Sikorsky SS8743
Sikorsky process specification for bearing installation in helicopter assemblies
Sikorsky SS8743 is a Sikorsky Aircraft (Lockheed Martin) process specification for bearing installation in helicopter assemblies. It covers UH-60 Black Hawk, CH-53K King Stallion, S-92, and other Sikorsky platforms, defining installation methods, tooling, and quality requirements for rotor system and transmission bearings.
Overview
Sikorsky SS8743 establishes Sikorsky's standards for bearing installation across military and commercial helicopter programs. The specification addresses the unique requirements of high-performance rotorcraft bearings.
SS8743 covers main rotor bearings, tail rotor bearings, transmission bearings, and flight control bearings. It includes requirements for bearing preload, retention methods, and post-installation inspection.
American Precision Assembly supports Sikorsky helicopter programs with SS8743-compliant bearing installation services.
Applications
Common aerospace applications where Sikorsky SS8743 is utilized.
- 1UH-60 Black Hawk rotor bearings
- 2CH-53K King Stallion transmission bearings
- 3S-92 commercial helicopter bearings
- 4SH-60 Seahawk flight control bearings
- 5CH-148 Cyclone bearings
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Related Part Numbers
Bearing part numbers commonly installed using Sikorsky SS8743.
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