No.

EC130-63-022
Civil version(s): B4, T2

SERVICE BULLETIN
PROTECTIVE MEASURE

MAIN ROTOR DRIVE - Main gear box

Inspection of the hydraulic pump drive system

For the attention of

Revision No. Date of issue

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Summary:

The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to make sure that the balls bearing has correct positioning inside the pulley
of the hydraulic pump drive system.

Compliance:

Airbus Helicopters recommends that you comply with this Service Bulletin.

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1. PLANNING INFORMATION

1.A. EFFECTIVITY

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

Helicopters EC130 versions B4 and T2:

- POST MOD 079568 (See NOTE 1)
- Dual hydraulic
- That have hydraulic pump drive system assembled before February 2021 (See NOTE 2)
- And which have never been complied with the Task 63-11-00,6-15B (AMM).

NOTE 1

POST MOD 079568: The MOD 079568 created the

hydraulic pump drive assemblies
P/N 350A35-0132-01 which are fitted with bearing
P/N 704A33651269.

NOTE 2

The hydraulic pump drive system assembly date

corresponds to the bearing P/N 704A33651269 installation
on the hydraulic pump drive system (see the date on the
helicopter RIC).

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

Hydraulic pump drive system P/N 350A35-0132-01 delivered before you received this Service Bulletin
(refer to the issue date on the page footer).

1.B. ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable.

1.C. REASON

Airbus helicopters investigated about an in-service incident related to a hydraulic pump drive belt failure.
Investigation revealed that the bearing failed as the result of its incorrect positioning during assembly inside
the pulley.

Consequently, the purpose of this Service Bulletin is to make sure that the balls bearing has correct
positioning inside the pulley of the hydraulic pump drive system.

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1.D. DESCRIPTION

The Service Bulletin includes the work steps that follow:

- Make sure that there is no misalignment on the hydraulic pump drive system.
- If necessary, remove the hydraulic pump drive system to do a detailed inspection.
- If necessary, discard the hydraulic pump drive system.

1.E. COMPLIANCE

1.E.1. Compliance at H/C manufacturer level

Not applicable.

1.E.2. Compliance in service

Helicopters/installed equipment or parts:

It is the operator who does the work on the helicopter.

Comply with paragraph 3. of this Service Bulletin, refer to the table No. 1:

Table No. 1
The Task 63-11-00,6-15B (AMM) has been
complied at least once since installation of Action
the Hydraulic pump drive system?

Comply with paragraph 3. of the revision 0 of this

No
Service Bulletin during the next T visit.

Yes No action is required.

Non-installed equipment or parts:

Before you install the hydraulic pump drive system identified in paragraph 1.A.2.
and not later than March 14, 2023, do a check of the stock and inspect when applicable as given in
paragraph 3.B.4.

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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
March 01, 2022 under the authority of EASA Design Organization Approval No. 21J.700 for
civil version helicopters subject to an Airworthiness Certificate.

1.G. MANPOWER

Airbus Helicopters recommends that the personnel who will do this Service Bulletin have this qualifications:

Qualifications: - 2 Mechanical Technicians for axial play inspection on the helicopter.

- 1 Mechanical Technician for axial play inspection on hydraulic pump drive system removed.

The man-hours are an estimate given for information only and for a standard helicopter configuration.

Estimated Man-hours: - 1 hour for two Mechanical Technicians for axial play inspection on the hydraulic
pump drive system.
- 4 hours for a Mechanical Technician for detailed inspection with removal of the
hydraulic pump drive system.
- 15 minutes for a Mechanical Technician for detailed inspection of the hydraulic pump
drive system removed.

The helicopter downtime is an estimate given for information only and for a standard helicopter configuration.

The estimate of the helicopter downtime is 1 hour for axial play inspection.
The estimate of the helicopter downtime is half a day for detailed inspection with removal.

1.H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Not applicable.

1.I. POWER CONSUMPTION

Not applicable.

1.J. SOFTWARE UPGRADES/UPDATES

Not applicable.

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1.K. REFERENCES

These documents are necessary to comply with this Service Bulletin:

Standard Practices Manual (MTC):

MTC: 20-07-03-406: Instructions applicable when working on an aircraft electrical circuit and power
generating systems - Technical instructions
MTC: 20-07-03-408: Appearance checks on an aircraft after an inspection or repair - Technical instructions

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM):

AMM: 63-11-00,4-3B: Disassembly - Drive System of the Belt-Driven Hydraulic-Pump POST MOD 079566 /
POST MOD 079568 - MGB / Engine Drive Line
AMM: 63-11-00,4-4B: Assembly - Drive System of the Belt-Driven Hydraulic-Pump POST MOD 079566 /
POST MOD 079568 - MGB / Engine Drive Line
AMM: 63-11-00,6-15B: Visual Inspection Criteria - Drive Bearing of the Belt-Driven Hydraulic Pump
POST MOD 079566 and POST MOD 079568 - MGB / Engine Drive Line

Information Notices (IN):

IN: 3481-I-00: The Marketplace: an AirbusWorld eOrdering service
IN: 3643-I-00: Introduction of the digital Service Bulletin reporting R-Tex

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

Price

For any information on the price of modification kits and/or components or for assistance, contact the
Airbus Helicopters Network Sales and Customer Relations Department.

