Advanced Torque Products (ATP, C2738) has developed a custom tool kit to improve the torquing method of the mast nut on the Enstrom F-28F, 480B, and 280FX helicopters. The tool was developed to reduce overall weight and size, improve accuracy, and provide a safer solution for operators. In the past, maintenance professionals were faced with having to employ significant physical force during application, which could lead to dangerous balance issues.
Now, the company's new ATP761 tool increases operator safety and has addressed previous application problems. The tool kit reduces application time to less than five minutes, requires only one person for labor, provides increased accuracy and reduces the amount of physical force required. Enstrom worked directly with ATP to ensure that the product met and exceeded operators' needs. It torque multipliers are completely mechanical and use stacked planetary gear systems.