Alert Service Bulletin: ASB MBB-BK117-40A-115
Alert Service Bulletin: ASB MBB-BK117-40A-115
Alert Service Bulletin: ASB MBB-BK117-40A-115
Revision 0 2014-03-31
Revision 1 2014-08-04
Summary:
With this Alert Service Bulletin, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland prescribes the installation of an
improved fixation of the swashplate bellows.
With Revision 1 four more additional cable tie tools are introduced with which the Alert Service Bulletin
can be accomplished. Furthermore, the accomplishment instructions are described more detailed.
If Revision 0 of this Alert Service Bulletin has already been accomplished, the cable ties on the
swashplate must be checked for a tight fit i.a.w. Sections 3.B.1.(b)5 and 3.B.1.(c)7.
Compliance:
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland considers that compliance with this Alert Service Bulletin is essential.
See Section 1.E.
(a) MBB-BK117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2 and C-1, all S/N.
(b) All main transmissions without cable ties on the swashplate bellows.
1.C. REASON
During a postflight check on a BO105, it was detected that the lower clamp of the swashplate
bellows was missing. Prior to this, the loose clamp caused damage to the swashplate bearing ring.
A loose clamp can be caught up between the rotating and stationary parts of the swashplate. This
can cause heavy damage to the swashplate, the driving link or to the rotating control rods (see
following picture).
As similar damage on the rotor system have been reported in the past, this Alert Service Bulletin
makes the replacement of the clamps on the swashplate bellows compulsory.
1.E. COMPLIANCE
(a) The clamps on the swashplate bellows must be replaced i.a.w. Section 3.B. of this Alert
Service Bulletin within the next 12 months after receipt of Revision 0 of this Alert Service
Bulletin at the latest.
(b) After receipt of Revision 1 the cable ties on the bellows must be checked for a tight fit i.a.w.
Sections 3.B.1.(b)5 and 3.B.1.(c)7. during the next maintenance event, but by 31.03.2015
at the latest.
(c) After accomplishment of this Alert Service Bulletin the cable ties must be inspected i.a.w.
Section 3.D. every 400 FH or with every 12 months inspection, whichever occurs first.
(d) After accomplishment of this Alert Service Bulletin, the cable ties must be replaced i.a.w.
Section 3.B. with every periodical inspection.
Non-installed equipment:
The clamps on the bellows must be replaced i.a.w. Section 3.B. of this Alert Service Bulletin
before a main transmission is installed in a helicopter at the latest.
1.F. APPROVAL
Approval of modification(s):
The information or instructions contained in this document refer to change no. 3039. The
technical content of this document is approved under the authority of DOA No. EASA.21J.034.
1.G. MANPOWER
1.K. REFERENCES
Not applicable.
Remark:
A = Parts with old P/N are not taken back by Airbus Helicopters Deutschland.
Specific tooling:
Remark:
A = Only one of the above given cable tie tools is necessary.
3.A. GENERAL
NOTE If a cable tie breaks during the tightening process, the next lower level of the
cable tie tool must be used. At first signs of a reduced drag force the tool must
be set back to the prescribed level i.a.w. Table 1. Generally it should be noted
that the drag force of the cable tie tool can be reduced because of wear.
NOTE Only cable tie tools given the in Table 1 are permitted for the accomplishment
of this Alert Service Bulletin. It is essential to comply with the prescribed
settings, levels and usage. If another cable tie tool than the tools i.a.w. Table
1 or a wrong setting is used the bellows can disengage from the swashplate.
3.B.1. Procedure
(a) Remove the upper and the lower clamps (2, 4, Figure 3) from the bellows (3) of the
swashplate (5). Discard both clamps.
NOTE The clearance between the upper edge of the collar and the upper edge of
the rotor hub--shaft flange (1) must be approx. 80 +/-- 5 mm ( , Figure 3).
NOTE The lower end of the sectioning line (1, Figure 2, ) must not be positioned
directly over the balance weight (8) or the connecting eyes (9).
1 Position the upper collar of the bellows (3, Figure 3) on the rotor hub--shaft.
NOTE The angle between the head of the cable tie and the upper end of the
sectioning line (1, Figure 1) of the bellows (2) must be approx. 45 degree
(see ).
2 Position one cable tie (4, Figure 1) around the upper collar (3) of the bellows (2).
3 Pretighten the cable tie (4, Figure 1) by hand.
4 Tighten the cable tie (4, Figure 1) i.a.w. Table 1, Chapter 3.A.
5 Check the upper collar (3, Figure 1) for tight fit.
a If the upper collar (3, Figure 1) can slide on the rotor hub--shaft flange (1) then:
-- The preset level of the cable tie tool must be checked
-- A new cable tie must be installed i.a.w. Section 3.B.1.(b)
NOTE A second person is necessary for the installation of the lower cable ties. After
briefing this work can also be accomplished by a pilot.
1 Position the lower collar of the bellows (3, Figure 3) on the bearing ring of the
swashplate (5). This position must be secured by a second person during the following
worksteps.
NOTE The angle between the heads of the cable ties and the lower end of the
sectioning line (1, Figure 2) of the bellows (2) must be approx. 90 degree
(see ).
2 Fit both cable ties (4, Figure 2) into each other and position them around the lower
collar (3) of the bellows (2).
3 Pretighten both cable ties (4, Figure 2) by hand.
NOTE Make sure that the cable ties (4, Figure 2) are positioned below the flange (7)
of the swashplate (6) ( ).
6 Tighten both cable ties (4, Figure 2) i.a.w. Table 1, Chapter 3.A.
7 Check the lower collar (3, Figure 2) for a tight fit. To do so, pull on the bellows (2) but
not on the cable tie heads.
a If the lower collar (3, Figure 1) can be moved from the swashplate (6) then:
-- the preset level of the cable tie tool must be checked
-- new cable ties must be installed i.a.w. Section 3.B.1.(c)
3.C. IDENTIFICATION
Identification of this document:
Confirm accomplishment of this Alert Service Bulletin by an entry in the historical record of the
helicopter and in the log card of the main transmission.
4. APPENDIX
Not applicable.
5 6
approx. 45 degree
1 Sectioning line
2 Bellows
3 Upper collar
4 Cable tie E0043--6C0P
5 Protruding end
6 Balance weight
7 Connecting eye
Angle between the cable tie head and the upper end of sectioning line
must be approx. 45 degree.
The lower end of the sectioning line must not be positioned directly over
the balance weight or the connecting eyes.
Replacement of the Clamps
Figure 1
4x2
approx. 90 degree
A 8
SECTION A--A A
2
approx 90 degree
7
1 Sectioning line
2 Bellows
9
3 Lower collar
4 4 Cable tie E0043--6C0P
5 Protruding end
6 Swashplate
7 Flange
6 8 Balance weight
9 9 Connecting eye
+/-- 5 mm
1
80
2
3
4
4x2
6
5
The clearance between the upper edge of the collar and the upper edge of the rotor
hub--shaft flange must be approx. 80 +/-- 5 mm.
Before accomplishment of this Alert Service Bulletin.
After accomplishment of this Alert Service Bulletin.
Bellows streched by hand toward the sectioning line to improve the fit on the swashplate.