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MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETIN

ARRIEL 1 No. A292 73 0834

Subject: Ejector assembly. Inspection for assembly compliance of

the ejector.

The technical information contained in this document has been approved

under the Design Organization Approval No. EASA.21J.070.

Version: A

Reason for update: First issue

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1. Compliance

SB effectivity date * FEBRUARY 2011

* Date on which this Mandatory SB becomes effective and must systematically be complied
with, according to the conditions of application.
This date corresponds to when all resources needed to perform the procedure (parts, tools,
documentation, etc.) will be available.
If these resources are available any earlier, the Mandatory SB may, as an exception, be
applied prior to the effectivity date.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO APPLY THIS MANDATORY SB MAY LEAD TO THE UNCOMMANDED
IN-FLIGHT SHUT-DOWN OF BOTH ENGINES IN THE SAME MISSION WHICH, ON A
TWIN-ENGINE HELICOPTER, LEADS TO AN EMERGENCY AUTOROTATION LANDING.
A. Application
Application of this Service Bulletin (SB) is considered mandatory as a result of a technical
requirement which might affect flight safety. It may be done immediately or to accommodate
an existing schedule.

Validity Code
ARRIEL 1E2
1-A
ARRIEL 1S - 1S1

Note 1: This Mandatory SB applies to ejector assemblies:

- for which the application of IC No. 298468 or SB No. 292 73 0826 is recorded in
the engine log book [with the serial number (SN) of the related ejector assembly
(3)],
- or are engraved near the identification plate of the ejector assembly (3), but for
which the application of SB No. 292 73 0826 is not recorded in the engine log
book.
Note 2: This Mandatory SB does not apply to ejector assemblies:
- for which the application of SB No. 292 73 0826 version B is recorded in the
engine log book [with the SN of the related ejector assembly (3)].
Conditions of application for engines in service
(1) Application at the operator's site
Apply the check within the deadlines defined below, upon receiving this Mandatory SB.
Deadline for the
Airframe configuration
operation
SB No. 292 73 0826 or Applied to the two ejector assemblies
IC No. 298468: of the same airframe 5 flight hours
AND or 3 days
Starting difficulties: N1 stagnation or Yes, on at least one of the two Whichever comes first
variation found * : engines
SB No. 292 73 0826 or Applied to only one of the two ejector
IC No. 298468: assemblies of the same airframe 20 flight hours
AND or 1 month
Starting difficulties: N1 stagnation or
Yes, on the related engine Whichever comes first
variation found * :
SB No. 292 73 0826 or Applied to only one of the two ejector
IC No. 298468: assemblies of the same airframe 100 flight hours
AND or 3 months
Starting difficulties: N1 stagnation or
No Whichever comes first
variation found * :

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* During starting, N1 rise shall be continuous and linear up to ground idle.
In case of doubt, contact your TURBOMECA Field Representative to confirm if starting
behavior is correct.
(2) Application at a TURBOMECA-approved Service Center or at a TURBOMECA-
approved Maintenance Center
Before delivery.
(3) Application at a TURBOMECA-approved Repair Center
Before delivery.
B. Purpose (Figures 1 and 2)
To verify, on the fuel system, that the ejector (2) is correctly assembled in the body of the
ejector assembly (3).
C. Description
This procedure consists of performing a visual inspection for compliance of the correct
position of the ejector (2) in the body of the ejector assembly (3) further to its re-assembly for
the application of SB No. 292 73 0826.
D. Approval
The technical information contained in this document has been approved under the Design
Organization Approval No. EASA.21J.070.
This Mandatory SB is subject to an Airworthiness Directive.
E. Manpower
(1) At the operator's site, at a TURBOMECA-approved Service Center or at a
TURBOMECA-approved Maintenance Center
(a) Personnel: 1 mechanic.
(b) Time required: 1 hour.
(2) At a TURBOMECA-approved Repair Center
(a) Personnel of approved Repair Center.
(b) Time determined by the Repair Center as being appropriate for this level of
intervention.
F. Material
Refer to paragraph 3.
G. Tooling
(1) At the operator's site, at a TURBOMECA-approved Service Center or at a
TURBOMECA-approved Maintenance Center
Standard tooling.
(2) At a TURBOMECA-approved Repair Center
Refer to the ARRIEL 1 Overhaul Manual.
H. Weight and balance
Not applicable.
I. References
(1) ARRIEL 1E2 Maintenance Manual........................................... Ref. X 292 M3 452 2.
(2) ARRIEL 1S Maintenance Manual............................................. Ref. X 292 F9 452 2.
(3) ARRIEL 1S1 Maintenance Manual........................................... Ref. X 292 H4 452 2.
(4) ARRIEL 1 Overhaul Manual .................................................... Ref. X 292 87 500 2.
(5) Technical Instruction (TI) ......................................................... Ref. 292 73 0826.
(6) Service Bulletin ........................................................................ No. 292 73 0826.

