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FAA 2015 0415 0004 - Attachment - 4
FAA 2015 0415 0004 - Attachment - 4
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20 February 2015
Replaces Issue: 05 February 2015
I. TECHNICAL DETAILS
1.1 Category:
Mandatory
Note: GROB issues Service Bulletins of category Mandatory (MSBs), if the information or
instructions have a safety intent either related to design or conformity and to
publish revisions of manuals (AFM, AMM, IPC). However, according to Article 20
(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 216/2008, only EASA may issue mandatory information,
in the form of an Airworthiness Directive (AD), in order to react to a given safety
problem. Service Bulletins classified Mandatory issued by GROB´s design
organisation do not have a legally mandatory character equivalent to an AD,
cannot have enforcement implications and, therefore, serve as information or
instruction by GROB only. This also applies to cases where a Service Bulletin is
published in anticipation of an AD.
Note: This Service Bulletin is issued in anticipation of an AD. Issue of an AD will not
necessarily lead to revision of this Service Bulletin.
1.4 Subject:
ATA-Code: 80-00 Starting
Inspection of starter solenoid / Installation of a Starter Relay
1.5 Reason:
GROB received a report about a total loss of electrical power in IMC on a G 115E aircraft. Root
cause was found to be a defect starter solenoid. The starter solenoid had an internal defect
causing a short circuit. The defect cannot be detected by visual inspection. The installation is
similar to the installation on G120 aircraft.
Revision 3 of this Service Bulletin amends the implementation instructions.
This Service Bulletin is intended to prevent an unsafe condition. The configuration of the aircraft
is affected by Part B of this Service Bulletin.
Note: Implementation of MSB 1121-144/1, Part B prohibits application of RSB1121-128.
These information or instructions relate to change no. MÄM 1121-189 which has been approved
by the Authority (EASA) under approval no. 10051942.
1.8.4 Release the two bolts on the starter solenoid. Carefully pull the solenoid away from the
starter housing until the dead stop. Make sure that the solenoid plunger is still attached,
refer to Figure 3. Attach the solenoid to the starter with the two bolts.
Relay 5KA
1.8.15 Unplug terminal with cables KA 02F20-E and KA 09G20-E from START BOOSTER 3KA
connector VIN (red housing). Cut terminal as short as possible and discard it.
START BOOSTER
3KA
1.8.16 Remove cable KA 09G20-E (previous routed from 5KA to 3KA) and Cable KA 07E14-E
(previous routed from 5KA to 2KA) and discard them.
1.8.17 Drill a 5mm hole in the condenser frame 35mm left of the existing second hole of the top
condenser frame at the inner border. Attach the new starter relay (7KA) (Item 1 of List
2.2), so that the terminals point downwards. Use 2xM5 screw (Item 2 of List 2.2), 4xM5
washers (Item 3 of List 2.2) and 2xM5 nuts (Item 4 of List 2.2). To balance the distance
between the condenser frame and the relay mounting bracket on the forward side, use
an additional spacer (Item 5 of List 2.2).
1.8.18 Install and lengthen new cable KA 02H20-E (Item 6 of List 2.2), along existing cable
loom from START BOOSTER 3KA to new starter relay 7KA with the pre-installed
terminal at the starter relay 7KA end. Connect to terminal 86+ on relay 7KA.
1.8.19 On the START BOOSTER 3KA end dismantle existing cables KA 02F20-E and new
cable KA 02H20-E, pair and crimp them to terminal AMP 160773-6 (Item 7 of List 2.2) by
using crimping tool AMP 654174-1 or equivalent (Item 1 of List 2.3).
1.8.20 Attach red housing AMP 154719-2 (Item 8 of List 2.2) to terminal and plug to START
BOOSTER 3KA connection VIN. Strap new cable to existing cable loom.
1.8.21 Use existing cable KA 08E20N-P (previous located at 5KA) from VN17101 and root to
new starter relay 7KA. Cut existing terminal as short as possible and discard it.
Dismantle cable KA 08E20N-P and crimp to terminal MS25036-149 (Item 9 of List 2.2)
by using crimping tool AMP 169400-0 or equivalent (Item 2 and 3 of List 2.3). Connect to
terminal 85- on relay 7KA.
1.8.22 Remove cable tie from rubber cap of middle bolt VV17103 on firewall. Push back cover
to gain access to stop nut. Remove and discard nut and washer, therefore hold up
counter nut and do not damage black wrapping tape. Remove cable complete KA
06E14-E from VV17103 to relay 5KA and discard. Remove cable PA 03G06-E from bolt
VV17103 (leave the rubber cap at the cable!) and route it back along existing wire to
new starter relay 7KA. Connect to terminal 88a on starter relay 7KA. Secure rubber cap
strap with cable tie (Item 10 of List 2.2).
1.8.23 Install new cable PA 03L06-E (Item 11 of List 2.2) and connect to terminal 88 on starter
relay 7KA therefore the cable has to be led through the new rubber cap (Item 12 of List
2.2). Root along existing loom to middle bolt VV17103 on firewall. Therefore the cable
has to be led through the new rubber cap (Item 12 of List 2.2). Tighten terminal with new
washer and stop nut on bolt (Item 13 and 14 of List 2.2), while holding up counter nut.
