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EUROCOPTER
DIRECTION TECHNIQUE SUPPORT
13725 MARIGNANE CEDEX FRANCE CIVIL VERSION(S): B, BA, BB, B1, B2,
B3
MILITARY VERSION(S): L1
ATA: 80
1. PLANNING INFORMATION
1.A. EFFECTIVITY
APC starter-generators with part numbers 150SG122Q and 200SGL130Q without “004” marking on their
name plates. See Figure 1 - DETAIL B.
APC starter-generators with part numbers 150SG122Q and 200SGL130Q without “004” marking on their
name plates. See Figure 1 - DETAIL B.
Not applicable.
1.C. REASON
Revision 0:
To check the centering and tightness of the APC starter-generator damping assembly.
Revision 0 of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN formed the subject of Airworthiness Directive No. 2009-0004.
Revision 1:
To improve the APC starter-generator damping assembly adjustment procedure.
Revision 1 of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN will form the subject of an EASA Airworthiness Directive.
1.D. DESCRIPTION
Revision 0:
EUROCOPTER has received reports of Arriel engine flame-outs in operation. It was found that these engine
flame-outs were due to the failure of the 41-tooth pinion in the engine accessory gear box. The failure of this
pinion causes the fuel pump to stop and then results in an engine flame-out.
The helicopters concerned were all equipped with starter-generators manufactured by the APC Company.
In each case, it was found that the torque damping system of the starter-generators was inoperative.
Investigations have been conducted to assess the efficiency of the damping system of starter-generators
with part numbers 150SG122Q and 200SGL130Q.
These investigations have revealed that the non-operation of the torque damping system was due to
incorrect adjustment of the starter-generator.
If the damping system is incorrectly adjusted, torque oscillations may not be limited and, according to their
intensity, can induce bending stress on the 41-tooth pinion of the accessory gear box. This occurrence can
contribute to the failure of the pinion.
In any case, in the short term, EUROCOPTER is introducing a check of the tightness of the starter-generator
damping system in order to return it to conformity, where necessary, with the APC Component Maintenance
Manual (CMM).
Even though an engine failure is not qualified as a “condition jeopardizing safety” as regards certification,
EUROCOPTER renders compliance with the instructions in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN, mandatory.
Revision 1:
Customers have reported some difficulty in complying with Revision 0 of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN.
Following investigations conducted jointly by EUROCOPTER and APC, a new adjustment procedure has
been defined which is more reliable and optimizes the APC starter-generator damping assembly.
This new procedure consists in disassembling the damping system and replacing the Belleville springs (cup
springs) and the self-locking nut, and then performing the assembly in accordance with a new adjustment
method.
Considering the service experience acquired, the angle measurements imposed by Revision 0 of this ALERT
SERVICE BULLETIN are deleted from Revision 1.
APC will send you an update of the Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) very shortly. This ALERT
SERVICE BULLETIN conforms to the next update of the CMM.
1.E. COMPLIANCE
1.E.1.b. On non-installed equipment: Comply with paragraphs 2.B.2., 2.B.3. and 2.C. before installation.
Before any installation of a starter-generator and in any case before December 31, 2009, comply with
paragraphs 2.B.2., 2.B.3. and 2.C.
1.F. APPROVAL
The technical information given in Revision 0 of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN was approved
on December 19, 2008 under the authority of EASA Design Organisation Approval No. 21J.056.
The technical information given in Revision 1 of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN was approved
on February 05, 2009 under the authority of EASA Design Organisation Approval No. 21J.056.
1.G. MANPOWER
Qualification: 1 mechanic.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
1.K. REFERENCES
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
2. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
2.A. GENERAL
Comply with the general instructions concerning electrical power as per MET Work Card 24.00.00.301.
Refer to the general instructions concerning assembly by bolts and nuts as per MTC Work
Card 20.02.05.404.
CAUTION
- Check for radial movement of the splined shaft to verify the damping system is not in a locked position
(Figure 1 - DETAIL A), and realign the assembly as shown on Figure 2.
NOTE 1
2.C. IDENTIFICATION
Record compliance with Revision 1 of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN in the helicopter documents and on
the starter-generator log card.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
DETAIL A
004
004
DETAIL B
e
f
3. MATERIAL INFORMATION
3.A.1. Cost
The components will be delivered free of charge on Customer's order until December 31, 2009.
3.A.2. Availability
The industrial delivery time will be given by the Sales and Customer Relations Department on the operator’s
request.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
150SG1071 1 1 Nut
150SG1093 2 2 Belleville spring (cup spring)
150SG1071 1 1 Nut
200SGL1093 2 3 Belleville spring (cup spring)
The materials identified by an asterisk "*" or required for compliance with the Tasks and/or Work Cards listed in
paragraph 1.K., can be ordered from the INTERTURBINE company:
Website: http://www.itlogistics.de
Phone: +49.41.91.809.300
AOG: +49.41.91.809.444.
3.C.3. Tool(s)
from
EUROCOPTER
Etablissement de Marignane
Direction Ventes et Relations Client
ECR
13725 MARIGNANE CEDEX
FRANCE
NOTE 1
NOTE 2
4. APPENDIX
Not applicable.