SB MBB-BK117 C-2-67-019

Valid for Version(s): C-2.

SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT: ROTOR FLIGHT CONTROL -- Tail rotor controls / YAW SEMA

Replacement of heat-shrinkable sleeve with cable ties

Revision No. Date of issue

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Summary:

During an inspection, corrosion was detected on the control rod of the YAW SEMA (Smart Electro-
Mechanical Actuator). The corrosion was caused by water accumulation under the heat-shrinkable
sleeve. With this Service Bulletin (SB) the heat-shrinkable sleeve will be removed and replaced by
three cable ties. With accomplishment of SB MBB-BK117 C-2-67-019, the ASB MBB-BK117
C-2-67A-015 becomes ineffective.

Compliance:

Compliance with this SB is recommended.

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1. PLANNING INFORMATION

1.A. EFFECTIVITY

1.A.1. Helicopters/installed equipment

(a) MBB-BK117 C-2, S/N 9004 up to and including S/N 9600 (*).
(*) During the installation of the YAW-SEMA i.a.w. design document B673M4002051 and B673M4003051, the grounding
strip is attached with cable ties to the control rod as a standard procedure. This procedure was introduced to the serial
production of helicopters from S/N 9601 and up.

(b) Control rod with heat-shrinkable sleeve B673M4003101 or

B673M4003102 or
B673M4003103 or
B673M4003104
Pre SB Post SB

Heat-shrinkable sleeve Cable ties

1.A.2. Non-installed equipment

Not applicable.

1.B. ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable.

1.C. REASON
During an inspection, corrosion was detected on the control rod of the YAW SEMA. The corrosion
was caused by water accumulation under the heat-shrinkable sleeve. For this reason ASB
MBB-BK117 C-2-67A-015 was issued. With this SB the heat-shrinkable sleeve will be removed
and replaced by three cable ties. With accomplishment of SB MBB-BK117 C-2-67-019, the ASB
MBB-BK117 C-2-67A-015 becomes ineffective.

1.D. DESCRIPTION
Remove heat-shrinkable sleeve. Inspect the control rod. Install grounding strip. Install three cable
ties.

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1.E. COMPLIANCE
1.E.1. Compliance at the works
Helicopters/installed equipment:
Not applicable.
Non-installed equipment:
Not applicable.
1.E.2. Compliance in service
Helicopters/installed equipment:
Compliance with this SB is recommended.
Non-installed equipment:
Not applicable.

1.F. APPROVAL
Approval of modification(s):
The information or instructions contained in this document refer to change no. 1976. The
technical content of this document is approved under the authority of DOA No. EASA.21J.034.

1.G. MANPOWER

Qualification Mechanic Electrician Pilot Others

Time for
approx. 1 h -- -- --
operations

1.H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Not applicable.

1.I. EFFECT ON ELECTRICAL LOADS

Not applicable.

1.J. SOFTWARE MODIFICATION EMBODIMENT RECORD

Not applicable.

1.K. REFERENCES
AMM MBB-BK117 C-2

1.L. DOCUMENTS AFFECTED

Not applicable.

1.M. INTERCHANGEABILITY OR MIXABILITY OF PARTS

Interchangeability:
Not applicable.
Mixability:
Not applicable.

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2. MATERIAL INFORMATION
2.A. MATERIAL: PRICE - AVAILABILITY - PROCUREMENT
Information on price and availability of required material kit SB-117C2-67-019-2C will be provided
by Airbus Helicopters Deutschland (AHD), Dept. Spares Order Administration on request.

2.B. INFORMATION CONCERNING INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT

Not applicable.

2.C. MATERIAL REQUIRED FOR EACH HELICOPTER/COMPONENT

Material Kits or components to be ordered for one assembly
Material kit SB-117C2-67-019-2C i.a.w. design document B673M4002881.

