SERVICE No.

718
LETTER
Piper Aircraft Corporation Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
A47471D
"FAA DOA SO-1 Approved" May 31, 1974 S/M

Subject: Bendix Magneto Bulletin No. 566 -- reference attached

Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 373, dated March 22,
1974.

Models and Serial All Piper aircraft with Bendix S-1200 series magneto
Numbers Affected: equipped Lycoming engines installed (reference NEW
MAGNETO IDENTIFICATION CHART, Pages 1 and 2,
of the attached Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 373).

Compliance Time: Refer to attached Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 373,
Time of Compliance.

Purpose: To provide distribution of the attached Avco Lycoming

Service Bulletin No. 373, dated March 22, 1974, on which
is reproduced Bendix Electrical Components Division's
Service Bulletin No. 566, which provides information
designed to improve the lubrication characteristics of
the Bendix S-1200 series magnetos.

Instructions: Refer to attached Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 373

and Bendix Electrical Components Division's Service
Bulletin No. 566, reproduced therein.

Material Required: Reference attached Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 373,
Page 6.

Balance of Piper Service Letter format is not applicable; refer to

attached Avco Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 373, dated March 22,
1974 (containing reproduction of Bendix Electrical Components
Division's Service Bulletin No. 566) for additional details.
 AVCO LYCOMING DIVISION
WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 17701

DATE: March 22, 1974 Service Bulletin No. 373

Engineering Aspects are
FAA (DEER) Approved

SUBJECT: Bendix Magneto Bulletin No. 566

MODELS AFFECTED: All Avco Lycoming engines equipped with S-1200 series magnetos.

TIME OF COMPLIANCE: As required by subject bulletin.

The Bendix Electrical Components Division's Service Bulletin No. 566, reprinted herewith pertains to rework
or replacement of the distributor block to accommodate two washers that are installed to improve the lubrication
characteristics of the magneto. All Avco Lycoming engines shipped after February 1, 1974 with Bendix S- 1200 series
magnetos will have the modification herein described installed; engines in service that have the modification in-
corporated can be identified by either the serial number or the revision code on the magneto nameplate. All owners
and operators of applicable engines are urged to comply with the requirements of this bulletin at their earliest
opportunity.
NOTE

New Bendix -1200 series magnetos thatwere built with this change incorporated are
identified, on the magneto nameplate, by the revision code letter shown in the follow-
ing chart. However, remanufactured -1200 series magnetos (blue label) with this
change incorporated are identified by serial numbers which begin with no. 346001
and up. The serial numbers of additional remanufactured magnetos that have been
modified to incorporate this change also are listed herein.
NEW MAGNETO IDENTIFICATION CHART

Revision code on magneto name-

Engine models that employ plate indicating compliance with
-1200 series magnetos Magneto part number Bendix Bulletin No. 566

0-235-C series LW- 349305-1 C1

LW- 349365-3 C1

0-360,10- 360, HIO- 360 LW- 349285-1 Cl

except HIO-360-D LW- 349305- 1 Cl
LW- 349305- 5 Cl
LW- 349365-3 C1

HIO- 360- D LW- 349285- 5 B1

LW- 349310-3 Cl
LW- 349235-3 A3
LW- 349235-4 A3

TIO- 360 LW- 349285-6

LW- 349305- 6

LIO-360 LW- 349305-3 Cl

LW- 349365-6 C

0-540, IO- 540, TIO-540 LW-349290-1 C1

LW- 349290- 10
LW-349290- 11
LW-349310-1 C1
LW-349310-8 C1
LW-349370-4 C1
LW-349370-11

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NEW MAGNETO IDENTIFiCATION CHART (CONT.)

Revision code on magneto name-

Engine model that employ plate indicating compliance with
-1200 series magnetos Magneto part number Bendix Bulletin No. 566

TIO. TIGO-541 LW-349290-2 C1

LW-349310- 4 Cl

IGSO- 540 LW- 349290-3 C1

LW- 349310-4 C1

VO. TVO- 43 LW- 349290-4 C1

VO. TV O- LW-349290-9 B1
LW-349310- 10 B1
LW- 349310- 11 B1

CGO, SO, IGSO- 480 LW-349310-1 C1

LW- 349370- 1 C1
LW- 349370-2 C1
LW-349310-2 Cl

10-720 LW- 349300-3 B1

LW- 349300-4 C1
LW- 349320-4 C1
LW-349320-5 B1

Avco Lycoming engines equipped with Bendix remanufactured (blue label) -1200 series magnetos with the
following serial numbers are exempt from the requirements of this bulletin by reason of having been modified
after remanufacture to incorporate the modification described herein. (These are in addition to all those with
serial numbers 346001 and up. )

Magneto no. 10-349285-1: S/N's 305313, 307311, 307312, 307314, 316253 thru 316255:323180 thru 323184; 323186
thru 323189: 336587, 1025022, 1029058, 1029173, 1029178.

10-349285-5: S/N's 323190 thru 323192.

10-349290-2: SN's 336423, 336426, 336429, 336430, 336436. 336437, 336440, 336441.

10-349290-3: S/N's 249005 thru 249008; 249010, 249012, 249020, 323236, 336565.

10-349290-4 S/N 336038.

10-349300-4: S.N 323247.

10-349305-1: S'N's 336507, 336512, 336515, 336517, 336527.

10-349310-1: S. N's 336532, 336551, 336559.

10-349310-4: S N's 247061. 336449, 336452, 336455, 336457, 336468, 336472, 336476.

10-349320-4: S N 323319.

10-349365-3: S/N's 316345, 316351, 336480 thru 336482; 336484, 336485 thru 336488, 336492, 336494
thru 336498: 336502 thru 336504.

10 349370- 1: S/N's 323338 thru 323340.

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 Service Bulletin No. 373

Electrical
SERVICE BULLETIN 566

Sidney. N Y 13838 ___

January1974
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AIRCRAFT
SUBJECT: S-1200 Distributor Block and Gear Change

REASON FOR BULLETIN: 1. To inform Users of Subject Change.

2. To Recommend Conversion of, and Provide Rework Information
for Existing Magnetos.

EQUIPMENTAFFECTED: All S-1200 Series Magnetos.

Maintenance (Spare) Parts Affected: boss between the high tension towers at the six o'clock
10-349211. 10-349212 and 10-349213 Distributor position and molded in letters as shown in figure 2.
Blocks Reworked blocks are identified by a drill point indentation
in the same location. New and reworked blocks both have
Compliance: different part numbers from the current (old) block. See
At first opportunity, but not later than next overhaul. Table 1.

Detailed Instructions: The reworked blocks incorporate a narrower (.219") felt

It has been found that the addition of a nylon insulating strip P/N 10-391346. All other blocks incorporate the
washer and steel skid washer between the distributor gear currently used (.250") felt strip P/N 10-163374.
electrode and the block bushing, as shown in figure 1, re-
duces the possibility of deterioration of the lubricant and All factory new and factory reworked distributor blocks
possible seizure of the parts. incorporate the new moisture resistant treatment.

The addition of the washers make it necessaryto shorten It is recommended that all old distributor blocks be rework-
the gear end of the bushing and block New production ed or replaced no later than the next overhaul. Users wish-
blocks incorporating the change are identified by a raised ing to rework blocks may do so in accordance with the
following

DISTRIBUTOR
BLOCK DISTRIBUTOR
NYLON GEAR
FELT PLAIN INSULATING /
RETAINING FELT STRIP (STEELSKID) WASHER
RING WASHER WASHER / CARBON
PLAIN \ BRUSH
\WASHER ^

Figure 1.

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Components SERVICE BULLETIN 566
Division
Sidney. N Y 13838

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LUBRICATION
IDENTIFICATION
MARK

NO I OUTLET
SHORT BLOCK
INDENTIFICATION -
MARK
(125 DIA.,.016DEEP)

REWORKED BLOCK NEW BLOCK

Figure 2
TABLE I
No. of Old Block Reworked Block New Block
Cyl. (Rework or Identify by Drill (Identify by
replace) Point indentation) raised Boss)
4 10-349211 10-391308 10-391411
6 10-349212 10-391414 10-391412
8 10-349213 10-391415 10-391413
Use Felt Strip Use Felt Strip Use Felt Strip
10-163374 10-391346 10-163374

