Service Letter Atr72: TITLE: Air Conditioning System - Maintenance Procedures

SERVICE LETTER ATR72
TITLE: Air conditioning system - Maintenance procedures
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Revision No. 05 - Mar 27/15 Service Letter No. ATR72-21-6006
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1. EFFECTIVITY
ATR72-101, ATR72-102, ATR72-201, ATR72-202, ATR72-211, ATR72-212 and ATR72-212A

aircraft models.
2. REASON
The aim of this Service Letter is to inform the airline engineering and maintenance department
about the methods and procedures to keep the environmental control system and the bleed air
system in high efficiency conditions and to improve the reliability of these systems.
This Service Letter provides the guideline to integrate and to optimize the already existing ATR
maintenance program for airlines usually operating in severe environment.
Under no circumstances should this Service Letter be a substitute or an alternative to the

approved MRBR and MPD documents.
This Service Letter has been created on the basis of the experience of several years of aircraft
operations and it has been developed to increase the air conditioning system reliability during
the summer season. Before carrying out any maintenance actions on the aircraft, ATR suggest
operators to read HONEYWELL Service Letter No. 5768C-01.
According to the aircraft utilization, we suggest that the following maintenance actions be
performed.
A. ONE TIME MAINTENANCE ACTIONS (SEE §3.A.)
- Underfloor ducts alignment.
B. EVERY 5000 FH (SEE §3.B.)
- Check of bleed duct tightness.
- Replacement of the leading edge bleed seals.
- Replacement of the handling bleed valve duct seals.
- Replacement of the underfloor bleed seals.
- Pressure loss test of the heat exchangers.
- Pressure loss test of the condensers.
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- Replacement of pack hoses.
- Cleaning of the main distribution duct outlets.
- Cleaning of the recirculation fan grid.
C. EVERY 2000 FH (4A) OR EVERY YEAR BEFORE HOT SEASON (SEE §3.C.)
- Check of HP air bleed valve delivered pressure.
- Check of pack flow control valve delivered pressure.
- Inspection of the ram air check valves.
- Cleaning of heat exchangers.
- Cleaning of condenser.
- Cleaning of the temperature sensors.
- Cleaning of water extractor and check of spray nozzle.
- Operational Test of Additional de-icing pressure switch as per CMM 21-51-60.
D. EVERY 1000 FH (SEE §3.D.)
- Temperature inlet control valve test.
- Check of duct temperature.
- Pack leak check.
- Check of the torque value of the clamps at pack duct hoses.
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E. EVERY 500 FH (SEE §3.E.)
- Operational check of free airflow through the water spray nozzle.
Before starting with the maintenance procedures, ATR suggest to make the following
spares (see concerned Paragraph and refer to IPC for P/N):
- HP air bleed valve.
- Pack flow control valve.
- Bleed shut off valve.
- Underfloor seals (see concerned paragraph).
- Leading edge seals (see concerned paragraph).
- Temperature controller.
- Air modulation valve.
- Air Cycle Machine.
- Ram air check valve.
- Pack hoses (or raw material, see concerned paragraph).
- Heat exchanger bellows.
- Heat exchanger.
- Condenser.
- MARMAN clamps.
- Additional De-icing Pressure Switch.
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3. TESTS AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
A. ONE TIME MAINTENANCE ACTIONS
(1) Underfloor ducts alignment
As per AMM (JIC) 36-11-00 PRO 10000, verify the correct alignment of bleed ducts in
the underfloor zone.
B. MAINTENANCE ACTIONS TO BE PERFORMED EVERY 5000 FH
(1) Check of bleed duct tightness
As per AMM (JIC) 36-11-00 CHK 10000, perform the check of bleed tightness. Some
leaks are due to the deformation of bleed duct flanges. In this case, do no try to fix the
leak by over torque the clamps. A specific tool (P/N 6FT001-101, see §4) can be used
to restore the original flange profile.
(2) Replacement of handling bleed valve duct seals (ATD50N)
With reference to Figure 1, perform the following actions:
- Open nacelle panel to gain access to the valve.
- Remove the MARMAN clamp Item 15.
- Remove the four bolts Item 14.
- Remove the four bolts Item 17.
- Disconnect duct Item 12 from aircraft.
- Replace the O-rings according to procedure described in CMMv 36-11-45.
CAUTION: IF DAMAGED, REPLACE VALVE SEAL ITEM 16.
- Reconnect the MARMAN clamp.
- Install the four bolts.
- Close-up.
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(3) Replacement of leading edge and underfloor bleed duct seals
As per AMM (JIC) 36-11-00 RAI 10010 and AMM (JIC) 36-11-00 RAI 10011, based
on the experience of the in-service behaviour of these seals installed on aircraft
operating in severe weather conditions, a preventive measure consisting in a
scheduled replacement of the seals, improves the reliability of the bleed system.
(4) Pressure loss test of the heat exchanger
Perform the test according to the CMMv 21-51-02.
(5) Pressure loss test of the condenser
Perform the test according to the CMMv 21-51-03.
(6) Pack hoses replacement
Degradation of the pack hoses is characterized by loss of rubber characteristics with