No. Keyword Qty New P/N Old P/N Remark

1 Grounding strip 1 MBBN3318--4--45--400A -- A
-- MBBN3318--4--45--400 B
2 Cable tie 3 EN4056--003B1R9A -- --
Heat-shrinkable 1 -- RNF--100--1--9 B
sleeve (110 mm)

Remark:
A = Grounding strip insulated with heat-shrinkable sleeve.
B = Part with old P/N discarded.
Discarded parts are not taken back by AHD.

Consumables to be ordered separately:

Products can be ordered from the INTERTURBINE AVIATION LOGISTICS company. The given
CM numbers are i.a.w. the AMM list of consumable materials.
Website: http://www.interturbine.com
Phone: +49.41.91.809.300
AOG: +49.41.91.809.444
NOTE Respect the safety data sheet of the manufacturer.

Qty.
No. Keyword Specification ** CM Rem.
(approx.)
1 Lacquer, single layer a.n.* - 421 -
*a.n. = as needed
** Specification i.a.w. AMM, 01-00-00, 2-1.
Specific tooling:

Keyword Qty Specification Remark

Cable tie tool 1 Commercial --

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

3.A. GENERAL

3.B. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION

MAKE SURE THAT THE CONTROLS ARE NOT MOVED.

OPERATING THE CONTROLS DURING THE WORK ON
THE TAIL ROTOR ACTUATOR MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURIES.

3.B.1. Preliminary steps

(a) De-energize the helicopter electrical system i.a.w. AMM, 24-00-00, 2-1.

(b) Remove the vertical fin fairing i.a.w. AMM, 53-52-00, 4-1.

(c) Affix a danger sign “DO NOT MOVE FLIGHT CONTROLS” in the cockpit.

3.B.2. Removal of the heat-shrinkable sleeve

CAUTION

AVOID DAMAGE OF THE CONTROL ROD SURFACE

WHEN REMOVING THE HEAT-SHRINKABLE SLEEVE.

(a) Carefully remove the heat-shrinkable sleeve (1, Figure 2) from the control rod (2) using
a suitable tool. Discard the heat-shrinkable sleeve (1).

(b) Remove the screw (4, Figure 2) and the washer (3). Remove the grounding strip (5) from
the control rod (2). Store the screw and the washer for reuse.

(c) Remove the screw (6, Figure 2), the washers (7, 8). Remove the grounding strip (5) from
the tail boom. Store the screw and the washers for reuse. Discard the grounding strip.

(d) Visually inspect the control rod (2, Figure 2) in the area where the heat-shrinkable
sleeve (1) was installed:
1 If no corrosion is found on the control rod (2, Figure 2) proceed i.a.w. Section 3.B.4.
2 If corrosion is found on the control rod (2, Figure 2):

a Check the damage and repair limits i.a.w. AMM, 67-20-00, 8-3. If the corrosion is
not in the repair limits i.a.w. AMM, contact AHD customer support before the next
flight for further investigation. If necessary replace the control rod i.a.w.
Section 3.B.3.

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3.B.3. Replacement of the control rod

(a) Energize the helicopter electrical system i.a.w. AMM, 24-00-00, 2-1.

(b) Make sure that the circuit breaker YAW SAS is pressed and switches AVIOMSTR 1 and 2
to the ON position. The YAW SEMA is self centering.

(c) De-energize the helicopter electrical system i.a.w. AMM, 24-00-00, 2-1.

(d) Pull, secure and tag the following circuit breakers:

-- SYS 1 -- HYD-P
-- SYS 2 -- HYD-P
-- ENG 1 - START
-- ENG 2 - START
-- ENG 1 - IGN
-- ENG 2 - IGN
-- YAW SAS

(e) Measure and record the length between the centers of the holes in the fork end
(1, Figure 4) and the rod end (12) of the assembly.

(f) Disconnect the electrical connector (6, Figure 1) from the SEMA actuator (5).

(g) Remove the split pin (3, Figure 1), the nylstop nut (4), the washer (2) and the bolt (1). Store
bolt and washer for reuse. Discard the nylstop nut and the split pin.

