SB MBB−BK117 C−267021

Valid for Version(s): C2, C2e.

SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT: ROTOR FLIGHT CONTOL − Tail Rotor Actuator B673M40A1001
(Type I) and B673M40A1002 (Type II)

Exchange of the Clevis Assembly/Conversion of the Cardan−Pivot

Joint Assembly

Revision No. Date of issue

Revision 0 20160421
Revision 1 20160428

Reason for last Revision:

With Revision 1 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland (AHD) distributes the Revision 1 of the Liebherr
Service Bulletin 5038A−67−01.

Summary:

With this Service Bulletin (SB) Airbus Helicopters Deutschland (AHD) distributes the SB
1620A−67−01 and 5038A−67−01 Rev. 1 of the Liebherr Company describing the replacement
of the Clevis Assembly for the Type I actuator and the modification of the Clevis Assembly
for the Type II actuator.

Compliance:

Compliance with this SB is recommended.

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1 PLANNING INFORMATION
1.A EFFECTIVITY

1.A.1 Helicopters/installed equipment and parts

f) MBBBK117 C2, C−2e, all S/N.

g) Tail Rotor Actuator P/N B673M40A1001 (Liebherr P/N 1620A0000−01)

B673M40A1002 (Liebherr P/N 5038A0000−01)

1.A.2 Non−installed equipment and parts

See Section 1.A.1.b).

1.B ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable.

1.C REASON
For the Tail Rotor Actuator P/N B673M40A1001 (Liebherr P/N 1620A0000−01) AHD
distributes the SB 1620A−67−01 of the manufacturer Liebherr describing the
exchange of the aluminium Clevis Assembly.
Due to higher forces of the Tail Rotor Actuator P/N B673M40A1002 (Liebherr P/N
5038A0000−01) AHD distributes the SB 5038A−67−01 Rev. 1 of Liebherr describing the
conversion from the aluminium Cardan−Pivot Joint Assembly to a steel Cardan−Pivot
Joint Assembly.

1.D DESCRIPTION
Remove the Tail Rotor Actuator. Exchange the Clevis Assembly or convert the
Cardan−Pivot Joint Assembly. Install the Tail Rotor Actuator.

1.E COMPLIANCE

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

Helicopters/installed equipment and parts:
Not applicable.
Non−installed equipment and parts:
Not applicable.

1.E.2 Compliance in service

Helicopters/installed equipment and parts:
Compliance with this SB is recommended.
Non−installed equipment and parts:
Compliance with this SB is recommended.

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1.F APPROVAL
Approval of this document:
The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of
DOANo.EASA.21J.034.

1.G MANPOWER

Qualification Mechanic Electrician Pilot Others

Estimated
approx. 4 h −− −− −−
Manhours

1.H WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Not applicable.

1.I POWER CONSUMPTION

Not applicable.

1.J SOFTWARE UPGRADES/UPDATES

Not applicable.

1.K REFERENCES
AMM MBBBK117 C2

1.L OTHER AFFECTED PUBLICATIONS

Publications already updated:
Not applicable.
Publications to be updated:
The changes to AMM MBBBK117 C2 which are required as a result of this SB will be
incorporated with one of the next revisions.

1.M INTERCHANGEABILITY OR MIXABILITY OF PARTS

Interchangeability:
Not applicable.
Mixability:
Not applicable.

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2 MATERIAL INFORMATION
2.A MATERIAL: PRICE  AVAILABILITY  PROCUREMENT
Information on price and availability of required material kit SB117C2670212C1,
SB117C2670212C2 and SB117C2670212C3 will be provided by AHD, Dept.
Spares Order Administration on request.

2.B LOGISTIC INFORMATION

Not applicable.

2.C MATERIAL REQUIRED PER HELICOPTER/COMPONENT

Material kits to be ordered for one helicopter or one assembly:

EFFECTIVITY All H/C, equipped with Tail Rotor Actuator P/N B673M40A1001
(Liebherr P/N 1620A0000−01).
Material kit SB117C267021−2C1.

No. Keyword Qty New P/N Old P/N Rem.

1 Parts Kit 1 1620A9900−01 − −

EFFECTIVITY All H/C, equipped with Tail Rotor Actuator P/N B673M40A1002
(Liebherr P/N 5038A0000−01).
Material kit SB117C267021−2C2.

No. Keyword Qty New P/N Old P/N Rem.

1 Parts Kit 1 5038A9900−01 − −

Material to be ordered separately:

NOTE Material kit SB117C267021−2C3 is not necessary for Tail Rotor

Actuators on stock.
Material kit SB117C267021−2C3 for removal/installation of the Tail Rotor Actuator.

No. Keyword Qty New P/N Old P/N Rem.

