ASB EC135-33A-023

Valid for Version(s): T1, T2, T2+, P1, P2, P2+

635 T1, 635 T2+, 635 P2+

ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN

CORRECTIVE MEASURE

LIGHTS - Chart holder

Replacement of the chart holder cable

Revision No. Date of issue

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Summary:

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland (AHD) was informed about an electrical failure of the chart
holder. During investigation, it has been determined that the chart holder cable insulation
failed.

With this Alert Service Bulletin (ASB), AHD prescribes the replacement of the chart holder cable.

Compliance:

AHD considers that compliance with the instructions contained in this ASB is essential.

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1 PLANNING INFORMATION
1.A EFFECTIVITY

1.A.1 Helicopters/installed equipment and parts

a) EC135, T1, T2, T2+, P1, P2, P2+, 635 T1, 635 T2+, 635 P2+, all S/N up to S/N 0924
inclusive with chart holder P/N F1080-1000A.

b) Chart holder P/N F1080-1000A with cable sub assy P/N F1080-200A.

PRE SB POST SB

1 Chart holder F1080-1000A 1 Chart holder L331M5901881

2 Cable sub assy F1080-200A 2 Coil cord assy P565917A

2
1

1.A.2 Non-installed equipment and parts

Chart holder P/N F1080-1000A with cable sub assy P/N F1080-200A.

1.B ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

None.

1.C REASON
AHD was informed about an electrical failure of the chart holder. During
investigation, it has been determined that the chart holder cable insulation failed.
Further analyses have shown that the protection of the cable against bending,
mechanical stress and insulation material used are not sufficient.
With this ASB, AHD prescribes the replacement of the chart holder cable.

1.D DESCRIPTION
Remove the chart holder assy. Replace the chart holder cable. Re-identify the chart
holder assy. Install the chart holder assy.

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1.E COMPLIANCE

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

Helicopters/installed equipment and parts:
Not affected.
Non-installed equipment and parts:
Not affected.

1.E.2 Compliance in service

Helicopters/installed equipment and parts:
The chart holder cable must be replaced in accordance with Section 3.B by
January 31, 2020 at the latest.
Non-installed equipment and parts:
The chart holder cable must be replaced before the chart holder is installed on the
helicopter, in accordance with section 3.B.8.

1.F APPROVAL
Approval of modification(s):
The information or instructions contained in this document refer to change no. 4889.
The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of DOA No.
EASA.21J.700.

1.G MANPOWER

Qualification Mechanic Electrician Pilot Others

Estimated
- approx. 4 h - -
Man-hours

1.H WEIGHT AND BALANCE

No effect on weight and balance.

1.I POWER CONSUMPTION

Not affected.

1.J SOFTWARE UPGRADES/UPDATES

Not changed.

1.K REFERENCES
AMM EC135/635.

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1.L OTHER AFFECTED PUBLICATIONS
Publications to be updated:
The changes to IPC EC135/635 which are required as a result of this ASB will be
incorporated with one of the next revisions.

1.M INTERCHANGEABILITY OR MIXABILITY OF PARTS

Interchangeability:
After accomplishment of this ASB, the cable sub assy P/N F1080-200A must not be
installed anymore.
Mixability:
Not affected.

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2 MATERIAL INFORMATION
2.A MATERIAL: PRICE - AVAILABILITY - PROCUREMENT
Information on price and availability of required material kit SB-135-33A-023-2C will
be provided by AHD, Dept. Spares Order Administration on request.

2.B LOGISTIC INFORMATION

One material kit is necessary for one chart holder.

2.C MATERIAL REQUIRED PER COMPONENT

Material kits to be ordered for one assembly:

Material kit SB-135-33A-023-2C similar to design document L331M5901881.

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

Coil cord assy 1 P565917A - -
1
Cable sub assy 1 - F1080-200A A
Label with printed
2 inscription 1 MBBN3027E2AS - -
“L331M5901881”
1 F1050-139 - -
3 Cable tie
1 - F1050-139 A
VG95343T05F003M
4 Shrinkable tube 2 - -
(15 mm)

Remark:
A = AHD does not take back parts with old part numbers.

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Consumables to be ordered separately:

WARNING

RESPECT THE SAFETY DATA SHEET OF THE

MANUFACTURER.

Qty.
No. Keyword Specification ** CM Rem.
(approx.)
1 Soft soldering wire a.n.* - 7236 -
*a.n. = as needed
** For specification, refer to AMM 01-00-00, 2-1.

The consumables can be ordered separately from the KLX AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS
company.
Website: https://klxaerospace.com/klxaero/
Telephone: +1.305.925.2600
AOG: +1.305.471.8888

2.D MATERIAL TO BE RETURNED

None.

