetos identified with the letters "A" or "R" preceding the
Serial Number), which DO NOT have the letter "B"
stamped in the approximate center of the bottom line on
the name plate.
D-2000/D2200 magnetos having Red name plates with
Serial Numbers above X2454 and below X2562 which DO
NOT have the letter "B" stamped in the approximate center
of the bottom line on the name plate.
Remanufactured D-2000/D-2200 magnetos with Blue name
plates having Serial Numbers below 806001 (including
magnetos identified with the letters "A" or "R" preceding the
Serial Number), which DO NOT have the letter "B"
stamped in the approximate center of the bottom line on
the name plate.
Part 2. Same magnetos as listed in Part 1.
Spare Parts Affected: "B" in the approximate center of the bottom line on
10-382874 10-382505 the name plate, proceed to Part 2 of this bulletin.
10-382876 10-382519
10-382878 Part 2. Procedure for inspection of bearings in affected
magnetos to insure a "free" fit that will permit the
Compliance: distributor block and bearing to fall from the shaft
when the magneto is turned upside down.
Within the next 10 hours of magneto operating time.
A. Place magneto in secure upright position with
General Information: drive end down.
Field reports indicate that occasionally the magneto rear B. Remove cam securing screw and breaker
bearing, Part No. 10-353110, can become overheated. This cam/cams.
condition may be the result of a tight bearing fit. To insure a
"free" bearing fit, all affected magnetos should be checked as C. Remove distributor block retaining screws.
outlined in this bulletin.
Detailed Instructions:
Part 1. Determine if magneto Serial Number is listed under
Equipment Affected. If magneto is within the serial
numbers shown and is not identified with the letter
Electrical
Components SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 600
Division Supersedes Service Bulletin N. 589
Sidney, N. Y. 13838 Engineering Aspects
are FAA Approved
Printed May 1978
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D. Prepare a soft surface for the distributor block G. After the new bearing is installed, repeat the
to drop on or position hand to catch block when block drop test described in paragraph D and
it falls from magneto shaft. Invert magneto so reassemble magneto as noted.
drive end is up (See Figure 1) and the
distributor block/bearing assembly should drop H. If any magneto still fails the free fall test, install
from the shaft. Do not side load magneto a new distributor block and bearing assembly
shaft by gripping both housing and drive which has been tested at the factory. These
member. Acceptable magnetos should be assemblies have the following parts numbers:
reassembled in accordance with Bendix
Overhaul Manual, Publication Form L-945. Green Blocks Black Blocks
10-382974 (4 cyl.) 10-382970 (4 cyl.)
10-382976 (6 cyl.) 10-382972 (6 cyl.)
10-382978 (8 cyl.)
I. Reassemble magneto in accordance with
instructions in Bendix Overhaul Manual,
Publication Form L-945.
J. After compliance with this Bulletin, stamp
letter "B" in the approximate center of bottom
line on magneto name plate and make Engine
Log Book entry.
Parts Required:
As necessary.
Special Tools Required:
Part 1. None
Part 2. Special tools as required in Bendix Overhaul Manual,
Publication Form L-945.
Figure 1.
Man Hours Required:
Position of magneto for checking
Part [Link] 1 1/2 hours to remove and reinstall
free fall test of bearing tolerance.
magneto.
E. If distributor block does not drop from shaft in
Part [Link] 1 hour to perform inspection and
step D procedure, insure that block is not
reassemble magneto.
sticking by moving the block approximately 1/8
inch away from housing. If block still does not Weight Change:
drop from shaft, the bearing must be replaced. None
F. Remove distributor block from magneto and
replace the bearing with a new 10-353110 part
having "Bendix" identification. The 11-9998
pressing tool and 11-9999 bearing support tool
must be used for this procedure.