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ENGINE – STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................... 1
1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................. 1
2. STORAGE OF ENGINE MOUNTED IN HELICOPTER ............................................................................................ 1
2.1. ................................................................................................................................................... 1
2.2. ................................................................................................................................................... 1
2.3. ................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.4. ................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.5. ................................................................................................................................................... 4
3. STORAGE OF ENGINES IN DEPOTS AND UNDER AIRFIELD CONDITIONS ................................................................. 4
3.1. ................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2. ................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3. ................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.4. ................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.5. ................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.7. ................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.8. ................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.9. ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Figure 901 Device for Sealing Film Cover ........................................................................................... 11
ENGINE – STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
1. General
Before placing the engine in storage clean its surfaces from contamination, eliminate the revealed corrosion
and recondition the paint coating if defective.
The engines stored in the helicopter and the engines removed from the helicopter for storage in depots or for
sending to the repair shall be protected from penetration of moisture, dust and other aggressive substances
from the air resulting in corrosion.
When the engine is stored in the helicopter, the cowls, doors and doors of the engine nacelle, inlet and exhaust
engine gas flow ducts should be closed.
When the engine is stored, its fuel and oil systems should be filled up. If the fuel is drained from the engine
fuel system, it should be preserved in time not later than 24 h after that.
On the engines that are removed from the helicopter for storage the fuel system should always be preserved
and in case of long-term storage the oil system should also be preserved.
NOTE. It is allowed to preserve engines installed in or removed from helicopter by means of the PBM-1
equipment in accordance with the Process Instructions supplied together with the equipment.
2. Storage of Engine Mounted in Helicopter
2.1. General Requirements
In case of interval in flights of helicopter the following general requirements should be fulfilled to ensure
good condition of the engine:
— Inlet and exhaust engine gas flow ducts should be tightly closed by blanks or covers made of waterproof
fabric.
— Cowls, doors and all doors of the engine nacelle should be closed, the engine fuel system should be
filled up with fuel or preserved with oil.
— The engine oil system should be filled up with oil used for operation of the engine.
— Fire shut-off valve should be closed.
CAUTION! THE FUEL MAY BE DRAINED FROM THE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM FOR NOT MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
AFTER THAT TIME THE FUEL SYSTEM MUST BE REFILLED WITH FUEL OR PRESERVED WITH
OIL.
2.2. Storage of Engine Mounted in Helicopter with Duration up to 30±5 Days
The storage of engine mounted in helicopter with duration up to 30 days is permissible without preservation
of the fuel and oil systems with the fulfillment of the requirements described in 2.1 and accomplishment of
the following operations:
— Every (10±2) days, clean air jets «А» and «П» of the fuel control unit with the aid of a needle available
in the airborne tool kit (Ref. 073.12.05, Task Card No. 603).
— In marine and wet tropical conditions, every (10±2) days perform engine ground test followed by engine
flow duct washing and emulsification (Ref. T.C. No. 308 and 309).
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2.2.2. If the engine is brought into service again after the accomplishment of instructions described in 2.2.1,
inspect the fuel and oil filters of the engine and perform operations in the scope of pre-flight and
preliminary preparations. If the condition is satisfactory the engine is admitted for further use.
2.2.3. If the further storage of the engine mounted in the helicopter is necessary without preservation of its
fuel and oil systems, it is permissible after the accomplishment of operations described in 2.2.1 to store
the engine during next 30 days after the elapse of which it is necessary to perform operations of 2.2.1.
2.2.4. If it is not possible to perform ground test of the engine after 30 days of storage, perform work described
in paragraph 2.3.1.
NOTE. It is permissible to store the engine mounted in the helicopter without preservation of its fuel and
oil systems during:
— 30±5 days for conditions of damp tropics, other damp-and-hot zones and airfields located in coastal
areas of seas and oceans.
— 3 months ±10 days for conditions of the temperature zone, dry tropics and other dry hot zones with
a test every 30±5 days.
— 3 months ±10 days for the conditions of assembly shop or hangar with the installed blanks and
accomplishment of manual cranking of compressor turbine and free turbine rotors every 30±5 days.