Availability

Availability Delivery lead times will be indicated by the Sales and Customer Relations Department
on the operator's request.

Procurement

Procurement Order the required quantity from the Airbus Helicopters Network Sales and
Customer Relations Department:

Airbus Helicopters
Etablissement de Marignane
Direction des Ventes et Relation Client
13725 MARIGNANE CEDEX
FRANCE

In the purchase order, write the information that follows:

- The mode of transport
- The destination

2.B. LOGISTIC INFORMATION

Not applicable.

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

Equipment or parts to be ordered separately:

Old
Key Word Qty New P/N Item
P/N → Instruction

Hydraulic pump 1 350A35-0132-01 1 350A35-0132-01 Discard if

drive system necessary

Consumables to be ordered separately:

Refer to the Tasks and Work Cards mentioned in this Service Bulletin.

You can order the consumables from the AirbusWorld Marketplace through e-ordering (IN No. 3481-I-00).
If you cannot get access to e-ordering, please contact your Logistic Focal Point.

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Special tools:

Refer to the Tasks and Work Cards mentioned in this Service Bulletin and the list below:

Key Word Qty Tool P/N or equivalent Item

Dial gauge (with 0.01 mm (0.00039 in) 1 Commercial P/N zz

precision)
Feeler gauge
(thickness 0.03 mm (0.00118 in)) 1 Commercial P/N yy
Jaw support 1 703A94000000 xx
Pen 1 Commercial P/N ww
Metal frame 1 Commercial P/N vv
Protection 1 Commercial P/N uu

2.D. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS TO BE RETURNED

- Add a label (format A4) on the package, which specifies:

UNSERVICABLE FOR EXPERTISE

-ESETM-

Recipient: RETEX FACTORY

Contact: support.tecnical-dycomp.ah@airbus.com

NOTE

The expenses related to the return of the

hydraulic pump drive system (b) to Airbus Helicopters are
supported by Airbus Helicopters.

- Enclose a fulfilled copy of the response form (Appendix 4.A.) in the package.
- Return the package to Airbus Helicopters, refer the address below:

Airbus Helicopters
Aéroport Marseille Provence
RETEX Factory – [Ecureuil - Hydraulic pump drive system]
MAH09MGA2 - B1 - LES BORIES
SOUS SOL - ARRIVEE
13725 Marignane CEDEX
France

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

3.A. GENERAL

Not applicable.

3.B. WORK STEPS

3.B.1. Preliminary steps

- Disconnect all the electrical power supplies refer to the Work Card 20-07-03-406 (MTC).
- Install the access equipment.
- Remove and/or open all cowlings, panels, doors and all equipment items to enable adequate access
to the various work areas.

3.B.2. Procedure

Comply with the work steps described in the video which is available by following the link “dailymotion” or
QR-Code or the link below:

https://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/k5uDj4y43D7l35xfim6

3.B.2.a. Misalignment measurement on the hydraulic pump drive system

(Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6 and Figure 7)

CAUTION

PROTECT THE MECHANICAL FLOOR (d) WITH

PROTECTION (uu) TO PREVENT SHOCKS AND
SCRATCHES.

CAUTION

THE METAL FRAME (vv) MUST BE HEAVY

ENOUGH TO ENSURE DIAL GAUGE (zz) SUPPORT
STABILITY.

- Install the dial gauge (zz) on the mechanical floor (d) of the helicopter with:
. The metal frame (vv) and a protection (uu) between the metal frame (vv) and
the mechanical floor (d) (Figure 1)
or
. The metal frame (vv) (not shown) into the protection (uu) on the mechanical floor (d) (Figure 2)
or
. A jaw support (xx) and a protection (uu) (Figure 3 and Figure 4)

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zz

vv

d d
uu

Figure 1 Figure 2

CAUTION

THE JAW SUPPORT (xx) MUST BE TIGHTENED

ALONG THE Y AXIS OF THE HELICOPTER TO
PREVENT DAMAGE ON THE SUPPORT BAR.

uu

xx

Figure 4
zz

Figure 3

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CAUTION

THE DIAL GAUGE (zz) INSTALLATION MUST BE

TIGHTENED AND RIGID TO ENSURE A PRECISE
MEASURE.