Paint with blue NYCOTE 7-11 protective coating (Item 15 of List 2.2).
1.8.24 Let lacquer dry before reinstalling rubber cap. Secure rubber caps (on both end of
PA 03L06-E) strap with cable tie (Item 10 of List 2.2).
1.8.25 Install the jumper cable 115E-9510.03 (Item 16 of List 2.2) on the starter solenoid, refer
to wiring diagram. Attach to connector “S” at Starter Motor 2KA using the old washer and
screw. Paint with blue NYCOTE 7-11 protective coating (Item 15 of List 2.2). Let lacquer
dry before marking with inspection lacquer (Item 17 of List 2.2). (See Figure 7)
START BOOSTER
3KA
1.8.37 Drill a 5mm hole in the condenser frame 35mm left of the existing second hole of the top
condenser frame at the inner border. Attach the new starter relay (7KA) (Item 1 of List
2.2), so that the terminals point downwards. Use 2xM5 screw (Item 2 of List 2.2), 4xM5
washers (Item 3 of List 2.2) and 2xM5 nuts (Item 4 of List 2.2). To balance the distance
between the condenser frame and the relay mounting bracket on the forward side, use
an additional spacer (Item 5 of List 2.2).
1.8.38 Install and lengthen new cable KA 02H20-E (Item 6 of List 2.2), along existing cable
loom from START BOOSTER 3KA to new starter relay 7KA with the preinstalled terminal
at the starter relay 7KA end. Connect to terminal 86+ on relay 7KA.
1.8.39 On the START BOOSTER 3KA end dismantle existing cables KA 02F20-E and new
cable KA 02H20-E, pair and crimp them to terminal AMP 160773-6 (Item 7 of List 2.2) by
using crimping tool AMP 654174-1 or equivalent (Item 1 of List 2.3).Attach red housing
AMP 154719-2 (Item 8 of List 2.2) to terminal and plug to START BOOSTER 3KA
connection VIN. Strap new cable to existing cable loom.
1.8.40 Remove and discard nut and washer from grounding bolt VN 17101, therefore hold up
counter nut. Remove terminal, turn by 180° and reattach to bolt. Install new cable KA
08E20N-P (Item 20 of List 2.2) along existing cable loom from starter relay 7KA to
grounding bolt VN 17101. Tighten terminal with new washer and stop nut on bolt (Item
21 and 22 of List 2.2) while holding up counter nut. Paint with blue NYCOTE 7-11
protective coating (Item 15 of List 2.2). Strap in new cable back in cable loom strap with
cable ties. (See Figure 10)
VN 17101
VV 17103 Grounding Bolt
1.8.41 Remove cable tie from rubber cap of middle bolt VV17103 on firewall. Push back cover
to gain access to stop nut. Remove and discard nut and washer, therefore hold up
counter nut and do not damage black wrapping tape. Remove cable KA 06E14-E
complete from VV17103 to relay 5KA and discard. Remove cable PA 03G06-E from bolt
VV17103 (leave the rubber cap at the cable!) and route it back along existing wire to
new starter relay 7KA. Connect to terminal 88a on starter relay 7KA. Secure rubber cap
strap with cable tie (Item 10 of List 2.2).
1.8.42 Install new cable PA 03L06-E (Item 11 of List 2.2) and connect to terminal 88 on starter
relay 7KA therefore the cable has to be led through the new rubber cap (Item 12 of List
2.2). Root along existing loom to middle bolt VV17103 on firewall. Therefore the cable
has to be led through the new rubber cap (Item 12 of List 2.2). Tighten terminal with new
washer and stop nut on bolt (Item 13 and 14 of List 2.2), while holding up counter nut.
Paint with blue NYCOTE 7-11 protective coating (Item 15 of List 2.2).
1.8.43 Let lacquer dry before reinstalling rubber cap. Secure rubber caps (on both end of
PA 03L06-E) strap with cable tie (Item 10 of List 2.2).
1.8.44 Unplug terminal with cable KA 02G20-E from Engine Starter Motor 2KA connector “S”.
Keep screw and washer. Cut terminal as short as possible and discard it. Cap and stow
cable KA 02G20-E with TC cap (Item 19 of List 2.2) using a heat gun (Item 4 of List 2.3).
1.8.45 Install the jumper cable 115E-9510.03 (Item 16 of List 2.2) on the starter solenoid, refer
to wiring diagram. Attach to connector “S” at Starter Motor 2KA using the old washer and
screw. Paint with blue NYCOTE 7-11 protective coating (Item 15 of List 2.2). Let lacquer
dry before marking with inspection lacquer (Item 17 of List 2.2). (See Figure 11)
2.6 Credit
N/A
III. REMARKS
The instructions in paragraph 1.8 have to be accomplished and certified in the logbook by
authorized staff:
If you have sold your aircraft in the meantime, we kindly ask you to forward this information to
the new owner and to provide us with the name and address of the new owner as well as with
the respective serial number.
Product Support,
phone: +49 8268 998105
fax: +49 8268 998200
e-mail: productsupport@grob-aircraft.com