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J. Other publications concerned
(1) ARRIEL 1E2 Spare Parts Catalog............................................ Ref. X 292 M3 702 2.
(2) ARRIEL 1S Spare Parts Catalog.............................................. Ref. X 292 F9 702 2.
(3) ARRIEL 1S1 Spare Parts Catalog............................................ Ref. X 292 H4 702 2.
(4) ARRIEL 1E2 Illustrated Parts Catalog...................................... Ref. X 292 M3 602 2.
(5) ARRIEL 1S Illustrated Parts Catalog........................................ Ref. X 292 F9 602 2.
(6) ARRIEL 1S1 Illustrated Parts Catalog...................................... Ref. X 292 H4 602 2.

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2. Instructions to be incorporated
A. Implementation
This procedure may be performed without removing the engine from the helicopter.
Application of this procedure necessitates removing the ejector assembly (3) from the
engine.
(1) At the operator's site, at a TURBOMECA-approved Service Center or at a
TURBOMECA-approved Maintenance Center
Remove, check and re-install ejector assembly (3).
(2) At a TURBOMECA-approved Repair Center
(a) Ejector assembly installed on engine.
Remove, check and re-install ejector assembly (3).
(b) Stand-alone ejector assembly.
Not applicable.
B. Operating instructions (Figures 1 and 2)
(1) Remove ejector assembly (3): refer to relevant ARRIEL 1 Maintenance Manual,
task 73-19-10-900-801.
(2) Remove screws (4) (x3).
(3) Remove union (5) and discard preformed packing (6).
(4) Check position of ejector (2) in body of ejector assembly (3) per Figure 1:
(a) Make sure that position of circlip (7) is correct in its groove, which shows compliant
position of ejector (2).
(b) If position of ejector (2) is compliant, re-install union (5).
1 Lubricate new preformed packing (6) with engine oil.
2 Install preformed packing (6) on union (5).
3 Install union (5) on ejector assembly (3) with screws (4) (x3).
4 Torque screws (4) (x3) to standard value.
(c) If position of ejector (2) is not compliant:
Replace ejector assembly (3) with ejector assembly which has been checked
compliant per this Mandatory SB, or apply TI No. 292 73 0826 again through
application of SB No. 292 73 0826.
Note 1: Application of a Technical Instruction (TI) requires specific qualification as
specified in the relevant technical instruction.
Note 2: Further to a non-compliant check and if SB No. 292 73 0826 is applied
again, position ejector (2) per Figure 2 during re-installation.
(5) Install ejector assembly (3): refer to relevant ARRIEL 1 Maintenance Manual,
task 73-19-10-900-801.
C. Reconditioning and checks
(1) At the operator's site, at a TURBOMECA-approved Service Center or at a
TURBOMECA-approved Maintenance Center
Perform a ground run check: refer to relevant ARRIEL 1 Maintenance Manual,
task 71-02-13-280-801.
(2) At a TURBOMECA-approved Repair Center
Refer to the ARRIEL 1 Overhaul Manual.

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D. Identification
(1) At the operator's site, at a TURBOMECA-approved Service Center or at a
TURBOMECA-approved Maintenance Center
(a) Complete the following section in the current engine log book:
- Section "E": record the application of Mandatory SB No. A292 73 0834 [specify
the P/N and S/N of ejector assembly (3)].
(b) Complete the following section in the unique engine log book:
- Section "A": record the application of Mandatory SB No. A292 73 0834 [specify
the P/N and S/N of ejector assembly (3)].
(c) Notify TURBOMECA that Mandatory SB No. A292 73 0834 has been applied by
returning the fully completed compliance certificate (Appendix of this Mandatory
SB).
(2) At a TURBOMECA-approved Repair Center
(a) If engine is returned
1 Complete the following section in the unique engine log book:
- Section "A": record the application of Mandatory SB No. A292 73 0834
[specify the P/N and S/N of ejector assembly (3)].
2 Notify TURBOMECA that Mandatory SB No. A292 73 0834 has been applied by
returning the fully completed compliance certificate (Appendix of this Mandatory
SB).
(b) If stand-alone ejector assembly is returned
Not applicable.
E. Routine maintenance
Not applicable.

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3. Material information
A. Basic information
The parts list (provided below) required for the application of this Mandatory SB is for one
engine.
B. List of parts
(1) Compliant check of ejector assembly
New Old
Key Qty Description Price Key Qty
Part Number Part Number
9 794 41 020 0 B 1 Preformed packing * 9 794 41 020 0 F 1

(2) Non-compliant check of ejector assembly and replacement of ejector assembly

New Old
Key Qty Description Price Key Qty
Part Number Part Number
ARRIEL 1E2
0 141 01 502 0** B 1 Ejector assembly * 0 141 01 502 0 F 1
9 794 41 020 0 B 1 Preformed packing * 9 794 41 020 0 F 1
ARRIEL 1S - 1S1
0 141 01 501 0** B 1 Ejector assembly * 0 141 01 501 0 F 1
9 794 41 020 0 B 1 Preformed packing * 9 794 41 020 0 F 1

* Prices available upon request.