2.3. Storage of Engine Mounted in Helicopter up to 6±1 Months (in Damp Tropics up to 3 Months ±10 Days).
2.3.1. For storage of the engine mounted in the helicopter with duration from 30 days up to 6 months (in damp
tropics up to 3 months ±10 days) perform the following operations:
(a) Perform operations described in 2.2.1 (a), (b).
(b) Preserve the engine fuel and oil systems.
(c) Close cowls, doors, install blanks into the nacelle gas flow duct, cover the engine nacelle.
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2.3.2. The duration of the engine storage depends on the terrain climate conditions.
Under the conditions of the temperature zone, dry tropics, dry hot areas of the Middle Asia.
Transcaucasian and other zones with a dominating relative air humidity up to 80% the permissible
storage duration is up to 6±1 months; under the conditions of damp tropics, other hot zones (with the
dominating relative air humidity exceeding 80%) and coastal airfields of seas and oceans (closer than 5
km from the sea coast), the permissible storage duration is up to 3 months ±10 days.
2.3.3. In the course of storage of the engine every 30±5 days in summer time after the rain, and in areas with
increased humidity in good weather, remove covers from the engine nacelle, dry them, open blanks and
cowls for airing.
2.3.4. Upon the elapse of 6 months (in damp and coastal areas 3 months) of engine storage in helicopters to
renew the use of engines perform the following operations:
(a) Perform operations specified in 2.2.1 (a), (b), (c);
(b) De-preserve the engine fuel system;
(c) Perform operations described in 2.2.1 (d);
(d) Perform operations in the scope of scheduled maintenance operations every 6±1 months.
2.3.5. If the condition of the engine is satisfactory than it is admitted for the further use.
2.4. Storage of Engine Mounted in Helicopter up to 12±1 Months (in Damp and Coastal Areas up to 6±1 Months).
2.4.1. For storage of the engine mounted in the helicopter from 30 days to 12 months (in damp and coastal
areas up to 6 months) perform the following operations:
(a) Perform operations described in 2.3.1.
(b) Glue the doors around the contours with tapes (strips) on fabric or film base to prevent penetration
of moisture and dust under the engine cowl space.
(c) Inspect the cover of the engine nacelle, repair the tom, worn and chafed parts of the cover;
thoroughly cover the engine nacelle to prevent penetration of precipitation under the engine cowl
space.
2.4.2. In the course of storage of the engine keep in good condition the cover of the engine nacelle,
completeness and tension of tightening belts. In winter remove snow from the cover surface.
During transfer to winter and summer service in dry weather, remove the covers and examine the
condition of the glued clearances. If the tightness is violated and precipitation can penetrate under the
cowl, open the cowls for the airing. After the airing perform operations according to 2.4.1 (b) and (c).
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2.4.3. The duration of the engine storage depends on the climatic conditions of the terrain: under the conditions
of the temperature zone, dry tropics, dry hot areas of the Middle Asia, Transcaucasus and other zones
with the dominating relative air humidity up to 80% the permissible storage duration is up to 12±1
months; under the conditions of damp tropics, other hot zones (with the dominating relative air humidity
exceeding 80 %) and coastal airfields of seas and oceans (closer than 5 km to the sea coast), the
permissible storage duration is up to 6±1 months).
2.4.4. Upon the elapse of 12 months (in damp areas 6 months) of engine storage in the helicopter, perform the
following operations to renew the use of the engine:
(a) Perform operations described in 2.2.1 (a), (b), (c);
(b) De-preserve the fuel and oil systems of the engine;
(c) Perform operations described in 2.2.1 (d);
(d) Accomplish operations in the scope of scheduled maintenance operations every 12±1 months.
2.4.5. If the condition of the engine is satisfactory, it is admitted for the further use.
2.5. Storage of Engines Mounted in Helicopter up to 24 Months (except for damp and coastal areas). It is
permitted in the composition of helicopters during their long storage at bases of reserve helicopters. The
operations performed on the helicopters before placing in storage, maintenance during storage, preparation
of engine for use after the storage are carried out according to the Temporary Storage Manual for
Helicopters at Reserve Bases.