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3 ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
3.A GENERAL
Not applicable.

3.B WORK STEPS

NOTE In the following steps, the retrofit of the LH chart holder cable is
described. The retrofit of the RH chart holder cable is similar.

3.B.1 Preliminary steps

De-energize the electrical system, refer to AMM, 24-00-00, 2-1.

3.B.2 Remove the chart holder assy

Remove the chart holder assy (1, Fig. 1), refer to AMM, 25-10-00, 4-4.

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View A

A View B
1 B

2 x2

4
3
C

View C
5
6 x2
7 x2

11
8
12 10 x2 9 x2

13 x2 Removed and discarded.

Record the position during the
removal for the installation.
1 Chart holder assy 8 Screw
2 Screw 9 Hex head nut
3 Board assy 10 Locking washer
4 Glass panel assy 11 Cable sub assy F1080-200A
5 End cap Coil cord assy P565917A
6 Screw 12 Cable tie F1050-139
7 Rotary knob 13 Shrinkable tube VG95343T05F003M
Replacement of the chart holder cable
Figure 1

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3.B.3 Remove the chart holder cable
1. Remove and store the screws (2, Fig. 1). Remove the glass panel assy (4) from
the board assy (3).
2. Record the position of the rotary knobs (7, Fig. 1) during the removal for the
installation.
3. Remove and store the rotary knobs (7, Fig. 1), the hex-head nuts (9) and the
locking washers (10) for reuse.
4. Remove and store the screws (6, 8, Fig. 1) for reuse.
5. Carefully open the end cap (5, Fig. 1).
6. Remove and discard the old cable tie (12, Fig. 1).
7. De-solder and remove the wires of the cable sub assy (11, Fig. 1) from the pins
(1, 2, Fig. 2) of the Printed Circuit (P.C.) board (3, Fig. 2).

1
2
3
1 Pin A for white wire
2 Pin B for black wire
3 P.C. board
P.C. board of the chart holder
Figure 2
8. Slide out carefully the cable sub assy (11, Fig. 1) from the end cap (5).
9. Discard the cable sub assy (11, Fig. 1).
10. Clean and remove old solder from the board pins (1, 2, Fig. 2) for the installation.

3.B.4 Install the chart holder cable

NOTE Make sure that the rotary knobs (7, Fig. 1) are in the same position
as recorded during the removal procedure.
1. Carefully slide the wires of the coil cord assy (11, Fig. 1) through the hole on the
right side of the end cap (5).
2. Remove the insulation from the wires of the coil cord assy (11, Fig. 1) to a value
between 8 mm and 10 mm.
3. Put the shrinkable tubes (13) on the cable wires.
4. Solder the wires to the correct pins, refer to Figure 2 for the position.
5. Move the shrinkable tubes (13, Fig. 1) over the solder area and shrink the
shrinkable tubes (13) with a hot air gun.

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6. Install the cable tie (12, Fig. 1) on the coil cord assy (11) between 8 mm and
12 mm from the end of the cable insulation.
7. Pull the coil cord assy (11, Fig. 1) until the cable tie (12) comes in contact with
the end cap (5).
8. Install the end cap (5, Fig. 1) with the screws (6, 8).
9. Install the rotary knobs (7, Fig. 1), the hex-head nuts (9) and the locking washers
(10).
10. Install the glass panel assy (4, Fig. 1) with the screws (2) on the board assy (3).

3.B.5 Re-identify the chart holder assy

1. Copy the serial number of the chart holder (1, Fig. 1) on the label (1, Fig. 3) with
a permanent pen.
2. Raise the glass panel assy (4, Fig. 1).
3. Install the label (1, Fig. 3) over the old identification label on the board assy
(3, Fig. 1).

1 Label with printed inscription

“L331M5901881”
Figure 3

3.B.6 Final steps

Install the chart holder assy (1, Fig. 1), refer to AMM, 25-10-00, 4-4.

3.B.7 Tests
Perform the functional test of the chart holder lights, refer to AMM, 25-10-00, 5-1.

3.B.8 Operational procedure on non-installed equipment

NOTE The functional test of the chart holder lights must be done when the
chart holder assy (1, Fig. 1) is installed in the helicopter the next time.
For the replacement of the chart holder cable, refer to Section 3.B.3, 3.B.4, 3.B.5 and
3.B.6.

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3.C COMPLIANCE CONFIRMATION
Compliance with this document:
Confirm accomplishment of this ASB by an entry in the historical record of the
helicopter.
Identification of modifications on equipment or parts:
Identify the new P/N of the chart holder assy with the label.

Keyword Old P/N New P/N MOD Marking Type

Chart holder
F1080-1000A L331M5901881 - Label
assy

3.D OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

None.

4 APPENDIX
None.

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