ASB MBB‐BK117 D‐2‐63A‐002

Valid for Version(s): D‐2, D‐2m.

ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN

SUBJECT: MAIN ROTOR DRIVE ‐ Vertical Mount

Inspection of the rod assemblies for cracks

Revision No. Date of issue

Revision 0 2017‐05‐23

Summary:

With this Alert Service Bulletin (ASB), Airbus Helicopters Deutschland (AHD) prescribes a
first‐time and a repetitive inspection of the rod assemblies of the vertical mount.

Compliance:

AHD considers that compliance with the instructions contained in this ASB is essential.

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1 PLANNING INFORMATION
1.A EFFECTIVITY
1.A.1 Helicopters/installed equipment and parts
a) MBB‐BK117 D‐2, D‐2m, all S/N.

NOTE Only rod assemblies with more than 1200 Fh Time Since New (TSN)
are affected.
b) Rod assembly (*), LH P/N D633K1181‐101
P/N D633K1182‐101
Rod assembly (*), RH P/N D633K1181‐102
P/N D633K1182‐102
* Designation in the IPC is “Stay assy”. Designation in the AMM and this
ASB is “Rod assembly”.

1.A.2 Non‐installed equipment and parts

Not affected.
1.B ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS
None.
1.C REASON
During the replacement of a main gear box (MGB) on a MBB‐BK117 B‐2, one lug of a
rod assembly of the vertical mount was found broken. Investigations are ongoing.
After completion of the investigations a revision of this ASB will be released to
introduce the final inspection intervals and measures.
Since the design of the vertical mount of the MBB‐BK117 D‐2 is identical to the
MBB‐BK117 B‐2, this ASB prescribes a one‐time and a repetitive inspection of the rod
assemblies of the vertical mounts with more than 1200 Fh TSN.

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1.D DESCRIPTION

Inspect the vertical mount rod assemblies for cracks.

1.E COMPLIANCE

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1.E.1 Compliance at H/C manufacturer level
Helicopters/installed equipment and parts:
Not affected.
Non‐installed equipment and parts:
Not affected.
1.E.2 Compliance in service
Helicopters/installed equipment and parts:

EFFECTIVITY Rod assemblies with less than 1200 Fh TSN.

a) No action necessary until 1200 Fh TSN has been reached.

EFFECTIVITY Rod assemblies with more than 1200 Fh TSN and with more than
200 Fh since the last inspection of the vertical mount, refer to
AMM, 63‐33‐00, 6‐1.
a) Do a first‐time inspection of the rod assemblies of the vertical mount within 50
Fh (+ 5 Fh tolerance) after receipt of this ASB, refer to Section 3.B.

EFFECTIVITY Rod assemblies with more than 1200 Fh TSN and with less than
200 Fh since last inspection of the vertical mount, refer to AMM,
63‐33‐00, 6‐1.
a) Do a first‐time inspection of the rod assemblies of the vertical mount within
200 Fh (+ 20 Fh tolerance) after the last inspection, refer to Section 3.B.

EFFECTIVITY Rod assemblies with more than 1200 Fh TSN.

b) Do a repetitive inspection of the rod assemblies of the vertical mount every 200
Fh (+ 20 Fh tolerance), refer to Section 3.B.
Non‐installed equipment and parts:
Not affected.
1.F APPROVAL
Approval of this document:
The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of
DOA No. EASA.21J.700.
1.G MANPOWER

Qualification Mechanic Electrician Pilot Others

Estimated
approx. 3.0 h ‐ ‐ ‐
Man‐hours

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1.H WEIGHT AND BALANCE
No effect on weight and balance.

1.I POWER CONSUMPTION

Not affected.

1.J SOFTWARE UPGRADES/UPDATES

Not changed.

1.K REFERENCES
AMM MBB‐BK117 D‐2.

1.L OTHER AFFECTED PUBLICATIONS

Not affected.

1.M INTERCHANGEABILITY OR MIXABILITY OF PARTS

Interchangeability:
Not affected.
Mixability:
Not affected.

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2 MATERIAL INFORMATION
2.A MATERIAL: PRICE ‐ AVAILABILITY ‐ PROCUREMENT
None.

2.B LOGISTIC INFORMATION

None.

2.C MATERIAL REQUIRED PER HELICOPTER/COMPONENT

None.

2.D MATERIAL TO BE RETURNED

None.

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3 ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
3.A GENERAL
Not applicable.

3.B WORK STEPS

3.B.1 Preliminary steps

1. De‐energize the electrical system of the helicopter, refer to AMM, 24‐32‐00, 2‐1.
2. Remove the MGB cowlings, refer to AMM, 71‐13‐00, 4‐1.

3.B.2 Inspection of the rod assemblies

NOTE In the following procedure the inspection for one strut is described.
The inspections for the other three struts are identical.
1. Lift the lower seal of the boot (1, Fig. 1) from the transmission deck flange.

1 Boot

Figure 1

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2. Visually inspect the complete lower and upper lug of the rod assembly for cracks
using a mirror and a flashlight (see shaded area in Figure 2).
‐ If cracks are detected, replace the affected rod assembly before next flight,
refer to AMM, 63‐33‐00, 4‐1 and inform AHD customer support.

VIEW A

Inspect this Area.

Figure 2

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3. Slide the boot (1, Fig. 3) downwards the rod assembly (2) and attach the lower
seal of the boot (1) to the transmission deck flange.

DEATIL A

1 Boot
2 Rod assembly

Figure 3

3.B.3 Final steps

Install the MGB cowlings, refer to AMM, 71‐13‐00, 4‐1.

3.C COMPLIANCE CONFIRMATION

Compliance with this document:
Confirm accomplishment of this ASB by an entry in the historical record of the
helicopter.

3.D OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

None.

4 APPENDIX
None.

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