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ENGINE - COMPRESSOR SECTION - REPLACE TOWER SHAFT SELF-LOCKING BOLT,

PART NO. 3050178-2 WITH PART NO. 3050178-3

1. Planning Information

A. Effectivity

This service bulletin is applicable to the following turbofan aircraft engine.

Part No. Model No. Serial No. Application

3050000-5 CFE738-1-1B 105106 Falcon 2000
through
105224,
except
105114,
105115,
105122,
105123,
105124,
105126,
105127,
105142,
105143,
105148
through
105152,
105156,
105157, and
105191
B. Reason

(1) Problem: Certain tower shaft Self-Locking Bolts, Part No. 3050178-2, may back out
causing tower shaft spline disengagement resulting in loss of drive to the fuel pump
and engine shutdown.

(2) Background: Tower shaft Self-Locking Bolts, Part No. 3050178-2, have been procured
from two suppliers who utilize a single or double Vespel insert locking feature. Two
engine incidents have occurred with the single insert design resulting in in-flight
shutdowns.

(3) Action: This service bulletin introduces a new tower shaft Self-Locking Bolt, Part No.
3050178-3, with a mechanical (offset thread) locking feature.

C. Description

This service bulletin provides instructions for replacing the tower shaft Self-Locking Bolt, Part
No. 3050178-2 with Self-Locking Bolt, Part No. 3050178-3.

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1. D. Compliance

Recommended. Except as noted below, CFE Company recommends that this service bulletin
be accomplished at first access to all tower shaft Self-Locking Bolts, Part No. 3050178-2.

CFE Company recommends that this service bulletin be accomplished within 60 days after
receipt of this service bulletin for the the following engines which may contain a tower shaft
self-locking bolt with the single insert locking feature:

Serial No. Serial No. Serial No.

105108, 105128 through 105133, 105158 through 105160,
105109, 105135, 105162 through 105164,
105112, 105138 through 105141, 105222 through 105224
105113, 105144 through 105147,
105119 105153 through 105155

Contact CFE Company to coordinate accomplishment of this service bulletin.

E. Approval

The change to the engine type design authorized by this service bulletin complies with appli-
cable Federal Aviation Regulations and is FAA approved.

F. Manhour Requirements

100% labor credit allowance will be covered when service bulletin compliance is accom-
plished.

G. Material - Price and Availability

Information regarding availability of parts may be obtained from the CFE Company, Sales
Administration, 1944 East Sky Harbor Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Telephone: (602) 365-2819
or FAX: (602) 365-2823.

H. Tooling - Price and Availability

No special tooling is required except that already listed in publications referenced in

Paragraph J.

I. Weight and Balance

No change.

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1. J. Publications References

The sources of information used in the preparation of this service bulletin include CFE
Company engineering documentation and the following.

Heavy Light Illustrated

Part/ Maintenance Maintenance Parts
Model No. Manual Manual Catalog
CFE738-1-1B 72-06-04 *72-06-03 *72-06-01

*Affected Chapter/Section/Subject 72-30-01.

K. Service Bulletin References

Spare Parts Bulletin CFE0013

Review of the following should be accomplished by the operator for possible incorporation at
the time this service bulletin is accomplished during shop visit at an authorized CFE738
service center.

Service Bulletin No. Service Bulletin Title

CFE738-72-8015 ENGINE - COMPRESSOR SECTION - Replace Tower
Shaft, Part No. 3050191-1 or Part No. 3050777-1 with
Part No. 3050205-1

L. Other Publications Affected

Same as those listed under Paragraph J, Publications References.

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2. Accomplishment Instructions

NOTE: Publications listed in Section 1 provide applicable disassembly, cleaning,

inspection, reassembly, and testing instructions and shall be referred to
during the accomplishment of the following instructions.

A. Remove Tower Shaft Self-Locking Bolt, Part No. 3050178-2

(1) Remove the aircraft components necessary to access the fan rotor assembly and the
N1 (NF) monopole (engine installed on aircraft). Refer to the Aircraft Maintenance
Manual.

NOTE: Index the dash number of each trim balance weight next to the bolt hole
on the engine inlet spinner that the weight is removed from to help when
the spinner is re-installed.

(2) Remove the fan spinner from the engine. Refer to 72-70-01, Removal, in the Light
Maintenance Manual.

NOTE: Match-mark the fan shaft nut and the fan rotor assembly to the low
pressure turbine shaft with silver pencil (Berol Verithin, No. 753) or
marking compound (Dykem Hi-Spot Blue, No. 107).

(3) Remove the fan rotor assembly from the engine. Refer to 72-70-02, Removal, in the
Light Maintenance Manual.

(4) Remove the fan speed N1 (NF) monopole from the engine. Refer to 77-10-01,
Removal, in the Light Maintenance Manual.

(5) Remove the A sump assembly installation from the engine. Refer to 72-70-10,
Removal, in the Light Maintenance Manual.

(6) Prior to removal of the self-locking bolt, visually inspect if the packing on the upper end
of the tower shaft is visible below the bevel gear. (See Figure 1.) Make a record on the
CFE738 Self-Locking Bolt, Part No. 3050178-2, Removal Record Form.

