ASB MBB-BK117 D-2-85A-005

Valid for Version(s): D-2, D-2m.

ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN

PROTECTIVE MEASURE

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - Rescue Hoist System

Replacement of the overload clutch

Revision No. Date of issue

Revision 0 2015‐11‐20
Revision 1 2021‐02‐18

Summary:

With Revision 0 of this Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) the life limit of the overload clutch P/N
44301-220-xxx was extended to March 31, 2016. In addition, a Service Life Limit (SLL) for the
new overload clutch P/N 44301-398-xxx (Population 2) was introduced.

Reason for last Revision:

The SLL that was introduced with Revision 0 of this ASB was incorporated in the
ALS MBB-BK117 D-2 04-10-00. However, this SLL has been superseded by a mandatory
airworthiness inspection that has already been incorporated in the
ALS MBB-BK117 D-2 04-20-00. Consequently, Revision 1 of this ASB deletes the superseded
SLL. If Revision 0 of this ASB has already been accomplished, no further work is required due to
this revision.

Compliance:

It is mandatory to obey this ASB.

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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.

b) Goodrich rescue hoist P/N 44301-10-7.

1.A.2 Non-installed equipment and parts

Goodrich rescue hoist P/N 44301-10-7.

1.B ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

None.

1.C REASON
During a maintenance check flight on a MBB-BK117 C-2 a dummy load of 552 lbs
(250 kg) was picked up in hover in order to conduct a “maximum load cycle” on the
rescue hoist. The cable reeled-out without further command from operator, causing
the test dummy load to impact the ground.
For this reason ASB MBB-BK117 D-2-85A-004 “Load Check Inspection according to
Alert Service Bulletin 44301-10-18 of the Goodrich Company” was issued.
With Revision 0 of this ASB the life limit of the overload clutch P/N 44301-220-xxx
was extended to March 31, 2016. A mandatory change to the new overload clutch
P/N 44301-398-xxx was needed before March 31, 2016. The new overload clutch
(Population 2) is assembled with improved process control.

1.D DESCRIPTION
Remove Goodrich rescue hoist and send it to Goodrich for replacement of the clutch.

1.E COMPLIANCE

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

Helicopters/installed equipment and parts:
See Section 1.E.2.
Non-installed equipment and parts:
See Section 1.E.2.

1.E.2 Compliance in service

Helicopters/installed equipment and parts:
Replace the overload clutch P/N 44301-220-xxx in accordance with Section 3.B.1
latest by March 31, 2016.

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Non installed equipment and parts:
Replace the overload clutch P/N 44301-220-xxx in accordance with 3.B.2 at next level
3 maintenance repair.

1.F APPROVAL
Approval of modification(s):
The information or instructions contained in this document refer to change
no. 10055553. The change is approved under the authority of DOA No. EASA.21J.700.

1.G MANPOWER
No details.

1.H WEIGHT AND BALANCE

No effect on weight and balance.

1.I POWER CONSUMPTION

Not affected.

1.J SOFTWARE UPGRADES/UPDATES

Not affected.

1.K REFERENCES
None.

1.L OTHER AFFECTED PUBLICATIONS

Publications already updated:
The changes to the ALS MBB-BK117 D-2 04-10-00 and ALS MBB-BK117 D-2 04-20-00
have already been incorporated.
Publications to be updated:
None.

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

The Goodrich Service Bulletin 44301-10-21 may be performed only by personnel and
facilities authorized by UTAS Brea. Please contact clutchad@utas.utc.com or your
usual UTAS/Goodrich correspondent for the retrofit.

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
Obey the “General recommendations for Working at helicopter” (AMM 00-10-02,
2-1).
3.B WORK STEPS
3.B.1 Replacement of overload clutch

NOTE The Goodrich Service Bulletin 44301-10-21 may be performed only by

personnel and facilities authorized by UTAS Brea.

NOTE Goodrich rescue hoists with overload clutch P/N 44301-398-xxx are
identified with a “4” as first digit of the serial number. This is valid for
new rescue hoists but also for the retrofit in accordance with
Goodrich SB 44301-10-21. With the retrofit the S/N will be changed:
S/N 00304 becomes S/N 40304.
1. Accomplish replacement of the overload clutch in accordance with Goodrich
Service Bulletin 44301-10-21.
3.B.2 Work steps for non-installed equipment or parts
Stock retrofitting:
Replace the overload clutch in accordance with Section 3.B.1.
3.C COMPLIANCE CONFIRMATION
Compliance with this document:
Record full compliance with this ASB, with the revision number, in the helicopter
documents.
Record full compliance with this ASB, with the revision number, in the log card of the
equipment (if a log card exists).
Please confirm compliance with this ASB (see IN 3643-I-00 for details):
QR-Code or hypertext link

NOTE
The recording of compliance with ASBs in the R-Tex
tool does not replace the recording in the helicopter
documents

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3.D OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

None.

4 APPENDIX
None.

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