ASBAS350050101ENR0ERR
ASBAS350050101ENR0ERR
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Civil versions: B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3, D
Military version: L1
Revision 0 2021-02-09
Summary:
This ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN consists in making sure that the attachment pins of the pitch rod upper links do
not rotate.
Compliance:
ASB AS350-05.01.01
1.A. EFFECTIVITY
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
1.C. REASON
Airbus Helicopters has recently been informed of a case a total loss of tightening torque of a screw used for
the connection of the pitch rod and the horn.
This loss was discovered after a flight with increasing vibration level, during the post-flight inspection. After
detailed inspection of the parts, significant wear was also noticed on the shank of the screw.
Consequently, Airbus Helicopters makes it mandatory to mark the pitch rod upper links with a red paint line
and to check the position of the red paint line at every 10-FH inspection.
1.D. DESCRIPTION
1.E. COMPLIANCE
Airbus Helicopters makes it mandatory to comply with the instructions of paragraph 3.B.2.a. of this
ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN before the delivery of the helicopter.
Not applicable.
- Comply with paragraph 3.B.2.a. of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN within 150 flight hours from receipt of
this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN revision 0 issued on the date indicated in the page footer.
- Comply with paragraph 3.B.2.b. of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN within 10 FH following compliance with
paragraph 3.B.2.a.
Then,
Not applicable.
1.F. APPROVAL
Approval of modifications:
Not applicable.
The technical information contained in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Revision 0 was approved
on February 08, 2021 under the authority of EASA Design Organization Approval No. 21J.700 for civil
version helicopters subject to an Airworthiness Certificate.
The technical information contained in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Revision 0 was approved
on February 08, 2021 under the prerogatives of the recognition of design capability FRA21J-002-DGA for
French Government helicopters.
The technical information contained in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Revision 0 was approved
on February 08, 2021 by the Airbus Helicopters Airworthiness Department for export military versions.
1.G. MANPOWER
For compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN, Airbus Helicopters recommends the following staff
qualifications:
The Estimated Man-hours are indicated for reference purposes only and based on a standard helicopter
configuration.
Estimated Man-hours: 30 minutes for the Mechanical Technician or the Pilot for the visual check.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
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1.K. REFERENCES
The following documents are required for compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN:
AMM: 60-00-00, 3-1: General Safety Instructions - Mechanical Assemblies - General - Mechanical
Systems
AMM: 62-21-00, 6-12: Inspection Criteria - Pitch Change Lever - Main Rotor Hub
AMM: 62-33-00, 4-1: Removal / Installation - Housing / Swashplate / Hub coupling (Dual Hydraulic) -
Rotor Control
AMM: 62-33-00, 6-1: Detailed Inspection Criteria - Pitch rod - Rotor Control
AMM: 62-33-00, 6-6: Check of tightening torque on the coupling pins on the pitch control rods - Rotor
Control
Airbus Helicopters will modify the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), the Maintenance Manual (MET) and
the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) with respect to this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN.
Not applicable
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
Delivery lead times will be indicated by the Sales and Customer Relations Department on the operator's
request.
Procurement
Order the required quantity from the Airbus Helicopters Network Sales and Customer Relations Department:
Airbus Helicopters
Etablissement de Marignane
Direction Ventes et Relations Client
13725 MARIGNANE CEDEX
FRANCE
NOTE 1
NOTE 2
Not applicable.
Old
Key Word Qty New P/N Item
P/N → Instruction
As per the Work Cards indicated in this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN and the list below.
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.
Not applicable.
3.A. GENERAL
- As per Task 60-00-00, 3-1 (AMM), read and comply with the general safety instructions for mechanical
assemblies.
- As per Work Card 60-00-00-301 (MET), read and comply with the general mechanical instructions for
rotors.
- As per Work Card 20-07-02-201 (MTC), read and comply with the safety instructions for a helicopter parked
in a repair shop.
The procedure is described for one pitch rod upper link. Comply with the same procedure for the
other 2 pitch rod links.
3.B.2.a. Marking of the screw (e) and the nut (b) of the pitch rod (a) upper link, (Figure 1)
- As per the principles of Work Card 20-02-05-404 (MTC), mark the tightening of the screw (e) or (1) and
nut (b) or (3), (Figure 1) by applying a line of red paint (approximately 2 mm (.078 in.)) to:
NOTE 1
. the screw head (e) or (1), the washer (d) or (4) and the pitch horn (f),
. the nut (b) or (3), the washer (d) or (4) and the pitch horn (f).
e
1
b
3
d
4
Figure 1
3.B.2.b. Visual inspection of the pitch rod (a) upper link, (Figure 1)
- Make sure that the two red lines of the pitch rod (a) upper link are aligned (Figure 1).
- If the two red lines are aligned on both sides, comply with paragraph 3.B.3.,
- If at least one of the two red lines is not aligned, check the tightening torque of the pitch rod upper links
as per paragraph 3.B.2.c.
- Before removal of the pitch rod (a) upper link (Figure 2):
. remove and discard the split pin (c),
. check the tightening torque of the nut (b) as per Task 62-33-00, 6-6 (AMM) or Detail B, Figure 2 and
Work Card 20-02-05-404 (MTC),
. contact Airbus Helicopters for RETEX information and send the tightening torque value to the following
address:
.. Airbus World: Technical Request Management https://airbusworld.helicopters.airbus.com
.. E-mail: [email protected]
.. Fax: + 33 (0) 442.85.99.66
. remove and discard the nut(s) (b), the washers (d) and the screw(s) (e) (Figure 2),
. disengage the pitch rod (a) from the pitch horn (f),
. perform a visual inspection of the pitch rod (a) upper link as per the principles of Task 62-33-00, 6-1
(AMM) or Work Card 62-30-00-601 (MET),
. without removal, perform a visual inspection of the pitch horn (f) (Figure 2) as per the principles of
Task 62-21-00, 6-12 (AMM) or Work Card 62-20-00-605 (MET),
. engage the pitch rod (a) in the pitch horn (f),
. install the screw (1), the washers (4), the nut (3) and the split pin (2) on the pitch rod (a) upper link as
per the principle of Task 62-33-00, 4-1 (AMM) or Work Card 62-20-00-401 or 62-20-16-401 (MET),
. comply with paragraph 3.B.2.a.
- Install again and/or close all cowlings, panels, doors and all equipment removed and/or opened during
preliminary steps (paragraph 3.B.1. of this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN).
- Remove the access equipment.
- Clean and restore the work zones and the helicopter as per Work Card 20-07-03-408 (MTC).
- Record full compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN, with the revision number, in the helicopter
documents.
- Please confirm compliance with this ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN as per Information Notice No. 3447-I-00:
QR-code or hypertext link
NOTE 2
ASB AS350-05.01.01
Operating instructions:
Not applicable.
Maintenance instructions:
After replacement or installation of a pitch rod, mark the tightening of the screw (e) or (1) and the
nut (b) or (3), (Figure 1) as per paragraph 3.B.2.a.
The Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) and the Maintenance Manual (MET) will integrate maintenance
instructions during a future revision. When the instructions are integrated, refer to these manuals.
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