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EMERGENCY
ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT: MAIN ROTOR - Rotor mast

Check of the rotor mast oil pipe

ATA 62

For the attention of

HELICOPTER(S) Version(s)
NUMBER
CONCERNED Civil Military
AS350 62.00.39 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3, D L1
AS355 62.00.36 E, F, F1, F2, N, NP
AS550 62.00.20 A2, C2, C3, U2
AS555 62.00.23 AF, AN, AP, SN, UF, UN
EC130 62A015 B4, T2

Revision No. Date of issue

Revision 0 2017-05-15
Revision 1 2017-05-19

Summary:

Ensuring that the main rotor mast bearing lubrication pipe is not obstructed.

Reason for last Revision:

The purpose of Revision 1 of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN is to give details and an alternative method to the
checking procedure.

Compliance:

Airbus Helicopters renders compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN mandatory.

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1. PLANNING INFORMATION

1.A. EFFECTIVITY

1.A.1. Helicopters/installed equipment or parts

Helicopters equipped with a pipe P/N 704A34-412-015, which is not identified by an "X" behind the Part
Number on its metal identification plate.

1.A.2. Non-installed equipment or parts

Pipe P/N 704A34-412-015 which is not identified by an "X" behind the Part Number on its metal identification
plate.

1.B. ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable.

1.C. REASON

Revision 0:

During replacement of a pipe which ensures the lubrication of the rotor mast bearings, this pipe was found to
be obstructed. There was no oil on the upper union of the pipe (See photos below).

Dry pipe

Analysis revealed that this obstruction is due to a solder run which occurred during soldering of the lower
union of the pipe, thus making the oil flow impossible.

The lack of lubrication may affect the operation of the main rotor mast bearings.

Consequently, Airbus Helicopters renders compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN mandatory.

Revision 1:

Following customer feedback, Airbus Helicopters decided to give details to the checking procedure. These
details consist in proposing an alternative method to the use of cable ties by replacing them with a semi-rigid
wire. Moreover, the rotor shaft removal criteria were also reviewed.

Revision 1 does not affect compliance with Revision 0 of this document.

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1.D. DESCRIPTION

Compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN consists in ensuring that the main rotor mast lubrication
pipe is not obstructed.

1.E. COMPLIANCE

1.E.1. Compliance at H/C manufacturer level

Airbus Helicopters renders compliance with paragraph 3. of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN mandatory
before delivery of the helicopter.

1.E.2. Compliance in service

The work on the helicopter is to be performed by the operator.

Helicopters/installed equipment or parts:

Comply with paragraphs 3.B.1. and 3.B.2. within 30 flying hours or 30 days (the first limit reached is
applicable) following receipt of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Revision 0 issued on May 15, 2017.

Interpretation of the results:

- if there is oil:
. comply with paragraph 3.B.6.,
. then, comply with paragraph 3.B.3. no later than within 30 flying hours following compliance with
paragraph 3.B.2.
- if pipe (a) is dry, comply with paragraph 3.B.5.

Non-installed equipment or parts:

Modify the stock before installation on the helicopter or no later than within 3 months following receipt of this
ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Revision 0 issued on May 15, 2017.

1.F. APPROVAL

Approval of modifications:

Not applicable.

Approval of this document:

The technical information contained in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Revision 0 was approved
on May 11, 2017 under the authority of EASA Design Organization Approval No. 21J.700 for civil version
helicopters subject to an Airworthiness Certificate.

The technical information contained in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Revision 0 was approved
on May 11, 2017 by the Airbus Helicopters Airworthiness Department for export military versions.

The technical information contained in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Revision 0 was approved
on May 11, 2017 under the prerogatives of the recognition of design capability FRA21J-002-DGA for French
Government helicopters.

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The technical information contained in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Revision 1 was approved
on May 19, 2017 under the authority of EASA Design Organization Approval No. 21J.700 for helicopters of
civil versions subject to an Airworthiness Certificate.

The technical information contained in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Revision 1 was approved
on May 19, 2017 by the Airbus Helicopters Airworthiness Department for export military versions.

The technical information contained in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Revision 1 was approved
on May 19, 2017 under the prerogatives of the recognition of design capability FRA21J-002-DGA for French
Government helicopters.

1.G. MANPOWER

For compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN, Airbus Helicopters recommends the following
personnel qualifications:

Qualification: 1 Mechanical Engineering Technician.

The time for the operations is given for information purposes, for a standard configuration.

Time for the operations: approximately 1 hour to check the pipe.

1.H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Not applicable.

1.I. POWER CONSUMPTION

Not applicable.

1.J. SOFTWARE UPGRADES/UPDATES

Not applicable.

1.K. REFERENCES

The documents required for compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN are as follows.