1 Split Pin 1 LN94−20018 LN94−20018 −
2 Split Pin 2 LN94−15015 LN94−15015 −

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Consumables to be ordered separately:
Products can be ordered from the INTERTURBINE AVIATION LOGISTICS company. The
given CM numbers are i.a.w. the AMM list of consumable materials.
Website: http://www.interturbine.com
Phone: +49.41.91.809.300
AOG: +49.41.91.809.444

NOTE Respect the safety data sheet of the manufacturer.

Qty.
No. Keyword Specification ** CM Rem.
(approx.)
1 Corrosion Protection a.n.* − 115 A
2 Grease a.n.* − 146 A
3 Cleaning Agent a.n.* − 202 −
4 Alcohol a.n.* − 238 −
Corrosion Preventive
5 a.n.* − 518 −
Paste
* a.n. = as needed
** Specification i.a.w. AMM, 010000, 21.

Remark:
A = My be used as an alternative to the material i.a.w. the SB 1620A−67−01 and
SB 5038A−67−01 Rev. 1 of the Liebherr Company.
Special tools:

Keyword Qty. Specification Rem.

Assembly Fixture 1 57322A0000−01 A

Remark:
A = The Assembly Fixture is essential for the removal/installation of the Clevis
Assembly of Tail Rotor Actuator P/N B673M40A1001 (Liebherr P/N
1620A0000−01). Information on price and availability of the Assembly Fixture will
be provided by AHD, Dept. Spares Order Administration on request.
The Assembly Fixture is not required for the modification of Tail Rotor Actuator
P/N B673M40A1002.

2.D MATERIAL TO BE RETURNED

Not applicable.

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3 ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
3.A GENERAL
The following designations are used:

Keyword P/N Designation

B673M40A1001 (Liebherr
Rotor Actuator Type I
P/N 1620A0000−01)
B673M40A1002 (Liebherr Type II
Rotor Actuator
P/N 5038A0000−01)
With 3−Axis Autopilot System −− Variant I
Without 3−Axis Autopilot System −− Variant II

3.B WORK STEPS

3.B.1 Preliminary steps

EFFECTIVITY Tail Rotor Actuator P/N 1620A0000−01 (Type I).

1. Remove the Tail Rotor Actuator i.a.w. AMM, 67−34−00, 4−1.

EFFECTIVITY Tail Rotor Actuator P/N 5038A0000−01 (Type II).

1. Remove the vertical fin fairing i.a.w. AMM, 53−52−00, 4−1.

NOTE It is not necessary to drain the pressure supply system 1. Only the
pressure supply system 2 supplies the tail rotor actuator with
hydraulic pressure.
2. Drain the pressure supply system 2 i.a.w. AMM, 29−00−00, 3−3.

NOTE There are two variants of the assembly of the base support (14,
Figure 1):
−− Variant I: with 3−axis autopilot system.
−− Variant II: without 3−axis autopilot system.
3. Remove the tail rotor actuator (5) as follows (see Figure 1):
a. Disconnect the tubings (6, 7) from the tail rotor actuator (5). Put blanks and
caps on the tubings (6, 7) and on the unions of the tail rotor actuator (5).
b. Remove the nut (26), the washers (22, 24), the screw (21) and the grounding
strip (23) from the plate (25) at the tail rotor actuator (5).
c. Disconnect the control rod (11) from the tail rotor actuator (5) as follows:
− Remove the split pin (8), the nut (9), the washer (10) and the bolt (12).
Discard the split pin (8).

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− Disconnect the control rod (11) from the tail rotor actuator (5).
d. Disconnect the upper end of the tail rotor actuator (5) from the bellcrank (20)
as follows:
− Remove the split pin (2), the nut (1), the washer (3) and the bolt (4).
Discard the split pin (2).
− Disconnect the upper end of the tail rotor actuator (5) from the bellcrank.
e. Remove the tail rotor actuator (5) as follows:
− Remove the split pin (17), the nut (18), the washer (19) and the bolt (13).
Discard the split pin (17).

EFFECTIVITY With 3−Axis Autopilot System

− Remove the sheet (16) and the attached spring (15).

EFFECTIVITY Variant I and Variant II

− Remove the tail rotor actuator (5) from the base support (14).
3.B.2 Procedure

EFFECTIVITY Tail Rotor Actuator P/N 1620A0000−01 (Type I).

NOTE For the replacement of the clevis assembly of the Tail Rotor
Actuator Type I the usage of the Assembly Fixture 57322A0000−01
is essential.
1. Replace the clevis assembly of the Tail Rotor Actuator i.a.w. SB 1620A−67−01
from the Liebherr company (see appendix).

EFFECTIVITY Tail Rotor Actuator P/N 5038A0000−01 (Type II).

