ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN EC130

EUROCOPTER
DIRECTION TECHNIQUE SUPPORT
13725 MARIGNANE CEDEX FRANCE CIVIL VERSION(S): B4

ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN

No. 04A002

SUBJECT: LIMITATIONS

APC 200-ampere Starter Generator Limitations

ATA: 24

Corresponds to Modification 073345

REVISION No. DATE OF APPROVAL DATE OF ISSUE

Revision 0 On: August 9, 2006 2006.08.10

Revision 1 On: September 14, 2006 2006.09.14

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CAUTION

THE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED

IN THIS ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN ARE INTENDED
FOR MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND FLIGHT CREWS.

1. PLANNING INFORMATION

1.A. EFFECTIVITY

1.A.1. Helicopters/Installed equipment: Helicopters:

- equipped with an APC 200-ampere starter generator P/N 200SGL130Q,
and
- not modified per modification 073345 (limitation label specifying the
intensity that can be drawn from the APC 200 A starter generator).

NOTE

This ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN does not apply to

helicopters equipped with a THALES / AUXILEC 200-
ampère starter generator.

1.A.2. Non-installed equipment: Not applicable.

1.B. ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable.

1.C. REASON

Defining the new limitation for the APC 200-ampere starter generator.

The purpose of revision 1 of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN which will form the subject of an EASA
Airworthiness Directive is to provide complementary information in order to facilitate compliance with this
ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN.

Revision 1 of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN does not affect compliance with revision 0.

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1.D. DESCRIPTION

Revision 0:
The power consumed by the starter generator is limited to prevent the engine surge margin being reduced.

The maximum continuous intensity that can be drawn from the APC 200-ampere starter generator must be
limited to 180 amperes.

Consequently, EUROCOPTER rendered compliance with revision 0 of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN,
issued on August 10, 2006, mandatory. It stipulates that you must:
- limit the intensity that can be drawn from the starter generator (pilot action),
- bond a label specifying the new starter generator limitation, below the VEMD.

Revision 1:
Revision 1 of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN incorporates the following information:
- part number of the affected APC 200-ampere starter generator added to EFFECTIVITY paragraph 1.A.,
- the term “load” is replaced with “intensity that can be drawn”,
- additional information enabling Customers to make the label which specifies the new limitation,
- the new limitation added to paragraph 2.D.
- language of the labels, added to paragraph 3.C.

1.E. COMPLIANCE

EUROCOPTER renders compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN mandatory.

1.E.1. At the works

1.E.1.a. On helicopters: Comply with paragraph 2.B before delivery.

1.E.1.b. On spares: Not applicable.

1.E.2. Retrofit action: By the operator.

1.E.2.a. On helicopters: The following measures are mandatory as of receipt of revision 0 of this ALERT SERVICE
BULLETIN issued on August 10, 2006.

- As from receipt of revision 0 of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN issued

on August 10, 2006, the new limitation for the intensity that can be drawn from
APC 200-ampere starter generators becomes 180 amperes.

NOTE

You must inform the flight crews of this new limitation.

- Comply with paragraph 2.B. within 110 flight hours or 12 months, the first limit reached is
applicable, following receipt of revision 0 of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN issued
on August 10, 2006.

1.E.2.b. On spares: Not applicable.

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1.F. APPROVAL

Approval is limited to civil version helicopters subject to an Airworthiness Certificate.

The information or instructions relate to MOD 073345 which was approved on July 13, 2006.

The technical information contained in revision 0 of ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN No. 04A002 was approved
on August 9, 2006 under the authority of EASA Design Organization Approval No. 21J.056.

The technical information contained in revision 1 of ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN No. 04A002 was approved
on September 14, 2006 under the authority of EASA Design Organization Approval No. 21J.056.

1.G. MANPOWER
Qualification: 1 mechanic
Time: approximately 15 minutes.

1.H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Not applicable.

1.I. EFFECT ON ELECTRICAL LOADS

Not applicable.

1.J. SOFTWARE MODIFICATION EMBODIMENT STATE

Not applicable.

1.K. REFERENCES

Not applicable.

1.L. OTHER DOCUMENTS CONCERNED

This ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN will require the Flight Manual (PMV) and the Maintenance Manual (AMM)
to be modified by EUROCOPTER.

1.M. INTERCHANGEABILITY AND MIXABILITY OF PARTS

Not applicable.

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2. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

2.A. GENERAL

Not applicable.

2.B. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE

- Bond label (1), (2), (3), or (4) on the front face of the VEMD as shown on Figure 1.

NOTE

You can make a label in accordance with the information

provided on Figure 1. The labels are shown full size.

2.C. IDENTIFICATION

Record compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN in the aircraft documents.

2.D. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

2.D.1. Operating Instructions

The new limitation for the intensity that can be drawn from APC 200-ampere starter generators referenced in
paragraph 1.A., is 180 amperes.
The Flight Manual will be updated subsequently.

2.D.2. Maintenance Instructions

Check that the starter generator limitation label is in place.

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Figure 1 – Starter Generator Limitation Label

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3. MATERIAL INFORMATION

3.A. MATERIAL: COST - AVAILABILITY

The labels will be delivered free of charge on the Operator’s order.

3.B. INFORMATION CONCERNING INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT

Not applicable.

3.C. MATERIAL REQUIRED FOR EACH AIRCRAFT, ENGINE/COMPONENTS

3.C.1. Component(s)
Instructions
New P/N Qty Item Key Word Former P/N
Disposition

350A08530220 A/R 1 Label in French

350A08530221 A/R 2 Label in English
350A08530222 A/R 3 Label in Spanish
350A08530223 A/R 4 Label in Portuguese

3.C.2. Items to be ordered separately

Not applicable.

3.C.3. Tooling

Not applicable.

3.D. MATERIAL REQUIRED FOR EACH SPARE PART

Not applicable.

3.E. RE-IDENTIFIED PARTS

Not applicable.

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3.F. TOOLING: COST - AVAILABILITY

For any information, contact the Sales Customer and Relations Directorate.

3.G. PROCUREMENT CONDITIONS

Order the required quantity (unless otherwise specified)

from

EUROCOPTER
Etablissement de Marignane
Sales & Customer Relations Directorate (ECR)
13725 MARIGNANE CEDEX
FRANCE

NOTE 1

For ALERT SERVICE BULLETINS, order by:

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

NOTE 2

On the purchase order, please specify the mode of

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

4. APPENDIX
Not applicable.

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