- Install the dial gauge (zz) on the driving pulley (a) of the hydraulic pump drive system (b)
(Figure 5 and Figure 6).

zz

Figure 5

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CAUTION

THE DIAL GAUGE (zz) INSTALLATION MUST BE

ON THE FLAT AREA (B) OF THE DRIVING
PULLEY (a) AND MUST NOT TOUCH THE
CYLINDRICAL AREA (C).

a
B
a b
zz C

Figure 6

- Set the dial gauge (zz) to zero.

- Make a mark on the driving pulley (a) with the pen (ww) (not shown).

NOTE 1

The mark on the driving pulley (a) is to make the turn

measurement easily.

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- Tell a mechanical technician to turn the tail rotor.
- Record the minimum value (V1) and maximum value (V2) of the dial gauge (zz) during one turn of the
driving pulley (a).
- Calculate the amplitude of the driving pulley (a), refer below:
. V2 – V1 = Total Amplitude (TA).

3.B.2.b. Interpretation of the misalignment results

- If TD is less than 0.05 mm (0.00196 in):

. Comply with paragraph 3.B.3.
- If TD is equal or more than 0.05 mm (0.00196 in):
. Remove the driving pulley (a) from the hydraulic pump drive system (b), refer to the
Task 63-11-00,4-3B (AMM).
. Comply with paragraph 3.B.2.c.

3.B.2.c. Detailed inspection of the hydraulic pump drive system (Figure 7)

- Position the feeler gauge (yy) (thickness 0.03 mm (0.00118 in)) between outer ring of the
balls bearing (c) and the driving pulley (a) on each recess hole (A) (Figure 7).
- Comply with paragraph 3.B.2.d.

yy

c
A

Figure 7

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3.B.2.d. Interpretation of the results (Figure 7).

- If the feeler gauge (yy) goes between the balls bearing (c) and the driving pulley (a) on at least one of the
four recess holes (A) (Figure 7):
. Send the hydraulic pump drive system (b) to Airbus Helicopters, refer to paragraph 2.D.
. Install a new hydraulic pump drive system (1), refer to the Task 63-11-00,4-4B (AMM).
. Comply with paragraph 3.B.3.

- If the feeler gauge (yy) goes between the balls bearing (c) and the driving pulley (a) for none of the four
recess holes (A) (Figure 7):
. Install the driving pulley (a) on the hydraulic pump drive system (b), refer to the
Task 63-11-00,4-4B (AMM).
. Comply with paragraph 3.B.3.

3.B.3. Final steps

- Do an aspect check on the helicopter after inspection or repair, refer to the

Work Card 20-07-03-408 (MTC).
- Install again or close all cowlings, panels, doors and equipment removed and/or opened during preliminary
steps (paragraph 3.B.1. of this service Bulletin).
- Connect all the electrical power supplies, refer to the Work Card 20-07-03-406 (MTC).
- Remove the access equipment.

3.B.4. Work steps for non-installed equipment or parts

3.B.4.a. Detailed inspection of the hydraulic pump drive system (Figure 8)

- Remove the driving pulley (a) from the hydraulic pump drive system (b), refer to the
Task 63-11-00,4-3B (AMM).
- Position the feeler gauge (yy) (thickness 0.03 mm (0.00118 in)) between outer ring of the
balls bearing (c) and the driving pulley (a) on each recess holes (A) (Figure 8).
- Comply with paragraph 3.B.4.b.

yy

c
A

Figure 8

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3.B.4.b. Interpretation of the results

- If the feeler gauge (yy) goes between the balls bearing (c) and the driving pulley (a) on at least one of the
four recess holes (A):
. Send the hydraulic pump drive system (b) to Airbus Helicopters, refer to paragraph 2.D.

- If the feeler gauge (yy) goes between the balls bearing (c) and the driving pulley (a) for none of the four
recess holes (A):
. Install the driving pulley (a) from the hydraulic pump drive system (b), refer to the
Work Card 63-20-00-706 (MET) or the Task 63-11-00,4-4B (AMM).

3.C. RECORD OF COMPLIANCE

Compliance with this document:

- Record the full compliance with this Service Bulletin, with the revision number, in the
helicopter documents.

- Record compliance with this Service Bulletin (see IN 3643-I-00 for instructions):
QR code or hypertext link

NOTE 2

The recording of compliance with

Service Bulletin in the
R-TEX tool does not replace the recording in the helicopter
documents.

SB EC130 63-022

3.D. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Not applicable.

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4. APPENDIX
4.A. Hydraulic pump drive system response form to be completed and returned

Complete the form and send it by e-mail to :

Airbus Helicopters – Etablissement de Marignane
Customer Support
E-Mail : support.technical-dyncomp.ah@airbus.com

Operator’s Name :

Helicopter:

Type and version : S/N:

Flight hours (FH):

Hydraulic pump drive system:

P/N:

Ball bearing:

P/N: S/N:

TSN (FH): Installation date (yyyy-mm-dd):

Time since last greasing (FH):

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