TB 1-1520-210-20-41
f. Component/Parts in Stock at All Levels (Depot and Others) Including War Reserves. Upon receipt of this
TB, the materiel condition tags of all items in al condition codes listed in paragraph 7. shall be annotated to read
"TB 1-1520-210-20-41 (UH-1-SOF-98-07), Mandatory Inspection of Rod-End Clevis, Not Complied With".
(1) Wholesale Stock. Upon receipt of this TB, all serviceable items (condition codes A, B, C, D and E) listed
in paragraphs 6. and 7. and located in wholesale depot storage shall be placed in condition code J and tagged with a DD
Form 1576/DD Form 1576-1 (Suspended Tag/Label-Materiel). Do not remove original condition tags.
(2) Retail Stock. Upon receipt of this TB, commanders and others maintaining retail stock at installation level
and below shall contact the supported aviation unit to perform the inspection required by paragraph 8. and the correction
g. Components/Parts in Work (Depot Level and Others). Items listed in paragraph 7. in work will not be issued
until compliance with this TB is completed.
Task/Inspection Suspense Date. Prior to next flight.
2.
Reporting Compliance Suspense Date. No later than 17 June 1998, IAW paragraph 14.a. of this TB.
3.
4.
Summary of the Problem.
a. Two problems have been identified on the UH-1 Rod End Clevis (P/N 204-011-136-103):
(1) The Rod End Clevis (P/N 204-011-136-103 or P/N 1615UH1-100-1) is a flight safety part which has been
undergoing fatigue testing to ensure that all vendors parts meet the strength requirements of the originally-qualified
design. Evaluation of test data has shown that parts manufactured by GT Machine (CAGE Code 4T854) do not meet the
strength requirements and shall be removed from service.
(2) A quantity of Rod End Clevises have been found without serial numbers to identify the manufacturer for
traceability purposes. These parts represent an unknown risk and shall be immediately removed from service.
c. The Purpose of this TB is to require a one-time inspection of all Rod End Clevises (P/N 204-011-136-103 or
P/N 1615UH1-100-1).
End Items to be Inspected. All UH-1H/V series aircraft.
5.
Assembly Components to be inspected. N/A.
Parts to be Inspected.
NOMENCLATURE
PART NUMBER
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER
Clevis, Rod End
204-011-136-103
5340-01-184-1317
Inspection Procedures.
NOTE
It may be necessary to remove paint in order to read the vibro-etched serial
number. Recoat/retreat bare steel surface as necessary.
a. Gain access to the Clevis, Rod End (reference TM 55-1520-210-23P, Figure 131, Item 21). Identify the vibro-
etched serial number located on the flat machined area between the Clevis forks and the transition radius leading to the
threaded shank.
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