SB No. AS350-62.00.

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Civil versions: B2, B3

SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT: MAIN ROTOR

Replacement of electrical chip detector of conical housing by a 1/4-turn

magnetic plug
Corresponds to modification OP7245

For the attention of

Revision No. Date of issue

Revision 0 2017-03-01

Summary:

The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to replace the electrical chip detector of the conical housing by a 1/4-turn
magnetic plug.

Compliance:

Compliance with this Service Bulletin is left to the Operator's initiative.

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1. PLANNING INFORMATION

CAUTION

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN WAS DRAWN UP BASED

ON THE ORIGINAL HELICOPTER CONFIGURATION
(AS DEFINED IN INDIVIDUAL INSPECTION
RECORD (RIC)). IT TAKES INTO ACCOUNT ALL
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS-APPROVED CONFIGURA-
TION CHANGES MADE AFTER DELIVERY,
PROVIDED THAT AIRBUS HELICOPTERS WAS
ADVISED THEREOF. IT DEVOLVES ON THE
OPERATOR TO CHECK THE COMPATIBILITY OF
ANY MODIFICATIONS WITH THE CURRENT
AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. IN CASE OF
INCOMPATIBILITY, IT DEVOLVES ON THE USER
TO DESIGN THE NECESSARY ADAPTATIONS AND
HAVE THEM APPROVED BY THE AIR TRANSPORT
AUTHORITIES IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED,
AND TO ENSURE AIRWORTHINESS FOLLOW-UP
THEREOF.

1.A. EFFECTIVITY

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

Helicopters equipped with an electrical magnetic chip detector P/N 1B373 (704A34543009) which do not
embody modification OP7245 (Optional manual magnetic chip detector with bayonnet locking on the
conical housing) and which embody, for helicopter version B2, modification 076120 (main rotor mast
assembly with 4-contact bearing).

NOTE

Refer to the aircraft individual inspection record (RIC AMS)

and the aircraft log book to identify the actual modification
status of the aircraft.

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

Electrical magnetic plug P/N 1B373 (704A34543009).

1.B. ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

ATTENTION

BEFORE ANY WORK, CHECK WHETHER YOUR

MASTER SERVICING MANUAL (MSM) WAS
UPDATED AS APPROVED BY THE COMPETENT
AUTHORITIES. SEE PARAGRAPH 3.D.

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1.C. REASON

The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to replace the electrical chip detector of the conical housing by a
1/4-turn magnetic plug.

1.D. DESCRIPTION

This Service Bulletin consists in:

- removing the electrical magnetic-plug,
- installing the manual 1/4-turn magnetic plug.

1.E. COMPLIANCE

Compliance with this Service Bulletin is left to the Operator's initiative.

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

Not applicable.

1.E.2. Compliance in service

Helicopters/Installed equipment or parts:

The works must be performed by the Operator.

Comply with paragraph 3.B. of this Service Bulletin.

Non-installed equipment or parts:

Building-up stocks of spares for compliance with this Service Bulletin is left to the Operator's initiative.

1.F. APPROVAL

Approval of modifications:

The information or instructions relate to modification OP7245 which was approved

on September 01, 2016 under the authority of EASA Design Organization Approval No. 21J.700 for
helicopters of civil versions subject to an Airworthiness Certificate.

The information or instructions relate to modification OP7245 which was approved

on September 01, 2016 under the prerogatives of the recognition of design capability FRA21J-002-DGA for
French Government helicopters.

Approval of this document:

The technical information contained in this Service Bulletin No. 62.00.36 Revision 0 was approved
on February 22, 2017 under the authority of EASA Design Organization Approval No. 21J.700 for helicopters
of civil versions subject to an Airworthiness Certificate.

The technical information contained in this Service Bulletin No. 62.00.36 Revision 0 was approved
on February 22, 2017 under the prerogatives of the recognition of design capability FRA21J-002-DGA for
French Government helicopters.

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1.G. MANPOWER

For compliance with this Service Bulletin, Airbus Helicopters recommends the following personnel
qualifications:

Qualification: 1 Mechanical Technician,

Time for the operations is indicated for reference, for a standard configuration.

Time for the operations: 4 hours approximately for Mechanical Technician.

The estimated helicopter downtime is half a day.

1.H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Weight and moment are negligible.

1.I. POWER CONSUMPTION

Not applicable.

1.J. SOFTWARE UPGRADES/UPDATES

Not applicable.

1 K. REFERENCES

The following documents are required for compliance with this Service Bulletin:

AMM: 24-00-00, 3-1: General instructions - Electrical power generation

AMM: 53-51-00, 4-1: Removal/Installation - Upper cowlings
AMM: 60-00-00, 3-1: General instructions - Mechanical instructions
AMM: 60-00-00, 6-2: Check - Chips Detector
AMM: 60-00-00, 6-4: Check of the magnetization of the electrical or non-electrical magnetic plugs

MTC: 20.01.01.302: Use of oils

MTC: 20.02.06.402: Safetying with lockwire
MTC: 20.02.08.410: Installation of seals on mechanical or hydraulic assemblies - Replacement of
components on structure and transmission assemblies
MTC: 20.05.01.101: General sealing methods
MTC: 20.05.01.102: General methods for applying sealing compounds
MTC: 20.05.01.223: Use of sealing compound PR 1776 B2 / 1776 S
MTC: 20.07.02.201: Helicopter parked in a repair shop
MTC: 20.07.03.406: Instructions applicable when working on an aircraft electrical circuit and power
generating systems
MTC: 20.07.03.408: Appearance checks on an aircraft after an inspection or repair
MTC: 20.80.20.423: Repair procedure for spiral, heat-shrinkable and braided sheaths
MTC: 20.80.20.603: Securing rules for electrical harnesses

MSM: Master Servicing Manual: Normal Revision 014 of 2016.11.03 (for helicopters version B2)
MSM: Master Servicing Manual: Normal Revision 013 of 2016.11.03 (for helicopters version B3)

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1.L. OTHER AFFECTED PUBLICATIONS

CAUTION

THE OPERATOR USING THIS SERVICE BULLETIN

MUST MAKE SURE THAT ALL MAINTENANCE
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MAINTENANCE OF
INSTALLATION ARE AVAILABLE. OTHERWISE, IT
DEVOLVES ON THE OPERATOR TO OBTAIN THE
DOCUMENTS FROM HIS/HER USUAL AIRBUS
HELICOPTERS CONTACT POINT.

The modification was integrated into the following manuals:

- AMM,
- MSM.

These documents were circulated to the Subscribers.

The updated IPC publications must be ordered by the Customer.

1.M. PART INTERCHANGEABILITY OR MIXABILITY

Interchangeability:

PRE and POST MOD magnetic plugs are not interchangeable.

Mixability:

Not applicable.

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2. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS INFORMATION

2.A. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS: PRICE - AVAILABILITY - PROCUREMENT

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

Delivery deadlines will be indicated by Sales and Customer Relations Department on Operator's request.

Order the required quantity from the Airbus Helicopters network Customer Support Sales Department:

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

NOTE

On the purchase order, please specify the mode of

transport, the destination and the serial numbers of the
helicopters to be modified.

2.B. LOGISTIC INFORMATION

Not applicable.

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

Components to be ordered for one helicopter or for one assembly:

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

O-ring 1 M83248/1-906 3
1A143 1B373
Plug, magnetic 1 4 Store
(704A34543008) (704A34543009)

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Equipment or parts to be ordered separately:

As per Work Card and Tasks mentioned in this Service Bulletin.

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

Tubing, heat-shrink,
1m VG95343T05E001A 1
self-ext.
Tubing, heat-shrink,
1m VG95343T05A007A 2
self-ext.
Lockwire 1m EN3628-0,8 5

Clamp, binding 5 E0043-1C0P 8

Consumables to be ordered separately:

As per Work Cards and Tasks mentioned in this Service Bulletin.

New
Key Word Qty Item CM
P/N

Sealant 0.5 kg ECS2339 6 CM6068

Oil 0.1 L JETOIL2 7 CM103

The products can be ordered separately, from the INTERTURBINE AVIATION LOGISTICS company:

Website: http://www.interturbine.com
Telephone: +49.41.91.809.300
AOG: +49.41.91.809.444

Special tools:

As per Work Cards and Tasks mentioned in this Service Bulletin or equivalent.