The storage term of the engine in the Supplier’s package is specified in the engine Log Book and it is
ensured in fulfilment of requirements for the storage conditions and maintenance in the course of storage.
CAUTION! IN CASE OF OPENING OF THE FILM COVER THE STORAGE TERM IS ESTABLISHED UP TO 12
MONTHS STARTING FROM THE DAY OF OPENING NOT EXCEEDING THE TOTAL STORAGE TERM.
The engine in the Supplier’s package may be stored in depots during the whole period of preservation, on
the storage sites provided with sheds and without them — during periods specified in the engine Log Book.
The storage premises and sites should meet the requirements for the storage places given in 3.4. In the
course of storage periodically check the air humidity in the tight cover according to the stage of the humidity
indicator, the package for condition, the state of the storage places.
Peculiarities of engine storage in the metal shipping container are given in Appendix 5.
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Install the engine removed from on the transportation support or on the dolly, pack it into the film cover
or cover it with a fabric cover. The storage duration is determined by the method of preservation, package
On the engine removed for a temporary storage up to 30 days, under all climatic conditions, it is
recommended to preserve the fuel system (Ref. 073.00.00, Task Card No. 202).
If it is impossible to preserve the fuel system, it is permissible to store the engine, with the fuel system
For this purpose, right after disconnection of the pipe feeding fuel to the remote-controlled centrifugal
— Cover all places of connections of the helicopter lines with blanks or film.
— Close the inlet and outlet ducts of the engine gas flow.
— Pack the engine into a film cover or cover it with a fabric cover.
3.2.2. Storage of Removed Engine Up to (6±1) Months (Up to (3±1) Months in Damp Tropics)
In the engines removed from the helicopter for storage up to 6 months (up to 3 months in the damp
tropics), the fuel and oil systems should be preserved (Ref. 073.00.00, Task Card No. 202 and Ref.
Prior to placing in storage, perform the operations indicated in Item 3.2.1. Pack the engine into a film or
a fabric one.
In the course of storage, monthly check the engine for condition by visual inspection, eliminating dirt
3.2.3. Storage of Removed Engine Up to (12±1) Months (Up to (6±1) Months Under Sea and Damp Tropics
Conditions)
The fuel and oil systems should be preserved in engines removed from the helicopter for storage up to
(12±1) months (up to 6±1) months und the sea and damp tropics conditions).
Perform the operations described in Item 3.2.1 prior to placing into storage.
The engines should be packed into hermetically sealed PVC covers provided with silica-gel dehydrators
3.2.4. Check the engine condition every three months in compliance with the requirements laid down in Item
3.5. In case of unsatisfactory state of the humidity indicator, perform the operations indicated in Items
3.2.5. Upon expiration of the engine storage term, in case of the engine satisfactory state, the engine is
permitted for the further operation or is subject to repeated placing in storage in compliance with
requirements laid down in Item 3.2.3 and performance of the operations in compliance with the directions
laid down in Task Card No. 304, not exceeding the service life indicated in the Log Book.
The engine units received from the Suppliers for reserve should be stored in storage depots in the
The units removed from the engine for storage or forwarding for repair should be protected from corrosion.
The electric system units are not subjected to preservation. Clean their external surfaces of dirt, dry them
and wrap them in paraffined or capacitor paper, wrap the connectors in PVC film and tie them with thread
or twine.
The units of the oil system do not require any additional internal preservation, close their connections and
flanges with blanks. Clean their external surfaces of dirt, dry and then wrap the unit in paraffined or
capacitor paper.
The internal spaces of fuel units and their external surfaces not provided with paint coating, should be
If it is necessary to forward the unit for repair, place the unit wrapped in paraffined paper into a film cover,
NOTE. If the unit is to be forwarded for repair, use the blanks, film cover and shipping container from the
3.4.1. The storage premises should have good natural or artificial ventilation.
The air temperature in a store room should be within the limits of + 10 ℃ to +35 ℃.