2. Modify the Tail Rotor Actuator P/N 5038A0000−01 i.a.w. SB 5038A−67−01 Rev. 1
from the Liebherr company (see appendix).
3.B.3 Final steps

EFFECTIVITY Tail Rotor Actuator P/N 1620A0000−01 (Type I).

1. Reinstall the Tail Rotor Actuator i.a.w. AMM, 67−34−00, 4−1.

EFFECTIVITY Tail Rotor Actuator P/N 5038A0000−01 (Type II).

1. Install the tail rotor actuator (5) as follows (see Figure 1):
a. Apply corrosion preventive paste (CM 518, ) on the threads of the bolts (4,
12, 13).
2. Install the tail rotor actuator (5) as follows:
a. Hold the tail rotor actuator (5) in its installation position on the base support
(14).
b. Attach the tail rotor actuator (5) with the bolt (13) to the base support (14).

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EFFECTIVITY With 3−Axis Autopilot System (Variant I)
c. Attach the sheet (16) with the spring (15) to the bolt (13).

EFFECTIVITY Variant I and Variant II

d. Install the washer (19) and the nut (18) to the bolt (13).
e. Apply a torque between 15 Nm and 17 Nm to the nut (18).
f. Safety the nut (18) with a new split pin (17).

EFFECTIVITY With 3−Axis Autopilot System (Variant I)

g. Connect the spring (15) to the sheet (16).

EFFECTIVITY Variant I and Variant II

3. Connect the upper end of the tail rotor actuator (5) as follows:
a. Hold the fork end of the tail rotor actuator (5) in its installation position on
the bellcrank (20).
b. Install the bolt (4), the washer (3) and the nut (1).
c. Apply a torque between 5 Nm and 7 Nm to the nut (1).
d. Safety the nut (1) with a new split pin (2).
4. Connect the control rod (11) to the tail rotor actuator (5) as follows:
a. Hold the control rod (11) in its installation position on the attachment lug of
the tail rotor actuator (5).
b. Install the bolt (12), the washer (10) and the nut (9).
c. Apply a torque between 5 Nm and 7 Nm to the nut (9).
d. Safety the nut (9) with a new split pin (8).
5. Install the grounding strip (23) as follows:
a. Prepare the grounding strip (23) for the installation i.a.w. AMM, 20−00−00,
2−11.
b. Install the grounding strip (23), the washers (22, 24), the screw (21) and the
nut (26) to the plate (25) at the tail rotor actuator (5).
c. Torque the nut (26).
d. Protect the bonding connection i.a.w. AMM, 20−00−00, 2−11.
6. Install the tubings (6, 7) as follows:
a. Remove the caps and the blanks from the tubings (6, 7) and from the unions
of the tail rotor actuator (5).
b. Install the tubings (6, 7) to the unions of the tail rotor actuator (5).
c. Apply a torque between 12 Nm and 14 Nm to the tubing (6).

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d. Apply a torque between 20 Nm and 24 Nm to the tubing (7).
7. Close−up:
a. Replenish the pressure supply system 2 i.a.w. AMM, 29−00−00, 3−1.
b. Bleed the pressure supply system 2 i.a.w. AMM, 29−00−00, 3−2.
c. Do the leakage test for the pressure supply system 2 i.a.w. AMM, 29−00−00,
5−1.
d. Do the rigging procedure for the tail rotor controls i.a.w. AMM, 67−00−00, 5−3.
e. Install the vertical fin fairing i.a.w. AMM, 53−52−00, 4−1.

3.B.4 Work steps for non−installed equipment or parts

Stock retrofitting:
See Section 3.B.2.

3.C COMPLIANCE CONFIRMATION

Compliance with this document:
Confirm accomplishment of this SB by an entry in the historical record of the
helicopter and in the log card of the Tail Rotor Actuator.

3.D OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Operating instructions:
Not applicable.
Maintenance instructions:
Not applicable.

4 APPENDIX
SB 1620A−67−01 and SB 5038A−67−01 Rev. 1 of the Liebherr Company.

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2

5–7 Nm 1
3

21 4

22
24
20
1 Nut 23
2 Split Pin LN94−15015
24 5
3 Washer
4 Bolt 25 12–14 Nm
5 Tail Rotor Actuator 26
6
6 Tubing 20–24 Nm
7 Tubing
8 Split Pin LN94−15015 7
9 Nut 15–17 Nm
10 Washer 17
11 Control Rod
12 Bolt 18
13 Bolt 19
ÉÉ
12 8
14 Base Support
15
16
Spring
Sheet 16 ÉÉ
ÉÉ
10 9

5–7 Nm
17 Split Pin LN94−20018 Variant I
18 Nut 14 13 11
19 Washer 15
20 Bellcrank
21 Screw
22 Washer LN9016−05L
Variant II
23 Grounding Strip 19
17
24 Washer LN9166−5,3N
25 Plate
15–17 Nm 18

ÉÉ ÉÉÉ
26 Nut
13

ÉÉ ÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
On this plane the base support (14) is installed in the H/C.