For all helicopters:

Standard Practices Manual (MTC):

- MTC: 20-01-01-301: Use of greases - Miscellaneous products used on helicopters

- MTC: 20-02-01-103: Installation of pipes - General
- MTC: 20-02-05-404: Joining by bolts and nuts - Joining
- MTC: 20-02-06-402: Safetying with lockwire - Safetying and locking assemblies
- MTC: 20-08-05-103: Monitoring of parts in operation - marking - service life customization - General
rules applicable to aircraft

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For AS350 B2, B3, AS550 C3 and EC130 helicopters:

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM):

- AMM: 60-00-00,3-1: General Safety Instructions - Mechanical Assemblies

- AMM: 62-31-00,4-1: Removal / Installation - Rotor Mast - Rotor Shaft

For all helicopters except AS350 B2, B3, AS550 C3 and EC130 helicopters:

Maintenance Manual (MET):

- MET: 60-00-00-301: General instructions - General - Mechanics Systems

- MET: 62-30-00-401: Main rotor shaft assy: Removal - Installation - Main rotor shaft assembly
- MET: 62-30-16-401: Main rotor shaft assy (POST MOD 076120 - Removal - Installation - Main rotor
shaft assembly (POST MOD 076120)

1.L. OTHER AFFECTED PUBLICATIONS

Not applicable.

1.M. PART INTERCHANGEABILITY OR MIXABILITY

Not applicable.

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2. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS INFORMATION

2.A. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS: PRICE - AVAILABILITY - PROCUREMENT

The Airbus Helicopters Ecureuil Program Department will advise customers of availability times for kits or
components.

Airbus Helicopters
Etablissement de Marignane
Direction Ventes et Relations Client
13725 MARIGNANE CEDEX
FRANCE
NOTE 1

On the purchase order, please specify the mode of

transport, the destination and the serial numbers of the
helicopters to be modified.

NOTE 2

For ALERT SERVICE BULLETINS, order by:

Telex: HELICOP 410 969F
Fax: +33 (0)4.42.85.99.96.

2.B. LOGISTIC INFORMATION

For any information concerning the modification kits and/or components or assistance, contact the Sales and
Customer Relations Department.

2.C. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS REQUIRED PER HELICOPTER/COMPONENT

Kits to be ordered for one helicopter or one assembly:

Former
Key Word Qty New P/N Item
P/N → Instruction

If the pipe is
obstructed:
Pipe A/R 704A34-412-015 1 704A34-412-015
return as per
paragraph 2.D.

Equipment or parts to be ordered separately:

Former
Key Word Qty New P/N Item
P/N → Instruction

Cable ties A/R E0043-4C0 2 / /

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Consumables to be ordered separately:

Refer to the Work Cards and Tasks specified in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN and the list below:

Key Word Qty Consumable P/N CM Item

Grease A/R DCSEA355 (G-355 NATO) CM116 3

Lockwire A/R EN3628-0,8 CM7015 4

The consumables can be ordered separately from KLX AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS.

Website: https://www.klxaerospace.com/klxaero/
Telephone: +1.305.925.2600
AOG: +1.305.471.8888

Special tools:

Key Word Qty Tool P/N or equivalent Item

Air gun 1 Off the shelf zz

Vibro-etcher 1 Off the shelf xx

2.D. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS TO BE RETURNED

Return the pipe in accordance with the procedure described in Service Letter 1567-00-02.

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

3.A. GENERAL

- Read and comply with the general mechanical instructions as per MET Work Card 60-00-00-301 or AMM
Task 60-00-00,3-1.
- Read and comply with the instructions for the use of greases as per MTC Work Card 20-01-01-301.
- Read and comply with the instructions for installing pipes as per MTC Work Card 20-02-01-103.
- Read and comply with the instructions for joining by bolts and nuts as per MTC Work Card 20-02-05-404.
- Read and comply with the instructions for safetying with lockwire as per MTC Work Card 20-02-06-402.
- Read and comply with the general marking and customization rules as per MTC Work Card 20-08-05-103.

3.B. WORK STEPS

3.B.1. Preliminary steps (Figure 1)

- Remove and/or open all cowlings, panels, doors and equipment as required for access to the various work
areas.
- Install the access equipment.
- Unlock the upper part of pipe (a).
- Disconnect the upper part of pipe (a).

3.B.2. Check for oil

- Make sure there is oil in the visible part of the inside of pipe (a).
- Interpret the results as per paragraph 1.E.2.

3.B.3. Check for non-obstruction of the pipe using air

- Unlock pipe (a).

- Disconnect and remove pipe (a).
- On a workbench, check that pipe (a) is not obstructed using an air gun (zz):
. blow air through pipe (a),
. make sure the air flows freely:
.. if pipe (a) is not obstructed, comply with paragraph 3.B.4.
.. if pipe (a) is obstructed contact Airbus Helicopters support at the following address:
E-mail: support.technical-dyncomp.ah@airbus.com

3.B.4. Check for non-obstruction of the pipe using cable ties

- On a workbench, check that pipe (a) is not obstructed using two cable ties (2):

NOTE 1

For simplification purposes, the two cable ties (2) will be

designated C1 (first cable tie) and C2 (second cable tie).