EFFECTIVITY 3-Axis Autopilot System.

(h) Remove the screw (12, Figure 1), the sheet (13), the locking washer (10) and the nut (9)
from the clamp (11). Discard the locking washer.

(i) Pull the clamp (11, Figure 1) off the control rod (7).

EFFECTIVITY All.

(j) Remove the adhesive silicone (4, Figure 4), the lockwire (3), the nut (5), the retainer nut (2)
and the fork end (1) from the control rod (6).

(k) Remove the remaining adhesive silicone with a lint-free cloth made damp with dry cleaning
solvent (CM 202). Store nut, retainer nut and fork end for reuse.

(l) Remove the screws (8, Figure 4) and washers (7) and remove the control rod (6). Store
screws and washers for reuse. Discard control rod.

EFFECTIVITY 3-Axis Autopilot System.

(m) Put the clamp (11, Figure 1) on the new control rod (7) and slide it down to the point where
the cone of the socket begins.

(n) Install the screw (12, Figure 1), the sheet (13), a new locking washer (10) and the nut (9)
to the clamp (11). Torque the nut (9) to 4--6 Nm.

(o) Lock the nut (9, Figure 1) with the locking washer (10).

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EFFECTIVITY All.

(p) Apply corrosion preventive compound (CM 5003) ( , Figure 4) onto adjacent area
between the control rod (6) and the SEMA actuator (13).

(q) Install the SEMA actuator with the washers (7, Figure 4) and the screws (8) to the control
rod (6).

(r) Install the new grounding strip (10, Figure 4) to the control rod (6), using previously
removed screw (11) and washer (9).

(s) Torque the screws (8, 11, Figure 4) to 5--6 Nm.

(t) Install the retainer nut (2, Figure 4), the nut (5) and the fork end (1) to the new control
rod (6). Adjust the length of the assembly to the recorded length (refer to Section 3.B.3.(e).
Adjustment is only to be carried out on the fork end (1). Make sure that the mounting
position of the fork end (1) is 14 degrees to the left.

(u) Torque the nut (5, Figure 4) to 5--6 Nm.

(v) Hold the control rod (7, Figure 1) in position on the lug of the tail rotor actuator and install
the bolt (1), the washer (2) and new nylstop nut (4). Torque the nylstop nut (4) to 5--7 Nm.
Secure with new split pin (3).

(w) Connect the electrical connector (6, Figure 1) to the SEMA actuator (5).

(x) Check rigging of the tail rotor controls i.a.w. AMM, 67-00-00, 5-3.

(y) Install lockwire (3, Figure 4) between the retainer nut (2) and the nut (5).

(z) Apply adhesive silicone (4, Figure 4) to the retainer nut (2) and the nut (5).

(aa) Install the new grounding strip (2, Figure 3) to the tail boom, using screw (5) and
washers (6, 7). Torque the screw (5) to 1.5--2 Nm.

(ab) Install the three cable ties (1, Figure 3) to the control rod (8), using a cable tie tool.
Dimension for the attachment of the cable ties i.a.w. Figure 3.

(ac) Prepare the grounding connections at the control rod and the tail boom i.a.w. AMM,
20-00-00, 2-11.

(ad) Proceed i.a.w. Section 3.B.5.

3.B.4. Installation of grounding strip and cable ties

(a) Install the new grounding strip (2, Figure 3) to the control rod (8), using previously removed
screw (3) and washer (4). Torque the screw (3) to 5--6 Nm.

(b) Install the grounding strip (2, Figure 3) to the tail boom, using screw (5) and washers
(6, 7). Torque the screw (5) to 1.5--2 Nm.

(c) Install the three cable ties (1, Figure 3) to the control rod (8), using a cable tie tool.

(d) Prepare the grounding connections at the control rod and the tail boom i.a.w. AMM,
20-00-00, 2-11.