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NOTE: Match-mark the tower shaft to the bevel gear of the accessory drive
bearing housing and bevel gear assembly with marking compound
(Dykem Hi-Spot Blue, No. 107) before removing the tower shaft self-
locking bolt.

Use a fiber or plastic drift to hold the tower shaft in the engaged position
in the bevel gear of the accessory drive bearing housing and bevel gear
assembly while removing the self-locking bolt. If the tower shaft disen-
gages from the bevel gear during removal of the self-locking bolt re-
install the tower shaft in the same position marked with match-marks.

2. A. (7) Remove the tower shaft self-locking bolt from the accessory drive bearing housing
assembly and bevel gear assembly. Refer to 72-30-01, Removal, in the Light
Maintenance Manual and the following.

(a) Observe for break-away torque when loosening the self-locking bolt from the
tower shaft.

(b) Make a record of presence of break-away torque on the CFE738 Self-Locking

Bolt, Part No. 3050178-2, Removal Record Form.

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Tower Shaft Correctly Installed in the Bevel Gear of the Accessory

Drive Bearing Housing Assembly and Bevel Gear Assembly
Figure 1

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CFE738 Self-Locking Bolt, Part No. 3050178-2, Removal Record Form

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER:

AIRCRAFT SERIAL NUMBER:

ENGINE HOURS (TSN):

ENGINE STARTS:

MAKE A RECORD OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. Prior to removal of the tower shaft self-locking bolt, visually inspect if the packing on the upper end
of the tower shaft is visible below the bevel gear.

Packing is visible? YES NO

2. Remove the tower shaft self-locking bolt. Does the self-locking bolt have break-away torque? (It
is not required to record value of break-away torque.)

Break-away torque? YES NO

3. Record any unusual wear, discoloration, and condition of parts.

3. Tape the removed self-locking bolt to this sheet and return to CFE Engineering.

MAIL TO:
CFE Company
Attn: John Peters
P.O. Box 52181
Phoenix, Arizona 85072-2181

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2. B. Install Tower Shaft Self-Locking Bolt, Part No. 3050178-3

NOTE: Use a fiber or plastic drift to hold the tower shaft in the engaged position
in the bevel gear of the accessory drive bearing housing and bevel gear
assembly while installing the self-locking bolt. If the tower shaft disen-
gages from the bevel gear during installation of the self-locking bolt,
re-install the tower shaft in the same position marked with match-marks.

(1) Install the tower shaft Self-Locking Bolt, Part No. 3050178-3, in the accessory drive
bearing housing assembly and bevel gear assembly. Refer to 72-30-01, Installation, in
the Light Maintenance Manual.

(2) Remove the match-marks from the tower shaft and the bevel gear. Use isopropyl
alcohol (Federal Specification TT-I-735).

(3) Install the A sump assembly installation on the engine. Refer to 72-70-10, Installation,
in the Light Maintenance Manual.

(4) Install the fan speed N1 (NF) monopole. Refer to 77-10-01, Installation, in the Light
Maintenance Manual.

(5) Install the fan rotor assembly. Refer to 72-70-02, Installation, in the Light Maintenance
Manual.

(6) Remove the match-marks from the fan rotor assembly, the fan shaft nut, and the low
pressure turbine shaft. Use isopropyl alcohol (Federal Specification TT-I-735).

(7) Install the fan spinner. Refer to 72-70-01, Installation, in the Light Maintenance
Manual.

(8) Remove the Index marks from the fan spinner with isopropyl alcohol (Federal Specifi-
cation TT-I-735).

(9) Install the aircraft components that were removed to access the fan rotor assembly and
the N1 (NF) monopole (engine installed on aircraft). Refer to the Aircraft Maintenance
Manual.

(10) Check and ensure proper engine operation in accordance with Aircraft Flight Manual
and/or appropriate aircraft documents.

(11) Make entry in engine log book noting date of compliance, engine operating time (and
serial number of installed component if applicable) and compliance with this service
bulletin (and service bulletin revision number if applicable).

(12) Reidentification of equipment is not required.

(13) Complete Compliance Certificate form and mail. Contact local CFE company
authorized service center to obtain forms, if required.

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3. Material Information

The following parts are required to accomplish the instructions outlined in this service bulletin.

NOTE: Applicable illustrated parts catalogs and spare parts bulletins dated later than
the original issue date of this service bulletin may introduce different parts for
installation. Refer to these documents before ordering parts.

Expendable parts discarded in gaining access to the affected area of the

equipment are not included.

Instructions-
New PN Quantity Unit List Price* Key Word Old PN Disposition
3050178-3 1 Self-Locking Bolt 3050178-2 N, T, 2

Disposition Code N. Old part will no longer be available for this application.

Disposition Code T. Return old part with record form to CFE Company, Attn: John Peters, P.O. Box
52181, Phoenix, Arizona 85072-2181.

2. Old and new part(s) are fully interchangeable.

*Parts required for this change will be provided by the CFE Company at no charge to the operator.
Refer to Section 1, Paragraph G for information regarding availability of parts.

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