1. Clean and nspect to insure distributor block is suitable of reworked bushing See figure 4
for continued use before reworking
l
6 Slightiv chamfer a l corners of reworked surfaces
2. Fabricate an expanding arbor lathe fixture as shown in
figure 3. (Similar arbors may be purchased from industry 7 Identify reworked blocks by drilling bottomed hole
a flat
machine tool supply houses I 125" diameter, and .016" deep in tire six O'clock position
as shown n figure 2
3. with arbor in lathe, slide distributor block over arbor,
hiah tension outlet tower side first, until block bushing 8 Blow out chips and foreign matter
bottoms on arbor shoulder Tighten arbor expansion
screw until block s held securely for turning operation 9.Cleandielectric surfaces of distrbutor block tnoroughly
of all greaseand coating oy rinsing in a container of
4. Use a sutable cutting tool and turn so that overall trichlorethylene. Repeatcleaning processuntil all coating
°
length of bushing is 1.200 + .005 - .000 inch as shown is removed Dry in a ventilated oven at 160 for '/2hour
in figure 4. (A Carbaloy tipped tool is recommended.) minimum.

5. Using same cutting tool, turn dielectric material of 10. Impregnate bronze bushing and coat distributor block
block so that resulting surface is .015 inch below end as follows:

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Bendix Electrical
SERVICE BULLETIN 566

January 1974
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.125 DIA 3 HOLES

EQUALLY
SPACED

DIA .875 .031 SLOT

9 DIA
.189 3 PLACES
DIA .312DIA EQUALLY SPACED
.00

.999DIA
.000
-001
] 437
5
.812 .000
/ -.001
10-32 UNC-2B 1.625 COLLAPSED

10-32 UNC-2A
Figure 3.

(2) Remove block from oven and using a clean dry

00 cloth, immediately wipe all oil possible from inside dia-
00 meter of bushing. It may be necessaryto do this several
times as part cools.
(3) Identify distributor block by drilling flat
bottomed indentation 0.125 inch diameter and 0.016 inch
deep located as shown in figure 2.

b. Install a 10-70506-10S protective cap or equivalent

over each end of bushing in block. Dip block in coating*
to cover all molded surfaces. Remove block from solution
and air dry for 30 minutes minimum.

c. Remove protective cap from electrode side of block

and fill bronze bushing with Bendix Distributor Block
Lubricant *
Figure 4
d Place block in oven, using care not to spill any oil on
NOTE coated surfaces. Bake block at 1900 to 210°F for 2 hours
to impregnate bushing with oil
Caneshould be taken to keep coating away from
bronze bushing and oil from coated surfaces. e. Remove block from oven and allow it to cool to
room temperature.
distributor block is not marked with a raised boss
point identation to the left and adjacent to the f. Carefully remove protector cap and allow remaining
No 1 high tension tower (see figure 2), remove old oil to drain from bushing.
lubricant from bushing as follows.
(1 Place distributor block, high tension towers up,
on a piece of absorbant materialsuch as cardboard, in a *Bendix Distributor Block Coating, Part No 10391400
250F over for 4 hours. This should cause impregnating
appear on the surface of the bushing and on the **Bendix Distributor Block Lubricant available in 8 ounce
absor ant material. cans, Part No. 10-391200.

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g. Install a new dry felt strip (.219 inch wide) P/N CAUTION
10-391346 in groove on electrode side of reworked Once modified, the distributor block can be
distributor block used only with a gear having the nylon and steel
washer installed over the shaft as shown in
NOTE figure 1.
Felt strip must not be lubricated.
4. Install new carbon brush in hole in center of
Assemble large distributor gear, nylon and steel washers to distributor gear.
new or reworked block as follows using figure 1 as a guide.
Parts Required Per Article:
1. Saturate a new felt washer with Bendix Distributor 10-391346 Felt Strip (For reworked block only)
Block Lubricant.** Blot excess oil from washer until flat 10-391309 Nylon Washer
surfaces take on a "frosted" appearance, and seat washer 10-349511 Plain Washer
in recess of block
Special Tools Required:
2.
2. Slide
Slide nylon insulating washer
nylon insulating washer 10-391309
10-391309 and
and plain
plain Special Tools
Expanding arborRequired:
lathe fixture. (See figure 3).
washer 10-391511 on to gear shaft.
Man Hours Required:
3. Lubricate inside of bronze bushing with a light film Block Rework - 1/4hour
of Bendix Distributor Block Lubricant.** Insert shaft of Assembly - Negligible.
gear through distributor block and position plain washer
on shaft. Using the 1 1 3071 Retaining Ring Pliers, install
retaining ring on shaft Rotate gear to insure there is no **Bendix Distributor Block Lubricant available in 8 ounce
interference between gear electrode and block electrodes. cans, Part No. 10-391200.