Subject: Reason For Bulletin: Equipment Affected:: Proper Installation of Impulse Couplings

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TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS TCM IGNITION

Aircraft Products
PO Box 90 Mobile Alabama 36601 SYSTEMS
SERVICE BULLETIN NO.639
 TELEDYNE INDUSTRIES, INC. 1993 Printed March 1993
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Engineering Portions are FAA Approved

SUBJECT: Proper installation of impulse couplings

REASON FOR
BULLETIN: To modify, confirm and stress the importance of proper installation procedures
of impulse coupling assemblies

EQUIPMENT
AFFECTED: All TCM & Bendix S-20, S-1200, D-2000 and D-3000 series magnetos with
impulse couplings as installed on TCM, Lycoming, Franklin and other
manufacturer’s engines.

COMPLIANCE: MANDATORY AT TIME OF INSTALLATION OF ANY BENDIX/TCM


IMPULSE COUPLING ASSEMBLY

General Information: WARNING...Use of unapproved


hardware and/or lubrication of threads
Field reports indicate that there have been will produce inaccurate torque values
instances in which the impulse coupling cam and increased stress on the impulse
assemblies have cracked upon installation. See coupling during assembly.
Figure 1. Cracking can be caused by improper
installation procedures which may result in 4. Using a CALIBRATED torque wrench,
coupling assembly damage or potential engine tighten nut to 180 in-lbs. Install and
failure. secure new cotter pin. If unable to install
pin, increase torque gradually to align the
Detailed Instructions: first available slot in the castellated nut.
The following instructions pertain to installation of WARNING...Under no circumstances
new impulse coupling assemblies as well as those should you exceed 300 in-lbs. torque.
that are being reinstalled after scheduled magneto Any impulse coupling that is damaged
maintenance. in any way during installation must be
1. Clean impulse coupling assembly and replaced.
magneto drive shaft using standard The preceding information will be incorporated
cleaning solvent. into the next revision of the TCM Master Service
Manual form No. X40000.
2. Apply a light coating of TCM P/N 646943
anti-seize lubricant to the tapered section
of the magneto drive shaft. This prevents
seizure of the cam assembly to the shaft
and avoids damage during disassembly.
Do not apply lubricant to shaft or nut
threads. See Figure 2.

3. Install woodruff key in tapered portion of


the shaft. Install coupling assembly,
washer(s) and thread nut onto shaft. Use
approved hardware specified in the
appropriate TCM Ignition Systems parts
manual.

(continued)
TCM IGNITION
SYSTEMS
SERVICE BULLETIN NO.639
Printed March 1993
Page 2 of 2
Engineering Portions are FAA Approved

FIGURE1 FIGURE 2
Apply P/N 646943 Anti Seize
Lubricant to Magneto Shaft

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