** Ejector assembly checked and found compliant according to this SB.
Key
A - Part incorporated by this Mandatory SB.
B - Part not incorporated by this Mandatory SB, but required for its application.
F - Part deleted by this Mandatory SB.
C. Supply conditions
(1) At the operator's site, at a TURBOMECA-approved Service Center or at a
TURBOMECA-approved Maintenance Center
Supply of parts will be managed by:
For Africa, Europe, Middle East For Australasia
TURBOMECA-Noria TURBOMECA-Noria
Team Tarnos Team Sydney
DVO/T NORIA 115 Wackett St, Bankstown Airport
40220 TARNOS – France Bankstown, NSW 2200 - Australia
Fax:+33 (0) 5 59 74 45 72 Fax: +61 2 9791 6708
noria-tarnos-arriel1@turbomeca.fr noria-sydney@turbomeca.com.au
For North America For South America
TURBOMECA-Noria TURBOMECA-Noria
Team Dallas Team Rio
2709 Forum Drive Rua Capitão Guynemer, 1626 - Xerém
Grand Prairie, TX 75052 – USA CEP : 25250-130 - Duque de Caxias - RJ - Brasil
Fax : +1 972 606 76 68 Fax : +55 21 2679 2794
noria-dallas@turbomeca.com noria-rio@turbomeca.com.br

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(2) At a TURBOMECA-approved Repair Center
Order supplies as needed from:
your local TURBOMECA Support Center
or
TURBOMECA
Direction Support Ventes Opérateurs
Département Commercial
40220 TARNOS
France
Fax No. +33 (0) 5 59 74 45 11.

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Circlips (7) en dehors de

sa gorge : la gorge n’est
pas visible entre les deux
extrémités du circlips (7).
Circlip (7) out of its groove:
the groove is not visible
between the two ends of the
circlip (7).

Positionnement de l’éjecteur non-conforme

Non-compliant position of the ejector

Circlips (7) bien

positionné dans sa
gorge : la gorge est bien
visible entre les deux
extrémités du circlips (7).
Correct position of the
circlip (7) in its groove: the
groove is correctly visible
between the two ends of
the circlip (7).

Positionnement de l’éjecteur conforme

Compliant position of the ejector

FIGURE 1

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Position angulaire de l’éjecteur (2) sur le corps

de l’ensemble éjecteur (3)
Ejector (2) angular position in the body of ejector
assembly (3)

FIGURE 2

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Objet : Attestation d’application du SB Impératif n° A292 73 0834.

Subject: Mandatory SB No. A292 73 0834 compliance certificate.
Important / Important notice :
Après application des instructions spécifiées dans ce SB Impératif, veuillez compléter la présente
attestation et la retourner par courrier ou courriel ou fax à (cf §3.C) :
After application of the instructions specified in this Mandatory SB, please complete this certificate and mail or
email or fax it to (refer to §3.C):
For Africa, Europe, Middle East For Australasia
TURBOMECA-Noria (Team Tarnos) TURBOMECA-Noria (Team Sydney)
Fax:+33 (0) 5 59 74 45 72 Fax: +61 2 9791 6708
noria-tarnos-arriel1@turbomeca.fr noria-sydney@turbomeca.com.au
For North America For South America
TURBOMECA-Noria (Team Dallas) TURBOMECA-Noria (Team Rio)
Fax : +1 972 606 76 68 Fax : +55 21 2679 2794
noria-dallas@turbomeca.com noria-rio@turbomeca.com.br

Information concernant le matériel / Equipment information

Utilisateur N° Appareil
Customer Aircraft S/N

N/S - S/N Réf. - P/N TSN* TSO* CSN* CSO*

Moteur
Engine

Ensemble éjecteur
Ejector assembly

* TSN = Time Since New (Heures depuis neuf) TSO = Time Since Overhaul (Heures depuis RG)
CSN = Cycles Since New (Cycles depuis neuf) CSO = Cycles Since Overhaul (Cycles depuis RG)

Résultats du contrôle de positionnement de l’éjecteur (2) dans le corps de l’ensemble éjecteur (3)
(cocher la case correspondante)
Inspection result of ejector (2) positioning in the body of ejector assembly (3) (tick the corresponding box)

Conforme / Compliant Non conforme / Not compliant

Opération effectuée par :

Work performed by:

Je certifie que l’ensemble éjecteur identifié ci-dessus a été contrôlé selon les directives de ce SB
Impératif.
I certify that the above-mentioned ejector assembly has been checked according to the directives given in this
Mandatory SB.
Date Nom / Print name Fonction / Job title

Signature :

ANNEXE / APPENDIX

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