consequent swelling phenomenon.
ATR, with the aim to reduce maintenance actions during hot season, suggest to
replace the pack hoses on a regular basis of 5000 FH.
(7) Cleaning of the main distribution duct outlets
Check that the main distribution duct outlet louvers and the honeycomb are not
obstructed by dust. If necessary, open and clean them with a vacuum cleaner.
(8) Cleaning of recirculation fan grids
With reference to Figure 2, clean the two recirculation fan grids with dry compressed
air and baltane.
C. MAINTENANCE ACTIONS TO BE PERFORMED EVERY 2000 FH (4A) OR EVERY

YEAR BEFORE HOT SEASON
(1) Check of HP valve delivered pressure
As per AMM (JIC) 36-11-00 CHK 10010.
(2) Check of pack valve delivered pressure
As per AMM (JIC) 21-51-00 CHK 10010.
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(3) Inspection of ram air and the turbofan check valves
As per AMM (JIC) 21-51-59 CHK 10000 and AMM (JIC) 21-51-93 CHK 10000.
(4) Cleaning of the heat exchangers
Remove the heat exchangers.
Internally check that they are not polluted by oil or other foreign matters and clean
them as per HONEYWELL (ALLIED SIGNAL/GARRETT) Service Letter No. GP-13.
Replace the removed bellows and hoses by new ones.
Close-up.
As per AMM (JIC) 21-51-51 RAI 10000.
(5) Cleaning of the condenser
Remove the condenser and perform the cleaning according HONEYWELL (ALLIED
SIGNAL/GARRETT) Service Letter No. GP-20.
As per AMM (JIC) 21-51-55 RAI 10000.
(6) Cleaning of all temperature sensors
CAUTION: DURING SENSORS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, PAY SPECIAL

ATTENTION NOT TO DAMAGE SENSING ELEMENTS.
With reference to Figure 3, remove the following sensors:
- Duct Temperature Sensors (controlling) (FIN 13HH and FIN 14HH).
As per AMM (JIC) 21-61-26 RAI 10000.
- Duct Temperature Sensors (indicating) (FIN 5HK and FIN 4HK).
As per AMM (JIC) 21-63-22 RAI 10000.
- Compartment Temperature Sensor (controlling) (FIN 11HH and FIN 12HH).
As per AMM (JIC) 21-61-11 RAI 10000 and AMM (JIC) 21-61-21 RAI 10000.
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- Compartment Temperature Sensor (indicating) (FIN 6HK, FIN 7HK and 50HK).
As per AMM (JIC) 21-63-11 RAI 10000 and AMM (JIC) 21-63-21 RAI 10000.
Clean all the sensors with baltane and dry compressed air.
Close-up.
(7) Cleaning of water extractor and check of spray nozzle
With reference to Figure 4, clean the water spray nozzles and its duct.
As per AMM (JIC) 21-51-91 CHK 10000.
(8) Operational test of additional de-icing pressure switch
As per AMM (JIC) 21-51-96 OPT 10010.
D. MAINTENANCE ACTIONS TO BE PERFORMED EVERY 1000 FH (2A)
(1) Turbine inlet control valve operational test
as per AMM (JIC) 21-51-98 OPT 10000.
(2) Check of duct temperature
As per AMM (JIC) 21-61-00 CHK 10000.
(3) Pack Leak Check
As per AMM (JIC) 21-51-00 CHK 10020.
(4) Check of the torque value of the clamps at pack duct hoses
Verify that hose clamps are properly tightened.
Refer to HONEYWELL (ALLIED SIGNAL/GARRETT) Service Letter No. GP-14 and

Service Bulletin No. 2203025-21-2668.
CAUTION: IF NECESSARY, HOSES CAN BE INSTALLED USING DISTILLED