Apply corrosion preventive past (CM 518). 14

Removal/Installation of the Tail Rotor Actuator Type II
Figure 1

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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE LINDENBERG GmbH

(D9893)
Customer Service
P.O. Box 1363
88153 LINDENBERG
GERMANY
Fax: +49 (0)8381 46-4103
E-Mail: techpub.lindenberg@liebherr.com
CAGE CODE D9893

SERVICE BULLETIN
STANDARD

Flight Controls - Tail Rotor Actuator PN 1620A0000-01 - Replacement

of the Clevis Assembly

1. PLANNING INFORMATION

A. EFFECTIVITY

(1) Aircraft: All MBB BK117-C2 (EC145) helicopters

(2) Affected Unit: Tail Rotor Actuator (TRA) PN 1620A0000-01

B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable

C. REASON

(1) Problem

A replacement procedure of the TRA-clevis assembly in the operator's workshop is not

available.

(2) Solution

This SB gives the replacement procedure of a clevis assembly on intermediate level.

D. DESCRIPTION

(1) This SB tells the operator how to remove and install the clevis assembly of the TRA. The
TRA must be removed from the aircraft to do this procedure. When the clevis assembly has
been replaced, the TRA must be installed and tested for correct operation on the aircraft.

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E. COMPLIANCE

(1) If it is necessary to replace the clevis assembly after inspection or failure analysis, at the
operators discretion this can be accomplished by the operator at a suitable workshop
or workbench.

F. APPROVAL

(1) This Service Bulletin has been approved under the authority of Airbus Helicopters.

Government or other regulatory agency approval of this Service Bulletin is the responsibility
of Airbus Helicopters.

G. MANPOWER

(1) The estimate time to do the work in this service bulletin is 0.75 man hours.

NOTE: This time does not include the removal and installation of the TRA from the aircraft
or the test of the system after the TRA has been installed back on the aircraft.

H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

(1) The mass is not increased.

I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA

Not applicable

J. SOFTWARE ACCOMPLISHMENT SUMMARY

Not applicable

K. REFERENCES

– Airbus Helicopters MBB BK117 C-2 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 67

L. PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED

None

M. INTERCHANGEABILITY/INTERMIXABILITY

(1) The interchangeability is two-way.

2. MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. MATERIAL - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

(1) The part number for the Parts Kit to accomplish this SB is 1620A9900-01.

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B. INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION

Not applicable

C. MATERIAL NECESSARY FOR EACH COMPONENT

Refer to 2.D. PARTS KIT.

D. PARTS KIT

Parts Required for the Replacement of the Clevis Assembly

Table 1

Fig 1 Item number PN/Vendor Description QTY

1/12 LN94-20018 PIN, COTTER 2
2/13 9012A1002-01 NUT, CASTELLATED HEXAGON 2
3/15 471A0021-01 SCREW, TIGHT FIT 2
4/5 471A0025-01 BUSH 2
6 471A0024-01 WASHER 2
7 742A0700-01 CLEVIS ASSY 1
8 742-0015 SLEEVE 1
9 742-0023 DISC, SPRING 15
10 742-0014 PIN 1
11 742-0013 BUSH 1
14 LN9025-0815L WASHER 1
16 LN9025-0810L WASHER 1
17 471A0100-02 CLEVIS ASSY 2

(1) Contact Airbus Helicopters for the price and the availability of the Parts Kit PN 1620A9900-01
(refer to Table 1).

Additional Materials Required for the Replacement of the Clevis Assembly

Table 2

Ref. No. PN/Vendor Description QTY

Ardrox 3140
Aerospatial PQ816.0
Norme Air 0011
D1940
M122 Corrosion Preventive As required
Chemetall GmbH
Trakehner Str. 3
60487 Frankfurt
Germany

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Additional Materials Required for the Replacement of the Clevis Assembly

Table 2 (continued)

Molykote DX
D8367
Dow Corning GmbH
M302 Corrosion Protection As required
Rheingaustrasse 34
65201 Wiesbaden
Germany
Grease
M303 MIL-PRF-23827-Type-II Grease As required
Local Purchase
Emery Cloth, grit No.
M802 220 Emery Cloth As required
Local Purchase
White Spirit
MIL-PRF-680 TYPE1
M901 Cleaning Agent As required
S752
Local Purchase

NOTE: You can use equivalent alternatives.

E. TOOLING - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

(1) For the price and the availability of the Assembly Fixture (57322A0000-01) contact Airbus
Helicopters.

