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SBEC13063022ENR0
SBEC13063022ENR0
EC130-63-022
Civil version(s): B4, T2
SERVICE BULLETIN
PROTECTIVE MEASURE
Revision 0 2022-03-14
Summary:
The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to make sure that the balls bearing has correct positioning inside the pulley
of the hydraulic pump drive system.
Compliance:
Airbus Helicopters recommends that you comply with this Service Bulletin.
1.A. EFFECTIVITY
NOTE 1
NOTE 2
Hydraulic pump drive system P/N 350A35-0132-01 delivered before you received this Service Bulletin
(refer to the issue date on the page footer).
Not applicable.
1.C. REASON
Airbus helicopters investigated about an in-service incident related to a hydraulic pump drive belt failure.
Investigation revealed that the bearing failed as the result of its incorrect positioning during assembly inside
the pulley.
Consequently, the purpose of this Service Bulletin is to make sure that the balls bearing has correct
positioning inside the pulley of the hydraulic pump drive system.
1.E. COMPLIANCE
Not applicable.
Comply with paragraph 3. of this Service Bulletin, refer to the table No. 1:
Table No. 1
The Task 63-11-00,6-15B (AMM) has been
complied at least once since installation of Action
the Hydraulic pump drive system?
Before you install the hydraulic pump drive system identified in paragraph 1.A.2.
and not later than March 14, 2023, do a check of the stock and inspect when applicable as given in
paragraph 3.B.4.
Approval of modifications:
Not applicable.
The technical information contained in this Service Bulletin Revision 0 was approved on
March 01, 2022 under the authority of EASA Design Organization Approval No. 21J.700 for
civil version helicopters subject to an Airworthiness Certificate.
1.G. MANPOWER
Airbus Helicopters recommends that the personnel who will do this Service Bulletin have this qualifications:
The man-hours are an estimate given for information only and for a standard helicopter configuration.
Estimated Man-hours: - 1 hour for two Mechanical Technicians for axial play inspection on the hydraulic
pump drive system.
- 4 hours for a Mechanical Technician for detailed inspection with removal of the
hydraulic pump drive system.
- 15 minutes for a Mechanical Technician for detailed inspection of the hydraulic pump
drive system removed.
The helicopter downtime is an estimate given for information only and for a standard helicopter configuration.
The estimate of the helicopter downtime is 1 hour for axial play inspection.
The estimate of the helicopter downtime is half a day for detailed inspection with removal.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
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Price
For any information on the price of modification kits and/or components or for assistance, contact the
Airbus Helicopters Network Sales and Customer Relations Department.
Availability
Availability Delivery lead times will be indicated by the Sales and Customer Relations Department
on the operator's request.
Procurement
Procurement Order the required quantity from the Airbus Helicopters Network Sales and
Customer Relations Department:
Airbus Helicopters
Etablissement de Marignane
Direction des Ventes et Relation Client
13725 MARIGNANE CEDEX
FRANCE
Not applicable.
Old
Key Word Qty New P/N Item
P/N → Instruction
Refer to the Tasks and Work Cards mentioned in this Service Bulletin.
You can order the consumables from the AirbusWorld Marketplace through e-ordering (IN No. 3481-I-00).
If you cannot get access to e-ordering, please contact your Logistic Focal Point.
Refer to the Tasks and Work Cards mentioned in this Service Bulletin and the list below:
NOTE
- Enclose a fulfilled copy of the response form (Appendix 4.A.) in the package.
- Return the package to Airbus Helicopters, refer the address below:
Airbus Helicopters
Aéroport Marseille Provence
RETEX Factory – [Ecureuil - Hydraulic pump drive system]
MAH09MGA2 - B1 - LES BORIES
SOUS SOL - ARRIVEE
13725 Marignane CEDEX
France
3.A. GENERAL
Not applicable.
- Disconnect all the electrical power supplies refer to the Work Card 20-07-03-406 (MTC).
- Install the access equipment.
- Remove and/or open all cowlings, panels, doors and all equipment items to enable adequate access
to the various work areas.
3.B.2. Procedure
Comply with the work steps described in the video which is available by following the link “dailymotion” or
QR-Code or the link below:
https://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/k5uDj4y43D7l35xfim6
CAUTION
CAUTION
- Install the dial gauge (zz) on the mechanical floor (d) of the helicopter with:
. The metal frame (vv) and a protection (uu) between the metal frame (vv) and
the mechanical floor (d) (Figure 1)
or
. The metal frame (vv) (not shown) into the protection (uu) on the mechanical floor (d) (Figure 2)
or
. A jaw support (xx) and a protection (uu) (Figure 3 and Figure 4)
zz
vv
d d
uu
Figure 1 Figure 2
CAUTION
uu
xx
Figure 4
zz
Figure 3
CAUTION
- Install the dial gauge (zz) on the driving pulley (a) of the hydraulic pump drive system (b)
(Figure 5 and Figure 6).
zz
Figure 5
CAUTION
a
B
a b
zz C
Figure 6
NOTE 1
- Position the feeler gauge (yy) (thickness 0.03 mm (0.00118 in)) between outer ring of the
balls bearing (c) and the driving pulley (a) on each recess hole (A) (Figure 7).
- Comply with paragraph 3.B.2.d.
yy
c
A
Figure 7
- If the feeler gauge (yy) goes between the balls bearing (c) and the driving pulley (a) on at least one of the
four recess holes (A) (Figure 7):
. Send the hydraulic pump drive system (b) to Airbus Helicopters, refer to paragraph 2.D.
. Install a new hydraulic pump drive system (1), refer to the Task 63-11-00,4-4B (AMM).
. Comply with paragraph 3.B.3.
- If the feeler gauge (yy) goes between the balls bearing (c) and the driving pulley (a) for none of the four
recess holes (A) (Figure 7):
. Install the driving pulley (a) on the hydraulic pump drive system (b), refer to the
Task 63-11-00,4-4B (AMM).
. Comply with paragraph 3.B.3.
- Remove the driving pulley (a) from the hydraulic pump drive system (b), refer to the
Task 63-11-00,4-3B (AMM).
- Position the feeler gauge (yy) (thickness 0.03 mm (0.00118 in)) between outer ring of the
balls bearing (c) and the driving pulley (a) on each recess holes (A) (Figure 8).
- Comply with paragraph 3.B.4.b.
yy
c
A
Figure 8
- If the feeler gauge (yy) goes between the balls bearing (c) and the driving pulley (a) on at least one of the
four recess holes (A):
. Send the hydraulic pump drive system (b) to Airbus Helicopters, refer to paragraph 2.D.
- If the feeler gauge (yy) goes between the balls bearing (c) and the driving pulley (a) for none of the four
recess holes (A):
. Install the driving pulley (a) from the hydraulic pump drive system (b), refer to the
Work Card 63-20-00-706 (MET) or the Task 63-11-00,4-4B (AMM).
- Record the full compliance with this Service Bulletin, with the revision number, in the
helicopter documents.
- Record compliance with this Service Bulletin (see IN 3643-I-00 for instructions):
QR code or hypertext link
NOTE 2
SB EC130 63-022
Not applicable.
Operator’s Name :
Helicopter:
P/N:
Ball bearing:
P/N: S/N: