MD Helicopter MDP 12-18
MD Helicopters specification for bearing retention and staking in helicopter assemblies
MD Helicopter MDP 12-18 is an MD Helicopters specification for bearing retention and staking operations. It covers swaging, staking, and retention methods specific to rotorcraft applications where dynamic loads and vibration are primary design considerations.
Overview
MDP 12-18 covers bearing retention operations for MD Helicopters platforms, complementing MDP 12-11 general installation requirements.
The specification addresses retention methods that withstand rotorcraft vibration and dynamic loading conditions.
American Precision Assembly maintains MDP 12-18 qualification for helicopter bearing retention operations.
Applications
Common aerospace applications where MD Helicopter MDP 12-18 is utilized.
- 1MD helicopter bearing retention
- 2Rotor system bearing staking
- 3Transmission bearing swaging
- 4Flight control bearing retention
- 5Tail rotor bearing assemblies
Related Specifications
Standards, tooling, and supplier references commonly associated with MD Helicopter MDP 12-18.
Douglas DPS 1.33
McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) process specification for bearing installation
Sikorsky SS8743
Sikorsky process specification for bearing installation in helicopter assemblies
ST 928C
Precision bearing staking tool for point-retention bearing installation
ST 9291
Heavy-duty bearing retention tool for large aerospace bearing assemblies
ST 932A-R
Revised bearing driver set with enhanced precision and additional adapters
Related Part Numbers
Bearing part numbers commonly installed using MD Helicopter MDP 12-18.
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