3.4.2. The sites with and without sheds for the engine storage should be organized on the dry not flooded
terrains, cleaned of grass and garbage and provided with the draining facilities. The sites should be
provided with the supports. Their height should not be less than 0.3 m. The containers with engines
should be placed on the supports, taking into account the free access to the inspection hole and ensuring
The distance between the container and shed roof should not be less than 0.5 m.
The shed roof should be provided with a pitch and a drainage of water.
3.4.3. Smoke, gas, chlorine, vapors of ammonia, acids and other aggressive substances should not get into the
3.5.1. In the course of storage, systematically check the engine for condition in the Supplier's package: in
storage premises - not rarer than every six months; on the sites - not rarer than every three months. At
the same time, inspect the container for integrity and through the inspection hole, check the color of
3.5.2. If the container is not damaged (no chinks, punctures, the external coating of the cover is not damaged),
the film cover is tight (the cover fits closely the engine and it has no visible damage - punctures, breaks)
and the silica-gel in the humidity indicator has dark-blue of dark-blue-light-blue color (that according to
the indicator color scale corresponds to the relative air humidity under the cover not exceeding 50 %)
with a presence of a certain number of grains, different in color, but not vary the common tone on color;
all that indicates that the humidity in the cover is permissible for further storage of the engine.
3.5.3. If the container has damage: chinks, punctures, cracks or dirt, the container should be cleaned and
repaired.
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3.5.4. If the silica-gel has pink or violet-pink color in the indicator, that means that the relative air humidity
under the cover is above 50 % according to the indicator color scale and it is necessary to check the
integrity of the film cover, repair it, if it is necessary and change silica-gel dehydrator and humidity
indicators on the engine.
3.5.5. During each inspection, put down the date of inspection, the data on condition of the cover and the color
of silica-gel in the humidity indicator, as well as the data on the operations carried out on the engine
(change of the silica-gel dehydrator and humidity indicators, repair of the covers and so on) and on
change of the storage conditions.
All operations connected with silica-gel change in dehydrator and humidity indicators on the preserved
engine should be carried out in a clean room at the outside air temperatures from +10 to +35 ℃ and
relative air humidity not exceeding 70 %.
The replacement of used bags with silica-gel dehydrator and humidity indicators for conditioned ones
should be performed in the following sequence:
3.6.1. Using scissors, cut off the longitudinal seam of the film cover along the whole length close to a seam.
3.6.2. Carefully roll the film cover on the longitudinal sides of the support.
3.6.3. Remove the paraffined paper and take off all bags with the used silica-gel dehydrator and humidity
indicators. The number of bags and indicators should be checked against the List in the accompanying
documents for the engine.
Secure the new conditioned bags with the silica-gel dehydrator and humidity indicators in the same
quantity to the places of the removed bags and indicators.
3.6.4. All places where the paraffined paper was removed from the engine for changing the silica-gel dehydrator
and humidity indicators should be wrapped with the same or new paraffined paper.
3.6.5. Cover the engine with a film cover, heat-seal its seam and evacuate air from the cover as indicated in
Item 3.8.
All operations on changing silica-gel should follow one after another without any interval and as quickly
as possible to avoid humidification of silica-gel by the surrounding air moisture. The time interval between
the cutting of the cover before changing silica-gel and its heat-sealing after changing silica-gel should
not exceed 1 h.
The bags with silica-gel dehydrator and humidity indicators should be delivered to the place of
replacement in a tight container or in sealed film covers. The humidity of silica-gel should not exceed
2 %.
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3.7. Reconditioning of 3ilica-Gel Which Lost Its Properties of Dehydrator and Indicator
The silica-gel having the humidity more than 2 % (new or previously used) is subject to reconditioning in
3.7.1. Put silica-gel with a thin layer (not more than 30 mm thick) into aluminum or iron trays and place the
3.7.2. Dry the silica-gel during 3-4 hours at a temperature in the drying cabinet from 150 ℃ to 170 ℃ with a
periodic stirring. The drying during 4 h ensures the decrease of humidity of silica-gel up to the required
3.7.3. Dry the silica-gel in indicator at a temperature of 120+3 ℃ in the drying cabinet during 1.5 - 2 h with a
periodic stirring. The dark blue color of silica-gel in indicator means that it is completely dried.
