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MODEL AFFECTED: 429<br />
ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN 429-16-33<br />
10 November 2016<br />
SUBJECT:<br />
MAIN ROTOR HUB MAST ADAPTER AND MAST<br />
INSPECTION, INTRODUCTION OF.<br />
HELICOPTERS AFFECTED: Serial numbers 57001 through 57156, 57158<br />
through 57239, 57241 through 57279, 57289, and<br />
57293 through 57296.<br />
[Serial numbers 57157, 57240, 57280 through<br />
57288, 57290 through 57292, and 57297 and<br />
subsequent, with 429-010-114-101FM or 429-010-<br />
114-105, will have the intent of Part I of this bulletin<br />
accomplished prior to delivery.]<br />
COMPLIANCE:<br />
Part I: At the next 12 month inspection or next main<br />
rotor hub removal.<br />
Part II: Every 24 months. Helicopters affected: Serial<br />
number 57001 and subsequent with 429-010-114-<br />
101FM or 429-010-114-105.<br />
DESCRIPTION:<br />
Bell Helicopter has received reports of water entrapment in the 429-010-114-101 main<br />
rotor hub mast adapter assembly and material transfer from the mast adapter mid<br />
cone seat to the 429-040-040-101/-105 main rotor mast mid cone. Part I of this<br />
bulletin introduces an initial inspection of the main rotor mast, main rotor hub mast<br />
adapter, application of solid film lubricant, and improved sealing of the 429-010-115-<br />
101 mast nut. Part II of this bulletin introduces a repetitive inspection requirement.<br />
Applicability of this bulletin to any spare part shall be determined prior to its installation<br />
on an affected helicopter.<br />
APPROVAL:<br />
The engineering design aspects of this bulletin are Transport Canada Civil Aviation<br />
(TCCA) approved.<br />
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CONTACT INFO:<br />
For any questions regarding this bulletin, please contact:<br />
MANPOWER:<br />
Bell Helicopter Product Support Engineering - Intermediate Helicopters<br />
Tel: 450-437-2077 / 1-800-463-3036 / pseinter@bh.com<br />
Approximately 8 man-hours are required to complete this bulletin. This estimate is<br />
based on hands-on time and may vary with personnel and facilities available.<br />
WARRANTY:<br />
There is no warranty credit applicable for parts or labor associated with this bulletin.<br />
MATERIAL:<br />
Not required.<br />
Consumable Material:<br />
The following material is required to accomplish this bulletin, but may not require<br />
ordering, depending on the operator’s consumable material stock levels. This material<br />
may be obtained through your Bell Helicopter Textron Supply Center.<br />
Part Number Nomenclature Qty (Note) Reference *<br />
2400-00238-00<br />
2000-00697-00<br />
Solid Film Lubricant<br />
Devcon 2-Ton (Clear Coat)<br />
A/R (1)<br />
A/R<br />
C-021<br />
C-298<br />
* C-XXX numbers refer to the consumables list in the BHT-ALL-SPM, Standard Practices Manual<br />
NOTE 1: Solid film lubricant TIOLUBE 70 or Perma Slik G.<br />
SPECIAL TOOLS:<br />
Special tools called out in applicable manual.<br />
WEIGHT AND BALANCE:<br />
Not affected.<br />
ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA:<br />
Not affected.<br />
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REFERENCES:<br />
BHT-429-IPB, Illustrated Parts Breakdown<br />
BHT-429-MM, Maintenance Manual<br />
BHT-429-CMM, Component Maintenance Manual<br />
BHT-All-SPM, Standard Practice Manual<br />
PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED:<br />
BHT-429-MM, Maintenance Manual<br />
BHT-429-CMM, Component Maintenance Manual<br />
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:<br />
Part I: Initial mast and mast adapter inspection.<br />
1. Prepare the helicopter for maintenance.<br />
2. Remove the main rotor hub assembly (BHT-429-MM-1, Chapter 62).<br />
3. Clean and inspect the upper area of the mast, paying particular attention to the mid<br />
cone area (BHT-429-CMM, Chapter 62).<br />
a. Protect the cadmium plated areas above and below the tungsten carbide mid<br />
cone by masking with tape.<br />
b. Remove any raised material transferred from the main rotor hub mast adapter<br />
from the tungsten carbide coated mast mid cone with a fine India stone or<br />
600 grit abrasive cloth (Figure 1).<br />
4. Clean up using an abrasive pad only and inspect the main rotor hub mast adapter,<br />
paying particular attention to the mid cone seat area (BHT-429-CMM, Chapter 62).<br />
a. Multiple material transfer pits, up to a depth of 0.004 inch (0.10 mm) for the<br />
360° circumference of the cone seat, are allowable (Figure 2).<br />
-NOTE-<br />
Mast adapters, with material transfer pits in the cone seat<br />
area deeper than 0.004 inch (0.10 mm), must be returned to<br />
Bell Helicopter Customer Product Return (CPR) for repair or<br />
exchange.<br />
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5. Clean and prepare the mast adapter mid cone and apply an even mist coat of solid<br />
film lubricant (C-021) (BHT-ALL-SPM, Chapter 3) (Figure 3).<br />
-NOTE-<br />
Allow the solid film lubricant to air dry for 12 hours before<br />
main rotor hub installation.<br />
6. With a permanent fine point marker, identify the mast adapter as a 429-010-114-<br />
101FM. Refer to figure 5 for location.<br />
7. Seal the marked area using one coat of clear coat (C-298).<br />
8. Install the main rotor hub assembly (BHT-429-MM-1, Chapter 62).<br />
a. Apply sealant to the main rotor hub mast nut (Figure 4).<br />
9. Make an entry in the helicopter logbook and historical service records indicating<br />
compliance with Part I of this Alert Service Bulletin.<br />
Part II: Repetitive mast and mast adapter inspection.<br />
1. Perform Part I mast and mast adapter inspection.<br />
2. Make an entry in the helicopter logbook and historical service records indicating<br />
compliance with Part II of this Alert Service Bulletin.<br />
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Mast Mid Cone Raised Material<br />
Figure 1 - Mast Mid Cone After Cleanup<br />
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Figure 2 - Main Rotor Hub Mast Adapter Mid Cone Seat Pitting<br />
Figure 3 - Main Rotor Hub Mast Adapter Cone Seat, Solid Film Lubricant Applied<br />
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Figure 4 - Mast Nut Sealant Application<br />
Figure 5 - Part Number Location<br />
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