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. position pipe (a) and cable tie (C1) (see photo 1),

C1

Serrated face Smooth face

Photo 1

. insert cable tie (C1) as far as possible into pipe (a) (see photo 2),

Photo 2

C1

Serrated face Smooth face

NOTE 2

If the full length of cable tie (C1) enters pipe (a), the steps
which involve cable tie (C2) are not necessary.

. insert cable tie (C2) as far as possible into pipe (a) (see photo 3),

Photo 3

C2

C1

Serrated face
Serrated face

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. push cable tie (C1) into pipe (a) over its full length (see photo 4),

NOTE 3

Cable tie (C2) is used as a guide to facilitate the penetration

of cable tie (C1) in pipe (a).

Photo 4

C2

Cable tie C1 inside

the pipe

NOTE 4

If necessary, persist and make several tries to insert cable

tie (C1) into the pipe.

NOTE 5

As a replacement for the procedure above that uses two

cable ties (C1 and C2), it is possible to ensure that pipe (a)
is not obstructed by inserting a semi-rigid wire with a
diameter between 2 mm (0.079 in.) and 2.3 mm (0.091 in.)
(Examples: electric wire, bicycle cable, etc...). The wire used
must penetrate to a minimum length of 100 mm (3.94 in.).

. if in doubt, contact the Airbus Helicopters support at the following address:

E-mail: support.technical-dyncomp.ah@airbus.com

. comply with the same procedure for the other end of pipe (a).

Check results:

- If pipe (a) is not obstructed:

. using a vibro-etcher (xx), mark an "X" behind the pipe’s Part Number (example: 704A34412015X) on
metal plate (c) (Figure 1).
. comply with paragraph 3.B.6.
- If pipe (a) is obstructed, contact Airbus Helicopters support at the following address:
E-mail: support.technical-dyncomp.ah@airbus.com

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3.B.5. Repair (Figure 1)

- Unlock the other end of pipe (a).

- Disconnect and remove pipe (a).
- Remove rotor mast (b) as per MET Work Card 62-30-00-401 or 62-30-16-401 or AMM Task 62-31-00,4-1.

NOTE 6

Rotor mast (b) is declared unfit for flight until a solution is

provided by Airbus Helicopters.

- Before resuming flights:

. Return pipe (a) as per paragraph 2.D.
. Order a new pipe (1) as per paragraph 2.C.
. It is mandatory to complete the form appended in paragraph 4. and to return it to Airbus Helicopters.
. Contact the Airbus Helicopters support at the following address to know the conditions for returning the
helicopter to flight conditions:
E-mail: support.technical-dyncomp.ah@airbus.com

3.B.6. Final steps

After compliance with paragraph 3.B.2. or 3.B.4.:

- Install pipe (a) or (1) using grease (3).

- Tighten both ends of pipe (a) or (1) to the torque indicated in Figure 1.
- Safety pipe (a) or (1) using lockwire (4).
- Remove the access equipment.
- Install and/or close all cowlings, panels and doors and equipment removed and/or opened during the
preliminary steps (paragraph 3.B.1.).

After compliance with paragraph 3.B.5.:

- Install the rotor mast as per MET Work Card 62-30-00-401 or 62-30-16-401 or AMM Task 62-31-00,4-1.
- Install pipe (1) using grease (3).
- Tighten both ends of pipe (1) to the torque indicated in Figure 1.
- Safety pipe (1) using lockwire (4).
- Remove access means.
- Install and/or close all cowlings, panels, doors and equipment removed and/or opened during the
preliminary steps (paragraph 3.B.1.).

3.C. COMPLIANCE CONFIRMATION

Compliance with this document:

Record compliance with this document, with the revision number, in the helicopter documents.

3.D. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Not applicable.

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c Upper part of pipe (a)

For EC130
CM 116 a helicopters:
0.9 - 1.2 1
79.7-106.2
CM 123
9 - 12
79.7-106.2

Figure 1

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4. APPENDIX
EMERGENCY ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Response Form
"Check of the rotor mast oil pipe"
Fill in the form and send it to the indicated fax number or by e-mail
Airbus Helicopters - Etablissement de Marignane
Customer Support
Fax: +33 (0)4 42 85 99 66 or e-mail: support.technical-dyncomp.ah@airbus.com

Operator Name and Address:

_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Aircraft Type and Version: _______________ S/N of the helicopter: _________
Flying hours (FH): __________________
Operating zone (country): _________________________
Date of last oil pipe replacement: _________________________
Flying hours logged since last oil pipe replacement: _______________________________

Fill in the table below:

Total flying hours

P/N S/N
Date of installation

Main rotor mast

Epicyclic reduction gear

Bevel reduction gear

Oil pump

Attach a copy of the Log Card (FM) for each component listed in the table

Remarks:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

Date: _____________ Signature: ____________

Please make a copy of this page. The original form must remain in the ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN.

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