2.D. EQUIPMENT OR PARTS TO BE RETURNED

Not applicable.

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

3.A. GENERAL

- Comply with general electrical power instructions as per Task 24-00-00, 3-1 (AMM).
- Comply with general mechanical instructions as per Task 60-00-00, 3-1 (AMM).
- Comply with instructions for use of oils as per Work Card 20.01.01.302 (MTC).
- Comply with instructions for safetying with lockwire as per Work Card 20.02.06.402 (MTC).
- Comply with general instructions for installation of seals on mechanical or hydraulic assemblies and
replacement of components on structure and transmission assemblies as per Work Card 20.02.08.410
(MTC).
- Comply with general sealing methods as per Work Card 20.05.01.101 (MTC).
- Comply with sealing compound application instructions as per Work Card 20.05.01.102 (MTC).
- Comply with PR 1776 B2 / 1776 S sealing compound application instructions as per Work
Card 20.05.01.223 (MTC).
- Comply with general instructions for helicopter parked in a repair shop as per Work Card 20.07.02.201
(MTC).
- Comply with instructions applicable when working on an aircraft electrical circuit and when energizing
aircraft power generating systems on ground as per Work Card 20.07.03.406 (MTC).
- Comply with methods for repair of spiral, heat-shrinkable and braided sheaths as per Work
Card 20.80.20.423 (MTC).
- Comply with securing rules for electrical harnesses as per Work Card 20.80.20.603 (MTC).

3.B. WORK STEPS

3.B.1. Preliminary steps

- Park helicopter in hangar.

- Install suitable access equipment.
- Disconnect all electrical power supplies.
- Remove equipment and furnishings as required for access to work zones.
- Remove upper cowling as per Task 53-51-00, 4-1 (AMM).

3.B.2. Procedure

3.B.2.a. Removal of electrical magnetic plug (Figures 1 and 2)

- Disconnect the wire 1WW5F with pin from the cannon plug A of module 31W as per Figure 1.
- Install tubing (1) on cable 1WW5F.
- Disconnect cable 1WW18NE from terminal of module 31W.
- Install tubing (2) on cable 1WW18NE.
- Bind cables 1WW5F and 1WW18NE on existing cables using binding clamps (8) towards electrical
valve 21D (installed on aircraft) for helicopters in single hydraulics version or 3D2-P1 (installed on
aircraft) for helicopters in dual hydraulics versions.
- Cut and discard lockwire (a) as per Figure 2 PRE MOD.
- Remove and store magnetic plug (b).
- Check for chips as per Task 60-00-00, 6-2 (AMM).
- Remove and discard O-ring (c).

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3.B.2.b. Installation of manual magnetic plug (Figure 2 POST MOD)

- Check of the magnetization of magnetic plug (4) as per Task 60-00-00, 6-4 (AMM).
- Apply oil (7) to magnetic plug (4).
- Install O-ring (3) and magnetic plug (4).
- Tighten magnetic plug (4) to specified torque.
- Safety magnetic plug (4) with lockwire (5).
- Apply sealant (6) on periphery of magnetic plug (4).

3.B.3. Tests

Not applicable.

3.B.4. Final steps

- Clean and recondition work zone and aircraft as per Work Card 20.07.03.408 (MTC).
- Install equipment and furnishings which were removed during preliminary steps (Paragraph 3.B.1.).
- Install upper cowling as per Task 53-51-00, 4-1 (AMM).
- Reconnect electrical power supplies.
- Clear access equipment.
- Set helicopter into flight condition.

3.B.5. Ground run/flight test

Not applicable.

3.C. COMPLIANCE CONFIRMATION

Compliance with this document:

Record full compliance with this Service Bulletin No. 62.00.36 Revision 0 in the helicopter documents.

Tracking of modifications in the documentation:

Record embodiment of modification OP7245 in the helicopter documents.

3.D. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Operating instructions:

Not applicable.

Maintenance instructions:

Refer to Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) in effect.

Refer to Master Servicing Manual (MSM) Normal Revision 014 of 2016.11.03 or further (for helicopters
version B2).

Refer to Master Servicing Manual (MSM) Normal Revision 013 of 2016.11.03 or further (for helicopters
version B3).

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