SBEC13005026ENR2

SB No.
EC130-05-026
Civil version(s): B4, T2
SERVICE BULLETIN
PROTECTIVE MEASURE
TIME LIMITS - MAINTENANCE CHECKS - Starter-generator

Checking the level of wear on the brushes and
commutator of SKURKA starter-generators
ATA 24
For the attention of
Revision No. Date of issue
Revision 0 2017-10-12
Revision 1 2019-10-03
Revision 2 2022-04-21
Summary:
Checking the level of wear on the brushes and commutator of SKURKA starter-generators, Part Numbers
(MP/N) 150SG122Q-4 and 200SGL130Q-4.
Reason for last Revision:
Revision 2 of this Service Bulletin informs that this Service Bulletin is no longer applicable following the integration
of its contents in the documentation:
- for B4 helicopter version:
. Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) RN014 of 2018.12.21 and RN019 of 2021.07.07,
. Master Servicing Manual (MSM) RN020 of 2021.10.18.
- for T2 helicopter version:
Compliance:
Not applicable.
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Revision 2 2022-04-21 This document is available on the internet: www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub/
SB No. EC130-05-026
1. PLANNING INFORMATION
1.A. EFFECTIVITY
1.A.1. Helicopters/installed equipment or parts
- B4 version helicopters equipped with SKURKA starter-generators, Part Number (MP/N) 150SG122Q-4.
- T2 version helicopters equipped with SKURKA starter-generators, Part Number (MP/N) 150SG122Q-4 or
200SGL130Q-4.
NOTE
Refer to the Log Cards (FM) and/or the aircraft/engine log

book to identify the actual configuration of the helicopter.
1.A.2. Non-installed equipment or parts
SKURKA starter-generators, Part Numbers (MP/N) 150SG122Q-4 and 200SGL130Q-4, which have logged
operating hours since new or last overhaul.
1.B. ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS
Not applicable.
1.C. REASON
Revision 0:
SKURKA starter-generator Part Number (MP/N) 150SG122Q-4 or 200SGL130Q-4 is equipped with brushes
which include molybdenum bars. These bars are the hardest components of the brushes. Therefore, during
some phases of starter-generator operation, the molybdenum bars produce grooves in the commutator.
The level of wear on the brushes and the commutator (depth of grooving) is related to the helicopter mission
profile (e.g. significant number of startups per flying hour, engine cranking/flushing operations, electrical
power breakdown, etc.) (See Figure 1).
Wear
Figure 1
It has been noticed that, on helicopters with specific mission profiles (as described above), brushes of
SKURKA starter-generators Part Number (MP/N) 150SG122Q-4 or 200SGL130Q-4 have reached a level of
wear close to the maximum value prior to the checking interval scheduled in the MSM (Master Servicing
Manual).

SB No. EC130-05-026
Furthermore, it was found that there is a risk that “XL” or “XL2” type brushes are installed instead of “infinity”
type brushes on starter-generators Part Number (MP/N) 150SG122Q-4 or 200SGL130Q-4. This risk is due
to the fact that the identification plate of the starter-generator may not have been updated.
The performance of a starter-generator with brushes more than 90% worn or with “XL” or “XL2” type brushes
may be degraded without causing any determinate failure. The degraded performance may, in some cases,
be indicated by a drop in the supplied voltage. The main battery will compensate the starter-generator
degraded performance by supplying part of the electrical energy to the helicopter’s power system.
The main battery therefore discharges, which may result in a loss of the helicopter’s electrical power supply.
Consequently, Airbus Helicopters recommends:

- checking the type of brushes installed and checking the information on the starter-generator identification
plate,
- checking the level of wear on the commutator and brushes of the starter-generator.
Revision 1:
The Service Bulletin SKURKA Aerospace Inc. No SB 150SG187 was amended in revision B. As a result of
the contents of this revision, Airbus Helicopters requests a punctual check of the identification plate as well
as the brushes for the starter-generators Part Number (MP/N) 200SGL130Q-4 which have complied with
revision 0 of this Service Bulletin.
Consequently, the purpose of revision 1 is to:

- modify the Appendix 4.A. to integrate the Service Bulletin SKURKA Aerospace Inc. No. SB 150SG187
revision B,
- modify the procedure to request a punctual check of the identification plate as well as the brushes for the
starter-generators Part Number (MP/N) 200SGL130Q-4 which have complied with revision 0 of this
Service Bulletin.
Revision 2:
Revision 2 of this Service Bulletin informs that this Service Bulletin is no longer applicable following the
integration of its contents in the documentation:
- for B4 helicopter version:
- for T2 helicopter version:
1.D. DESCRIPTION
Not applicable.
1.E. COMPLIANCE
Not applicable.

SB No. EC130-05-026
1.F. APPROVAL
Approval of modifications:
Not applicable.
Approval of this document:
The technical information contained in this Service Bulletin Revision 0 was approved
on October 10, 2017 under the authority of EASA Design Organization Approval No. 21J.700 for
civil version helicopters subject to an Airworthiness Certificate.
on September 27, 2019 under the authority of EASA Design Organization Approval No. 21J.700 for
on April 15, 2022 under the authority of EASA Design Organization Approval No. 21J.700 for
1.G. MANPOWER
Not applicable.
1.H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE
Not applicable.
1.I. POWER CONSUMPTION
Not applicable.
1.J. SOFTWARE UPGRADES/UPDATES
Not applicable.
1.K. REFERENCES
Not applicable.
1.L. OTHER AFFECTED PUBLICATIONS
Not applicable.
1.M. PART INTERCHANGEABILITY OR MIXABILITY
Not applicable.

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2. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS INFORMATION
2.A. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS: PRICE - AVAILABILITY - PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
2.B. LOGISTIC INFORMATION
Not applicable.
2.C. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS REQUIRED PER HELICOPTER/COMPONENT
Not applicable.
2.D. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS TO BE RETURNED
Not applicable.

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
3.A. GENERAL
Not applicable.
3.B. WORK STEPS
Not applicable.
3.C. RECORD OF COMPLIANCE
Not applicable.
3.D. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Not applicable.
4. APPENDIX
Not applicable.


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SB No.

Civil version(s): B4, T2

TIME LIMITS - MAINTENANCE CHECKS - Starter-generator

For the attention of

Revision No. Date of issue

Reason for last Revision:

Revision 0 2017-10-12 Page 1/6

1.A.1. Helicopters/installed equipment or parts

Refer to the Log Cards (FM) and/or the aircraft/engine log

1.A.2. Non-installed equipment or parts

1.B. ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

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Consequently, Airbus Helicopters recommends:

Consequently, the purpose of revision 1 is to:

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Approval of this document:

1.H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

1.I. POWER CONSUMPTION

1.J. SOFTWARE UPGRADES/UPDATES

1.L. OTHER AFFECTED PUBLICATIONS

1.M. PART INTERCHANGEABILITY OR MIXABILITY

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2. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS INFORMATION

2.A. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS: PRICE - AVAILABILITY - PROCUREMENT

2.B. LOGISTIC INFORMATION

2.C. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS REQUIRED PER HELICOPTER/COMPONENT

2.D. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS TO BE RETURNED

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3.B. WORK STEPS

3.C. RECORD OF COMPLIANCE

3.D. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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