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3.B.5. Identification of the control rod
Using a water-resistant pen, identify the control rod with “SB MBB-BK117 C-2-67-019”. Apply
a layer of lacquer, single layer (CM 421) to protect the identification. Leave to dry i.a.w.
manufacturer’s instruction.

3.B.6. Final steps

(a) Remove the danger sign “DO NOT MOVE FLIGHT CONTROLS” in the cockpit.

(b) Inspect the control rod for freedom of movement:

-- Move the pedals to both end stops and check for smooth movement of the control
rod.
-- During movement, check that the grounding strip does not interfere with any parts or
restrict the movement of the control rod.

(c) Install the vertical fin fairing i.a.w. AMM, 53-52-00, 4-1.

3.C. IDENTIFICATION
Identification of this document:
Confirm accomplishment of this SB by an entry in the historical record of the helicopter.
Identification of modifications on equipment or parts:
Identify the part with the SB number.

Keyword Old P/N New P/N MOD Marking Type

Control rod B673M4003101 SB MBB-BK117 Water-resistant
or C-2-67-019 pen
B673M4003102
or -
B673M4003103
or
B673M4003104

3.D. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Flight Manual (FLM):
Not applicable.
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM):
Inspect the SEMA control rod in the vertical fin for condition. Inspect the cable ties for condition
and check that they are firmly tightened.
These inspections and the check must be accomplished with every PERIODICAL INSPECTION.

4. APPENDIX
Not applicable.

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View A

2
1
3 5--7 Nm

8
4

1 Bolt
B
2 Washer
3 Split pin
4 Nylstop nut 6
5 SEMA actuator
6 Electrical connector
B
7 Control rod 4--6 Nm
8 Fork end 5
9 Nut
10 Locking washer 9
11 Clamp B
12 Screw
13 Sheet

13
Without 3--Axis Autopilot System. 12
With 3--Axis Autopilot System.
Observe installation position. 10

11
Control rod
Figure 1

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tail boom 1
Detail A
1.5--2 Nm

A
5

6 7
5--6 Nm
5

1 Heat-shrinkable sleeve
4
2 Control rod
3 Washer
4 Screw
5 Grounding strip
6 Screw
1
7 Washer
8 Washer

2
3

Inspect the area where the heat-shrinkable sleeve (1) was removed for corrosion.
Store removed attachment hardware for later reuse.

Control rod -- Remove heat-shrinkable sleeve

Figure 2

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Detail A
7
2

6
tail boom
5

1.5--2 Nm

A
2

8
1 Cable tie EN4056--003B1R9A
2 Grounding strip MBBN3318--4--45--400A
3 Screw Detail B
4 Washer
5 Screw
6 Washer 5--6 Nm
7 Washer
8 Control rod 1
2 3

All dimensions in mm.

B

Prepare the bonding connection i.a.w. AMM, 20-00-00, 2-11.

Use previously installed attachment hardware. 4
Ensure that there is 183 mm to 187 mm of grounding strip from cable tie to cable lug
(required to ensure adequate slack).
Use cable tie tool for installation of the cable ties and ensure the position of grounding strip
does not shift.
Control rod -- Install cable ties
Figure 3

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C A

A 1

4
2 2 5

11
3
10 6
9

5--6 Nm
8X3

C
7X3
5--6 Nm

12
10 7X3, 8X3

13
1
1 Fork end
2 Retainer nut
3 Lockwire CM 775 9,11
4 Adhesive silicone CM 6055
5 Nut
6 Control rod 5--6 Nm
7 Washer
8 Screw
9 Washer
10 Grounding strip MBBN3318--4--45--400A
11 Screw
12 Rod end
13 SEMA actuator

Apply corrosion prevention compound (CM 5003) onto adjacent area between the SEMA
and the control rod.
Prepare the bonding connection i.a.w. AMM, 20-00-00, 2-11.
Observe installation position.
Control rod
Figure 4

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