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

A. PREPARATION

(1) Remove the TRA from the aircraft (refer to the Airbus Helicopters MBB BK117 C-2 Aircraft
Maintenance Manual 67-34-00, Chapter 4-1).

(2) Take the TRA to a suitable workshop/workbench.

B. REMOVAL OF THE CLEVIS ASSEMBLY

(Refer to Figure 1)

(1) Hold the TRA in an applicable vise.

(2) Remove the cotter pin (1) from the nut (2).

(3) Remove the nut (2) from the screw (3).

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CLEVIS ASSEMBLY (7) WITHOUT USE OF THE
ASSEMBLY FIXTURE. THE DISC SPRINGS (9) OF THE CLEVIS ASSEMBLY
(7) ARE PRE-LOADED. THE USE OF THE ASSEMBLY FIXTURE WILL
HELP TO PREVENT INJURIES TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.

(4) Install the Assembly Fixture (57322A0000-01) on the installed clevis assembly (7). Tighten
the screws of the assembly fixture to remove the pre-load of the disc springs (9).

(5) Remove the screw (3) from the bushes (4) and (5).

(6) Remove the bushes (4) and (5), the washers (6) and the clevis assembly (7) from the clevis
assemblies (17) and from the piston assembly (19).

(7) Decrease the pre-load of the disc springs (9) to zero with the screws of the Assembly
Fixture (57322A0000-01).

(8) Remove the clevis assembly (7) from the Assembly Fixture (57322A0000-01).

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(9) Remove the pin (10) with the sleeve (8) and the spring discs (9) from the clevis assembly (7).

(10) Remove the sleeve (8) and the spring discs (9) from the pin (10).

(11) Remove the bush (11) from the clevis assembly (7).

(12) Remove the cotter pin (12) from the nut (13).

(13) Remove the nut (13) and the washer (14) from the screw (15).

(14) Remove the screw (15), the washer (16) and the clevis assemblies (17) from the clevis
assembly (18).

(15) Clean mating surfaces of the piston assembly (19) and the clevis assembly (18) with White
Spirit MIL-PRF-680 TYPE1 (M901).

(16) Do an inspection on the end of the piston assembly (19) for damage. Make sure there is no
damage. If there are damages, repair the piston assembly as follows:

(a) Remove small damages with a Emery Cloth, Grit No. 220 (M802) or smoother. Make
sure that the surface finish is same as that of the adjacent surface.

(b) Clean the piston end with White Spirit MIL-PRF-680 TYPE1 (M901).

(c) Measure the distance between the center of the hole and the end face of the piston
assembly (19) (refer to Fig. 1). Make sure that the distance has a minimum of 10.9 mm
(0.429 in.).

(d) If the distance between the center of the hole and the end face of the piston assembly
(19) is not in the limit, send the unit for repair.

(17) Measure the inside diameter of the piston assembly (19). Make sure that the inside diameter
is between 8.000 and 8.014 mm (0.3150 and 0.3155 in.). If the inside diameter is not in
the limit, send the unit for repair.

(18) Do an inspection of the mating surface of the clevis assembly (18). Make sure there is no
damage, if you find damage send the unit for repair.

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PISTON ASSY
19

8
9 x15
10

11

6 18
CLEVIS ASSY

PISTON ASSY
19

4 10.9 mm
(0.429 in.) MAX

LLI−EC145−SB1620A6701−01−00.CGM
5 1

15 12
2
16

17

14
13

Removal / Installation of Clevis Assembly

FIGURE 1

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C. INSTALLATION OF THE NEW CLEVIS ASSEMBLY

(Refer to Figure 1)

(1) Apply a thin layer of Molykote DX (M302) to the thread of the screw (15).

(2) Install the washer (16) on the screw (15).

(3) Put the clevis assemblies (17) in a position that the prepared screw (15) can be inserted.

(4) Make sure that the large diameter heads of the clevis bushes point to the outer sides.

(5) Insert the prepared screw (15) in the clevis assemblies (17) and (18).

(6) Install the washer (14) and the nut (13) on the screw (15).

(7) Tighten the nut (13) with your hand. Make sure that there is no play between the clevis
assemblies (17), (18) and you can turn the screw (15) easily.

(8) Install the bush (11) in the clevis assembly (7).

(9) Install the spring discs (9) and the sleeve (8) on the pin (10) (refer to Fig 2).

(10) Fill the space of the sleeve (8) with Grease MIL-PRF-23827-Type-II (M303).

(11) Install the prepared pin (10) in the clevis assembly (7).

(12) Install the clevis assembly (7) in the Assembly Fixture (57322A0000-01) (refer to Fig. 3).
Tighten the screws of the Assembly Fixture (57322A0000-01) to the end stop.

(13) Put the Assembly Fixture (57322A0000-01) (with the installed clevis assembly (7)) in a
position between the clevis assemblies (17) that the bushes (4) and (5) can be installed.