Keep the dried silica-gel in a tight package up to its use on the engine.
Put the silica-gel into fabric bags for attachment on the engine only prior to its use.
CAUTION: THE GREASED SILICA-GEL IS NOT RECONDITIONED AND IT IS NOT SUBJECT FOR FURTHER
USE.
The sealing of seams of cover (envelope) made of polyethylene and polyvinylchloride (PVC) films is carried
out by means of a board with a batten and an electric iron or another heating device (Ref. Fig. 901).
All operations of sealing of seams should be performed in a clean heated room at an air temperature not
The sealing of cover is performed on the board with a batten 10 to 20 mm wide covered by several layers
of paper, type parchment, imitation parchment or tracing paper. It is permissible to use well-polished batten
3.8.1. Place two panels of the cover folded together on the table along the batten. The distance from the panel
edge to the working part of the batten should be 15 to 20 mm. Wipe the surfaces of the panels to be
of 50 to 60 mm from the edges, with cloth moistened with pure gasoline. Very thoroughly wipe the
surfaces from the internal side. Dry up completely the moistened surfaces.
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3.8.2. To avoid formation of creases on the cover in the course of sealing press tightly the panel of the film to
the side surfaces of the batten with clips, on the upper surface of the batten the film should be well
smoothed out.
3.8.3. Place paper band 50 to 60 mm wide on the film on the batten along the batten. The paper band may be
3.8.4. Perform sealing of seams thoroughly moving the sealing device (electric iron) along the batten on the
The temperature of the device skid (electric iron) should be 130 to 180 ℃ . Prior to sealing of the last
3.8.5. When the sealing of the seam is completed, carefully tear off the paper band not welded to the seam,
remove the panel of the cover from the working portion of the table and check the quality of seams.
The sealed seam should be 10 to 20 mm without burnings in sealing places along the seam and on the
film near the seam. Faulty fusions, bulging and foreign inclusions are not permissible. The seam should
not break up at slight tension of panels with hands in the direction perpendicular to the seam.
3.8.6. If the adhesion is not sufficient (faulty fusion) or the seam is burnt, check the temperature mode of the
sealing and perform the repeated sealing along the new seam.
3.8.7. After the sealing of the last seam pump out the air from the cover by means of vacuum cleaner through
the cover connection up to the slight fitting of the cover to the engine on the whole surface, disconnect
the vacuum cleaner and close the cover connection used for the air pumping-out.
After 15 min make sure that the engine fits the engine.
If the close fitting of the cover remains, it proves that the cover, sealed seams and air pumping-out
If the cover is not tight, the cover is sagging or the color. of silica-gel in humidity indicator has changed,
find the reason. In case of breaks, punctures, cracks, separation into seams, burn-outs and other damage
violating the tightness of the cover, perform its repair by means of patches.
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5. Clip
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The patch dimensions should overlap the place of damage by 15 to 20 mm in all directions and glued to
3.9.1. Perform repair of the polyethylene film cover with an adhesive polyethylene tape. Thoroughly wipe the
damaged place with cloth moistened with pure gasoline, dry it. Fit the cover to the engine to evacuate
the air. Straighten the cover in the place of repair on the plane surface and put the patch made of
adhesive tape. Thoroughly straighten and smooth it out with hands to eliminate creases, air blisters from
the surfaces to be glued. After the drying check the fit ting of the patch. Separations and air blisters are
not permissible.
3.9.2. During repair of cover made of polyvinylchloride fila put patches made of polyvinylchloride film and bond
dichloroethane).
Thoroughly wipe the patch and the damaged place on the cover with cloth moistened with gasoline, dry
them, apply the adhesive with a brush to the patch on the surface to "be glued and to the damaged
place of the cover within the dimensions of the patch. 1-2 min after the application of adhesive put the
patch on the damaged place of the cover and t thoroughly smooth it out with hand. Prior to putting the
patch fit the cover with hands to the engine to evacuate excessive air.
When putting patches, the formation of creases, air blisters and separations is not permissible.