WATER. THE USE OF ANY GREASE MUST BE AVOIDED. IN CASE
OF REUTILIZATION OF A REMOVED HOSE, IT IS RECOMMENDED
TO CLEAN IT WITH BALTANE AND TO REMOVE ALL OIL TRACES
FROM THE SURFACE.
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E. MAINTENANCE ACTIONS TO BE PERFORMED EVERY 500 FH (A)
(1) Operational check of free airflow through the water spray nozzle
As per AMM (JIC) 21-51-91 CHK 10000.
4. TOOLS
A. ADAMS BIRD FLANGE REFORMING TOOL KIT
As per Figure 5, this kit exists in two versions:
- P/N 6FT001-101: that includes the tools to restore duct flange for ducts having the
following dimensions:
2 to 3 in (50.8 to 76.2 mm)
3 to 4-1/2 in (76.2 to 114.3 mm)
5 to 8 in (127 to 203.2 mm)
- P/N 6FT001-103: that includes the tools to restore duct flange for ducts having the
following dimensions:
2 to 3 in (50.8 to 76.2 mm)
The tool can be ordered to:
INNOVATIVE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING INC.

745 POSTGROVE PLACE
95377 TRACY, CALIFORNIA
e-mail: info@InnovativEngineering.com
phone: 541-846-6906
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Handling valve bleed duct installation

Figure 1
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Recirculation fan inlet grid

Figure 2
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Temperature sensor installation

Figure 3, sheet 1 of 4
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Figure 3, sheet 2
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Figure 3, sheet 3
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Figure 3, sheet 4
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Water spray nozzle installation

Figure 4
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Adams bird flange reforming tool

Figure 5
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© ATR. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

This document shall not be reproduced or disclosed to a third party

Revision No. 05 - Mar 27/15 Service Letter No. ATR72-21-6006

ATR72-101, ATR72-102, ATR72-201, ATR72-202, ATR72-211, ATR72-212 and ATR72-212A

Under no circumstances should this Service Letter be a substitute or an alternative to the

A. ONE TIME MAINTENANCE ACTIONS (SEE §3.A.)

- Underfloor ducts alignment.

B. EVERY 5000 FH (SEE §3.B.)

- Check of bleed duct tightness.

- Replacement of the leading edge bleed seals.

- Replacement of the handling bleed valve duct seals.

- Replacement of the underfloor bleed seals.

- Pressure loss test of the heat exchangers.

- Pressure loss test of the condensers.

Revision No. 05 - Mar 27/15 Service Letter No. ATR72-21-6006

- Replacement of pack hoses.

- Cleaning of the main distribution duct outlets.

- Cleaning of the recirculation fan grid.

- Check of HP air bleed valve delivered pressure.

- Check of pack flow control valve delivered pressure.

- Inspection of the ram air check valves.

- Cleaning of heat exchangers.

- Cleaning of the temperature sensors.

- Cleaning of water extractor and check of spray nozzle.

- Operational Test of Additional de-icing pressure switch as per CMM 21-51-60.

D. EVERY 1000 FH (SEE §3.D.)

- Temperature inlet control valve test.

- Check of duct temperature.

- Pack leak check.

- Check of the torque value of the clamps at pack duct hoses.

Revision No. 05 - Mar 27/15 Service Letter No. ATR72-21-6006

E. EVERY 500 FH (SEE §3.E.)

- Operational check of free airflow through the water spray nozzle.

- HP air bleed valve.

- Pack flow control valve.

- Bleed shut off valve.

- Underfloor seals (see concerned paragraph).

- Leading edge seals (see concerned paragraph).

- Air modulation valve.

- Air Cycle Machine.

- Ram air check valve.

- Pack hoses (or raw material, see concerned paragraph).

- Heat exchanger bellows.

- Additional De-icing Pressure Switch.

Revision No. 05 - Mar 27/15 Service Letter No. ATR72-21-6006

3. TESTS AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

A. ONE TIME MAINTENANCE ACTIONS

(1) Underfloor ducts alignment

B. MAINTENANCE ACTIONS TO BE PERFORMED EVERY 5000 FH

(1) Check of bleed duct tightness

(2) Replacement of handling bleed valve duct seals (ATD50N)

With reference to Figure 1, perform the following actions:

- Open nacelle panel to gain access to the valve.

- Remove the MARMAN clamp Item 15.

- Remove the four bolts Item 14.

- Remove the four bolts Item 17.

- Disconnect duct Item 12 from aircraft.

- Replace the O-rings according to procedure described in CMMv 36-11-45.

CAUTION: IF DAMAGED, REPLACE VALVE SEAL ITEM 16.

- Reconnect the MARMAN clamp.

- Install the four bolts.