(14) Install the bushes (4) and (5) in the clevis assemblies (17).

(15) Apply a thin layer of Molykote DX (M302) to the thread of the screw (3).

(16) Move the clevis assemblies (17) in a position that the screw (3) can be inserted.

(17) Insert the screw (3) in the first bush (4).

(18) Install the washers (6) between the flanges of the clevis assembly (7) and the shaft of the
piston assembly (19).

(19) Insert the screw (3) to the end.

(20) Install the nut (2) on the screw (3).

(21) Torque the nut (2) to between 10 and 15 Nm (89 and 133 lbf.in.). Make sure that the hole in
the screw (3) and a slot of the nut align for the cotter pin installation.

(22) Remove the Assembly Fixture (57322A0000-01) from the clevis assembly (7).

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(23) Safety the items that follow with a cotter pin:

The nut (2) with the cotter pin (1)

The nut (13) with the cotter pin (12).

(24) Apply a thin layer of Ardrox 3140 (M122) to the head of the screws (3) and (15).

(25) Remove the unit from the vise.

CLEVIS PIN SPRING SLEEVE

ASSEMBLY (10) DISC (8)
(7) (9) x15

LLI−EC145−SB1620A6701−02−00.CGM
1

1 FILL THE SPACE OF THE SLEEVE (8) WITH GREASE (M303).

Spring Disc Installation

FIGURE 2

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ASSEMBLY FIXTURE
(57322A0000−01)

CLEVIS
ASSEMBLY
(7)

LLI−EC145−SB1620A6701−03−00.CGM
Installation of the Assembly Fixture PN (57322A0000-01)
FIGURE 3

D. JOB CLOSE UP

(Refer to the Airbus Helicopters MBB BK117 C-2 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 67)

(1) Install the TRA in the aircraft (refer to AMM 67-34-00, 4-1).

(2) Do the rigging of the tail rotor controls (refer to AMM 67-00-00, 5-3).

(3) Do the Ease of Movement Check (refer to AMM 67-34-00, 5-1).

(4) Do an inspection of the TRA (refer to AMM 67-34-00, 6-1). Make sure that the TRA operates
easily.

(5) Enter the SB procedure to the TRA Log Card.

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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE LINDENBERG GmbH

(D9893)
Customer Service
P.O. Box 1363
88153 LINDENBERG
GERMANY
Fax: +49 (0)8381 46-4103
E-Mail: techpub.lindenberg@liebherr.com
SITA Code: FDHLEXD
CAGE CODE : D9893

SERVICE BULLETIN
STANDARD

Rotors Flight Controls - Tail Rotor Actuator PN 5038A0000-01 - Replacement

of the Cardan-Pivot Joint Assembly

REVISION TRANSMITTAL LETTER

A. TO

Holders of Service Bulletin (SB) 5038A-67-01, Revision No. 0, date Aug 24/15.

B. GENERAL

This Revision Transmittal Letter is attached to the Revision No. 1 of the SB 5038A-67-01, date Mar 23/16.

C. INSTRUCTIONS

Replace the SB Revision No. 0 by reissued SB Revision No. 1.

D. REASON FOR REVISION

– Reason for SB revised

– Accomplishment Instructions revised

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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE LINDENBERG GmbH

(D9893)
Customer Service
P.O. Box 1363
88153 LINDENBERG
GERMANY
Fax: +49 (0)8381 46-4103
E-Mail: techpub.lindenberg@liebherr.com
SITA Code: FDHLEXD
CAGE CODE D9893

SERVICE BULLETIN
STANDARD

Rotors Flight Controls - Tail Rotor Actuator PN 5038A0000-01 - Replacement

of the Cardan-Pivot Joint Assembly

1. PLANNING INFORMATION

A. EFFECTIVITY

(1) Aircraft: All EC145 helicopters

(2) Affected Unit: Tail Rotor Actuator PN 5038A0000-01

B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable

C. REASON

(1) Problem

A replacement procedure of the TRA cardan-pivot joint assembly in the workshop is not
available.

(2) Solution

This SB gives the replacement procedure of a worn cardan-pivot joint assembly with the
TRA off the aircraft.

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D. DESCRIPTION

(1) This SB tells the operator how to remove and install the cardan-pivot joint assembly of
the TRA. The TRA must be removed from the aircraft to do this procedure. When the
cardan-pivot joint assembly has been replaced, the TRA must be installed and tested for
correct operation on the aircraft.

E. COMPLIANCE

(1) The replacement of the cardan-pivot joint assembly is optional at the operators discretion
and can be accomplished by the operator at a suitable workshop or workbench.

