Command Signal Decoder (CSD) Bearings with new dry film configuration

Following the completion of our SBIR-funded program contract SP4701-22-C-0020, we identified an issue with bearing lubrication affecting performance in meeting starting torque requirements. The original Bendix and current Air Force drawings specify dry film lubrication but lack specific details on these requirements. To address this, we collaborated with Hill AFB staff at the 414th Supply Chain Management Squadron and subject matter experts from New Hampshire Bearing and RBC Bearing. Together, we decided to apply WS2 (DL-5) dry film lubrication to both the inner and outer bearing races, as depicted in Figure 1. Engineering notes from Bendix drawings for all four affected bearings are referenced in Fig 2, Fig 3, Fig 4, and Fig 5.