F. APPROVAL

(1) This Service Bulletin has been approved under the authority of Airbus Helicopters GmbH

Government or other regulatory agency approval of this Service Bulletin is the responsibility
of Airbus Helicopters.

G. MANPOWER

(1) The estimate time to do the work in this service bulletin is 1.5 man hours.

NOTE: This time does not include the removal and installation of the TRA from the aircraft
or the test of the system after the TRA has been installed back on the aircraft.

H. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

(1) The mass is not increased.

I. ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA

Not applicable

J. SOFTWARE ACCOMPLISHMENT SUMMARY

Not applicable

K. REFERENCES

– Airbus Helicopters EC145 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 67

L. PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED

– None

M. INTERCHANGEABILITY/INTERMIXABILITY

(1) The interchangeability is two-way.

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2. MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. MATERIAL - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

(1) The part number for the parts kit to do this SB is 5038A9900-01.

B. INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION

Not applicable

C. MATERIAL NECESSARY FOR EACH COMPONENT

Refer to 2.D. PARTS KIT.

D. PARTS KIT

Parts Required for the Replacement of the Cardan-Pivot Joint Assembly

Table 1

Fig 1 ref.
PN Description QTY
No.
1 5038A0200-02 CARDAN-PIVOT JOINT ASSY 1
2 LN94-15018 PIN, COTTER 1
3 6100TCR106 NUT, CASTELLATED 1
4 LN9025-0620K WASHER 1
5 5038-0010 BOLT 1
6 NAS1149C0532R WASHER 1
7 5038-0032 WASHER, LAMINATED 2
8 5038-0019 WASHER, LAMINATED 2

(1) Contact Airbus Helicopters for the price and the availability of the Parts Kit PN 5038A9900-01
(refer to Table 1).

(2) Additional materials are required for the accomplishment of this SB. The additional items
are shown in Table 2.

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Additional Materials Required for the Replacement of the Cardan-Pivot Joint Assembly
Table 2

Ref. No. PN/Vendor Description QTY

Ardrox 3140
Aerospatial
PQ816.0
Norme Air
0011
D1940
M122
Chemetall Corrosion Preventive As required
(not shown)
GmbH
Trakehner Str.
3
60487
Frankfurt
Germany
Ethyl Alcohol
M202
Local Cleaning Agent As required
(not shown)
Purchase
Molykote DX
D8367
Dow Corning
GmbH
M302
RheingaustrasseCorrosion Protection As required
(not shown)
34
65201
Wiesbaden
Germany

E. TOOLING - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

(1) No special tools are necessary for this SB.

3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

A. PREPRATION

(1) Remove the TRA from the aircraft (refer to the Airbus Helicopters EC145 Aircraft
Maintenance Manual 67-34-00, 4-1).

(2) Take the TRA to a suitable workshop/workbench.

B. REMOVAL OF THE CARDAN-PIVOT JOINT ASSEMBLY

(Refer to Figure 1)

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(1) Remove the cotter pin (2) from the nut (3).

(2) Remove the nut (3) and the washer (4) from the bolt (5).

(3) Remove the bolt (5) from the cardan-pivot joint assembly (1), the lever assembly (9) and
the piston rod (17).

(4) Remove the washer (6) from the bolt (5).

(5) Remove the cardan-pivot joint assembly (1) and the washers (7) and (8) from piston rod
(17) and the lever assembly (9).

(6) Clean the mating surfaces of the piston rod (17) and the lever assembly (9) with Ethyl
Alcohol (M202).

(7) Do an inspection of the mating surface of the piston rod (17). Make sure there is no damage,
if you find damage send the unit for repair.

(8) Do an inspection of the mating surface of the lever assembly (16). Make sure there is no
damage, if you find damage send the unit for repair.

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PISTON ROD
17

8
1
7
16
LEVER ASSY 3
15
4 2

15

10
LLI-EC145-SB5038A6701-01-00.CGM

11
5
12
6

9
14

13
Removal/Installation - Cardan-Pivot Joint Assembly
FIGURE 1

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C. INSTALLATION OF THE NEW CARDAN-PIVOT JOINT ASSEMBLY

(Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2)

NOTE: The cardan-pivot joint assembly (1) must be adjusted symmetrically to the piston rod (17).

(1) Measure and record the distance E between the faces of the spherical bearings installed in
the cardan-pivot joint assembly (1).

NOTE: The distance E must be measured where the piston rod (17) will be connected.

(2) Measure and record the width F of the piston rod (17) where the cardan-pivot joint assembly
(1) will be installed.

(3) Calculate the thickness X5 of the laminated washer (8) as follows:

X5 = (E - F) / 2

X5 = Calculated thickness to that the laminated washer (8) must be adjusted

E = Distance between the faces of the spherical bearings installed in the cardan-pivot
joint assembly (1)
F = Width B of the piston rod (17).

(4) Adjust one laminated washer (8) to the calculated thickness X5.

NOTE: The laminated washers (8) are made of a number of shims. Each shim has a
thickness of 0.05 mm (0.002 in.).

(5) Temporarily install the cardan-pivot joint assembly (1) and the adjusted laminated washer
(8) with the bolt (5) to the piston rod (17).

(6) Measure and record the distance X6 between the piston rod (17) and the spherical bearing
installed in the cardan-pivot joint assembly (1).

(7) Adjust the second laminated washer (8) to the measured thickness X6. Make sure that the
symmetry between the piston rod (17) and the cardan-pivot joint assembly (1) is 0 ±0.05 mm
(0 ±0.002 in.).

(8) Remove the bolt (5), the adjusted laminated washer (7) and the cardan-pivot joint assembly
(1) from the piston rod (17).

(9) Measure and record the distance G between the faces of the ball bearings installed in the
lever assembly (9).

(10) Measure and record the width H between the faces of the spherical bearings installed in the
cardan-pivot joint assembly (1).

NOTE: The width H must be measured where the lever assembly (9) will be connected.

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(11) Calculate the thickness X7 of the first laminated washer (7) as follows:

X7 = (G - H ) / 2

X7 = Calculated thickness to that the laminated washer (7) must be adjusted

G = Distance between the faces of the ball bearings installed in the lever assembly (9)
H = Width between the faces of the spherical bearings installed in the cardan-pivot
joint assembly (1).

(12) Adjust the first laminated washer (7) to the calculated thickness X7.

NOTE: The laminated washers (7) are made of a number of shims. Each shim has a
thickness of 0.05 mm (0.002 in.).

(13) Temporarily install the cardan-pivot joint assembly (1), the adjusted laminated washers (8),
the lever assembly (9) and the first laminated washers (7) with the bolt (5) to the piston
rod (17).

(14) Measure and record the distance X8 between the spherical bearing spherical bearings
installed in the cardan-pivot joint assembly (1) and the ball bearings installed in the lever
assembly (9).

(15) Adjust the second laminated washer (7) to the measured thickness X8. Make sure that
the symmetry between the piston rod (17) and the lever assembly (9) is 0 ±0.05 mm
(0 ±0.002 in.).

(16) Remove the items that follow from the piston rod (17):

– The bolt (5)

– The cardan-pivot joint assembly (1)
– The lever assembly (9)
– The first laminated washers (7)
– The adjusted laminated washers (8).

(17) Apply a thin layer of Molykote DX (M302) to the thread of the bolt (5).

(18) Attach the cardan-pivot joint assembly (1) and the lever assembly (9) to the piston rod (17)
with the items that follow:

The laminated washers (7) and (8) with the correct thickness
The bolt (5)
The washers (4) and (6)
The nut (3).

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(19) Torque the nut (3) between 7.5 to 8.0 Nm (66.4 to 70.8 lbf.in.).

(20) Make sure that the cardan-pivot joint assembly (1) and the lever assembly (9) have no
clearance and can be moved easily.

(21) Safety the nut (3) with the cotter pin (2).

(22) Apply a thin layer of Ardrox 3140 (M122) to the head of the bolt (5).

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0.1 mm (0.004 in.) B G

H
B
0.1 mm (0.004 in.) B E

F B
x8 x7 CARDAN PIVOT
x6 x5 JOINT ASSEMBLY
WASHER (4) (1)
B
COTTER PIN BALL
(2) BEARING

NUT (3)
BOLT (5)

SPHERICAL
SPHERICAL BEARING
BEARING
WASHER (6)
LAMINATED
WASHER (7) LAMINATED
WASHER (7)
LAMINATED LAMINATED
WASHERS (8) WASHER (8)
LLI-EC145-SB5038A6701-02-00.CGM

COTTER PIN
(10) PISTON ROD (17)

LEVER ASSEMBLY (9)

BOLT (13)
NUT (11)
WASHER (14)
WASHER (12) LAMINATED
WASHERS (15)
BALL BEARING
LEVER ASSEMBLY
(16) x10 x9
B-B
Adjustment/Installation - Lever Assembly (9) and Cardan-Pivot Joint Assembly
FIGURE 2

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D. JOB CLOSE UP

(Refer to the Airbus Helicopters EC145 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 67)

(1) Install the TRA in the aircraft (refer to AMM 67-34-00, 4-1).

(2) Do an adjustment of the TRA Controls (refer to AMM 67-00-00, 5-3).

(3) Do the Ease of Movement Check (refer to AMM 67-34-00, 5-1).

(4) Do an inspection of the TRA (refer to AMM 67-34-00, 6-1). Make sure that the TRA operates
easily.

(5) Enter the SB procedure to the TRA Log Card.

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